Lower Gate Glamping

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Well-spaced tents (added by manager 30 Jun 2022)
Your own kingsize bed
Stove in each tent
Bell tents on wooden decking

  • Luxury bell tents at an East Sussex family farm a mile from Battle
  • A 20-minute drive to historic Hastings; 25 minutes to Rye
  • Private bathroom and firepit for each tent; breakfast hampers to order
Perhaps you’ll follow the fairy trail through the grounds, or spot some deer and their fawns in the woods as the sun sets. Maybe you’ll see a buzzard flying overhead as you eat breakfast, or be treated to a shimmering display of stars in the sky while you cuddle up by the campfire… Either way, there should be plenty of special moments to experience at Lower Gate Glamping. This East Sussex farm location has been in the same family for over 50 years, and current owners Alan and Marian have now chosen to invite guests to share in this lovely rural spot. Not only that – they’ve set up the bell tents in one of their favourite spots around the 24-acre property. The bell tent paddock is very secluded and private, with lovely views all around and plenty of chances to spot wildlife. You’re also welcome to take a stroll around the rest of the grounds, taking in the woods, the stream and the gardens looking out over the Netherfield valley. A lot of effort has gone into making these tents cosy and comfortable – each one is kitted out with a kingsize bed (with luxury bedding and a stack of blankets), two single pull-out futons and a stove for cooking or warming up. Tea, coffee, a fridge and a solar charging pack are included too, and each tent has its own bathroom with a hot shower and compost toilet. Each tent is set up on a wooden deck that’s got a gas barbecue, a firepit (with a basket of logs) and a table and chairs; breakfast hampers can be added to your booking and other bits can be bought at the shops in Battle, five minutes’ drive away.

Site type

Tent pitches 2
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Lower Gate Glamping

Lower Gate Farm

Whatlington Road

Battle

East Sussex

England

TN33 0NA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.93259°N
0.48866°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.2 mi Abbey
1.2 mi Abbey
4.2 mi Sainsbury's
Rail
1.4 mi Battle Rail Station
3.1 mi Crowhurst Rail Station
3.7 mi Robertsbridge Rail Station
Ferry
21.4 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
29.7 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
Airport
19.5 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Your first outing should probably be to Battle (five minutes’ drive), to visit the abbey and the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings. After that, there are plenty more historic places to visit nearby, including Hastings itself (20 minutes), Rudyard Kipling’s former home Bateman’s (20 minutes) and the romantic moated Scotney Castle (half an hour). While you’re down at the coast you might also like to poke around at the indie shops in Rye (25 minutes) or hit the beach at Camber Sands (35 minutes). If you’re more in the mood for a garden visit, set off instead for Sissinghurst Castle Garden (35 minutes), created by Vita Sackville-West. If you’ve got kids with you, good days out might include the various activities of Knockhatch Adventure Park (35 minutes) or the animals and play areas at Drusillas Park (40 minutes). There are lots of outdoor activities for all ages at Bewl Water (half an hour) as well.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
St Leonards 6.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bexhill 6.7 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A Good
Hastings Pelham Beach 6.9 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A Good
Norman`S Bay 8.8 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Winchelsea 10.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 1.3 mi

Bodiam Castle 4.6 mi

Batemans 6.2 mi

Great Dixter House and Gardens 6.4 mi

Hastings Castle and 1066 Story 6.7 mi

National Trust

Bodiam Castle 5.3 mi

Bateman's 6.2 mi

Lamb House 10.7 mi

Scotney Castle 11.6 mi

Smallhythe Place 11.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

1066 Walk: Battle to Bexhill 1.2 mi

Battle of Hastings, 1066 1.5 mi

BATTLE ABBEY 1.5 mi

FORE WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 22/07/1976) 2.9 mi

ASHBURNHAM PLACE 3.7 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lower Gate Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lower Gate Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lower Gate Glamping? Your first outing should probably be to Battle (five minutes’ drive), to visit the abbey and the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings. After that, there are plenty more historic places … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lower Gate Glamping?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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