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The Hidden Hillside

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Luxurious, handcrafted adults-only shepherd’s hut in rural East Sussex
A 15-minute drive to Battle Abbey and 20 minutes to Hastings Castle
Furnished glamping pod with walks from site; beach 20 minutes’ drive

A lovingly handcrafted shepherd’s hut with a vintage vibe, the Hogget Hut sits in its own private, one-acre field, with views over an East Sussex valley and big, open skies for amazing sunsets. Couples looking for a romantic glamping break have this peaceful, rural spot at The Hidden Hillside entirely to themselves. A cute little retreat with an open-plan living and sleeping area kitted out reclaimed oak flooring, the Hogget Hut comes kitted out with a double bed (Egyptian cotton bedding provided) and an en-suite shower room with hot water (so relaxing after a day in the fresh air). And on cooler evenings, you can keep yourselves cosy around the woodburning stove. Compact it may be, but the natty kitchenette has everything you need, including a gas hob and Belfast sink. A few basics (olive oil, salt, pepper and tea) and all utensils are provided, so just remember to bring your favourite coffee to brew in the cafetière –oh, and a couple of bottles of prosecco to chill in the cool box. Outside, you can snuggle up around the firepit, with a large table for al fresco dining outside and deck chairs for chilling in the sun. Everything is off grid, and the lighting is solar powered – so please note this means no phone chargers and no wifi connection, hopefully giving you the chance to step away from tech for a while. While you can pick up supplies for knocking up meals in Battle (15 minutes’ drive), there’s a pub within strolling distance in Crowhurst (20 minutes’ walk) and other fabulous pubs and eateries roundabouts, so you’ll never starve if you don’t feel like cooking.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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

Disabled facilities

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

No dogs allowed

Themes

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

The Hidden Hillside

Bynes Farm

Crowhurst

Battle

East Sussex

England

TN33 9BY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.87143°N
0.49444°W

Nearest transport

Coach

1.9 mi Harley Shute Road Bottom

2 mi Harley Shute Road Bottom

2.3 mi Town Hall Square

Rail

1.2 mi Crowhurst Rail Station

2.2 mi Bexhill Rail Station

2.4 mi West St Leonards Rail Station

Ferry

20.1 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

20.1 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

If you fancy getting lost in glorious countryside, Combe Valley Countryside Park (10 minutes’ walk), is adjacent to the farm, so you can hook up directly to numerous hiking and cycling paths through woodland valleys – plus you have the chance to spot buzzards and kestrels soaring overhead. The coast isn’t far away either. The expanses of Camber Sands (55 minutes’ drive) are backed by rolling dunes, great for walking off a fish-and-chip lunch in a seafront café. For a traditional seaside day out, head for Bexhill-on-Sea’s sandy beach (20 minutes), pop into the amusement arcades, and potter around the exhibitions or have a bite to eat at the Modernist-era De La Warr Pavilion. This area is called 1066 Country for good reason, so you might like to up your history credentials with a visit to Hastings Battlefield and Battle Abbey (both 15 minutes), or have a peek at the ruins of Hastings Castle (20 minutes), as depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Bexhill	2.6 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
St Leonards	2.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hastings Pelham Beach	4.2 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Norman`S Bay	5.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Pevensey Bay	7.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 3 mi

Hastings Castle and 1066 Story 4.1 mi

A Smugglers Adventure at St Clements Caves 4.3 mi

Bodiam Castle 8.5 mi

Batemans 9.6 mi

National Trust

Bodiam Castle 9.3 mi

Bateman's 9.5 mi

Lamb House 11.7 mi

Smallhythe Place 14.6 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 15.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

FORE WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 22/07/1976) 1.3 mi

Amsterdam 2.1 mi

BATTLE ABBEY 2.7 mi

Battle of Hastings, 1066 2.8 mi

ST LEONARD'S GARDENS 3 mi

Local events

Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)
Lewes, East Sussex 18.8 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.

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautifully presented hut. With helpful friendly hosts.

Overall	10/10
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Value for money	10
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Cleanliness	8
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Anonymous Jul 2022

The Hogget Hut shepherd's hut

Liked: The cleanliness and style of the space. Suitable facilities for us to feel like we were camping but more luxuriously. Beuatifully decorated and maintained. Lovely space to stay even when it rained and use a base to explore the local area. The contained shower and toilet were a lovely bonus! No cold middle of the might toilet walks.

Disliked: A lack of charging points seemed a problem to start with. But in the end having a dead phone allowed for the peace and quick we needed after a long year!

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It was a perfect, peaceful and quiet getaway with gorgeous sunset. The…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Khambee J. Jun 2022

The Hogget Hut shepherd's hut

Liked: It was a perfect, peaceful and quiet getaway with gorgeous sunset. The hut was very cozy and had everything for cooking. The owner was very friendly, helpful and responsive to our inquiries.

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Does The Hidden Hillside have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near The Hidden Hillside? If you fancy getting lost in glorious countryside, Combe Valley Countryside Park (10 minutes’ walk), is adjacent to the farm, so you can hook up directly to numerous hiking and cycling paths … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Hidden Hillside?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more