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Idle Hours Owlsbury Park

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Idle Hours Owlsbury Park: Looking across the site (visitor image)

General

  • Wildlife-packed park with foxes, deer and badgers
  • Coarse fishing ponds stocked with carp, roach, tench and perch
  • Shops, pubs and eateries within a mile

How might you fancy a peaceful break in a rural wildlife haven, with countryside views to the South Downs, spectacular westerly sunsets and a night under the stars around a campfire? Then Idle Hours Owlsbury Park could be the place for you.

Set on around three and a half acres, Idle Hours is an adults-only quiet site (strictly no groups and no noise after 11pm, please), with two attractive and peaceful coarse fishing ponds stocked with carp, roach, tench and perch. The site welcomes dogs, but please do keep them on leads while on site and remember to clean up after them.

Pitches are on gently sloping grass, and amenities include ladies' and gents toilets, a hot shower, a hot water washing-up area and a chemical disposal point. Fire baskets are available and logs and kindling are available for sale. Please note there is no mains electricity on site.

Despite its serene, pastoral surroundings, this site is very handy for shops, pubs and eateries, all about a mile and a half away.

Please note

Guests under the age of 25 are not allowed on site.

Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Fishing costs: £10 per person for a day pass and £5 per person for a half day pass. A fishing licence is required.

The showers are portable showers.


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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating based on 246 reviews

 

96% would recommend this site to a friend.

94% would stay here again.

  93% described as Peaceful ?

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Good place to stay05/06/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomCatherine M.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Quiet area, good views, clean toilets

    Disliked: 

    None

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The peace & quite can't be beaten. Such a well cared for site.06/06/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomSally R.Confirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Love everything about this site. The peace & quite can't be beaten. Such a well cared for site. A true credit to the owners who are wonderful.
    Will definitely return again and again...

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Lovely, peaceful site with friendly welcome.05/06/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Peace, quiet and friendly welcome! Lovely views and camp fires allowed.

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A little taste of heaven04/06/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomDavid F.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Fresh air. Friendly welcome. Fire pits. Peaceful. Rural. Lovely

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Friendly welcome and cleanliness. Good location just outside Crowborough.03/06/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomJohn G.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Friendly welcome and cleanliness.
    Good location just outside Crowborough.

    Disliked: 

    Nothing

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What a find !02/06/2023

Reviewer's country: United Kingdomphil b.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Everything !!
    Julie and Paul were amazing hosts
    Site was peaceful with incredible views
    Facilities nice and clean
    Everything an adult only campsite should be...
    Oh and a vineyard next door ☺️
    Will be back !

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    Nothing

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Spacious pitches, gorgeous lake, beautiful views, amazing host, lovely local …31/05/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Spacious pitches, gorgeous lake, beautiful views, amazing host, lovely local walks and the proximity to a fantastic English vineyard.

    Disliked: 

    Better showers.

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Lovely place. Quiet, peaceful and lovely owners who would do …30/05/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomChris C.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
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    Lovely place. Quiet, peaceful and lovely owners who would do as much as they could to help us - even gave me more beer!

    Really nice lake close by, nice sunset views and domino’s delivery. Showers and toilets were great and was very well kept and organised. Would stay again.

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Peaceful site with beautiful views over the Downs. Friendly and …30/05/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
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    Peaceful site with beautiful views over the Downs. Friendly and helpful staff.

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Lovely quiet site and really friendly and helpful owners, great …30/05/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Non-electric grass pitch
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  • Liked: 

    Lovely quiet site and really friendly and helpful owners, great size pitches and adult only a huge plus!

    Disliked: 

    Not really a dislike but additional showers would be a benefit.

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Features

Coronavirus

Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided

Hand sanitising stations

Meal delivery to unit/pitch/outdoor seated area

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

Portaloo

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

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

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

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

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  • Hadlow Down Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, England, TN6 3RG
  • Timezone Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)   GPS 51.0267°N 0.1723°E

Nearest transport

Coach stations
School Lane — 5.1 miles
School Lane — 5.1 miles
Bus Station — 5.2 miles
Train stations
Crowborough Rail Station — 1.5 miles
Buxted Rail Station — 3.1 miles
Eridge Rail Station — 4.5 miles
Ferry ports
Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal — 17.1 miles
Airports
London Gatwick Airport — 17.1 miles
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal — 17.2 miles
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal — 17.9 miles

Directions


From the A26 Uckfield, head north to Crowborough. Take the right turn 0.7 miles after The Crow and Gate pub signed to Millbrook Industrial Estate. Go straight on, over the golf course, over the small roundabout, down the hill and past the fish and chip shop, antiques shop and vets on the left, then after the Plough and Horses pub, go over the narrow bridge and turn immediately right to Hadlow Down Rd. The site is 1.2 miles on the right.

From Hadlow Down (A272), the site is 2.5 miles on the left on Crowborough/Jarvis Brook Road. Do not turn into Dogetts - this is a satnav error. The site is half a mile further up the hill on the left.

From Rotherfield-Crowborough Road B2100, take the Hadlow Down/Buxted Road (after Tesco). Go 0.25 miles and turn as indicated above.

Beware of the satnav error; do not turn into Doggetts Drive.

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

For those who fancy ditching the car for a bit, the site is close to public transport links: trains and buses from Crowborough (a mile and a half away) go to Tunbridge Wells, London, Lewes and Brighton.

Crowborough village has plenty of amenities, including an indoor swimming pool and gym, and a miniature railway. The area is great for golfers, with a number of courses nearby.

The spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells (to give it its full title) is eight miles from Owlsbury, and well worth a visit for a stroll round the specialist shops in the Georgian Pantiles, a taste of the water from the Chalybeate Spring, or a trip on the steam railway. The town also has plenty of food and entertainment options, including a multiplex cinema.

Other potential day trips include a jaunt to the coast at Eastbourne or Brighton; to Lewes, home to a castle, gardens and the biggest Bonfire Night celebrations in the country; to the National Trust gardens at Sheffield Park and Wakehurst Place; to the William Morris interiors at Standen; Ashdown Forest, home of Winnie the Pooh; or a steam through the Sussex countryside on the historic Bluebell Railway.

Must see

  • Groombridge Place and The Enchanted Forest (6.3 miles)
  • Sheffield Park Garden (7.3 miles)
  • Bluebell Railway (7.4 miles)

National Trust

  • Sheffield Park Garden (7.3 miles)
  • Bateman's (9.3 miles)

Cycle routes

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

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

Policies

Permitted arrival/departure time

Camping and touring
Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
Depart by:  11 a.m.

Idle Hours Owlsbury Park cancellation policy

No refunds within 1 day of arrival date.

If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.

Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.

Payment

A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Idle Hours Owlsbury Park will debit the balance from your card 10 days before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 10 days then the balance will be taken immediately.

You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.

Payment methods accepted on the park

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Terms and conditions

Site booking terms and conditions

  • Does Idle Hours Owlsbury Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Idle Hours Owlsbury Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Idle Hours Owlsbury Park? For those who fancy ditching the car for a bit, the site is close to public transport links: trains and buses from Crowborough (a mile and a half away) go to Tunbridge … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Idle Hours Owlsbury Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Idle Hours Owlsbury Park? From £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability

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Fishing costs: £10 per person for a day pass and £5 per person for a half day pass. A fishing licence is required.

The showers are portable showers.

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