Big Sky Tipi Holidays

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 10 4 reviews
Space to relax in the open air
Space to relax in the open air
Well-spaced tipis
Large tipi with bean bags outside
Firepit and drinking water
Tipi with a campfire area
Extra-large tipi
Owl tipi
Rabbit tipi
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Well-spaced tipis
Large tipi with bean bags outside
Firepit and drinking water

  • Authentic Sioux Indian tipis at a small rural East Sussex site
  • Walk to Herstmonceux Castle and a vineyard; coast 10 minutes' drive
  • Cosy tipis with campfire and barbecue area; access to ancient woodland
Sussex scenery meets Sioux styling at Big Sky Tipi Holidays, in a rural East Sussex location close to the tiny village of Wartling. This small site is just the place to escape from everyday life for a while, with days spent exploring the ancient woodland next to the site, heading down to the nearby coast or wandering over to Herstmonceux Castle, perhaps stopping at the local pub (with good food and excellent local ales, by the way) or taking a vineyard tour along the way. And the evenings? Well, they’re often spent stargazing around the campfire… The tipis here have been set up to make life nice and easy for guests, with all the essentials provided for your stay. Beds are provided with cosy duvets, pillows and bed linen, and there are plenty of blankets and faux-fur rugs to bring extra comfort and warmth to your stay. You’ll have your own campfire space, picnic table, gas hob and barbecue, along with a box of useful kitchen kit including pots, pans and cutlery. As is traditional, the tipis are oriented to face east to greet the morning sun, giving particularly great views to the early risers. Not to worry if you’d rather snuggle in your comfy bed a bit longer though – the giant outdoor bean bags will still be there later for you to chill out in the afternoon sun. Shared facilities include a toilet and shower block (with constant hot water), a fridge and electric points to charge your gadgets. Hailsham (15 minutes’ drive) is a good place to pick up food and drinks in the shops.

Site type

Rent a tent 8
Open now
Opens 12 May
Please note
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 12 May to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great small site, everything provided, clean facilities.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Ruth B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Tipi (XL)

Liked: The Tipi was great, with comfy beds and duvets and plenty of space for the 2 extra beds we bought so that 6 of us could fit in there.
Everything was provided from saucepans, cutlery, plates, bowls, washing up bowl, stove, firepit to cook on (other topics had bbq's), shelf in the fridge and so much more. We really just had to take towels, clothes and toiletries.
The site is small and clean but has a field next door for ball games and then a huge wood to explore with an amazing tree that the two youngest spent hours climbing while the older two went exploring the 1066 walk and found themselves at Herstmonceux Castle.
The owners were there everyday to answer questions.
Toilets and showers were clean.

Disliked: Not sure there was anything to dislike. The Tipi was very warm inside but we were there during an unusually warm week when temperatures outside were over 27 degrees.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to host we and we hope to see you another time.

Probably the place we have been so far.The fields are well kept.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Tipi (large)

Liked: Probably the place we have been so far.The fields are well kept. Sarah and Geoff are friendly and helpful.Its all there you only need is your drinks and food.
We are definitely going back there.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much! It was an absolute pleasure to host you and your family. We look forward to seeing you another time.

Owner was very helpfull and polite,was asking all the time if we…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Hari C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Tipi (large)

Liked: Owner was very helpfull and polite,was asking all the time if we need anything. Facilities clean,no complaints, definitely we will come back

Recommend to friends Visit again

The cleanliness Friendly and helpful hosts The tipi was a great size…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Tipi (large)

Liked: The cleanliness
Friendly and helpful hosts
The tipi was a great size and had everything you needed. Nice decking area to sit.
Lovely walk through the woodlands with access to the observatory and castle

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Big Sky Tipi Holidays

Well House

Wartling Road

Wartling

Hailsham

East Sussex

England

BN27 1RX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.8635°N
0.35173°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.1 mi High Street
4.1 mi Tesco
5.4 mi Town Hall Square
Rail
3.1 mi Normans Bay Rail Station
3.2 mi Pevensey Bay Rail Station
3.5 mi Pevensey & Westham Rail Station
Ferry
14 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
26.2 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
28.2 mi Shoreham Brighton City 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 from Big Sky should surely be to Herstmonceux Castle and the Observatory Science Centre, which are about five minutes’ walk away. Start with a wander around the castle gardens, then head into the observatory to see all the hands-on exhibits. You can also book in for special events here, including stargazing evenings with the huge telescope. After that, maybe it’s down to the coast, for a long walk at Pevensey Bay beach (10 minutes), a visit to the modernist De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea (15 minutes) or watersports and other amusements in Eastbourne (20 minutes). The Seven Sisters cliffs and Beachy Head (half an hour) are also close by for those who’d like a seaside walk. Guests with kids in tow may like to plan some time at the rides, play areas and animal attractions at Knockhatch Adventure Park (15 minutes) or meet animals from all around the world at Drusillas Park (25 minutes). On a more grownup break? The tours and tastings at Henners Vineyard (five minutes’ drive/an hour’s walk) may be more your style.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Norman`S Bay 3.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Pevensey Bay 3.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Bexhill 5.5 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Eastbourne 7.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
St Leonards 8.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 6.9 mi

Eastbourne Pier 7.2 mi

Drusillas Park 8.7 mi

Batemans 8.8 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 9.4 mi

National Trust

Bateman's 8.7 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 9.4 mi

Bodiam Castle 12.7 mi

Monk's House 14.8 mi

Scotney Castle 16 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE AND PLACE 0.8 mi

Pevensey Bay – Eastbourne's Sovereign Harbour – Pevensey Castle 3.6 mi

ASHBURNHAM PLACE 4.1 mi

Norman's Bay 4.9 mi

THE HOO 6.2 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 Big Sky Tipi Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Big Sky Tipi Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Big Sky Tipi Holidays? Your first outing from Big Sky should surely be to Herstmonceux Castle and the Observatory Science Centre, which are about five minutes’ walk away. Start with a wander around the castle gardens, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Big Sky Tipi Holidays?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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