Comphurst Farm

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Some areas are left unmown for the benefit of wildlife

Comphurst lane becomes an ancient bridleway leading towards herstmonceux castle

Back to basics farm campsite on the edge of the High Weald
Five minutes' drive from Herstmonceux Castle; Pevensey Bay 15 minutes
Two spacious fields with direct access to paths and bridleways

Heading to Herstmonceux Castle? Travel there the scenic route. You'll want to start by setting up for a stay at Comphurst Farm, a friendly farm campsite just over a mile to the north. Next, set off down the lane through peaceful woodlands, which merges into an ancient bridleway after a few minutes' walk, and watch the castle's tall turrets emerge through the leaves… Set back from busy roads about a mile from the village of Windmill Hill, Comphurst Farm is in an excellent location for exploring 1066 country, the High Weald and the East Sussex coast. This 250-acre property is family-run, home to an equestrian centre and has two spacious camping fields to choose from. Broomy is the smaller of the two and is slightly more secluded (although low-slung cars may struggle to enter and exit), while Bridletrack is open, spacious and easier to access. Comphurst Farm is a site for people happy to focus on spending time in stunning surrounds who aren't too bothered about the lack of fancy facilities. That being said, the farm does have basics like portable toilets, a supply of firewood and locally made firepits that are available to hire. This is a dog-friendly site, but please remember that there's livestock nearby and passing pedestrian traffic on neighbouring footpaths. Village amenities (including a village store, a fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs) are an easy mile's walk away in Herstmonceux. Looking for bigger supermarkets or restaurants? Hailsham (10 minutes' drive) is an easy round trip from Comphurst Farm.

Site type

Opens 1 May

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 1 May to Wed 30 Sept 2026

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year No dogs allowed

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Comphurst Farm

Comphurst Lane

Herstmonceux

Hailsham

East Sussex

England

BN27 4TX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.88044°N
0.33784°E

Nearest transport

Coach

3.6 mi High Street

3.7 mi Tesco

6 mi St George's Church

Rail

4.4 mi Pevensey Bay Rail Station

4.4 mi Normans Bay Rail Station

4.5 mi Pevensey & Westham Rail Station

Ferry

13.9 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

26.6 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport

27.7 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport

29 mi London Gatwick 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

Once you've seen the ins and outs of Herstmonceux Castle (roughly 20 minutes' walk from base), there's also the Observatory Science Centre next door, an interactive museum that hosts workshops, stargazing events and a huge astronomical telescope. Also within a mile is Brick Farm Lakes Trout Fishery, where anglers can while away a happy few hours, or falconry lessons by appointment in the castle grounds. Heading south, Pevensey Bay (15 minutes' drive) has a scenic stretch of shingle beach, bordered by the equally interesting Pevensey Levels National Nature Reserve. Next up there's Eastbourne (25 minutes), which has an impressive seascape of its own. Families looking for activities for all ages will probably end up passing through the town at some point during their stay – it's home to a miniature railway, a bevy of golf clubs, Fort Fun waterpark and Treasure Island Adventure Park. Finally, if history's the thing, you have a wealth of historic buildings like Battle Abbey (20 minutes), Michelham Priory (20 minutes) or Bodiam Castle (30 minutes) close by, plus Hastings (30 minutes) and its fascinating shipwreck museum.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Norman`S Bay	4.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Pevensey Bay	4.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Bexhill	6.5 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Eastbourne	8.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
St Leonards	9.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 6.9 mi

Batemans 7.7 mi

Eastbourne Pier 8.1 mi

Drusillas Park 8.6 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 9.4 mi

National Trust

Bateman's 7.7 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 9.4 mi

Bodiam Castle 12.3 mi

Monk's House 14.4 mi

Scotney Castle 14.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE AND PLACE 0.6 mi

ASHBURNHAM PLACE 3.8 mi

Pevensey Bay – Eastbourne's Sovereign Harbour – Pevensey Castle 4.8 mi

BRIGHTLING PARK 5.8 mi

Norman's Bay 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

If the reception is closed on arrival, please check in at the Little Comphurst.
There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the Little Comphurst instead.
The site will send you further check-in information 2 day(s) before your arrival.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
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.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Comphurst Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Comphurst Farm dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Comphurst Farm? Once you've seen the ins and outs of Herstmonceux Castle (roughly 20 minutes' walk from base), there's also the Observatory Science Centre next door, an interactive museum that hosts workshops, stargazing events … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Comphurst Farm?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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