Lovebrook

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Lovebrook
Lovebrook
Check out the sauna sessions and events
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Nestled in the heart of the south downs
Entrance to the farm
Sink and compost toilet
Sauna sessions available on-site
The woodfired sauna
1/50
Check out the sauna sessions and events
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Nestled in the heart of the south downs

  • Peaceful back to basics site in a scenic South Downs village
  • Around a 10-minute walk from the South Downs Way; country pub nearby
  • Woodfired sauna and cold plunge pool for an additional fee
Looking for a simple, peaceful and community-oriented retreat? Based on 33 acres of land in Kingston, a peaceful village in the South Downs National Park, Lovebrook is exactly that. Get back to nature and take in the simple pleasures of the wide-open fields and South Downs views, then sidle over to the country pub a few minutes’ walk down the lane, which has a food menu, outdoor tables and a spacious playground. Lovebrook is part of a multi-faceted ecological community project, so all profits go towards running wellbeing and nature activities for underserved or vulnerable groups. With direct access to the South Downs Way from a 10-minute footpath at the end of the lane, it's an excellent spot for tackling the long-distance trail or shorter walks. The grassy tent pitches are spread over a huge field with rural views and good stargazing (on clear nights). There are plenty of 'home comforts' like composting toilets and washing-up facilities on site, as well as a warm shower set a short walk away from the site. For some TLC, there is a woodfired sauna and a cold plunge pool on site (available for an additional fee). The working farm hosts a market garden on its veg plot throughout the week and you may spot the team hosting groups for the aforementioned nature activities on the land. There's also a standing stone on site; feel free to wander up there for good views and ask the team about its story. Off-ground fires and barbecues are permitted on site. There are no bins or recycling facilities, so all rubbish must be taken away. Cars aren't allowed on pitches, but you'll be lent a wheelbarrow to shuttle your stuff around. Kingston is a peaceful village with a 13th-century lane, so it’s well-suited to quiet, family-friendly breaks. A garden centre is a 15-minute walk away should you fancy a cooked breakfast or at least a coffee and slice of cake.

Site type

Tent pitches 8
Open now
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • 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.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

British Sign Language (BSL)

English

Open from Fri, 2 May to

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating based on 34 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lots of space between pitches. Natural surroundings. Beautiful views. No cars.…

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lots of space between pitches. Natural surroundings. Beautiful views. No cars.

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This is a real gem of a campsite. Nestled beneath the South Downs…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 9
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Peter H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: This is a real gem of a campsite.
Nestled beneath the South Downs with panoramic views in all directions it was hard to believe that you were only a couple of miles outside of Lewes.
The camping plots are so widely spaced it is highly unlikely you would ever be bothered by neighbouring tents.
Although the facilities were basic, everything was exceptionally clean.
The close proximity of The Juggs public house was the added plus point for the site!

Disliked: Nothing

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Great vibe in this organic farm setting. Really simple place with friendly…

Overall 9/10
Location 9
Value for money 8
Accommodation 7
Facilities / Activities 7
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 1
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Great vibe in this organic farm setting. Really simple place with friendly people. The setting is rustic and quiet with composting toilets that are clean and easy to use.
Nice and handy to Brighton, only 20mins by car and a great little pub just across the road.

Disliked: The farm field is exposed to the weather, so expect wind and rain if it is forecast.

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The perfect place for a solo retreat to escape from the rat race!

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
James R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The setting for a solo peaceful retreat was idyllic. I loved the beautiful downs overlooking the site, the standing stone, the windmill, and the charming village and 15th Century pub just over the road. It was only 15 minutes from Brighton, but I felt like I was miles away.

I really liked the way the pitches were set out, with mowed walkways and circles. It made sure that there was plenty of privacy.

The facilities were basic but clean and perfect for one or two nights. The staff were friendly and welcoming.

Disliked: N/A

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Lovely site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 9
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 9
Jemma L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful scenery, friendly staff, spacious pitch

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Great place

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very beautiful setting and simple set up, allowing for a relaxed stay

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Lovely quiet campsite with beautiful views of the south downs. Friendly staff.…

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
George A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely quiet campsite with beautiful views of the south downs. Friendly staff.

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Lovely Lovebrook!

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We had a great time camping at Lovebrook. First of all, it's an exciting place with a lot of different projects going on to share the beautiful space and wellbeing of being out in the Downs.

The camping field has a wonderful view up to a ridge of hills. We walked up there - it's a steep climb, but you are rewarded with fantastic views around the Downs, and access to the South Downs Way.

This was my first time camping here, and I really enjoyed it. I'll be back.

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Solitude and peace at Lovebrook Back to basics camping which was…

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Solitude and peace at Lovebrook

Back to basics camping which was perfect for a one night stay with amazing pub food practically next door.

Great size separate pitches and overlooking the wonderful south downs.

Disliked: No shower but fine for a one nighter with a wash down instead.

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Lovebrook is the essence of an escape to the country

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The location was really beautiful and the whole campsite was clean. There was no rubbish and no clutter anywhere. It was just a lovely space with vegetables, growing flowers, blooming and friendly, helpful host

Disliked: I wished that the village had a corner shop but there were vegetables and eggs for sale in the farm.

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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 Sauna TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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 No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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

Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

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 Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Lovebrook

Kingsbrook Farm

The Street

Kingston

Lewes

East Sussex

England

BN7 3NT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.85668°N
-0.02133°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4 mi Longridge Avenue
4 mi Longridge Avenue
4.6 mi Roderick Avenue
Rail
1.7 mi Lewes Rail Station
2.5 mi Southease - Piddinghoe Road
2.9 mi Southease Rail Station
Ferry
5.7 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
11.9 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport
21.6 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
21.6 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

Down for some simple exploration? Lewes (10 minutes’ drive or accessible with a walk, cycle or bus ride) has a lively selection of cafés and shops for antiques and arts. There’s much more of that sort of stuff in busy Brighton (20 minutes), of course, not to mention the beach and Brighton Palace Pier. Get there by car, a 15-minute train from Lewes, a bus from Kingston, or with a 45-minute bike ride. Where might you get some sublime views of the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs? Your options include Cuckmere Haven (25 minutes), a beach with watersports, or the rural beach town of Seaford (20 minutes). Beachy Head (35 minutes) is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain. It’s on the way to Eastbourne (35 minutes), where there are yet more seaside amusements and a huge watersports scene.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Saltdean 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brighton Kemptown 5.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Brighton Central 6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hove 6.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaford 7.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Brighton Marina 4.7 mi

Volks Railway 5.5 mi

Royal Pavilion 5.6 mi

Brighton Sea Life Centre 5.6 mi

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 5.6 mi

National Trust

Monk's House 2.1 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 8.5 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 9.9 mi

Wakehurst Place 14.8 mi

Nymans 15.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

LEWES BROOKS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/01/2005) 1.2 mi

Lewes - Breaky Bottom - Undercliff Walk - Brighton Marina 1.4 mi

Battle of Lewes, 1264 1.7 mi

Lewes Circular Walk 1.7 mi

Lewes - Offham - Offham Hill - Lewes High Street 2.1 mi

Local events

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)

    Arundel, West Sussex 23.3 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.

Offers

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lovebrook have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lovebrook dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Lovebrook? Down for some simple exploration? Lewes (10 minutes’ drive or accessible with a walk, cycle or bus ride) has a lively selection of cafés and shops for antiques and arts. There’s much … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lovebrook?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lovebrook? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.