Stud Farm

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Grass pitches on site
Lots of space to spread out
Peaceful grass pitches
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Grass pitches on site
Lots of space to spread out
Peaceful grass pitches

  • Peaceful back-to-basics rural site in the village of Telscombe
  • Just off the South Downs Way and 30 minutes' walk to the beach
  • Organic meat and free-range eggs available to buy from the farm
‘The Downs… too much for one pair of eyes, enough to float a whole population in happiness, if only they would look.’ Thus sighed author (and former local resident) Virginia Woolf in her diary back in 1937. Little has changed around here in the intervening years – if you’d like to look for yourself, settle in at Stud Farm, just outside Telscombe in the South Downs National Park. And what views they are from here – a patchwork of woods and farmland tumbling down to the south coast. There aren’t any marked pitches so just pick your spot and commence the fine activity of staring out to sea. Campfires directly on the ground aren’t permitted but you can hire a firepit or barbecue for warmth and eats. Crank your evening’s gawping up a notch or two with an alfresco feast direct from the farm, which can supply tasty treats for your grill, including home-reared pork and lamb. Marshmallows (not home-reared but still essential firepit fodder) are available for dessert. While you’re there, pick up one of their breakfast hampers so you can get your morning off to a champion start with bangers and free-range eggs. Facilities are kept basic here to maintain the site’s peaceful vibe – you’ll have access to toilets, a couple of showers and drinking water. If you’d like to immerse yourself in water it’s a half-hour stroll down to the nearest beach, where you can launch yourself into the sea for a refreshing dip.

Site type

Rent a tent 8
Tent pitches 15
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Units longer than 6 metres metres are not allowed.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that all rubbish must be taken home with you. The showers are warm (not hot) and do not have high pressure.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 308 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

93% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers stunning panoramic views of the Downs and the sea, with spacious pitches and a peaceful atmosphere. Visitors frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the clean facilities. While some mention basic amenities and occasional issues with water pressure, the overall experience is highly positive, with many planning to return. The location is ideal for walking and exploring the surrounding areas.

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A spacious site with spectacular views and level pitches.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Our visit to Stud Farm lasted two days and we loved it. The views across Peacehaven and the Downs are stunning and the site was very peaceful even though it was a weekend.
The facilities are adequate and very clean.
The camp site owner was on site for a large part of the day and was very friendly and helpful.
We will definitely return.

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Nice clean place in good location but not particularly welcoming staff

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Alice M.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked The location of the site was great - easily walkable to the nearest town, from which you can get buses directly to Rottingdean/Brighton. Facilities were small but clean.

Disliked The first thing we were asked when we arrived was whether we would want to shower whilst on site (before even "welcome")- when we said yes (why would we not when they're available and we're here for 2 days?) it seemed like this was an inconvenience because of the water pressure. This is fine and we don't expect luxury when camping - but the attitude we were immediately met with was a bit off. When my boyfriend did then have a shower he accidentally(!) didn't lock the door properly and the site owner walked in to clean whilst he was in there. An accident, not a huge issue as these things happen and an "oops! sorry" would have been fine. Instead, the owner got irate at my boyfriend for not locking the door properly and complained about it to another guest. This was more embarrassing than her walking in! Generally we overheard the site owner moaning/complaining about guests quite a lot during our stay which made us feel uneasy. As we were leaving we also saw her going through someone's tent - I think because they were due to check out that day. Surely their tent being there tells you enough without having to go in! Generally seemed like they didn't enjoy hosting people, and if that's the case, just don't do it...

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Such a beautiful spot, I am…

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Des K.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Such a beautiful spot, I am completely off-grid, so I had everything I needed, perfect weekend getaway jusst one man and his dog.

Disliked All good.

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Absolutely fantastic site, stunning views, no…

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david g.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Absolutely fantastic site, stunning views, no hook up, which I didn't need. Pitch was very spacious! Only stayed one night, would have loved to have stayed longer, didn't use the showers as we get away early for a race. The toilets were spotless!!! Just outside the site was 3 footpaths over the South Downs.

Disliked Nothing.

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Would recommend.

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Chris C.

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Liked Expansive views and remote setting. Good alks from site and pub within 2 miles.

Recommend to friends Visit again

.worked perfectly for 8 30 ferry to Dieppe

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Paula B.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked The views
The sausages
Nice dog walks
Clean facilities

Disliked A wild wild night..out of your control
Very open location

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From the manager: thank you for your feedback.
this site is lucky to have the views of the Downs and the Sea.
the meat products are of excellent quality and value, Never had anyone with negative views about the meat.
Unfortunately there isn't anything we can do about the weather and our website does state that we are open to the elements.
many thanks

the location was good, very nice…

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Miguel N.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked the location was good, very nice view, easy access to the supermarket and the beach.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thank you for your feedback.
the Downs and the Sea are lovely on this site.
we also welcome feedback on how we can improve the site.
many thanks

Lovely views and walks

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Cindy C.

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Liked Peaceful, lovely views, clean facilities, friendly welcome

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thank you for your feedback,
yes the views of the Downs and the Sea are lovely on this site.
there are lovely walks as well.
we do help people as much as we can.
many thanks

Lovely site, friendly welcoming staff, and gorgeous views

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Claire L.

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Liked The views were stunning. The welcome on arrival was really friendly. The grounds were high so nice and dry for the pitch. The toilets and showers were clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thank you for your feedback
glad you enjoyed your stay, we do what we can for everyone to have an enjoyable stay.
thank you for your concern about the bell tents that get damaged, we will get sorted out eventually.
many thanks

Absolutely beautiful back to basics field…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Absolutely beautiful back to basics field with stunning views. The two staff were friendly and happy to help.
Would love to visit again

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thank you for your feedback.
glad you enjoyed your stay, we do what we can for our visitors for an enjoyable stay, yes its a basic campsite but many of our visitors like it this way to preserve the natural countryside and wildlife.
many thanks

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 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

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing 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

Stud Farm

Telscombe Village

Lewes

East Sussex

England

BN7 3HZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.81054°N
0.00944°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.4 mi Roderick Avenue
1.4 mi Roderick Avenue
1.5 mi Longridge Avenue
Rail
1.8 mi Southease - Piddinghoe Road
2.3 mi Southease Rail Station
3 mi Newhaven Town Rail Station
Ferry
3.1 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
12.4 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport
24.8 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
24.8 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

To see more of those views, get your boots on and head out onto the South Downs Way, which passes very close by. Hardy souls can tackle the route’s full 100-mile length, while casual ramblers can choose a shorter section. A popular attraction along the route is the chalk figure of the Long Man of Wilmington, a tall lad indeed at 72 metres. It’s a four-hour walk to see him, or you could drive there in around half an hour. Heading south, a 15-minute walk takes you down to the coast path, where you can continue your stroll to the stretch of shingle at Saltdean. The pier, beach and historic buildings of Brighton are around a half-hour drive away. If you’re feeling particularly active you can walk there in around two hours and then hire a kayak or paddleboard to take to the sea. If you’d like to see the place that inspired Virginia Woolf to wax lyrical about the area, visit her country retreat, Monk’s House, an hour’s walk from the site. There are family-friendly attractions galore around here, too – it'll take you around half an hour to drive to the steam-powered Bluebell Railway, or to Drusillas Park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Saltdean 1.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brighton Kemptown 4.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Seaford 5.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brighton Central 6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hove 6.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Brighton Marina 4 mi

Volks Railway 5.4 mi

Brighton Sea Life Centre 5.5 mi

Brighton Pier 5.6 mi

Royal Pavilion 5.6 mi

National Trust

Monk's House 2.2 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 7.2 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 13 mi

Wakehurst Place 18 mi

Nymans 18.5 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) 3.5 mi

Woodingdean (Juggs Road) - Balsdean Village 3.5 mi

Lewes - Breaky Bottom - Undercliff Walk - Brighton Marina 4 mi

Lewes Circular Walk 4.3 mi

Brighton Marina 4.4 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 Stud Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Stud Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Stud Farm? To see more of those views, get your boots on and head out onto the South Downs Way, which passes very close by. Hardy souls can tackle the route’s full 100-mile length, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Stud Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.

    Check-in is done at the pitch at 2pm and 5pm daily. On Fridays there is also a check-in at 7pm.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Stud Farm? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.