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General
- Family-friendly site on the River Rother with Bodiam Castle views
- In 1066 Country and a half an hour’s drive from Hastings
- Spa hut, communal cooking area, bar, coffee shop and pizza nights
Huddle up in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on a break at The Original Hut Company, a swish farm site within spitting distance of Bodiam Castle in the village of the same name. With glimpses of the stately structure to be seen through the trees and the gentle sounds of the steam trains from the Kent & East Sussex Railway chugging in the distance, this park’s an atmospheric place to lay your head.
If the ambient sounds haven’t lulled you to sleep just yet, stroll to the bottom of the site for walks along the River Rother or stretch your legs on a wander around the rest of the 200-acre farm. When it’s time for a sit down, a coffee shop in the grounds serves barista-style coffee. Visiting on a Friday? Pizza nights are put on in the summer months and stiff drinks are to be had at the well-stocked bar any time of year.
Set yourself up for days of explores with a full breakfast – being on the Kent and East Sussex border in 1066 country, this family farm park’s a splendid spot for getting out and about. It’s a half-hour drive to Hastings for checking out the famed battle site and a 35-minute drive to Camber Sands beach if seaside sessions are on the cards.
Great British weather gone and let you down? Scuttle back to the site and cuddle up at the communal covered space, with its open fire and cooking facilities. Or better yet, dial up the decadence of your trip with a massage in the spa hut…
Open from 27/02/2023 to 19/12/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
The restaurant is open between 01/03 and 22/12.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Check availability at The Original Hut Company…
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Campervan or Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 6.0m width x 4.0m depth (19.7ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Car
Max. persons: 5 x
Dimensions: 2.1m width x 5.5m length (7.0ft width x 18.0ft length) Calculated area: 11.7m² (126.0ft²)
Reviews
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From the manager...
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your visit, I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip and we'll hope to see you again one day! A x |
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Really well set up site, loved the shepherds hut shower
From the manager...
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your visit, I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip and we'll hope to see you again one day! A x |
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Really lovely family friendly site
From the manager...
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your visit, I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip and we'll hope to see you again one day! Sorry for the chemical loo was a bit smelly, sometimes that is just how they are when it's really hot. We only really have them there for convenience overnight as the main loo and shower block in the car park has more than enough flush loos for the whole site. We have considered removing them... I'm glad it didn't affect your experience |
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Good views
From the manager...
Thank you for your valued feedback, after speaking to you on the telephone today I have fully investigated this matter and it appears that due to human error your booking was accidentally set to "arrived" and that is why there was no one on site to check you in. Our check-in process is usually completely seamless so I can only sincerely apologise for this mistake, I have fed this back to the check in staff. I have also added a mobile number to our Pitch Up listing to enable better contact in the future for when the office is unmanned. |
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Great little family site with access to all you need.
From the manager...
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your visit, I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip and we'll hope to see you again one day! Sorry for the chemical loo was a bit smelly, sometimes that is just how they are when it's really hot. We only really have them there for convenience overnight so none has to walk more than a few yards. The main loo and shower block in the car park has more than enough flushing loos for the whole site . We have considered removing the chemical ones completely, but they do get used... so maybe that is something we'll do in future... I'm glad it didn't affect your experience |
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Good facilities at the Hub. Beautiful location.
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From the manager...
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your visit, I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip and we'll hope to see you again one day! A x |
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From the manager...
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your visit, I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip and we'll hope to see you again one day! A x |
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From the manager...
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your visit, I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip and we'll hope to see you again one day! A x |
Features
Coronavirus
Activities/entertainment run in smaller groups
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Digital food/drink menus
Extra spacing in seated areas
Extra toilet/shower facilities available
Hand sanitising stations
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
We're Good To Go (VisitBritain accreditation)
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
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
No dogs allowed
Camping 2.0
Shepherd's huts
Themes
Gastronomic delight
Leave the car at home
Peaceful
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
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Type
Farm
Large (51-200 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
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Royal George
— 3.2 miles
Royal George — 3.2 miles
Hare and Hounds — 5.7 miles
- Train stations
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Robertsbridge Rail Station
— 3.0 miles
Etchingham Rail Station — 4.2 miles
Battle Rail Station — 5.9 miles
- Ferry ports
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Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
— 25.3 miles
Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal — 26.4 miles
- Airports
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Lydd London Ashford Airport
— 17.6 miles
Local attractions
There’s all sorts to do near this park, from tastings at award-winning vineyard Chapel Down (half an hour’s drive) to touring National Trust and English Heritage properties. Traditional towns like Rye and Tenterden are within 30 minutes of the park for urban times as well, while Royal Tunbridge Wells takes 40 minutes to reach if you’re up for pottering around The Pantiles’ Georgian architecture.
Back near the park, wander through the orchards to the 14th-century Bodiam Castle, around a 20-minute stroll away, then stop in the local pub on your way back for an ale (or three). Kayaks and paddleboards can be hired in the village while you’re in the area for splashing about on the River Rother.
Rather sit on the saddle? Bring your bikes along on the trip and head out on the off-road farm trails to soak up the stunning Sussex scenery without having to share the road with any cars.
Must see
- Bodiam Castle (0.3 miles)
- Great Dixter House and Gardens (2.5 miles)
- 1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield (6.0 miles)
National Trust
- Bodiam Castle (0.6 miles)
- Bateman's (6.8 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 4 p.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
The Original Hut Company cancellation policy
43 days or more before arrival: 50% will be retained
42-22 days before arrival: 70% will be retained
21-0 days before arrival: 100% will be retained
Modifications are subject to a £35.00 fee.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
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. The Original Hut Company will debit the balance from your card 10 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 10 weeks 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
Bank transferCash
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does The Original Hut Company have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Original Hut Company dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near The Original Hut Company? There’s all sorts to do near this park, from tastings at award-winning vineyard Chapel Down (half an hour’s drive) to touring National Trust and English Heritage properties. Traditional towns like Rye and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Original Hut Company?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Original Hut Company? From £31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your visit, I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip and we'll hope to see you again one day! A x