Dogwood Glamping

View prices & book 9.3 30 reviews
Yurt with picnic table
Bell tent
Cabin exterior
Rain water chain at the cabin

  • Family-friendly site in the High Weald National Landscape
  • A 15-minute drive from Battle and Rye; 20 minutes from Hastings
  • Within 10 minutes' walk of a 15th-century pub; good stargazing area
Venture deep into East Sussex countryside for a spectacular stay at Dogwood Glamping, a family-friendly site set among organically maintained surroundings in the High Weald National Landscape. Although it's based in a rural region, the site is excellently placed for day trips to beaches, ancient woodlands and famed Sussex attractions. Firstly, it's just a 15-minute drive away from Battle and Rye and 20 minutes from Hastings. Herstmonceux Castle is a 35-minute drive from Dogwood Glamping for yet more historic sites. Plus, if you like to travel by bus, the bus stop a short walk away from the site has a connection to Hastings in 35 minutes. The local village, Brede, is 10 minutes’ walk away and has a 15th-century pub (also accessible through the fields from the site; just make sure to bring a torch). In Broad Oak, 15 minutes' walk away, there is another pub, along with a bakery and a small shop. Larger supermarkets are in Hastings, within 15 minutes' drive of the site. A small store selling organic food is back at the park. At Dogwood Glamping, amenities include a hot shower and two toilets, fresh water, wash basins, a chemical disposal point and a washing-up area: do look out on your wanders for the many animals who live at the park too…

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 2
Caravans for hire 1
Open now
Opens 20 December 2024
Please note
  • 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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • 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.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • In low season and during very wet weather, the camping field is closed to vehicles so touring bookings will be moved to semi-hardstanding areas of the car park, along with all cars. Please be aware that the camping field and facilities will also become muddy quickly.

Languages spoken

British Sign Language (BSL)

English

French

German

Mandarin

Simplified Chinese

Welsh

Open from Fri, 20 Dec 2024 to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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10
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9
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9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
7

93% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, quiet campsite is praised for its natural, secluded setting and friendly, helpful owners. Guests enjoy the presence of farm animals and clean facilities, with many highlighting the tranquil atmosphere. Some mention a need for facility upgrades and note that paths can become muddy in wet weather. Booking and allocation issues were reported by one visitor, impacting their arrival experience.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Quiet site, family friendly, close to Rye, Battle and beaches.

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8 out of 10
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9
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8
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7
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10
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8
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8
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Philip B.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked The quietness (bar my own child making a lot of noise!), the free roaming farm animals. The Red Lion pub is only a 10 minute walk away.

Disliked The other local amenities are a good 15 minute walk away (shop and pub). After overnight rain the site was a little muddy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful place!…

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10 out of 10
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9
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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4
sandrine R.

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Peaceful place!

Disliked Poor Internet connection

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful evening

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8 out of 10
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8
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7
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8
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8
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10
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10
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8
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Rayna P.

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Lovely wild setting. Loved the animals always an added bonus. Toilets and showers were very clean. Friendly owner

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities level pitches easy to find.

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
Victoria S.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked How quiet and peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Recommend

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Anonymous

Yurt

Liked Welcoming and kind host, comfortable and clean yurt, peaceful location in a lovely part of the country

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean facilities & level pitches. Friendly and helpful staff.

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10 out of 10
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10
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Naomi B.

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked It was beautifully secured surrounding with trees. Very small and quiet with plenty of space from each other. Love seeing the pony and goat on the way to the toilet/washing up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely venue. nice and sheltered. Very quiet and relaxing. Highly recommended…

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10 out of 10
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Adriano A.

Non-electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Lovely venue. nice and sheltered. Very quiet and relaxing. Highly recommended

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was so peaceful and shared the pitch with the animals which…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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Christine G.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked It was so peaceful and shared the pitch with the animals which was great… had a walk over fields which is about 15 minutes to the local pub the red lion for couple of drinks and a meal the food was lovely then back and had a fire pit

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a great stay would definitely go back…

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10
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Wifi
8
Thomas N.

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch (overflow)

Liked Had a great stay would definitely go back

Recommend to friends Visit again

We loved the site. It was really peaceful and tranquil and the…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
Facilities / Activities
8
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10
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Carl S.

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch (overflow)

Liked We loved the site. It was really peaceful and tranquil and the hosts were kind and generous. We are new Moho owners so only stayed one night whilst getting used to the van.
The goats and horse are adorable and I especially loved the lack of light pollution which revealed incredible skies.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise 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

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Dogwood Glamping

Brede

Rye

East Sussex

England

TN31 6DY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.93962°N
0.59414°E

Nearest transport

Coach
3.9 mi Sainsbury's
4 mi Sainsbury's
5 mi Abbey
Rail
1.6 mi Doleham Rail Station
2.8 mi Three Oaks Rail Station
4.7 mi Battle Rail Station
Ferry
25.3 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
25.8 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
14.9 mi Lydd London Ashford 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

Mosey on over to the Brede Steam Giants (35 minutes' walk) for a display of 35-feet steam engine pumps from times gone by (just check ahead to make sure it's open). Fans of mechanical contraptions may also want a go on The Kent & East Sussex Railway running through the Rother valley and stopping 15 minutes' walk away from the National Trust’s Bodiam Castle (15 minutes' drive). Rove over to Rye (15 minutes) for bicycle hire and more countryside explores on the cycle paths and lanes. Then, head to Battle (15 minutes) to visit the site of the famed Battle of Hastings in 1066. Meanwhile, Hastings – for seaside days and nightlife – is 20 minutes’ drive away; those who’d like to take to the water might well want dips here or could travel on to Camber Sands (25 minutes) to kitesurf.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Winchelsea 5.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hastings Pelham Beach 6 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
St Leonards 6.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Camber 8.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Bexhill 8.9 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Great Dixter House and Gardens 4.1 mi

Bodiam Castle 4.3 mi

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 5 mi

A Smugglers Adventure at St Clements Caves 5.7 mi

Hastings Castle and 1066 Story 5.8 mi

National Trust

Bodiam Castle 4.9 mi

Lamb House 6 mi

Smallhythe Place 8.2 mi

Bateman's 10 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 11.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BRICKWALL 3.1 mi

GREAT DIXTER 3.9 mi

Round and about Bodiam Castle 4.8 mi

Fairlight - Hastings Country Park - Hastings 4.9 mi

1066 Walk: Battle to Bexhill 4.9 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Dogwood Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dogwood Glamping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Dogwood Glamping? Mosey on over to the Brede Steam Giants (35 minutes' walk) for a display of 35-feet steam engine pumps from times gone by (just check ahead to make sure it's open). Fans … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dogwood Glamping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dogwood Glamping? From £26 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.