Cairds Camping and Caravanning Site

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Camping pod with balcony
Camping pod with balcony
Quirky wooden cabin
Bell tent pitches
Bell tent sheltered by trees
Grass pitches with electric hook-ups
Sunset over the pitches
Grass pitches in a snow storm
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Quirky wooden cabin
Bell tent pitches
Bell tent sheltered by trees

  • Quiet and welcoming East Sussex site 10 minutes’ drive from Wadhurst
  • Bodiam Castle 20 minutes’ drive; Royal Tunbridge Wells 25 minutes
  • Dog-friendly pitches with access to walks; pub five minutes’ drive
Heading East Sussex way? If you’re looking for that heady combination of peace, a warm welcome and country views, make a beeline for Cairds Camping and Caravanning Site, 10 minutes’ drive from the village of Wadhurst and surrounded by pretty rural scenery. ​​ There are myriad walks directly from this family-run site, as well a range of attractions nearby – from activity centres such as Bewl Water (20 minutes’ drive), to gorgeous gardens like the one at Great Dixter House (half an hour). Mind you, getting out and about means you’ll have to tear yourself away from your pitch, which comes with great vistas across the surrounding fields and woodlands. Your dogs are welcome to join your rambles and explorations, but please keep them on a lead at all times when on site. Plenty of pretty villages tucked away in the East Sussex countryside have traditional pubs – the nearest being Burwash (five minutes). If you need a quick top-up on supplies, head to Wadhurst, which has a few small shops; for bigger shopping sprees, Royal Tunbridge Wells (25 minutes) should see you right. And the practical bits? Facilities include communal showers, a washing-up area and drinking-water points across the site. Should you prefer to fend for yourselves instead of heading to a pub, you can hire firepits on site as well as buying logs for the fire.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Rent a tent 3
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 2 January
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 2 Jan 2026 to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 61 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, quiet campsite offers beautiful countryside views and is praised for its friendly, helpful owners. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are generally noted as clean and well-maintained. Guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and proximity to walks. Some minor points include a preference for more hooks in showers and washing-up areas, and that some pitches are sloped. Future improvements include new toilet/shower blocks and potentially flatter pitches.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 11/08/2026

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Lovely cabin, friendly owner, good communication…

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Sebastiaan B. 1 review

Cabin

Liked Lovely cabin, friendly owner, good communication

Recommend to friends Visit again

The Bell tent was immaculate it…

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c b. 1 review

Bell tent

Liked The Bell tent was immaculate it was like a picture out of a glossy magazine. The kitchen etc was very well equipped. We had a comfy set chairs and large table all provided too. Beautiful scenery and very quiet. The owners kept the shower/bathroom facilities very clean I saw them cleaning at least 2 times a day. It was wonderful to see swallows flying overhead, horses running in the lower paddock at night the stars were so clear and the bats flew so close it was very peaceful.

Disliked We brought some lovely farm fresh eggs but they sold out quickly. We wanted to buy some more and maybe having a little stock of local honey/jams would have been great.

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Beautiful landside, very clean. Friendly owners.…

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful landside, very clean. Friendly owners.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a wonderful stay at…

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sweet 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked We had a wonderful stay at Cairds Camping and Caravanning Site. The site is peaceful, well maintained and surrounded by beautiful countryside. The pitches are spacious, and everything was kept clean and tidy.
We stayed with our young child and had a lovely weekend. We'd definitely return and would highly recommend this campsite to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway.

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Very good, small one, very…

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Diana R. 4 reviews

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very good, small one, very clean facilities, kind owner, very convenient location.

Disliked Very big slope on the pitch

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Het mooie uitzicht…

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Hanneke S. 1 review

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Het mooie uitzicht

Disliked Basic voorzieningen waren op zich oke, maar te weinig als de camping vol is.
Een weg vlak achter de tent - ‘s ochtends regelmatig wakker door de passerende auto’s

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Everything! Friendly staff, great showers, good…

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Beth P. 2 reviews

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything!
Friendly staff, great showers, good pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pefect for our stay.

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 Christopher B. 1 review

Cabin

Liked Was a lovely stay. The accommodation was very clean. Very well equipped, very well thought out. Nice camp site good amenities. Lovely quiet family run campsite. Felt like it was a rare find.

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Nice quiet site

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Pamela J. 5 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Ideally situated for exploring English Heritage and National Trust sites such as Bodiam Castle, Battle Abbey and Batemans. Small quiet site, only 9 or so pitches, excellent views across the countryside.

Disliked The only downside was that my shower was great one day and then I couldn't regulate the heat another day and the water was scalding. Not sure why. Some pitches are quite sloped but ok at the top of the field.

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Really comfortable site. Owners just let…

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 Michele G. 1 review

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Really comfortable site.
Owners just let you get on with it.
Enjoyed so much we extended for another night.

Disliked Not owner fault but I just want to say that it's a shame that some camping families feel the need to take over the campsite, play music so loud behind our tent that the valley can hear it, and be generally obnoxious.

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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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 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

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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Cairds Camping and Caravanning Site

Battenhurst Road

Stonegate

Wadhurst

East Sussex

England

TN5 7DU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.02187°N
0.39017°E

Nearest transport

Coach
3.4 mi Hare and Hounds
3.4 mi Hare and Hounds
3.5 mi Royal George
Rail
1.2 mi Stonegate Rail Station
2.4 mi Etchingham Rail Station
4.3 mi Robertsbridge Rail Station
Ferry
21.7 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
29.3 mi Gravesend Pier
29.7 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
Airport
24.2 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
25.8 mi London Gatwick Airport
25.8 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

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

A 17th-century mansion, National Trust - Bateman’s (10 minutes’ drive) was the home of Rudyard Kipling for more than 30 years, until his death in 1936. In addition to elegant rooms decorated with period furniture, there is a water mill and a natural play area, plus year-round events highlighting the author’s best-known works, such as ‘The Jungle Book’. A remarkably photogenic moated stone fortress, Bodiam Castle (20 minutes) dates back to the 14th century. Walk under the fearsome oak-and-iron portcullis, then wander inside, checking out the medieval kitchen, with its huge roasting hearth. It’s also possible to climb up the Postern Tower. Bewl Water (20 minutes) is the place for active holiday makers, with walking and cycling trails at the Country Park, a large inflatable adventure course (Bewl Water Aqua Park) and watersports for both children and adults (plus climbing) at Bewl Water Outdoor Centre.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bexhill 13.3 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Norman`S Bay 13.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
St Leonards 13.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hastings Pelham Beach 14.4 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Pevensey Bay 14.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Batemans 2.3 mi

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 4.2 mi

Scotney Castle 5 mi

Bodiam Castle 6.8 mi

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 8.5 mi

National Trust

Bateman's 2.4 mi

Scotney Castle 4.9 mi

Bodiam Castle 6.8 mi

Sprivers Garden 7.6 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 10 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

TICEHURST HOUSE HOSPITAL 1.8 mi

BATEMANS 2.3 mi

Wadhurst - Woods - Deer Park - Wadhurst 3.5 mi

Wadhurst - Bewl Water - Wadhurst 3.5 mi

WADHURST CASTLE 3.6 mi

Local events

  • Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, 21 May 2026 – Thursday, 21 May 2026)

    Lewes, East Sussex 17.4 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 Cairds Camping and Caravanning Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cairds Camping and Caravanning Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cairds Camping and Caravanning Site? A 17th-century mansion, National Trust - Bateman’s (10 minutes’ drive) was the home of Rudyard Kipling for more than 30 years, until his death in 1936. In addition to elegant rooms decorated … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cairds Camping and Caravanning Site?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cairds Camping and Caravanning Site? From £27.50 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.