Cairds Camping and Caravanning Site

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Camping pod with balcony
Camping pod with balcony
Quirky wooden cabin
Exterior and interior of the 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
Exterior and interior of the wooden cabin
Bell tent pitches

  • Quiet and welcoming East Sussex site 10 minutes’ drive from Wadhurst
  • National Trust - Bateman’s 10 minutes’ drive; Bodiam Castle 20 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's a myriad of walks directly from this family-run site, as well a range of visitor attractions nearby from gorgeous gardens to activity centres – although getting out and about means you'll have to tear yourself away from your pitch, which all have 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. Locally there are plenty of pretty villages tucked away in the East Sussex countryside that have traditional pubs – the nearest being Burwash (five minutes’ drive). If you need a quick top-up on supplies, head to Wadhurst, which has a few small shops; for bigger shopping sprees, 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 making a beeline for 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 15 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 15 May 2025 to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 23 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a friendly, quiet campsite with lovely countryside views. Visitors praised the helpful owners, clean facilities including showers, and the peaceful atmosphere. The Arch accommodation was noted as cozy and clean, and fresh eggs were a popular addition. While generally well-received, minor suggestions included more plug sockets and improved dishwashing area cover. Access without a car may be challenging.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

great pool, nice owners

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Lisa R.

Electric grass pitch

Liked The owners were incredibly nice and helpful. The pool was great. They're currently investing a lot. Everything will be redone in the next few years.
We would love to come back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We enjoyed our short stay. I…

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Shula I.

Camping pod

Liked We enjoyed our short stay. I will recommend to others. Clean and tidy. Staff friendly.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely site for stargazing

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May F.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very friendly owner (who rescued my son's play tent when it tried to go flying while we were out!) and a beautiful, clear, dark sky for star gazing - we saw meteor showers every night. We never had to wait more than a few seconds to use the toilets/showers all weekend, despite every pitch being full most days. A lovely cosy site with very convenient water points and well-marked pitches with ample space.

Disliked The only downside was literally a downside - the pitches slope and it was hard to get the caravan level! However, the owner told us that there will hopefully be more level pitches in future, and we'll definitely be back to test them out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean cabin, beds were so cosy.

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Anonymous

Camping pod

Liked The view!!! Just stunning
The cabin has lots of 'extras' we weren't expecting such as tea, hand soap etc
Lots of space in the middle of the field for the children to play even though all the pitches were full.
Check in and out was simple

Disliked The shower was a bit temperamental and was freezing but found if you run the sink tap until it's hot and shut it off then quickly turn on the shower then that lead to hot water!

Recommend to friends Visit again

an excellent stay and a very accommodating Naomi.

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Tent site was clean, quiet and surrounded by nature..very good for unwinding. Good play area , small but just enough for kids to be seen while playing. a friendly place.

Disliked Toilets are clean but could do with more units. washing area could also be added with light at night and shade or roof during the day use ( rain or shine)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, lovely owners, good location.…

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Bailey N.

Cabin

Liked Great location, lovely owners, good location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The arch was lovely and clean and cozy Very quiet site

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8 out of 10
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Melanie L.

Camping pod

Liked Lovely views the arch was cozy and clean
Lovely fresh eggs every day

Disliked On our last day we lost our view and we came back one day to lots of cars parked right outside the arch when they should have been next to there out son was unable to park nevt to his tent as he got blocked in
Some egg cups would have been god for the fresh eggs every., could do with some
More plug sockets

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Good showers, friendly host, very relaxing.…

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Terence G.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Good showers, friendly host, very relaxing. Nice views. Would stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything, couldn’t be happier about our…

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Victoria C.

Cabin

Liked Everything, couldn’t be happier about our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little campsite with all the…

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Cameron R.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely little campsite with all the amenities you could need. I didn't try the showers but they looked perfectly acceptable! Nice view out into the countryside. Host was very friendly and accommodating, easy contactless check-in when arriving.

Disliked Site is on a slight incline, but not enough to disrupt you/require chocks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site close to nature, clean and friendly.

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Sarah B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked The campsite was clean, spacious, and well cared for. The owner checked on everyone after the thunderstorm, which proved her charismatic nature. The horses next to the campsite were a plus for the children who loved looking at them.

Disliked Given the extensive rain, a roof over the dishwashing area might be a nice addition for the future.

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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

Local attractions and activities: - Golf course: 10 minutes’ drive - National Trust - Bateman’s (home of Rudyard Kipling): 10 minutes - Bodiam Castle: 20 minutes - Bewl Water Outdoor Centre (walking, cycling, watersports and fishing): 20 minutes - Battle Abbey (site of the Battle of Hastings): 25 minutes - Sissinghurst Castle Garden: half an hour - Great Dixter House and Gardens: half an hour - Hever Castle and Gardens: 45 minutes - Leeds Castle: 50 minutes.

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

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? Local attractions and activities: - Golf course: 10 minutes’ drive - National Trust - Bateman’s (home of Rudyard Kipling): 10 minutes - Bodiam Castle: 20 minutes - Bewl Water Outdoor Centre (walking, … 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 £25 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.