When can I check in and check out of Waydown Shepherds Huts?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Waydown Shepherds Huts?

From £100 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Waydown Shepherds Huts

From £100 For 1 night, 3 adults 10 9 reviews

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Woodkeeper's shepherd's hut (added by manager 28 jul 2023)

Lots of space around the shepherd's huts (added by manager 20 sep 2022)

Private garden area with seating and firepit (added by manager 20 sep 2022)

Peaceful Pyecombe shepherd's huts on the South Downs Way
15 minutes' drive from Brighton's town centre shops and beach
Next to a golf club and stables; pub and farm shop a short walk away

Looking for a comfy base with a touch of luxury to go with countryside views and scenic walks? Waydown Shepherds Huts is a peaceful glamping site in the West Sussex countryside, a few minutes’ walk from the tiny village of Pyecombe and a 15-minute drive from Brighton. Active times are easily accessed here: the site is sandwiched between a golf club and a horse riding stables, and you can walk straight out onto the South Downs Way or pick up other footpaths for pleasant hikes through the South Downs National Park. The famed Jack & Jill Windmills are less than a mile away, and Devil’s Dyke is three miles away. The site’s also conveniently located for everyday amenities: within a 15-minute walk there’s a small supermarket, farm shop, café and country pub. Each of the smart, hand-built huts has comfy beds and a woodburning stove inside, and a barbecue, firepit and outdoor seating for alfresco evenings. A short walk away are the shared facilities: a toilet hut, a shower hut and a kitchen hut that’s been kitted out with a small cooker, microwave, fridge and plenty of crockery, cutlery and utensils. Elsewhere around the site live resident donkeys Nancy and Dudley – they’re very friendly so feel free to give them a bit of a pat as you pass.

Site type

Open all year

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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
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.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great stay

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

John A. Oct 2023

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Love our stay - great access to the South Downs Way and all the walks that it offers. Rustic and rural and everything (and more) that we needed - loved meeting the animals too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A wonderful place. Peace, nature, fun... The child called the vacation…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2023

Shepherd's hut

Liked: A wonderful place. Peace, nature, fun... The child called the vacation a super adventure. The hosts were welcoming and responsive to anything we needed. A successful vacation.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would go again, so I think that says it all.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Jul 2023

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Great little location, clean and comfortable with some nice touches. I.e. Muffins on arrival

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A really nice escape!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Apr 2023

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Lovely place. Calm and tranquil and the hut was cosy and well equipped. On the South Downs Way within a couple of minutes. Owners were very helpful and courteous and knowledgeable about the local area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Run by lovely people and friendly donkeys and horse. Great walks …

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Piotr R. Sept 2022

Woodkeeper's shepherd's hut

Liked: Run by lovely people and friendly donkeys and horse. Great walks in the hills near by. Clean and nicely organized huts. Highly recommended, worth of it's price.

Disliked: To go back home.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Glamping in style: loved the separate shower hut and kitchen

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Oct 2022

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Really cosy shepherd's hut with log fire in a beautiful location on the South Downs; nice pub and amenities in the village

Disliked: Shame about the busy road nearby

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, excellent facilities, peaceful break

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2022

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Facilities, cleanliness, access to local area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Glad we found this spot just outside Brighton

Overall	10/10
Location	6
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Tara C. Jul 2022

Shepherd's hut

Liked: We had a lovely stay at Waydown. The shepherd’s hut is so cute and there are lots of thoughtful details. The separate kitchen hut with teabags and milk in the fridge. The kids loved the home made cup cakes to welcome us, just the ticket after the drive. Swings in the trees and swingball - great hot shower. We were at a family get together in Brighton and staying here was far more fun than a boring hotel. Thanks so much for having us.

Disliked: It is a pretty site on the edge of the downs, but yes there is some road noise, but I read that in reviews and packed ear plugs as well as an eye mask as find these Glamping essentials and all was well.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site, clean and well serviced with comfy warm huts.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Shaun H. May 2022

Shepherd's hut

Liked: The hut was fantastic, really clean, warm and welcoming. Andrew met us as we arrived and gave us the lowdown. ALl the facilities were really clean, toilet large and well stocked, shower hut clean and worked fine with hot water, the communal kitchen space very well stocked. The Plough pub nearby did great food. Will definitely stay again! Fantastic spot for exploring the local areas and Brighton.

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Disabled facilities

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

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

Luxury

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal fridge

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

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Waydown Shepherds Huts

Waydown Cottage

Clayton Hill

Pyecombe

Hassocks

West Sussex

England

BN45 7FF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.90338°N
-0.15869°W

Nearest transport

Coach

2.6 mi Black Lion

2.7 mi Black Lion

3.2 mi Bottom of Carden Avenue

Rail

1.6 mi Hassocks Rail Station

3.7 mi Burgess Hill Rail Station

4 mi Preston Park Rail Station

Ferry

12.2 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

7.5 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport

17.5 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

17.5 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

If the kids are in tow, Washbrooks Family Farm (10 minutes' drive) has a variety of animals to get acquainted with, as well as tractor rides and play areas; if you’re after something more adult-focussed, there’s wine tasting and vineyard tours at Albourne Estate (10 minutes). Less boozy, but equally scenic, walks can be had at Sussex Prairie Garden (10 minutes), an eight-acre garden surrounded by oak trees. If you like to be beside the seaside, Brighton is 15 minutes away, with its famous pier full of arcades, fairground rides and snacks – or take to the water for some paddleboarding, kayaking or wakeboarding. Gawp at marine life at the Sea Life aquarium or get a good look at Brighton and the south coast from the British Airways i360, an observation tower on the seafront. A lunchtime stroll through The Lanes should present plenty of food and drink options alongside record shops, vintage picks and bookstores. Lewes (15 minutes) packs a culture punch thanks to its landmarks, including Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum, the 16th-century Monk's House, Anne of Cleves Tudor House and the Charleston house, garden and gallery. Opt for a day at the races at Plumpton Racecourse (15 minutes), or travel slightly further afield to Drusillas Park zoo (25 minutes) or the Bluebell Railway heritage line (25 minutes) for more family frolics.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Hove	5.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Brighton Central	5.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southwick	6.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Brighton Kemptown	6.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Shoreham Beach	7.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Preston Manor 4.2 mi

Hove Museum & Art Gallery 5.2 mi

Royal Pavilion 5.7 mi

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 5.7 mi

Brighton Fishing Museum 5.8 mi

National Trust

Monk's House 8.8 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 9.9 mi

Nymans 10.3 mi

Wakehurst Place 11.8 mi

Standen 15.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clayton Windmills - Lower Standean - Ditchling Beacon 0.5 mi

Devil's Dyke - Poynings - Fulking - Devil's Dyke 2.6 mi

STANMER PARK 3.2 mi

Stanmer Park - Ditchling Beacon 3.4 mi

PLUMPTON PLACE 4.1 mi

Local events

Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)
Lewes, East Sussex 9.8 mi
Wick Street Festival (Thursday 29 August 2024 – Thursday 29 August 2024)
Polegate, East Sussex 14.6 mi
Arundel Festival (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)
Arundel, West Sussex 17.6 mi
Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 11 July 2024 – Thursday 11 July 2024)
Chichester, West Sussex 25.4 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Payment terms

Does Waydown Shepherds Huts have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Waydown Shepherds Huts dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Waydown Shepherds Huts? If the kids are in tow, Washbrooks Family Farm (10 minutes' drive) has a variety of animals to get acquainted with, as well as tractor rides and play areas; if you’re after … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Waydown Shepherds Huts?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Waydown Shepherds Huts? From £100 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.