Deaks Acres

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View of the field from the top entrance
View of the field from the top entrance
Geese at sunset
View of the site and the outside kitchen
Peaceful site in the sussex weald
Sunset at the site
Honesty box and fresh eggs
View from my pitch
Sign on the way in
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Geese at sunset
View of the site and the outside kitchen
Peaceful site in the sussex weald

  • Quiet family-friendly site on a smallholding in the High Weald
  • Ardingly Reservoir 15 minutes’ drive; Brighton half an hour
  • Firepits, communal kitchen and picnic benches; freshly laid eggs sold
Looking for a site where you can take long strolls with your dog and maybe let the kids interact with farmyard animals? Deaks Acres, a five-minute drive from the West Sussex village of Cuckfield, might just be the place for you. Just on the edge of the High Weald National Landscape, this family-friendly site is part of a smallholding with goats, horses and geese, so there’s always a furry (or feathered) creature nearby for your kids to pet or help feed. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on a lead. Each pitch has its own firepit for cosy campfire evenings; if you’re in the mood for making new friends, there's also an area around a large bonfire for guests to gather and socialise. For a fabulous breakfast, you surely can't beat scrambled eggs made with eggs from the resident hens. The communal field kitchen is the place to cook these – it's also got a barbecue and a washing-up area. Wash the food down with some sparkling English wine from the vineyard next door; guests get a discount (just ask Karen). For other provisions, the petrol station just across the roundabout on the A272 (10 minutes’ walk) has a small shop, and Haywards Heath (five minutes’ drive) has several supermarkets. Of course, you might opt for a cooked meal from a traditional pub, of which there are several in Cuckfield. There are heaps of walks and bridleways to explore directly from the site, or you can drive to Ardingly Reservoir (15 minutes) for a waterside trail, an activity centre with paddleboards and kayaks, and a dog park you can hire by the half-hour to let your canine buddy run free. For a day at the beach, Brighton is a half hour’s drive away.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 22 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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

Dutch

English

Open from Fri 22 May to

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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 71 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-regarded campsite, praised for its friendly and helpful owners, its peaceful atmosphere, and its abundance of farm animals that children particularly enjoy. Pitches are spacious and well-equipped with picnic benches and fire pits. Facilities, including toilets and showers, are consistently described as clean and well-maintained. The site is considered safe and ideal for families, with various activities available. A few minor issues, such as shower temperature and occasional noise from nearby sources, have been noted, but overall visitor satisfaction is very high.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 04/08/2026

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Great place with kids. Our daughter…

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Mustafa A. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great place with kids. Our daughter loves the place. Owner is so friendly and helpful. Also it is really clean, feels like home.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Superb campsite! Thank you!

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Thomas R. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful location. Lots for kids to do: farm animals, games etc. Excellent, clean shower and kitchen facilities. Friendly, welcoming owners. Couldn’t ask for more. Thank you!

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Very welcoming host, lovely speaking to…

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Millie E. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very welcoming host, lovely speaking to her. Really liked the animal interactions and great facilities!

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: ditto ,lovely to meet you guys ,thankyou ,glad you enjoyed your visit xx

Great place to stay, and the animals are super cute

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great place to stay!! Every pitch has a table and bench to eat at and a fire pit. Bathrooms and kitchen facilities immaculately clean. Karen the host, super friendly and very helpful.

Disliked The shower is either very cold or very hot, somewhere in the middle would be great. This was my only downside.

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From the manager: hi ,glad you enjoyed your visit ,sorry re hot ,cold showers ,if you had informed me of that i could have got it sorted.glad it hasnt put you off us ,kind regards karen xx

Lovely peaceful well-spaced campsite with farm…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful well-spaced campsite with farm animals. Excellent showers and toilets. Good location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for taking the time to write a review, it was lovely meeting you both

Perfect stay!

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Tom M. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Another perfect stay! Clean, comfortable and super lovely host.

Everything you need from kettle to firepit, the best camp site we have been to, continual returners!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Great to see you again ,see you again end of july xx

We would highly recommend.

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Sharon D. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The facilities were clean and in great working order.
The field was lovely.
Karen, the owner, was really friendly and helpful.
We felt very welcome and really enjoyed our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thankyou for visiting our little piece of heaven ,glad you all had a fab weekend ,regards karenxx

Our second time coming here and…

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Clare S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Our second time coming here and we will be back! Beautiful tranquil campitenwith all you need and more and lots to do around. We enjoyed renting a pedalo on Wier Wood Reservoir and visiting the next door vineyard and nearby cidery!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for your review ,lovely to see you again ,till next time xx

Peaceful, clean and spacious campsite

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Sinan A. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Relaxing and spacious camp site, walkable to a woodland walk and loved seeing the animals. Karen and her husband were incredibly helpful and friendly, taking good care of guests: firewood and fresh eggs available in an honor system and facilities are kept incredibly clean. Would recommend and look forward to visiting again

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for taking your time to write a review,it was lovely to have you .kind regards karen xx

A little hidden gem in the countryside.

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Sam R. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked A small, peaceful campsite with basic but nice facilities. 2 showers, 2 toilets and a washing up area, which were regularly cleaned. Each pitch has its own picnic bench and fire pit. Firewood, eggs and marshmallows to purchase if you want. Farm animals and play equipment/ games to occupy the kids. Karen was so friendly and laid-back- the perfect host!

Disliked Nothing from our visit! If all pitches occupied it would feel very busy with not that much space between groups. If you're not a fan of hearing farm animals early in the morning, this maybe isn't for you, but it didn't bother us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for your review it was lovely to meet all of you ,kind regards karen xx

Features

Pop-up campsite

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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Peaceful Remote location

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

Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Deaks Acres

Deaks Lane

Ansty

Haywards Heath

West Sussex

England

RH17 5AS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.00564°N
0.16917°W

Route directions

From the A272 in Ansty, drive north up Deaks Lane and continue past Hoads Farm up the hill - please do not go down to Hoads Farm. Drive for 1.1 miles, up the hill past the vineyard on left and then down through a steep wooded lane which passes over a bridge. Continue up the hill to the public footpath. There is a sign for High Weald, where you should turn left. The site is on the left. Please drive up the lane for around 200 metres. The gate to the site is on the left just before top of the hill. It is signposted.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 mi The Castle
2.8 mi Little Chef
9.7 mi Black Lion
Rail
2.8 mi Haywards Heath Rail Station
3.6 mi Wivelsfield Rail Station
3.7 mi Balcombe Rail Station
Ferry
17.8 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
27.7 mi Ditton Island Ferry Landing
28.3 mi Kingston Town End Pier
Airport
10.4 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
10.4 mi London Gatwick Airport
10.7 mi London Gatwick Airport North 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 partially ruined Victorian mansion makes an atmospheric backdrop to the gardens at National Trust - Nymans (10 minutes’ drive). You can stroll along colourful borders filled with geraniums, sunflowers and dahlias, admire the hydrangeas on the main lawn or stroll through the shaded woods. Check out World War II aircraft at the Wings Aviation Museum (15 minutes), housed in a hangar-style structure. In addition to fighters and bombers, there are displays illustrating the Battle of Britain, The Blitz (including a real shelter) and D-Day. You can book private experiences with raptors at Huxley’s Birds of Prey Centre and Gardens (20 minutes), from to a day (or half-day) learning about and flying a range of birds, including owls and falcons, to a walk with a hawk. After that excitement, you can relax by the pond in the vibrant gardens and check out the tropical plant collection.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwick 12.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hove 12.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brighton Central 12.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shoreham Beach 13.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
Brighton Kemptown 13.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Nymans 3.3 mi

Wakehurst Place 5.6 mi

Bluebell Railway 7.6 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 7.8 mi

Standen 9.5 mi

National Trust

Nymans 3.3 mi

Wakehurst Place 5.6 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 7.8 mi

Standen 9.5 mi

Monk's House 14.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HEASELANDS 2 mi

Haywards Heath Circular 2.1 mi

BORDE HILL 2.5 mi

SLAUGHAM PLACE 2.5 mi

NYMANS 3.2 mi

Local events

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

    Lewes, East Sussex 13.4 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 Deaks Acres have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Deaks Acres dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Deaks Acres? A partially ruined Victorian mansion makes an atmospheric backdrop to the gardens at National Trust - Nymans (10 minutes’ drive). You can stroll along colourful borders filled with geraniums, sunflowers and dahlias, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Deaks Acres?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Deaks Acres? From £40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.