When can I check in and check out of Foot of the Downs?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Foot of the Downs?

From £105 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Foot of the Downs

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Outside space with picnic table and firepit

Small glamping site on a working farm in the South Downs National Park
A half-hour walk to Devil's Dyke; 25 minutes' drive to Brighton
Ensuite units with private outdoor space and stunning views

Whether it’s setting off for a cycle or a day at the seaside, the Foot of the Downs is a sound little base in the South Downs National Park. This West Sussex glamping site has lots of choices for getting out and about - just outside of the village of Fulking, it’s close to the Devil’s Dyke National Trust site and 15 minutes' drive from Shoreham-by-Sea or about 25 minutes from Brighton. This working farm is in the South Downs National Park, so naturally, there are some fab paths around. The Devil’s Dyke Trail and the South Downs Way are both a short walk or ride away… and upon your return, bikes can be stored safely in the shed, with locks available to hire if you need them. More options for days out include a couple of golf courses close by, castles or gardens. And if you don’t feel like travelling at all, the local pub is only a short stroll, half a mile away. Back at the farm, all the cosy units have their own ensuite bathroom (with toilet, shower and sink), plus a comfy bed and a kitchen area with utensils provided. Each one also has its own private outdoor space too, with a picnic bench and log seating from which to admire the stunning South Downs views. Firepits can be hired on site for an extra fee, a welcome addition to an evening of drinks and snacks as the sun goes down. Pick up anything you need at shops in Steyning or Henfield (both around 10 minutes away by car).

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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
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.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
No gas barbecues allowed.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Camping pod

4 people maximum

Dimensions: 3.0m width x 7.0m length (9.8ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 21.0m² (226.0ft²)

4 people maximum

Dimensions

3.0m width x 7.0m length (9.8ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 21.0m² (226.0ft²)

Year of manufacture: 2021

2 rooms

Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet

Open space 1 x Double bed, 1 x Double sofa/futon

Features

Bed linen 2 included, 2 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Duvets and pillows 2 included, 2 max.

Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Gas and electricity included

Extras

Barbecue Pack 1 (max unlimited)		£22.50 (£22.50) per item
Barbecue Pack 2 (max unlimited)		£26 (£26) per item
Continental Breakfast (max unlimited)		£20 (£20) per item
Dog (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
English Breakfast (max unlimited)		£20 (£20) per item
Firepit (1 max)		£15 (£15) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £105 (£105) 1 night, 2 adults

Nightingale shepherd's hut (no pets)

2 people maximum

No dogs allowed

Dimensions: 6.0m width x 2.5m length (19.7ft width x 8.2ft length) Calculated area: 15.0m² (161.5ft²)

2 people maximum

No dogs allowed

Dimensions

6.0m width x 2.5m length (19.7ft width x 8.2ft length) Calculated area: 15.0m² (161.5ft²)

Year of manufacture: 2021

2 rooms

Open space 1 x Double bed

Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet

Features

Bed linen 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Duvets and pillows 1 included, 1 max.

Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Gas and electricity included

Heating

Kettle

Kitchen corner or kitchenette

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Extras

Barbecue Pack 1 (max unlimited)		£22.50 (£22.50) per item
Barbecue Pack 2 (max unlimited)		£26 (£26) per item
Continental Breakfast (max unlimited)		£20 (£20) per item
English Breakfast (max unlimited)		£20 (£20) per item
Firepit (1 max)		£15 (£15) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £105 (£105) 1 night, 2 adults

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Beautiful location, clean private facilities and peaceful

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Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
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Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Charlotte B. Jun 2024

Camping pod

Liked: Absolutely beautiful location! It’s about a 45 minute walk up to devils dyke (depending on which route you take) or you can even just sit at the camping pod and watch all of the paragliders flying in the sky. There’s loads of others walks around as well, you’ve got a few local pubs to choose from (within walking distance) and also shops a short drive away. Also love the wheelbarrows to take all of your belongings to the site, makes like so much easier! The accommodation itself was beautifully clean and lovely and cosy! Would definitely go back!

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Really nice place! Great location with nice open views. Clever idea to…

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

Anonymous Aug 2023

Camping pod

Liked: Really nice place! Great location with nice open views. Clever idea to use wheelbarrows to get your stuff from the car to the accomodation! We ordered the BBQ pack, nice variety of meat + buns and sauces. The camping pod looks great and is well equipped. Really comfortable bed. We had a bit of rain, but that didn't stop us from doing the nearby Devil's Dyke hike and a lunch at the restaurant at the start/end of the walk. Great walk with nice views. Goes up and down quite a bit, so put good walking shoes on. We only stayed two nights which was a shame because there is an abundance of other nice walks in the area. We would love to come back and explore the area some more!

Disliked: Due to the weather we couldn't marvel at the stars (the place lies in a Dark Skies reserve), I guess we have to come back for that! ;)

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A perfect place to enjoy peaceful and quiet time. The pod was…

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

Dagmara L. May 2023

Camping pod

Liked: A perfect place to enjoy peaceful and quiet time. The pod was super clean and tidy and everything you need is there, just take your clothes. Welcoming basket with some flavour tea, roasted coffee and cookies was 😍. Best firepit with bbq rack, wood all utensils included so evening 🔥 and stargazing was a must.
The area is stunning and amazing for hikes and walks. We had an amazing time and already planning when to come back. Thank you for having us ❤️

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From the manager: Thank you for your review and all the photos! So pleased you loved your stay.

Wonderful break, very comfortable. Helps that we had good weather.

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

Anonymous May 2023

Camping pod

Liked: Space, comfort, cleanliness, bedding,towels,kitchen equipment etc all provided.
Lovely addition of a welcome basket with goodies.
Weather was good so we were able to use the firpit to barbecue.
Wheelbarrow to transport luggage.

Disliked: Wifi limited signal

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Pod was very spacious and had everything you would need. Shower was…

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

Hannah F. Jan 2023

Camping pod

Liked: Pod was very spacious and had everything you would need. Shower was powerful and very hot. You also had plenty of space outside the pod. We paid extra to have the fire, which is a must! Great location, lots of pubs nearby, Devils Dyke, Bramber Castle, Shoreham-by- Sea etc

Disliked: Didn't dislike anything. Only feedback is there was no mop within the pod, which would have been useful as it had been raining a lot which made it very muddy outside and we had a dog with us.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review, so pleased you had a lovely stay!

Angela and her husband were absolutely amazing! I'd made an error when…

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

Mercedes M. Dec 2022

Camping pod

Liked: Angela and her husband were absolutely amazing! I'd made an error when booking and they were super understanding and helpful. I've been previously and honestly it gets better and better each stay. My favourite escape, feels like home 😊

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review! Look forward to seeing you again!

Features

Dogs 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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Foot of the Downs

Paythorne and Perching Manor Farm

Fulking

Henfield

West Sussex

England

BN5 9LP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.88955°N
-0.23979°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4 mi The Pilot

4.2 mi Black Lion

Rail

3.9 mi Fishersgate Rail Station

3.9 mi Southwick Rail Station

4 mi Portslade Rail Station

Ferry

14.6 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

27.9 mi Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing

28 mi West Itchenor Ferry Landing

Airport

4.5 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport

18.7 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

18.8 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

Wet your palate a little… with Albourne Estate (10 minutes’ drive) so close by, you’ll be well-set to get wrapped up in a wine tasting tour around the vineyard. Fish and chips are more the kind of thing you’ll get your hands on in Brighton (25 minutes), good fuel for the beach, Lanes shopping area, pier and Sea Life Centre, depending on what kind of day out you’re aiming for. Shoreham-by-Sea beach (15 minutes) is another of those seaside destinations – perhaps dabble in some windsurfing or kitesurfing while you’re here – but if you’re after somewhere handsome inland, there’s the Sussex Prairie Garden (15 minutes). Of course, one of the closest spots to the site is the National Trust’s Devil’s Dyke (half an hour’s walk) and for those of who you who are wondering exactly what that is, it’s a prime beauty spot for walking in the South Downs. Handily, historic sites are not at all hard to find either. There’s the Norman remains of the Bramber Castle (10 minutes’ drive) or you could go for a picnic by the Jack and Jill Windmills (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Southwick	4.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Shoreham Beach	4.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Hove	5.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lancing, Beach Green	6 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Brighton Central	6.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hove Museum & Art Gallery 4.9 mi

Preston Manor 5.1 mi

Brighton Fishing Museum 6.4 mi

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 6.4 mi

Royal Pavilion 6.4 mi

National Trust

Nymans 11.2 mi

Monk's House 11.7 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 13.2 mi

Wakehurst Place 14 mi

Petworth House and Park 17.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Devil's Dyke - Poynings - Fulking - Devil's Dyke 1.3 mi

Beeding Hill - Monarch's Way - South Downs Way Circuit 2.2 mi

Clayton Windmills - Lower Standean - Ditchling Beacon 4.1 mi

ADUR ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/03/1986) 4.5 mi

PRESTON MANOR AND PRESTON PARK 5.3 mi

Local events

Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)
Arundel, West Sussex 14 mi
Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 10 July 2025 – Thursday 10 July 2025)
Chichester, West Sussex 21.8 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

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.
The site will send you further check-in information 5 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £20.00 fee.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
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).

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
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.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 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.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £150.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
No gas barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m..

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Foot of the Downs have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Foot of the Downs dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Foot of the Downs? Wet your palate a little… with Albourne Estate (10 minutes’ drive) so close by, you’ll be well-set to get wrapped up in a wine tasting tour around the vineyard. Fish and chips … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Foot of the Downs?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Foot of the Downs? From £105 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.