Foot of the Downs
From £110 For 1 night, 2 adults
- 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
Site type
3
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
Reviews
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Really nice place! Great location with nice open views. Clever idea to…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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!
The view was lovely and the atmosphere was so peaceful. We felt…
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Liked: The view was lovely and the atmosphere was so peaceful. We felt very calm and relaxed here. Fire pit was a must, cooked all sorts on it over the weekend. The pod was very cosy and had everything we needed! Have recommended to family and friends and will definitely visit in the future.
Disliked: Wasn’t much to dislike. The only thing that bothered us was a few flies go into the pod and was a nightmare to get out. Obviously nothing to do with the stay but is obviously normal it being in the country side!
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, so pleased you had a lovely stay!
Amazing views, immaculate pod! A truly wonderful experience…
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Liked: Amazing views, immaculate pod! A truly wonderful experience
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, so pleased you had a great stay.
Very nice place to stay, very clean, fantastic view. Everything you…
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Liked: Very nice place to stay, very clean, fantastic view. Everything you need in the pod. Welcome packs were very nice, good quality food which saved us bringing food.
Disliked: if we were being picky maybe a check in of 2 o'clock and a check out of eleven o'clock in the morning would have been nicer. But that said we had a lovely time
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Really clean accommodation, welcome basket was a lovely surprise.
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Liked: Hectic first half of the year, so my husband and I needed to get away from it all. We had a fantastic week in beautiful surroundings. Our pod was comfortable with everything we needed for our stay. Great location, pubs, food within walking distance. Short drive to beaches etc. Good for walking the downs.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, so pleased you had a lovely stay.
Amazing place, perfect with our 7 year old
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Liked: Clean, friendly, great location, all the facilities you could need, hot show, great views, quiet ,not over crowded
Disliked: Not many animals viewable from the pods (only sheep on the Sunday) that’s all I can think of!
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From the manager: Thank you for your review and feedback. So pleased you enjoyed your stay.
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
Disabled facilities
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)
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 BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.88955°N
-0.23979°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| 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
- Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)
Lewes, East Sussex 13.2 mi
- Arundel Festival (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)
Arundel, West Sussex 14 mi
- Wick Street Festival (Thursday 29 August 2024 – Thursday 29 August 2024)
Polegate, East Sussex 18 mi
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 11 July 2024 – Thursday 11 July 2024)
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.
Want to know more about camping in West Sussex?
- Does Foot of the Downs have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Foot of the Downs dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Foot of the Downs?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Foot of the Downs? From £110 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.