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General
- Pods at a National Hunt Racing stables in the village of Findon
- A 10-minute drive to Worthing beach; half an hour to Chichester
- Direct access to South Downs National Park; short walk to village pubs
Head to the heart of the South Downs for a stay among the horses at The Downs Stables – pods here are part of a historic National Hunt Racing stables in the village of Findon, just below Cissbury Ring.
This is a splendid spot for those who are keen on all things equestrian – you’ll get to see the horses being put through their paces on site, and may be able to time your stay to coincide with races at nearby Goodwood, Fontwell Park or Plumpton. You’ll also be following in the footsteps of some legendary trainers including Josh Gifford and Captain Ryan Price, who both worked out of Findon, turning out outstanding horses including Classic winners Ginevra and Bruni.
There’s much to appreciate here even if you have little interest in horses. The village is a lovely place to base yourselves, with several independent shops, some pretty houses, four pubs, an excellent Indian takeaway and a smart fine dining restaurant that offers a discount to guests for midweek meals.
The property also has direct access to the South Downs for West Sussex walks and bike rides galore, and the seaside town of Worthing is only about 10 minutes’ drive away.
Back on site, you’ll be staying in a cosy glamping pod for two, with a double bed, an outdoor seating area and a barbecue all provided. Just across the path is a separate building (shared between two pods) containing a large kitchen (with fridge, oven, hob and microwave) and a toilet and shower room.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
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Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 2.5m width x 4.8m length (8.3ft width x 15.7ft length) Calculated area: 12.2m² (131.2ft²)
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Reviews
Comfortable accommodation amongst the thoroughbreds
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clean, friendly staff, beautiful area
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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff
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Features
Coronavirus
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
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
Adults only
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Themes
Peaceful
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal freezer
Communal fridge
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
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Church
— 3.2 miles
Rose Walk — 3.9 miles
Aldsworth Avenue — 3.9 miles
- Train stations
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West Worthing Rail Station
— 3.6 miles
Durrington-on-Sea Rail Station — 3.6 miles
Worthing Rail Station — 3.7 miles
- Ferry ports
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Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
— 20.7 miles
Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal — 20.7 miles
West Itchenor Ferry Landing — 20.8 miles
- Airports
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Shoreham Brighton City Airport
— 5.5 miles
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal — 22.3 miles
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal — 22.3 miles
You will need to open the black iron gate towards you and drive in to the farm. Call the number provided and someone will come and show you to the parking and the pod.
Local attractions
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Wiston Estate Winery: five minutes’ drive
- Worthing beach: 10 minutes
- Arundel Castle: 15 minutes
- Parham House & Gardens: 15 minutes
- Fontwell Park racecourse: 25 minutes
- Steyning Mountain Bike Trails: 25 minutes
- Goodwood (for races and other events): half an hour
- Chichester: half an hour
- Bignor Roman Villa: half an hour
- Plumpton racecourse: 40 minutes.
Must see
- Parham House & Gardens (5.2 miles)
- Arundel Castle and Gardens (6.7 miles)
- Hove Museum & Art Gallery (10.0 miles)
National Trust
- Petworth House and Park (12.2 miles)
- Nymans (15.2 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| On-site accommodation | ||
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| Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 8:30 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
The Downs Stables cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 weeks of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. The Downs Stables will debit the balance from your card 2 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 2 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Bank transferTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does The Downs Stables have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Downs Stables dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near The Downs Stables? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Wiston Estate Winery: five minutes’ drive - Worthing beach: 10 minutes - Arundel Castle: 15 minutes - Parham House & Gardens: 15 minutes - Fontwell Park … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Downs Stables?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Downs Stables? From £68 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
