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Camping and caravan Arrive: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. Please contact the site 20 minutes prior to arrival to be greeted. Read more

Commanche Camping

9 8 reviews

No-frills pet-friendly pop-up site on a semi-rural working farm
Half an hour’s drive from Eastbourne and 40 minutes from Hastings
Small firepits permitted; logs and kindling available; pubs nearby

Get set for a back-to-nature styled stay at Commanche Camping, where adventure is never too far away. No frills and plenty of thrills (a nearby adventure park, leisure centre and seaside resort town come to mind) or chills (lazy days and the like on site) are to be expected from this East Sussex place. This no-frills pet-friendly and family-friendly pop-up site is part of a semi-rural and family-run working farm, half an hour’s drive away from Eastbourne and 40 minutes from Hastings. You’ll get to pick your preferred spot here, and soon get a small firepit on the go. If you want an easy way to get it started, the site supplies log and kindling for a small cost. Your pet can join you at the site too, as long as they’re kept on a leash at all times due to livestock on site. Of course, what’s a stay without some tasty food? Fill up on some treats in Heathfield, a market town 10 minutes’ drive away with shops, boutiques and supermarkets. Or call into Hailsham, a town 10 minutes’ drive away with cafés, shops, supermarkets and the likes. There are some splendid country pubs within a couple miles of the site too, all with a warm atmosphere. The closest food shops, like the pubs, are within around five minutes’ drive of the site. When it comes to facilities back at base, though, you’ll have the convenience of hot water showers and toilets.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby campgrounds that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Commanche Camping

North Corner

Hailsham

East Sussex

England

BN27 4HJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.91782°N
0.26572°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6 km High Street

6.1 km Tesco

6.5 km Golden Cross Inn

Rail

10.8 km Polegate Rail Station

11.1 km Berwick (Sussex) Rail Station

12.1 km Pevensey & Westham Rail Station

Ferry

20.6 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

40.1 km London Gatwick Airport

40.1 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

40.3 km Shoreham Brighton City 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

Sweet views, fresh air and more than one great beach are to be expected on the East Sussex coast. Launch a sea kayak, paddleboard or other watersports rental from one of the closest spots, Eastbourne (half an hour’s drive), or stick around the19th-century pier and art museum back on dry land. Beachy Head (35 minutes) is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain, so well worth the visit. Other options for a dose of sea air (and a few sightseeing spots) include Brighton (50 minutes), with its busy beachfront and aquarium, or Hastings (40 minutes) with its old town, cliff railway and country park. Those of you who have kids joining you on your adventure may want to make the most out of the petting farm and owl sanctuary at Knockhatch Adventure Park (15 minutes’ drive), or let the kids do what kids do on the waterslides, rowing lake and soft play areas. The local leisure centre (15 minutes) also has soft play, bowling, a gym, swimming pool and café. For something rather more historic, head to Herstmonceux Castle (15 minutes), a cool moated 15th-century brick castle.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Pevensey Bay	13.4 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Norman`S Bay	13.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Bexhill	17 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Eastbourne	17.5 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Birling Gap	20 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Batemans 11.2 km

Drusillas Park 12.8 km

Alfriston Clergy House 14.5 km

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 15.5 km

Eastbourne Pier 16.9 km

National Trust

Bateman's 11.1 km

Alfriston Clergy House 14.6 km

Monk's House 19.7 km

Sheffield Park Garden 20.1 km

Bodiam Castle 21.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HEATHFIELD PARK 5.3 km

HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE AND PLACE 7.3 km

BRIGHTLING PARK 9.9 km

ASHBURNHAM PLACE 10.3 km

WOOTTON MANOR 11 km

Local events

Wick Street Festival (Thursday 29 August 2024 – Thursday 29 August 2024)
Polegate, England 9.7 km
Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)
Lewes, England 14.9 km

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.

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great, no frills site with large pitches and campfires.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Lots of space, very relaxed atmosphere, the hosts were very helpful and it’s In a great location.
Kids loved the ponies.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Price, nice hot showers relaxed…

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

mark r. Sept 2022

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked: Price, nice hot showers relaxed

Disliked: Close to a main road which is nosey, signage was right on the gate so of course you drive past.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This place was lovely would stay here again, people really lovely a

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

Charmaine M. Sept 2022

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: People was lovely and helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site friendly staff and clean facilities.

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

Donna C. Aug 2022

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Very friendly camp site, lovely atmosphere will definitely be visiting again children loved it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely owners, chilled atmosphere, clean facilties…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Lovely owners, chilled atmosphere, clean facilties

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campers, we’re met by friendly helpful staff

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

juliette d. Aug 2022

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked: Had toilets and hot showers

Disliked: Lock on the shower door could have been more secure

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely would stay here again!

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

Anonymous Aug 2022

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Lush showers, really warm. Clean toilets and shower area, fresh drinking water available. Our welcome was really warm and lovely. Pitch anywhere, allowed open fires, firewood available to purchase cheaply. Could see the stars easily at night.

Disliked: No big sink for washing up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great weekend at great site!

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 Aug 2022

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: For a not so seasoned camper, we absolutely loved it!
So much space on site, the animals were a great bonus as the kids helped feed the rabbits.
All in all great weekend!
The owners Claire and Amus were absolutely lovely, and couldn’t help us enough!
We were very lucky with the weather also (bonus)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Commanche Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Commanche Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Commanche Camping? Sweet views, fresh air and more than one great beach are to be expected on the East Sussex coast. Launch a sea kayak, paddleboard or other watersports rental from one of the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Commanche Camping?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Depart by: 2 p.m.

Please contact the site 20 minutes prior to arrival to be greeted.
Read more