Lovebrook

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Lovebrook
Lovebrook
Check out the sauna sessions and events
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Nestled in the heart of the south downs
Entrance to the farm
Sink and compost toilet
Sauna sessions available on-site
The woodfired sauna
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Check out the sauna sessions and events
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Nestled in the heart of the south downs

  • Peaceful back to basics site in a scenic South Downs village
  • Around a 10-minute walk from the South Downs Way; country pub nearby
  • Woodfired sauna and cold plunge pool for an additional fee
Looking for a simple, peaceful and community-oriented retreat? Based on 33 acres of land in Kingston, a peaceful village in the South Downs National Park, Lovebrook is exactly that. Get back to nature and take in the simple pleasures of the wide-open fields and South Downs views, then sidle over to the country pub a few minutes’ walk down the lane, which has a food menu, outdoor tables and a spacious playground. Lovebrook is part of a multi-faceted ecological community project, so all profits go towards running wellbeing and nature activities for underserved or vulnerable groups. With direct access to the South Downs Way from a 10-minute footpath at the end of the lane, it's an excellent spot for tackling the long-distance trail or shorter walks. The grassy tent pitches are spread over a huge field with rural views and good stargazing (on clear nights). There are plenty of 'home comforts' like composting toilets and washing-up facilities on site, as well as a warm shower set a short walk away from the site. For some TLC, there is a woodfired sauna and a cold plunge pool on site (available for an additional fee). The working farm hosts a market garden on its veg plot throughout the week and you may spot the team hosting groups for the aforementioned nature activities on the land. There's also a standing stone on site; feel free to wander up there for good views and ask the team about its story. Off-ground fires and barbecues are permitted on site. There are no bins or recycling facilities, so all rubbish must be taken away. Cars aren't allowed on pitches, but you'll be lent a wheelbarrow to shuttle your stuff around. Kingston is a peaceful village with a 13th-century lane, so it’s well-suited to quiet, family-friendly breaks. A garden centre is a 15-minute walk away should you fancy a cooked breakfast or at least a coffee and slice of cake.

Campground type

Tent sites 8
Open now
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

British Sign Language (BSL)

Open from Fri, 2 May to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 41 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Nestled under the South Downs, this peaceful campsite boasts private pitches in a tranquil, natural setting with stunning views. Guests loved the spaciousness, the beautiful surrounds perfect for walks, and proximity to Lewes & a local pub. Facilities are basic but clean, ideal for a back-to-basics stay. A few mentioned the lack of showers. The site’s ethos, community projects & friendly hosts were big pluses.

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Good stop on the SDW.

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Paul J.

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Liked Nice flat pitches which were very private due due to the grass mowing. Clean compost toilets.

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Stunning location and I love the…

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Cara M.

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Liked Stunning location and I love the ethos of the campsite

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Beautiful setting for this extremely relaxed campsite.

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Mitul M.

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Liked We loved the beautiful setting, peacefully nestled in the South Downs, close to the town pub and not far from Lewes. A short walk and you are climbing up to the ridge with spectacular views of the downs, all the way to the sea.

It was a relaxed and peaceful campsite and you are left alone by the very friendly owners.

Disliked Toilets and showers are always a challenge (for some) when camping. The loos were just fine and eco-friendly and the shower, while far from luxurious, was conveniently located and warm. Another sink for washing up, separate to the one by the loos would be an improvement. This should not put you off - we'll be going back sometime.

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Magical, camping as it is supposed to be, without any commercial noise

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Anonymous

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Liked Loved tranquility of setting, in a meadow at foot of South Downs, no cars, firepit, perfectly adequate basic facilities

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Very peaceful site with amazing views…

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James T.

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Liked Very peaceful site with amazing views and walks around the Lewes area.

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Perfect peaceful site if you love low key, quiet and private camping

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Polly D.

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Liked Such a beautiful peaceful site, the pitches are very private and nestled amongst long grass. It’s in the perfect spot to go walking without needing to get in the car, and the local pub which is 10 seconds from the site entrance has great food.

Super close to the town of Lewes which was lovely and we also drove to Seaford for a dip in the sea.

Shower is back to basics but which doesn’t bother me, and was great! The campsite cat and dog really made it too, will definitely be back!! Felt lucky we chose this site

Disliked The compost loos are great and were always clean, but being quite short (5 ft 3) the seat was very high resulting in my feet dangling off the floor when sat down, which wasn’t always comfortable, but honestly barely a fault.

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We had a fantastic night at Lovebrook

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Allen J.

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Liked Beautiful pitches under the Downs with lots of space. Making camping as sustainable and fun as possible

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Lots of space between pitches. Natural…

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Anonymous

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Liked Lots of space between pitches. Natural surroundings. Beautiful views. No cars.

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This is a real gem of…

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Peter H.

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Liked This is a real gem of a campsite.
Nestled beneath the South Downs with panoramic views in all directions it was hard to believe that you were only a couple of miles outside of Lewes.
The camping plots are so widely spaced it is highly unlikely you would ever be bothered by neighbouring tents.
Although the facilities were basic, everything was exceptionally clean.
The close proximity of The Juggs public house was the added plus point for the site!

Disliked Nothing

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Great vibe in this organic farm…

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Anonymous

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Liked Great vibe in this organic farm setting. Really simple place with friendly people. The setting is rustic and quiet with composting toilets that are clean and easy to use.
Nice and handy to Brighton, only 20mins by car and a great little pub just across the road.

Disliked The farm field is exposed to the weather, so expect wind and rain if it is forecast.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

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 Sauna TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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 Tiny (1-10 sites)

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 Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Lovebrook

Kingsbrook Farm

The Street

Kingston

Lewes

East Sussex

England

BN7 3NT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.85668°N
0.02133°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.4 km Longridge Avenue
6.4 km Longridge Avenue
7.4 km Roderick Avenue
Rail
2.8 km Lewes Rail Station
4.1 km Southease - Piddinghoe Road
4.6 km Southease Rail Station
Ferry
9.1 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
19.1 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport
34.8 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
34.8 km 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

Down for some simple exploration? Lewes (10 minutes’ drive or accessible with a walk, cycle or bus ride) has a lively selection of cafés and shops for antiques and arts. There’s much more of that sort of stuff in busy Brighton (20 minutes), of course, not to mention the beach and Brighton Palace Pier. Get there by car, a 15-minute train from Lewes, a bus from Kingston, or with a 45-minute bike ride. Where might you get some sublime views of the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs? Your options include Cuckmere Haven (25 minutes), a beach with watersports, or the rural beach town of Seaford (20 minutes). Beachy Head (35 minutes) is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain. It’s on the way to Eastbourne (35 minutes), where there are yet more seaside amusements and a huge watersports scene.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Saltdean 6.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brighton Kemptown 8.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Brighton Central 9.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hove 10.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaford 12.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Brighton Marina 7.5 km

Volks Railway 8.9 km

Royal Pavilion 9 km

Brighton Sea Life Centre 9 km

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 9.1 km

National Trust

Monk's House 3.3 km

Alfriston Clergy House 13.6 km

Sheffield Park Garden 16 km

Wakehurst Place 23.8 km

Nymans 24.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LEWES BROOKS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/01/2005) 2 km

Lewes - Breaky Bottom - Undercliff Walk - Brighton Marina 2.2 km

Battle of Lewes, 1264 2.8 km

Lewes Circular Walk 2.8 km

Lewes - Offham - Offham Hill - Lewes High Street 3.4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lovebrook have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lovebrook dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Lovebrook? Down for some simple exploration? Lewes (10 minutes’ drive or accessible with a walk, cycle or bus ride) has a lively selection of cafés and shops for antiques and arts. There’s much … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lovebrook?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lovebrook? From $61.96 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.