Hare and Hounds Campsite

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Early summer buttercups
Early summer buttercups
Plenty of space
View across the valley
View from the top of the field
Evening barbecue
The site allows campfires
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Plenty of space
View across the valley
View from the top of the field

  • Relaxed and friendly rural site five minutes' drive from Rye
  • A 15-minute drive from the beach at Camber Sands
  • Walk to a pub or over the fields to Rye; bus stop for Rye nearby
Coast, country, castles, campfires – a combo that’s likely to send you haring off (with hounds if you’ve got some that need a holiday) to Hare and Hounds Campsite, a relaxed and friendly place in the highly scenic surrounds of the High Weald National Landscape What a fab location this is… there’s plenty of space around the two and a half acres to relax or run about (depending on your preference), and it’s a mere five minutes’ trot from a country pub that’ll welcome you all in (kids and dogs included) for a meal or a couple of pints (this last not for the kids and dogs…). More pubs, restaurants and shops are five minutes’ drive away in Rye (or you can walk there over the fields); save yourself the hassle of parking by boarding the bus directly outside the site. Filling many a day is an easy task around these parts: Camber Sands is 15 minutes' drive away for beach antics, and you can swot up on all kinds of history with trips to Bodiam Castle, Rye Castle and Hastings, all within half an hour. This is a place that thrives on plenty of peaceful slumbers, so if you’ve got party times in mind you’ll need to look elsewhere. Cosy evenings round barbecues are enthusiastically embraced, however. The friendly folks on site will loan you a firepit stacked with all the necessary accoutrements for a small extra charge - they don't permit guests to bring their own firepits. The refurbished amenities include six spankingly clean toilets and four similarly spick-and-span showers.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 5
Tent sites 25
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Caravan sites 5
Open now
Opens 16 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 16 Apr to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 146 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Bonza campsite, spotless amenities, ripper hosts. Spacious sites near Rye, bus out front. Bit of road noise for some, but mostly chill. Handy communal fridge/microwave a bonus.

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Had a fantastic couple of days will definitely return

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Andrew B.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Lovely warm welcome, great location. Quiet and well organised. Lovely pub within walking distance.

Recommend to friends Visit again

First Class

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Excellent site with close proximity to Rye.
Owners are so inclusive and welcoming.
Facilities first class.
A real gem with reasonable prices.
Thank you

Disliked Nothing it was an excellent site.

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Loved it .1st time camping in…

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Belinda D.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Loved it .1st time camping in over 30 years. Loved our space. The washing up station was excellent with a freezer kettle charge points . Good loos and showers too .love the horse box loos .friendly welcome on arrival. Clean and tidy love the fact its a quiet site

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Pretty, clean and friendly site.

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elaine s.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked The grass field. Safe for the kids. Friendly hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice site with good facilities…

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Trish M.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Very nice site with good facilities and very clean and well kept . Close by for visits to Rye , Rye harbour, Appledore and lovely walks along the Military canal.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite close to Rye

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Rosie T.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Nice small campsite close to Rye (approx. 50 minutes walk off road, across fields). The pitches are large, level; the facilities include waste water disposal, washing up area, information, etc. Would recommend 👍

Disliked There is some road noise but mostly in the daytime, it’s not really noticeable in the evening.

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Peter L.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Helpful staff. Clean and reasonably priced.

Disliked Bus service infrequent

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well worth a visit.

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Paul M.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely owner, works hard. Nice place, near to Rye, good walks if you want them. Site itself, fridge freezer to share with other pitches, microwave, good washing facilities. Met a lot of people, seems to be a transient site with Europeans either first stop off the ferry or last stop before returning.

Disliked Felt a little cramped in the pitch, other pitches very close.

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lisa N.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Friendly owner, very clean site, good facilities, large pitches, great pub 15 minutes walk away with lovely pub garden. Good location for camber sands beach and Rye village

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic facilities. Brilliantly run campsite

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Natalie B.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked As mentioned in countless reviews, they’ve thought of everything here. Hand drawn maps of local amenities, washing up stations with sponges and fairy liquid provided, superb fire pit rental that includes everything needed, shared fridge and freezer with great notices and rules that prevent selfish behaviour. Local pub - the Horse and Cart - was a nice easy walk along a pavement. All in all, a great place to stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Hare and Hounds Campsite

Rye Road

Rye Foreign

Rye

East Sussex

England

TN31 7ST

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.97128°N
0.70588°E

Route directions

Please check the map when you arrive and do not follow your Satnav up a farm track, as the site is on the other side of the main road.

Nearest transport

Coach
14.1 km Sainsbury's
14.1 km Sainsbury's
15.5 km Priory Meadow
Rail
2.7 km Rye Rail Station
4.2 km Winchelsea Rail Station
8.9 km Doleham Rail Station
Ferry
32.1 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
45.7 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
46.9 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
16.1 km Lydd London Ashford 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

Love long walks or bike rides? Site staff will happily point you towards plenty of places to get those legs going – top picks include the family trails and dedicated mountain bike trails at Bedgebury Forest (half an hour’s drive), gentle strolls around seafront Romney Marsh (25 minutes) and trips to Bewl Water (35 minutes) for walking, cycling, fishing and rowing on the lake. Want more watersports? Spectacular Camber Sands beach (15 minutes’ drive) is a popular place to have a crack at kitesurfing, while the calmer waters around Rye are more suited to windsurfing and paddleboarding. If you’d rather stay dry, Rye’s a fab place for a laidback day bimbling around the castle, museums and antique shops. Other landlubbing days out include the moated medieval Bodiam Castle (20 minutes’ drive), rides on the Northiam Steam Railway (10 minutes) and meeting all sorts of farm animals, birds of prey and butterflies at the Rare Breeds Centre (20 minutes), where you’re highly encouraged to time your visit to coincide with pig racing time.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Winchelsea 7.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Camber 7.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Hastings Pelham Beach 15.6 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
St Leonards 17.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Littlestone 18.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Camber Sands 7.2 km

Great Dixter House and Gardens 8.5 km

Kent & East Sussex Railway 11 km

Bodiam Castle 11.9 km

A Smugglers Adventure at St Clements Caves 15 km

National Trust

Lamb House 3 km

Smallhythe Place 7.6 km

Bodiam Castle 11.9 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 17.8 km

Bateman's 23 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Rye - Iden - Rye Foreign - Rye 3 km

Winchelsea - Pett Level - Winchelsea 5.5 km

Rye Harbour - Winchelsea 5.5 km

BRICKWALL 6.8 km

GREAT DIXTER 8.3 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 Hare and Hounds Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hare and Hounds Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hare and Hounds Campsite? Love long walks or bike rides? Site staff will happily point you towards plenty of places to get those legs going – top picks include the family trails and dedicated mountain bike … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hare and Hounds Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hare and Hounds Campsite? From $58.15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.