Swallowtail Hill

Swallowtail Hill is a small East Sussex farm, which has now become a beacon for bio-diversity and is used as a demonstration site to show exactly what a landscape can become if managed for conservation – wild flower meadows, hedgerows bursting with life, ponds and reed beds, coppice woodland – all managed traditionally. Swallowtail Hill offers a beautiful setting in which to spend a deeply relaxing holiday safe in the knowledge that its impact on the environment will be absolutely minimal. We have two cosy wooden cabins and two quirky cottages-on-wheels which are our own rather eccentric designs – you won’t find anything similar around. Each of our units sleeps up to four people (one double bed and two singles). Each pitch has its own fire pit so you can enjoy a traditional campfire. We provide a kit box with all the necessary equipment you need to cook and cater for yourselves. Each pitch is furnished simply but comfortably and wherever possible everything we supply is sustainable and kind to the planet. We supply pillows, sheets, duvets, covers, blankets and towels. The two wood cabins share a compost loo and wood fired outdoor shower. The cottages-on-wheels each have their own compost loo and outdoor wood-burning shower.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby campgrounds that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No 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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Remote location 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

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Swallowtail Hill

Swallowtail Hill Farm

Hobbs Lane

Rye

East Sussex

England

TN31 6TT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.99339°N
0.65628°W

Route directions

Swallowtail Hill is approximately 1.5 hours drive from central London. We are six miles from the town of Rye, just off the A268. Trains from central London run from Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge to Ashford International. Change at Ashford International for a train to Rye.

Nearest transport

Coach

13.3 km Royal George

13.7 km Sainsbury's

Rail

6.9 km Rye Rail Station

7.4 km Winchelsea Rail Station

8.9 km Doleham Rail Station

Ferry

34.4 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal

48 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

48.2 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal

Airport

20 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

The medieval town of Rye. Bodiam Castle. Camber Sands. Winchelsea Beach.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Winchelsea	10.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Camber	11.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Hastings Pelham Beach	16.3 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
St Leonards	17.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bexhill	21.8 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Great Dixter House and Gardens 4.5 km

Bodiam Castle 8.2 km

Kent & East Sussex Railway 8.7 km

Camber Sands 11.5 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 14.6 km

National Trust

Smallhythe Place 5.8 km

Lamb House 7.2 km

Bodiam Castle 8 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 14 km

Bateman's 19.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BRICKWALL 3.4 km

GREAT DIXTER 4.4 km

GREAT MAYTHAM 6 km

Rye - Iden - Rye Foreign - Rye 7.2 km

Round and about Bodiam Castle 8.1 km

Local events

Wick Street Festival (Thursday 29 August 2024 – Thursday 29 August 2024)
Polegate, England 37.4 km
Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)
Lewes, England 43.6 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 Swallowtail Hill have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Swallowtail Hill dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Swallowtail Hill? The medieval town of Rye. Bodiam Castle. Camber Sands. Winchelsea Beach. Read more