Forest Garden Shovelstrode
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Add your business details- A magical woodland eco-retreat nestled on the edge of Ashdown Forest
- A place to escape, unwind, and soak up the forest atmosphere
Forest Garden Shovelstrode, located on the edge of Ashdown Forest in Sussex, was created in 2010 by Charles & Lisa Hooper as a place for people to escape their busy lives and re-connect with nature. Guests can really unwind in a beautiful Yurt or Log cabin within a secluded ancient woodland surrounded by the sights, sounds and smells of the flora and fauna
Charles & Lisa also teach people different ways of living more self sufficiently and lowering their carbon footprint through a variety of traditional woodland craft courses. The centre piece is a Forest Garden where an abundance of useful, and mostly edible, plants are grown within the seven canopy layers. The fruits of their labour are then harvested and supply the Forest Garden Cafe where delicious home cooked and locally sourced organic food is served to the guests. (The Bramley apple juice is an absolute favourite!)
There are only 2 luxury Yurts and 4 log cabins located in their own secluded area of the woodland, each with 2 x double beds. Guests will enjoy in the calm and meditative atmosphere of the ancient woodland formerly known as ‘Anderida Forest’.
The Yurts & cabins sleep between 2 and 6 people. Each has a twin gas ring cooker, log burner, outside fire pit and BBQ and are located between 50-80m apart ensuring seclusion. The whole site can accommodate groups up to 25 people.
The centre piece is the creation of the Forest Garden, a low-maintenance and sustainable food production system based on companion-planting, which incorporates a variety of perennial fruits, nuts, shrubs and herbs grown within the seven canopy layers. (An acre of Forest Garden can sustain up to 10 people.) Much of the food grown is served to guests in Forest Garden café and shop.
Features include:
2 private and luxurious yurts
Log burner
Fully equipped kitchen
Private Barbeque area
Outdoor and indoor dining areas for each yurt
Access to local walks
Shared facilities include:
Shower house
Flushing loos
Shop on site
Campground type
2
4
2Open all year
Languages spoken
English
French
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Bush Luxury Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Forest Garden Shovelstrode
Shovelstrode Lane
East Grinstead
East Grinstead
West Sussex
England
RH19 3PH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
51.12737°N
0.03041°W
Route directions
Forest Garden Shovelstrode is only an hour from London by train, and 30 minutes from Gatwick. Shovelstrode lane is just off the A264 to Tunbridge Wells Road. You can also reach us from the A22 which goes through East Grinstead and Forest Row and go does to Eastbourne.
Nearest transport
Coach2.7 km War Memorial
2.7 km War Memorial
3.1 km Brambletye
Rail3.4 km East Grinstead Rail Station
4 km Dormans Rail Station
6.1 km Lingfield Rail Station
Ferry37.5 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
38.8 km Ditton Island Ferry Landing
38.9 km Kingston Town End Pier
Airport13.9 km London Gatwick Airport
14 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
15.1 km London Gatwick Airport North Terminal
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
Forest Garden Shovelstrode, although only an hour from London is located in the beautiful county of Sussex, close to the famous Ashdown Forest, home to AA Milne, creator of Winnie the Pooh. Originally a deer hunting forest in Norman times, Ashdown Forest is now the largest free public access space in the South East. Visits can be made to the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Hever Castle and the famous spa town of Tunbridge Wells.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Kemptown | 36.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Brighton Central | 36.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hove | 36.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saltdean | 36.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southwick | 38.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Standen 4.2 km
Hever Castle and Gardens 8.8 km
Wakehurst Place 10.5 km
Groombridge Place and The Enchanted Forest 11.1 km
Penshurst Place and Gardens 11.9 km
National Trust
Standen 4.2 km
Wakehurst Place 10.5 km
Chartwell 13.3 km
Sheffield Park Garden 14.4 km
Emmetts Garden 15.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BROCKHURST 1.8 km
HAMMERWOOD PARK 2 km
East Grinstead, Standen and Weir Wood Reservoir 2.7 km
GREATHED MANOR 3.6 km
Standen 4.3 km
Local events
- All Points East (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)
London, England 45.4 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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- Does Forest Garden Shovelstrode have a swimming pool? No View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Forest Garden Shovelstrode?
11.00am
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