Beau and Bell at Edmunds Farm

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Pre-pitched bell tents with amazing views
Pre-pitched bell tents with amazing views
Bell tents
Bell tents
Bell tents overlooking the ardingly reservoir
Exterior
5m bell tents
Peaceful location overlooking the ardingly reservoir
Handy wheelbarrows to help you move your belongings on site
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Bell tents
Bell tents
Bell tents overlooking the ardingly reservoir

  • Empty bell tents on a West Sussex farm overlooking Ardingly Reservoir
  • Wakehurst and Ardingly Activity Centre 10 minutes’ drive
  • A five-minute drive to a pub and shop in Balcombe
Looking for a peaceful glamping holiday in the West Sussex countryside? Beau and Bell at Edmunds Farm, up on a hill overlooking Ardingly Reservoir (five minutes’ walk), might well be the place for you. This family- and dog-friendly site is in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, so it's no surprise that it has far-reaching (and pretty spectacular) views. Accommodation is in empty five-metre bell tents sleeping up to four people, so be sure to bring along your own camping beds and bedding (and any other camping equipment) for a comfortable night's sleep. The site provides a convenient firepit and barbecue for cosy evenings. There are also toilets, hot showers, a washing-up area and ample on-site parking for vehicles (as well as wheelbarrows to help you transport your belongings to the tent). There are heaps of trails and bridleways to explore in the vicinity, starting with the one skirting the lake. Once you’ve made your way to the western shore, you can push on to Ouse Valley Viaduct, a monumental brick construction from the 19th century. If the lure of the water is too strong to resist, the Ardingly Activity Centre (10 minutes’ drive), at the southernmost tip of the reservoir, hires out paddleboards and kayaks, as well as arranging windsurfing classes. The nearest pub is in the village of Balcombe, about a mile away (five minutes by car), which also has a tea room and a small shop for provisions.

Campground type

Rent a tent 5
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 1 May to

Reviews

9.6

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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site with lovely view of Ardingly Reservoir... Recommended

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Sarah M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked What a great venue! Jasmine was a great host allowing us to park up a bit early to go for a walk around Ardingly Reservoir while the area was mown and sorted for the Friday night guests. Great to get back to nature with added bonus of fully operational/ quirky / great toilet and shower cubicles 👏👏
Nice added touches of outside solar lights, inside torch, rug, couple of small tables and provided fire pit and some wood for us as well which was much appreciated.
View down onto Ardingly Reservoir was just lovely and plenty of action nature and people to be entertained.
Had a storm on the first night but the Bell Tent was great and kept us safe and dry. Thank you

Recommend to friends Visit again

Yes it was good…

Overall 8/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked Yes it was good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a gorgeous, clean and quiet site next to the water. We…

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Kimberley B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked Such a gorgeous, clean and quiet site next to the water. We felt so at peace and easy to relax, lots of lovely walks nearby and paddle boarding on the reservoir, and even saw baby deer!

Disliked Nothing

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Highly recommended

Overall 10/10

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Facilities / Activities
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Richard R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked Fantastic campsite to get away from it all, and the views were breathtaking.
Free logs for the campfire!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent Facilities!!

Overall 10/10

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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked We had the most amazing 48 hours set in the most stunning countryside with breathtaking views.
Excellent shower and toilet facilities too !!!
We will return

Recommend to friends Visit again

stunnIng place, helpful owner. wholesome stay Loved extra touches.

Overall 10/10

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Value for money
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked Views, location, extra touches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely love the place…

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Nilam R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked Absolutely love the place

Disliked Toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Need male and female toilet and shower

Overall 8/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked Fantastic place for family and friends

Disliked Toilet and shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice from the site, peaceful highly recommended.…

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked Very nice from the site, peaceful highly recommended.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent, beautiful place! Escape busy life.

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Cleanliness
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Jayde D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked We loved everything about Bell & Beau.
It’s such an escape from normal busy everyday life.
We had the most amazing weekend, in the peace and quiet just listening to nothing but the nature and wildlife around.
The view was stunning really, picturesque.
We felt so secluded and so safe.
Would and definitely have already recommend to family and friends.
Will definitely be returning.

Thank you so much.

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 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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Beau and Bell at Edmunds Farm

Edmunds Farm

Mill Lane

Haywards Heath

West Sussex

England

RH17 6QU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.05506°N
0.11324°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.6 km War Memorial
10.7 km War Memorial
10.7 km The Star Inn
Rail
1.7 km Balcombe Rail Station
5.5 km Haywards Heath Rail Station
7.7 km Three Bridges Rail Station
Ferry
31.7 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
40.5 km Ditton Island Ferry Landing
41.3 km Kingston Town End Pier
Airport
11.8 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
11.8 km London Gatwick Airport
12.6 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

Themed areas at Wakehurst botanical gardens (10 minutes’ drive) include a swathe of American prairie-style grasslands and a grove of Australasian and South American trees. Green-fingered folk might also want to check out High Beeches Gardens (10 minutes), with seasonal highlights like springtime daffodils and vibrant red maples in the autumn. Among the World War II aircraft on display at Wings Aviation Museum (10 minutes) are RAF fighters and bombers, plus relics of a Doodlebug used by the German Luftwaffe. Period music accompanies you as you move through the exhibits, which also include a shelter from the London Blitz. If the kids are clamouring for a bouncing extravaganza, you can take them to Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park (20 minutes), where they can let rip in a vast arena with obstacle courses, giant slides and a huge bouncy airbag. Younger children, meanwhile, can explore the ball pit in the soft play area.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hove 26.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brighton Central 26.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southwick 26.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brighton Kemptown 26.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Shoreham Beach 27.7 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Wakehurst Place 2.4 km

Nymans 5.8 km

Standen 8.7 km

Bluebell Railway 10.2 km

Sheffield Park Garden 10.6 km

National Trust

Wakehurst Place 2.4 km

Nymans 6.1 km

Standen 8.6 km

Sheffield Park Garden 10.6 km

Chartwell 24.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Balcombe Lake Circular 1.5 km

Ardingly Reservoir - Wakehurst Place - Ardingly 1.8 km

WAKEHURST PLACE 1.9 km

STONEHURST 3 km

BORDE HILL 3.6 km

Local events

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)

    Arundel, England 38.2 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Beau and Bell at Edmunds Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Beau and Bell at Edmunds Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Beau and Bell at Edmunds Farm? Themed areas at Wakehurst botanical gardens (10 minutes’ drive) include a swathe of American prairie-style grasslands and a grove of Australasian and South American trees. Green-fingered folk might also want to check … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Beau and Bell at Edmunds Farm?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Beau and Bell at Edmunds Farm? From $290.42 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.