Forest Garden Shovelstrode

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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

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

French

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Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Forest Garden Shovelstrode

Shovelstrode Lane

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

Coach

2.7 km War Memorial

3.1 km Brambletye

Rail

3.4 km East Grinstead Rail Station

4 km Dormans Rail Station

6.1 km Lingfield Rail Station

Ferry

37.5 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

38.8 km Ditton Island Ferry Landing

38.9 km Kingston Town End Pier

Airport

13.9 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, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 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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