Foot of the Downs
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- Small glamping site on a working farm in the South Downs National Park
- A half-hour walk to Devil's Dyke; 25 minutes' drive to Brighton
- Ensuite units with private outdoor space and stunning views
Site type
3
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Reviews
Voted 93% of visitors View breakdown
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Beautiful location, clean private facilities and peaceful
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Liked: Absolutely beautiful location! Itâs about a 45 minute walk up to devils dyke (depending on which route you take) or you can even just sit at the camping pod and watch all of the paragliders flying in the sky. Thereâs loads of others walks around as well, youâve got a few local pubs to choose from (within walking distance) and also shops a short drive away. Also love the wheelbarrows to take all of your belongings to the site, makes like so much easier! The accommodation itself was beautifully clean and lovely and cosy! Would definitely go back!
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Really nice place! Great location with nice open views. Clever idea toâŠ
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Liked: Really nice place! Great location with nice open views. Clever idea to use wheelbarrows to get your stuff from the car to the accomodation! We ordered the BBQ pack, nice variety of meat + buns and sauces. The camping pod looks great and is well equipped. Really comfortable bed. We had a bit of rain, but that didn't stop us from doing the nearby Devil's Dyke hike and a lunch at the restaurant at the start/end of the walk. Great walk with nice views. Goes up and down quite a bit, so put good walking shoes on. We only stayed two nights which was a shame because there is an abundance of other nice walks in the area. We would love to come back and explore the area some more!
Disliked: Due to the weather we couldn't marvel at the stars (the place lies in a Dark Skies reserve), I guess we have to come back for that! ;)
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A perfect place to enjoy peaceful and quiet time. The pod wasâŠ
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Liked: A perfect place to enjoy peaceful and quiet time. The pod was super clean and tidy and everything you need is there, just take your clothes. Welcoming basket with some flavour tea, roasted coffee and cookies was đ. Best firepit with bbq rack, wood all utensils included so evening đ„ and stargazing was a must. The area is stunning and amazing for hikes and walks. We had an amazing time and already planning when to come back. Thank you for having us â€ïž
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From the manager: Thank you for your review and all the photos! So pleased you loved your stay.
Wonderful break, very comfortable. Helps that we had good weather.
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Liked: Space, comfort, cleanliness, bedding,towels,kitchen equipment etc all provided. Lovely addition of a welcome basket with goodies. Weather was good so we were able to use the firpit to barbecue. Wheelbarrow to transport luggage.
Disliked: Wifi limited signal
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Pod was very spacious and had everything you would need. Shower wasâŠ
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Liked: Pod was very spacious and had everything you would need. Shower was powerful and very hot. You also had plenty of space outside the pod. We paid extra to have the fire, which is a must! Great location, lots of pubs nearby, Devils Dyke, Bramber Castle, Shoreham-by- Sea etc
Disliked: Didn't dislike anything. Only feedback is there was no mop within the pod, which would have been useful as it had been raining a lot which made it very muddy outside and we had a dog with us.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review, so pleased you had a lovely stay!
Angela and her husband were absolutely amazing! I'd made an error whenâŠ
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Liked: Angela and her husband were absolutely amazing! I'd made an error when booking and they were super understanding and helpful. I've been previously and honestly it gets better and better each stay. My favourite escape, feels like home đ
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review! Look forward to seeing you again!
The view was lovely and the atmosphere was so peaceful. We feltâŠ
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Liked: The view was lovely and the atmosphere was so peaceful. We felt very calm and relaxed here. Fire pit was a must, cooked all sorts on it over the weekend. The pod was very cosy and had everything we needed! Have recommended to family and friends and will definitely visit in the future.
Disliked: Wasnât much to dislike. The only thing that bothered us was a few flies go into the pod and was a nightmare to get out. Obviously nothing to do with the stay but is obviously normal it being in the country side!
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, so pleased you had a lovely stay!
Amazing views, immaculate pod! A truly wonderful experienceâŠ
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Liked: Amazing views, immaculate pod! A truly wonderful experience
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, so pleased you had a great stay.
Very nice place to stay, very clean, fantastic view. Everything youâŠ
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Liked: Very nice place to stay, very clean, fantastic view. Everything you need in the pod. Welcome packs were very nice, good quality food which saved us bringing food.
Disliked: if we were being picky maybe a check in of 2 o'clock and a check out of eleven o'clock in the morning would have been nicer. But that said we had a lovely time
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Really clean accommodation, welcome basket was a lovely surprise.
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Liked: Hectic first half of the year, so my husband and I needed to get away from it all. We had a fantastic week in beautiful surroundings. Our pod was comfortable with everything we needed for our stay. Great location, pubs, food within walking distance. Short drive to beaches etc. Good for walking the downs.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, so pleased you had a lovely stay.
Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikersâ paradise Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Foot of the Downs
Paythorne and Perching Manor Farm
Fulking
Henfield
West Sussex
England
BN5 9LP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.88955°N
-0.23979°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Southwick | 6.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shoreham Beach | 7.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Hove | 9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lancing, Beach Green | 9.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Brighton Central | 10.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Hove Museum & Art Gallery 7.8 km
Preston Manor 8.2 km
Brighton Fishing Museum 10.3 km
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 10.4 km
Royal Pavilion 10.4 km
National Trust
Nymans 18.1 km
Monk's House 18.8 km
Sheffield Park Garden 21.3 km
Wakehurst Place 22.5 km
Petworth House and Park 28.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Devil's Dyke - Poynings - Fulking - Devil's Dyke 2 km
Beeding Hill - Monarch's Way - South Downs Way Circuit 3.6 km
Clayton Windmills - Lower Standean - Ditchling Beacon 6.7 km
ADUR ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/03/1986) 7.2 km
PRESTON MANOR AND PRESTON PARK 8.6 km
Local events
- Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, May 16, 2024 â Thursday, May 16, 2024)
Lewes, England 21.2 km
- Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 17, 2024 â Saturday, August 17, 2024)
Arundel, England 22.5 km
- Wick Street Festival (Thursday, August 29, 2024 â Thursday, August 29, 2024)
Polegate, England 28.9 km
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 11, 2024 â Thursday, July 11, 2024)
Chichester, England 35.1 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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- Does Foot of the Downs have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Foot of the Downs dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Foot of the Downs?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Foot of the Downs? From $226.67 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.