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Nightingale shepherd's hut (no pets)

From £220 (£220) 2 nights, 2 adults

2 people maximum No dogs allowed

Dimensions

19.7ft width × 8.2ft length

Year of manufacture: 2021

2 rooms

Open space 1 x Double bed

Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet

Features

Bed linen 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Duvets and pillows 1 included, 1 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.
Beds made up
Cooking equipment
Electric heater(s)
Freezer
Gas and electricity included
Heating
Kettle
Kitchen corner or kitchenette
Microwave
Patio
Picnic table
Shower room with WC
Toaster
Towels
Wood-burning stove

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Car parking by site not allowed

Extras

Barbecue Pack 1 (1 max) £22.50 (£22.50) per item
Barbecue Pack 2 (1 max) £26 (£26) per item
Continental Breakfast (max unlimited) £20 (£20) per item
English Breakfast (max unlimited) £20 (£20) per item
Firepit (1 max) £15 (£15) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability

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Foot of the Downs

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Outside of the hut
View from the pod's outdoor area
Views of south downs
South downs view

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What customers say

Great location for walks to Devil's Dyke & pubs. Guests loved the clean, cosy, well-equipped pods & comfy beds. Thoughtful extras like wheelbarrows, firepit/BBQ & welcome basket a hit. Dark Skies area but weak WiFi noted.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Beautiful location, clean private facilities and peaceful

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Charlotte B.

Camping pod

Liked Absolutely beautiful location! It’s 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. There’s loads of others walks around as well, you’ve 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…

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Anonymous

Camping pod

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…

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Dagmara L.

Camping pod

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 😍. Best firepit with bbq rack, wood all utensils included so evening 🔥 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 ❤️

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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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Anonymous

Camping pod

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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Features

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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby 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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

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
6.5 km The Pilot
6.5 km The Pilot
6.7 km Black Lion
Rail
6.3 km Fishersgate Rail Station
6.4 km Southwick Rail Station
6.5 km Portslade Rail Station
Ferry
23.5 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
44.9 km Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
45.1 km West Itchenor Ferry Landing
Airport
7.2 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport
30.1 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
30.2 km London Gatwick 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

Wet your palate a little… with Albourne Estate (10 minutes’ drive) so close by, you’ll be well-set to get wrapped up in a wine tasting tour around the vineyard. Fish and chips are more the kind of thing you’ll get your hands on in Brighton (25 minutes), good fuel for the beach, Lanes shopping area, pier and Sea Life Centre, depending on what kind of day out you’re aiming for. Shoreham-by-Sea beach (15 minutes) is another of those seaside destinations – perhaps dabble in some windsurfing or kitesurfing while you’re here – but if you’re after somewhere handsome inland, there’s the Sussex Prairie Garden (15 minutes). Of course, one of the closest spots to the site is the National Trust’s Devil’s Dyke (half an hour’s walk) and for those of who you who are wondering exactly what that is, it’s a prime beauty spot for walking in the South Downs. Handily, historic sites are not at all hard to find either. There’s the Norman remains of the Bramber Castle (10 minutes’ drive) or you could go for a picnic by the Jack and Jill Windmills (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwick 6.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shoreham Beach 7.3 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
Hove 9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lancing, Beach Green 9.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Brighton Central 10.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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

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

    Arundel, England 22.5 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 Foot of the Downs have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Foot of the Downs dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Foot of the Downs? Wet your palate a little… with Albourne Estate (10 minutes’ drive) so close by, you’ll be well-set to get wrapped up in a wine tasting tour around the vineyard. Fish and chips … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Foot of the Downs?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Foot of the Downs? From $410.17 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.