Heronsdale Farm Campsite

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  • Peaceful simple pitches at an East Sussex working farm
  • Half an hour's drive to south coast beaches and Bluebell Railway rides
  • Firepits to hire for campfires; village pub 20 minutes' walk away
You’ll be in for a true slice of country life on a stay at Heronsdale Farm Campsite – pitches at this East Sussex site are set up in a three-acre field that’s part of a working farm just outside the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. As this is a working farm, it comes with all the trimmings like livestock and tractors – so while kids and well-behaved dogs are welcome, you’ll just need to keep a close eye on them. The camping field is a little bit away from the action though, and it’s pleasingly flat with wooded areas that offer a bit of shade and shelter. Life is nicely simple here, but all the essentials are provided – you’ll have access to compost toilets, hot showers, drinking water and waste disposal facilities. Campfire evenings are actively encouraged, with firepits to hire and logs for sale (you’ll just need to bring your own marshmallows…) If a country pub is also an essential for your break, you’re in luck – a 20-minute stroll across the fields gets you to the village of Waldron, where you may catch sight of the local cricket team in action on the green before you head into the village pub. Chiddingly and East Hoathly are both a couple of miles away for more pub options (and a village shop in the latter). The bigger town of Heathfield is 10 minutes’ drive away when you need a supermarket or a wider selection of shops.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Open now
Opens 2 May

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 2 May to

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 37 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

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We would definitely stay here again, lovely simple campsite!

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Gemma D.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely sheltered campsite with nature trees, lovely location and good amenities.

Nice small contained space with good basic facilities, quiet, peaceful

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

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Liked Peaceful, nice local area, good facilities.

Good family option...

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Nice rural location. Flat ground. Decent utilities. Very pleasant.

Fantastic

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Steve M.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful, peaceful lovely campfire under the stars. One of the best campsites I’ve stayed on

Friendly staff and dog

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Heronsdale farm was our maiden voyage in Geoff the camper van. The site was situated in quiet countryside with lots of wildlife to experience.Fire pits provided welcome heat in the evenings and toasting marshmallows…With a lovely valley walk to Star inn to round off a lovely stay. Phil. C

Disliked None.

Quiet and tidy site…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet and tidy site

Disliked Church bells at night

The description and other reviews did not disappoint. We will be back

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Neil W.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The great location, peace and quiet to absorb the nature around us. Facilities were excellent, best showers ever! Our hosts and their dog met us and checked everything was ok. Being able to pitch where we wanted as we were staying with friends made it special.

Disliked None

Excellent stay, great location, clean facilities and friendly host.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful location, great walks straight from the site including a pub 20mins away. Pitch up where you like and so we weren't right next to others. Toilets and showers were really clean and that area incl washing up station was well set up and only slightly away from where you pitch.
Host very helpful too.

Beautiful scenery, hot showers with glimpses of the surrounding trees. A lovely…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful scenery, hot showers with glimpses of the surrounding trees. A lovely oasis.

Lovely stay!

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charley w.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Hosts were welcoming and very helpful with lots of recommendations on walks nearby. Lovely peaceful location, lots of walks from the site and a couple of country pubs within walking distance. Grounds were well maintained and lots of choices of places got pitch up! Facilities were really good, some of the cleanest compost toilets we have experienced!

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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Location

Heronsdale Farm Campsite

Heronsdale Manor

Moat Lane

Heathfield

East Sussex

England

TN21 0RT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.94733°N
0.1904°E

Nearest transport

Coach
6.2 km Golden Cross Inn
6.3 km Golden Cross Inn
7.2 km Bus Station
Rail
6.3 km Buxted Rail Station
7 km Uckfield Rail Station
11 km Crowborough Rail Station
Ferry
19.9 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
34 km London Gatwick Airport
34 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
35.1 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

This is some splendid countryside, so those of you in search of walks, bike rides, horse rides and other outdoor antics should find plenty of suitable spots nearby. The farm is just on the edge of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the South Downs National Park is close by too. Also not far off is the south coast – a drive of a little over half an hour gets you to walks around the Seven Sisters cliffs, Cuckmere Haven and Beachy Head or days on the beach in Bexhill-on-Sea and Eastbourne. If you’re into poking around on fancy estates, pay a visit to Rudyard Kipling’s former home Bateman’s (20 minutes’ drive), the National Trust estate Sheffield Park (half an hour) or the gorgeous gardens of Wakehurst (40 minutes). If you’ve got kids to entertain, tastes may skew more towards days out at Knockhatch Adventure Park (20 minutes), animal encounters at Drusillas Park (20 minutes) or rides on the Bluebell Railway (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Pevensey Bay 18.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Norman`S Bay 19.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Seaford 20.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eastbourne 21.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Birling Gap 22.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sheffield Park Garden 13.9 km

Drusillas Park 14 km

Batemans 14 km

Bluebell Railway 14.3 km

Alfriston Clergy House 15.8 km

National Trust

Sheffield Park Garden 13.9 km

Bateman's 13.9 km

Alfriston Clergy House 15.8 km

Monk's House 17.3 km

Scotney Castle 22.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HEATHFIELD PARK 5.9 km

BUXTED PARK 6.7 km

HORSTED PLACE 6.9 km

Mayfield - Batt's Wood - Wadhurst Deer-Park - Mayfield 9.5 km

Mayfield - Renhurst Farm - Bassetts - Mayfield 9.5 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Heronsdale Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Heronsdale Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Heronsdale Farm Campsite? This is some splendid countryside, so those of you in search of walks, bike rides, horse rides and other outdoor antics should find plenty of suitable spots nearby. The farm is just … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Heronsdale Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Heronsdale Farm Campsite? From €32.51 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.