Beau and Bell at South Farm

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Bell tents (added by manager 01 aug 2023)

  • Luxury bell tents at a family-friendly site in the South Downs
  • Glyndebourne 20 minutes’ drive; Brighton half an hour
  • Firepits and a communal tipi; village pub within a 20-minute walk
If all you want or need is a break from the stresses of life, a glamping holiday at Beau and Bell at South Farm might be just the ticket. Sitting within the South Downs National Park, this family-friendly site is a 10-minute drive from the historic town of Lewes and only about 7 miles from the spectacular Sussex coastline. Beaches like Newhaven West and Saltdean can be reached within a quarter of an hour. And what about the site itself? You’ll be staying in a fully furnished bell tent with soft flooring, plush bedding and soft lighting to create a cosy ambience, plus a firepit and a picnic table. If you feel sociable, there’s also a communal tipi for relaxing in and making friends. There’s plenty to do in the area, from hiking the South Downs Way (you can walk east, towards Eastbourne, or west, in the direction of Winchester), to paddleboarding or kayaking on the River Ouse (five minutes’ drive or 20 minutes’ walk through the hamlet of Southease). If you fancy a quiet pint, a 20-minute walk takes you to the Abergavenny Arms, in the quaint village of Rodmell. Of course, you could equally choose to do very little indeed, except catch up on your reading and gaze at the sunset – and maybe a spot of stargazing after dinner. Speaking of dinner, the supermarket in Telscombe Cliffs (10 minutes’ drive) should stock everything you need for your barbecue.

Site type

Rent a tent 10
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent setting

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Nathalie C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: We loved our stay at Beau & Bell. The setting was idyllic, the tent was great and we particularly liked the enclosed field & surroundings, which meant we felt we could let our kids roam around safely. The larger communal tent with sofas was a great touch. It meant all the kids had an indoor place to play and groups can gather together and also shelter from rain if needed. We'll definitely be booking again. Wifi was limited (can be accessed in the car park area away from the campsite field) but that wasn't such a bad thing! It forced us to put our phones down and enjoy the break together.

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A well-run site in a unique location.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: The owners were really helpful and accommodating. The location of the site nestled in a valley makes it really quite special. It was dark enough at night to see Perseids meteor shower!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab site with great facilities

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: Lovely views and plenty of space, Emma was lovely

Disliked: As much as it’s outdoors there seemed to be an abundance of beetles that bit

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Excellent site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: Absolutely lovely site. Plenty of space, beautiful views, decent amenities (communal tent, hot showers, washing up facilities) and extremely quiet. Great location near Lewes and South Downs sites. Would love to go back. Emma very helpful and responsive to my various enquiries. Thank you.

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Lovely place for camping!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: Very nice and clean campsite. Farm hosts were lovely and encouraged us to interact with animals. Provided more than stated for us

Disliked: nothing! it was all fantastic

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Features

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

Disabled facilities

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

Tents for hire

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

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Beau and Bell at South Farm

South Farm

Rodmell

Lewes

East Sussex

England

BN7 3FE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.82709°N
0.00604°W

Route directions

When travelling from Lewes: go through the village of Rodmell, and then about 100 metres after you leave the village there is a farm track on the right where there will be our sign. Take this turning and after approximately 300metres/half a mile you will reach the farm buildings. Please park on the hardstanding area on the right hand side as you come into the farm yard. If travelling from Newhaven, there is a sharp left turn to access the site.

Nearest transport

Coach
4 km Roderick Avenue
4 km Roderick Avenue
4.4 km Longridge Avenue
Rail
0.9 km Southease - Piddinghoe Road
1.8 km Southease Rail Station
4.9 km Lewes Rail Station
Ferry
5.3 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
20.9 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport
38.5 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
38.5 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

Local attractions and activities include: - National Trust - Monk's House: five minutes - Sky High Trampoline Park: 15 minutes - Seaford Head Golf Course: 20 minutes - Glyndebourne (opera house): 20 minutes - Seaford Head Nature Reserve: 25 minutes - Drusillas Park (zoo): 25 minutes - Long Man of Wilmington: half an hour - Brighton (Royal Pavilion, Brighton Palace Pier amusements): half an hour - Knockhatch Adventure Park: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Saltdean 4.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seaford 8.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Brighton Kemptown 9.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Brighton Central 10.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Hove 12.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Brighton Marina 7.7 km

Volks Railway 9.8 km

Brighton Sea Life Centre 10 km

Brighton Pier 10 km

Royal Pavilion 10.1 km

National Trust

Monk's House 1.4 km

Alfriston Clergy House 10.8 km

Sheffield Park Garden 19.1 km

Wakehurst Place 27.4 km

Nymans 28.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LEWES BROOKS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/01/2005) 3.7 km

Lewes - Breaky Bottom - Undercliff Walk - Brighton Marina 4.5 km

Lewes Circular Walk 4.9 km

Lewes - Offham - Offham Hill - Lewes High Street 5.3 km

Woodingdean (Juggs Road) - Balsdean Village 5.8 km

Local events

  • Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)

    Lewes, England 6.9 km

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)

    Arundel, England 39.5 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.

Want to know more about camping in East Sussex?

  • Does Beau and Bell at South Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Beau and Bell at South Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Beau and Bell at South Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - National Trust - Monk's House: five minutes - Sky High Trampoline Park: 15 minutes - Seaford Head Golf Course: 20 minutes - Glyndebourne (opera house): 20 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Beau and Bell at South Farm?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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