Gardners Farm

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Our lovely camping field
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  • Quiet and secluded working farm with a large pitching field
  • In East Sussex, two miles south of Ashburnham in the High Weald
  • Direct access to the 1066 Country Walk; well-behaved dogs welcome
This farm site in the High Weald area of East Sussex gets a big thumbs up for its green rural outlook, secluded location and well-kept amenities. Gardners Farm, a family-run site in sunny South East England, is two miles from Ashburnham and a 10-minute drive from the medieval castle at Herstmonceux. It's also set half a mile back from the nearest main road, meaning that camping here is wonderfully peaceful and comes with very low levels of background noise. There is some low-level pedestrian traffic, though, as handily this site has direct access to the 1066 Country Walk. The grounds themselves are split between a spacious grass pitching field and a half-acre woodland area, all of which are set in the laidback surroundings of a working farm. Gardners Farm's wild camping area has basic amenities including a cold water tap and a composting toilet; guests camping on the main field also have access to showers and flushing loos. Well-behaved dogs are welcome (the farm has a few of their own) and barbecues and firepits are allowed as long as they're raised off the grass. This is an out of the way spot, and lots of nature can be seen here, but for further wildlife watching you're also an easy 10-minute drive from the edge of Pevensey Levels National Nature Reserve. For trips to the coast, head 20 minutes down the road to Pevensey, or drive for a similar amount of time to the larger local town of Bexhill.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 6
Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 23 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 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.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 May to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.8

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very peaceful stay with wonderful facilities that are kept immaculate

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Emma D.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked How peaceful it was, the cleanliness of the entire place, the toilets and shower were fantastic, the farm owners were very friendly, there were BBQs and a firepit to borrow, close to beaches, towns etc..

Disliked There was absolutely nothing to dislike, we loved our stay from beginning to end!

Lovely pitch, really good shower and friendly host.

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Kieran A.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Lovely pitch, really good shower, friendly host. We stayed in the woodland pitch which gave nice shelter from both the sun and the wind in such a hot day.

Wonderful peaceful campsite we will definitely be back soon

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Claire C.

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Very peaceful campsite with beautiful views of the countryside. Lovely clean facilities and plenty of space for the children to explore and play. Nikki was so welcoming we will definitely be back soon

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Lots of space, mown and level pitch, great shower and toilets, quiet…

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lots of space, mown and level pitch, great shower and toilets, quiet and peaceful location with a real feeling of being in the countryside, very friendly, helpful & responsive owner.

My tip would be to bring ear plugs if the sound of a cockerel might keep you awake 😊

Would highly recommend.

Another Great Stay – Our Second Time, and Definitely Not the Last!thx

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Kamil D.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very quiet and peaceful place

Close to the sea

Super friendly and helpful host

Very clean toilets and showers
The rooster... He thought it was morning all day and all night! 😄 (Just joking, of course – it is a farm after all

Disliked The only thing we’d improve: a slightly smoother access road – but that’s part of the countryside charm!" 😊

Excellant site with lovely views of countryside, sunset and stars

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Rachel B.

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Where to start. . . Quiet, spacious site, with stunning view of countryside/ sunset stars. Nice clean toilets, hot water for washing up, decent shower,.
Responsive host who gave detailed instructions to find the site, and popped by to make sure everyone was okay in the early evening. . . absolutely nothing to dislike. Esp liked the free fire pits available which we may use next time.

Disliked Nothing

Clean facilities, friendly and welcoming

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Tranquil, beautiful and amazing. Really lovely to get back to basics and enjoy Mother Nature

Very nice place.…

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Krzysztof G.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very nice place.

Lovely friendly and helpful staff and beautiful views!

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Hayley B.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Beautiful scenery, level pitches, friendly helpful staff. Clean facilities. All the basics for a perfect trip.

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

Friendly staff and clean facilities lovely views and Nice and quiet

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David H.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs 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

D. of E. 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 Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Gardners Farm

Brays Hill

Ashburnham

East Sussex

England

TN33 9NZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.88238°N
0.38004°E

Route directions

Please access the farm from the front entrance (on the A271) as the back track is only really suitable for 4x4 vehicles.

Nearest transport

Coach
7.8 km Town Hall Square
8.3 km Abbey
8.3 km Abbey
Rail
6.3 km Normans Bay Rail Station
6.4 km Cooden Beach Rail Station
7.3 km Collington Rail Station
Ferry
25.1 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
39.8 km Lydd London Ashford Airport
47.5 km Shoreham Brighton City 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

Bring your binoculars and wander around Pevensey Levels National Nature Reserve (10 minutes' drive) in search of local birdlife, or pack a windbreak, some sun cream and a good book and head to Pevensey beach (20 minutes) for a day of relaxing by the waves. If something more active's in order, you might like to walk the chalk cliffs around Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters (35 minutes), or you could head a little further down the coast to try paddleboarding or other watersports at gorgeous Cuckmere Haven (40 minutes). This part of the South East has castles galore, from Bodiam (20 minutes) with its imposing moat and 14th-century towers to the handsome brick buildings at Herstmonceux (20 minutes). Hastings and Battle (25 minutes) are also close if you fancy heading out on the trail of King William the Conqueror – you can walk all or some of the way there via the 1066 Country Walk that starts right outside the site gates.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Norman`S Bay 6.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Bexhill 8.1 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Pevensey Bay 8.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Leonards 12.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hastings Pelham Beach 14.8 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 8.3 km

Batemans 11.9 km

Eastbourne Pier 14.3 km

Hastings Castle and 1066 Story 14.7 km

A Smugglers Adventure at St Clements Caves 15 km

National Trust

Bateman's 11.8 km

Bodiam Castle 17.5 km

Alfriston Clergy House 17.9 km

Scotney Castle 23.4 km

Lamb House 25.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE AND PLACE 3 km

ASHBURNHAM PLACE 3.8 km

FORE WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 22/07/1976) 7.8 km

BATTLE ABBEY 8 km

Pevensey Bay – Eastbourne's Sovereign Harbour – Pevensey Castle 8 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gardners Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gardners Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gardners Farm? Bring your binoculars and wander around Pevensey Levels National Nature Reserve (10 minutes' drive) in search of local birdlife, or pack a windbreak, some sun cream and a good book and head … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gardners Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gardners Farm? From €29.02 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.