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General
- 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.
Open from 05/19/2023 to 09/23/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
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.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Motorhome or Campervan or Tent or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Min 9.0m width x 5.0m depth (29.5ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 45.0m² (484.4ft²)
Ground type: Grass and earth
Bring an awning
Max. persons: 6 x
One Motorhome or Campervan or Trailer tent or Tent or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Min 5.0m width x 9.0m depth (16.4ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 45.0m² (484.4ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: unlimited x
Pitch size : Max 85.0m width x 200.0m depth (278.9ft width x 656.2ft depth) Calculated area: 17000.0m² (182986.5ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Reviews
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Lovely peaceful site
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Features
Coronavirus
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Check-in: one group at a time
More frequent emptying of bins
No cash accepted on site
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
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
Portaloo
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
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
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Abbey
— 8.4 kilometres
Abbey — 8.4 kilometres
Town Hall Square — 8.5 kilometres
- Train stations
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Normans Bay Rail Station
— 7.0 kilometres
Cooden Beach Rail Station — 7.1 kilometres
Collington Rail Station — 8.0 kilometres
- Ferry ports
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Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
— 25.0 kilometres
- Airports
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Lydd London Ashford Airport
— 40.1 kilometres
Shoreham Brighton City Airport — 47.2 kilometres
London Gatwick Airport — 48.1 kilometres
Please access the farm from the front entrance (on the A271) as the back track is only really suitable for 4x4 vehicles.
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.
Must see
- 1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield (8.4 kilometres)
- Batemans (11.2 kilometres)
- Eastbourne Pier (14.7 kilometres)
National Trust
- Bateman's (11.1 kilometres)
- Bodiam Castle (17.3 kilometres)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | noon – | 8 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11:30 a.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | noon – | 7 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11:30 a.m. | |
Gardners Farm cancellation policy
No refunds within 4 weeks of arrival date.
Changes cannot be made once you have booked.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Gardners Farm will debit the balance from your card 4 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 4 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- 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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Gardners Farm? From €31.35 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
