Chiddinglye Farm
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Add your business details- Camping pods on a private 320-acre estate in the High Weald
- A 20-minute drive to the Bluebell Railway; valleys a short walk away
- Brewery, guided estate walks, tennis court and iron making available
Be lord or lady of your very own camping pod set on a private, dog-friendly 320-acre estate in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With 20-mile views in either direction across to the South and North Downs, the estate’s based on the watershed of the Ouse and Medway and is likely to leave a lasting impression. Plus, it’s handily 20 miles north of Brighton for seaside days and 35 miles from central London (making it a handy spot for those seeking a quick escape from city life).
Lucky guests here have the freedom to access all 320 acres of the Chiddinglye Estate, except the private gardens (which are available by arrangement). You can also sample craft beers, cider and apple juice brewed from the estate orchard at the Missing Link Brewery – the Tap Room (open Thursday through to Sunday) and beer garden are just five minutes’ stroll from the pods.
And where else might you visit without leaving the estate? The old Victorian kitchen garden perhaps, where there’s fresh organic produce available. There’s an Iron Age fort and a heritage blacksmith where Simon Summers provides courses on ancient iron making, and the tennis court can be booked on request.
Treat yourself to a hike too – it really is a treat, with several marked trails to pick from. If you’d like a guided estate walk, an evening nature walk or a foraging walk, they’re available on a timely basis with ranger Ross Symonds. There are a number of additional wilding projects including restoring a wild swimming area in a stream and creating a new wildflower meadow, plus a renewable energy centre.
Chiddinglye is packed with local wildlife, including some of the the Sussex big five: deer (fallow, roe and muntjac), fox, badger, squirrel and rabbit. The sky might feature songbirds, pheasants and birds of prey. There’s also an ancient woodland and pasture, three stands of Californian redwoods and spectacular bluebells in the spring.
Site type
10Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
Chiddinglye Farm
Selsfield Road
West Hoathly
East Grinstead
West Sussex
England
RH19 4QS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.07999°N
-0.07069°W
Nearest transport
Coach6.6 km War Memorial
6.6 km War Memorial
7 km The Star Inn
Rail5.4 km Balcombe Rail Station
6.3 km East Grinstead Rail Station
7.6 km Three Bridges Rail Station
Ferry33.4 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
39.3 km Ditton Island Ferry Landing
39.8 km Kingston Town End Pier
Airport10.7 km London Gatwick Airport
10.7 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
11.8 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
A 10-minute walk and you’ll arrive in Happy Valley, an ancient glade with sandstone outcrops. Just further on is Philpots Valley (fondly dubbed the Land That Time Forgot), another splendid spot for walks among sandstone rocks and bryophytes.
Where next, must be the next question? The wild 500 acres of botanic gardens at Wakehurst (half an hour’s walk)? Gorgeous Ashdown Forest (15 minutes’ drive)? A rural Sussex steam train ride on the Bluebell Railway (20 minutes), passing by 19th-century stations with staff in period attire?
Hever Castle & Gardens (35 minutes) is another historic Sussex spot to set your sights on, with family-friendly activities like archery, boating, a maze and a military museum.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hove | 29.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Brighton Central | 29.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Brighton Kemptown | 29.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Southwick | 30.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saltdean | 31.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Wakehurst Place 1.7 km
Standen 4.6 km
Nymans 9.4 km
Bluebell Railway 10.2 km
Sheffield Park Garden 10.6 km
National Trust
Wakehurst Place 1.7 km
Standen 4.6 km
Nymans 9.6 km
Sheffield Park Garden 10.6 km
Chartwell 20.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
West Hoathly - Gravetye - Stone Farm Rocks, Weirwood 1.2 km
STONEHURST 1.3 km
GRAVETYE MANOR 1.6 km
WAKEHURST PLACE 2.2 km
Horsted Keynes - Sheffield Park 4.2 km
Local events
- Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)
Lewes, England 24.4 km
- Wick Street Festival (Thursday 29 August 2024 – Thursday 29 August 2024)
Polegate, England 30 km
- Arundel Festival (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)
Arundel, England 42.2 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.
Reviews
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Camping pod (no pets, four person)
Liked: Fantastic pod with bunk beds and bathroom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Chiddinglye Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Chiddinglye Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Chiddinglye Farm? A 10-minute walk and you’ll arrive in Happy Valley, an ancient glade with sandstone outcrops. Just further on is Philpots Valley (fondly dubbed the Land That Time Forgot), another splendid spot for … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Chiddinglye Farm?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m.