Beau and Bell at Edmunds Farm

From £70 For 1 night, 4 adults 1 review
Pre-pitched Bell Tents With Amazing Views. (added by manager 27 Feb 2024)

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Bell tents - overlooking the ardingly reservoir. (added by manager 27 feb 2024)

  • Bell tents on a West Sussex farm overlooking Ardingly Reservoir
  • Wakehurst and Ardingly Activity Centre 10 minutes’ drive
  • A five-minute drive to a pub and shop in Balcombe
Looking for a peaceful glamping holiday in the West Sussex countryside? Beau and Bell at Edmunds Farm, up on a hill overlooking Ardingly Reservoir (five minutes’ walk), might well be the place for you. This family- and dog-friendly site is in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, so it's no surprise that it has far-reaching (and pretty spectacular) views. Accommodation is in bell tents with soft bedding, lighting and rugs, plus a few little extras to crank the cosiness levels up to the max. Colourful bunting and floral decorations on the outside create a cheerful ambience, which then continues in the communal seating zone, where dozens of fairy lights illuminate an area with both picnic tables and hay bales. There are heaps of trails and bridleways to explore in the vicinity, starting with the one skirting the lake. Once you’ve made your way to the western shore, you can push on to Ouse Valley Viaduct, a monumental brick construction from the 19th century. If the lure of the water is too strong to resist, the Ardingly Activity Centre (10 minutes’ drive), at the southernmost tip of the reservoir, hires out paddleboards and kayaks, as well as arranging windsurfing classes. The nearest pub is in the village of Balcombe, about a mile away (five minutes by car), which also has a tea room and a small shop for provisions. On site, there are showers and a toilet block, and you'll have a firepit right by your tent.

Site type

Rent a tent 5
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 May to

Reviews

8

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Stunning location

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

Bell tent

Liked: The location of this camp site is stunning, over looking the Ardingly Reservoir as it does. The tent was clean and prettily decorated with lights, flowers around the door etc. The toilet and shower facilities were clean and decent. The owner was friendly on arrival, and then left us alone, although they were on hand if needed.

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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

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

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

Spectacular scenery

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

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Beau and Bell at Edmunds Farm

Edmunds Farm

Mill Lane

Haywards Heath

West Sussex

England

RH17 6QU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.05506°N
-0.11324°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.6 km War Memorial
10.7 km War Memorial
10.7 km The Star Inn
Rail
1.7 km Balcombe Rail Station
5.5 km Haywards Heath Rail Station
7.7 km Three Bridges Rail Station
Ferry
31.7 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
40.5 km Ditton Island Ferry Landing
41.3 km Kingston Town End Pier
Airport
11.8 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
11.8 km London Gatwick Airport
12.6 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

Themed areas at Wakehurst botanical gardens (10 minutes’ drive) include a swathe of American prairie-style grasslands and a grove of Australasian and South American trees. Green-fingered folk might also want to check out High Beeches Gardens (10 minutes), with seasonal highlights like springtime daffodils and vibrant red maples in the autumn. Among the World War II aircraft on display at Wings Aviation Museum (10 minutes) are RAF fighters and bombers, plus relics of a Doodlebug used by the German Luftwaffe. Period music accompanies you as you move through the exhibits, which also include a shelter from the London Blitz. If the kids are clamouring for a bouncing extravaganza, you can take them to Jumpin Fun Inflatable Park (20 minutes), where they can let rip in a vast arena with obstacle courses, giant slides and a huge bouncy airbag. Younger children, meanwhile, can explore the ball pit in the soft play area.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Hove 26.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Brighton Central 26.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Southwick 26.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Brighton Kemptown 26.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Shoreham Beach 27.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Wakehurst Place 2.4 km

Nymans 5.8 km

Standen 8.7 km

Bluebell Railway 10.2 km

Sheffield Park Garden 10.6 km

National Trust

Wakehurst Place 2.4 km

Nymans 6.1 km

Standen 8.6 km

Sheffield Park Garden 10.6 km

Chartwell 24.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Balcombe Lake Circular 1.5 km

Ardingly Reservoir - Wakehurst Place - Ardingly 1.8 km

WAKEHURST PLACE 1.9 km

STONEHURST 3 km

BORDE HILL 3.6 km

Local events

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

    Lewes, England 23.3 km

  • Wick Street Festival (Thursday 29 August 2024 – Thursday 29 August 2024)

    Polegate, England 29.7 km

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

    Arundel, England 38.2 km

  • Hampton Court Palace Festival (Tuesday 11 June 2024 – Tuesday 11 June 2024)

    Hampton, England 41.8 km

  • Mighty Hoopla (Saturday 1 June 2024 – Saturday 1 June 2024)

    London, England 43.5 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 West Sussex?

  • Does Beau and Bell at Edmunds Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Beau and Bell at Edmunds Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Beau and Bell at Edmunds Farm? Themed areas at Wakehurst botanical gardens (10 minutes’ drive) include a swathe of American prairie-style grasslands and a grove of Australasian and South American trees. Green-fingered folk might also want to check … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Beau and Bell at Edmunds Farm?
    On-site accommodation
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Beau and Bell at Edmunds Farm? From €81.98 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.