Idle Hours Owlsbury Park

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Barley, our lakeland terrier enjoying her camping trip
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Looking across the site
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Barley, our lakeland terrier enjoying her camping trip

  • Wildlife-packed park with foxes, deer and badgers
  • Coarse fishing ponds stocked with carp, roach, tench and perch
  • Shops, pubs and eateries within a mile
How might you fancy a peaceful break in a rural wildlife haven, with countryside views to the South Downs, spectacular westerly sunsets and a night under the stars around a campfire? Then Idle Hours Owlsbury Park could be the place for you. Set on around three and a half acres, Idle Hours is an adults-only quiet site (strictly no groups and no noise after 11pm, please), with two attractive and peaceful coarse fishing ponds stocked with carp, roach, tench and perch. The site welcomes dogs, but please do keep them on leads while on site and remember to clean up after them. Pitches are on gently sloping grass, and amenities include ladies' and gents toilets, a hot shower, a hot water washing-up area and a chemical disposal point. Fire baskets are available and logs and kindling are available for sale. Please note there is no mains electricity on site. Despite its serene, pastoral surroundings, this site is very handy for shops, pubs and eateries, all about a mile and a half away.

Site type

Tent sites 20
Caravan sites 21
Motorhome sites 21
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 25 are not allowed on site.
  • Fishing costs: £10 per person for a day pass and £5 per person for a half day pass. A fishing licence is required. The showers are portable showers.

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Reviews

9.6

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This adults-only spot gets props for super clean grounds, chill vibes, and lovely rural views. Hosts are a gem, facilities are top-notch and pitches are ample. Vineyard with tastings nearby. A few noted patchy phone service and a wait for the shower, but it was hot and good pressure. Perfect for a quiet escape.

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Very peaceful site with friendly & respectful fellow guests.

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Anonymous

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Liked I loved the tranquility on site, made for a very relaxing Mid-week getaway. I visited Babylon Ecocentre and Oast Farm Buxted while I was there, enjoying delicious food locally sourced.
On my 3rd night I enjoyed a campfire under the stars right on my pitch.
Facilities were clean & well maintained, and Julie was very helpful with campfire essentials & local food suggestions.

Disliked I moved pitches one across as I was setting up, to avoid the oak trees dropping their acorns and scaring me in the middle of the night.

No complaints, it's autumn after all, just an observation!

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Beautiful setting for the very well…

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Anonymous

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Liked Beautiful setting for the very well maintained relaxed site, facilities lovely and clean. Gorgeous view for the evening fire pit time.
Our welcome was friendly and informative, and I even received a cheerful ( well remembered )
“Happy birthday “ when we returned from the recommended pub lunch during our stay . The Wheatsheaf in Jarvis Brook an easy walk and definitely worth a visit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

If relaxing and chilling out is your thing, this is for you.

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Jon R.

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Liked Compact and cosy with a warm welcome, pitches well spread out and well marked pitches. Easy access to the facilities that are available (water, toilets, showers, utility area and bins). Very quiet there is a road close behind the site but not too busy and of no annoyance. Just an easy relaxed site. Also Chinese and Indian delivery👍

Disliked 🤔 if being fussy for some not the best phone signal.

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I had the most amazing few…

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Nyxie B.

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Liked I had the most amazing few days, the campsite is beautiful ❤️ Quiet, beautiful ponds although I would never fish so I put that thought aside and talked to the fish instead. It was very well kept, beautifully clean fires were allowed and all the facilities I needed, toilet shower, chemical waste, recycling. The shower shocked me how powerful it is. I will definitely be visiting again xxx

Recommend to friends Visit again

Thanks once again for a lovely stay!

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Henry C.

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Liked Julie is as welcoming as ever and the location is perfect for local visit to vineyard and access to local towns and walks

Disliked Nothing

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I had a lovely stay, I’m a female solo camper and I felt super safe!

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Lucy-Jo T.

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Liked Quiet, lovely scenery, easy check in, clean facilities.

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We had a wonderful stay. The camp sites were an adequate size.

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JUDITH Louise M.

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Liked The showers/ toilets were clean and the showers had high water pressure and no shortage of hot water!

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Nice quiet campsite, clean facilities and…

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Catherine P.

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Liked Nice quiet campsite, clean facilities and friendly owners

Disliked Shower is a little small, only a portable one but nice and hot

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Will return at a later date. Will recommend to friends.

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Julie H.

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Liked Upon arrival was greeted by Julie. She is very helpful and very friendly.
Julie went above and beyond.
The perfect host.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Jon M.

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Liked Peaceful and beautiful surroundings with excellent facilities. Great adults only site with fishing, close to nature and easy access to the local town. Julie was a delight and very helpful with her local knowledge and friendly manner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Adults only

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Idle Hours Owlsbury Park

Hadlow Down Road

Crowborough

East Sussex

England

TN6 3RG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.02666°N
0.17226°E

Route directions

From the A26 Uckfield, head north to Crowborough. Take the right turn 0.7 miles after The Crow and Gate pub signed to Millbrook Industrial Estate. Go straight on, over the golf course, over the small roundabout, down the hill and past the fish and chip shop, antiques shop and vets on the left, then after the Plough and Horses pub, go over the narrow bridge and turn immediately right to Hadlow Down Rd. The site is 1.2 miles on the right. From Hadlow Down (A272), the site is 2.5 miles on the left on Crowborough/Jarvis Brook Road. Do not turn into Dogetts - this is a satnav error. The site is half a mile further up the hill on the left. From Rotherfield-Crowborough Road B2100, take the Hadlow Down/Buxted Road (after Tesco). Go 0.25 miles and turn as indicated above. Beware of the satnav error; do not turn into Doggetts Drive.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.2 km School Lane
8.2 km School Lane
8.4 km Bus Station
Rail
2.5 km Crowborough Rail Station
5 km Buxted Rail Station
7.2 km Eridge Rail Station
Ferry
27.6 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
27.6 km London Gatwick Airport
27.6 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
28.8 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

For those who fancy ditching the car for a bit, the site is close to public transport links: trains and buses from Crowborough (a mile and a half away) go to Tunbridge Wells, London, Lewes and Brighton. Crowborough village has plenty of amenities, including an indoor swimming pool and gym, and a miniature railway. The area is great for golfers, with a number of courses nearby. The spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells (to give it its full title) is eight miles from Owlsbury, and well worth a visit for a stroll round the specialist shops in the Georgian Pantiles, a taste of the water from the Chalybeate Spring, or a trip on the steam railway. The town also has plenty of food and entertainment options, including a multiplex cinema. Other potential day trips include a jaunt to the coast at Eastbourne or Brighton; to Lewes, home to a castle, gardens and the biggest Bonfire Night celebrations in the country; to the National Trust gardens at Sheffield Park and Wakehurst Place; to the William Morris interiors at Standen; Ashdown Forest, home of Winnie the Pooh; or a steam through the Sussex countryside on the historic Bluebell Railway.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Pevensey Bay 27.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Norman`S Bay 27.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Seaford 28.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saltdean 29.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bexhill 29.7 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Groombridge Place and The Enchanted Forest 10.1 km

Sheffield Park Garden 11.8 km

Bluebell Railway 11.9 km

Batemans 15.1 km

Standen 15.7 km

National Trust

Sheffield Park Garden 11.8 km

Bateman's 15 km

Standen 15.6 km

Scotney Castle 18 km

Wakehurst Place 18.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ROTHERFIELD HALL 2.4 km

Fairwarp - Ashdown Forest - Fairwarp 5.9 km

BUXTED PARK 6 km

Mayfield - Renhurst Farm - Bassetts - Mayfield 6.3 km

Mayfield - Batt's Wood - Wadhurst Deer-Park - Mayfield 6.3 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Idle Hours Owlsbury Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Idle Hours Owlsbury Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Idle Hours Owlsbury Park? For those who fancy ditching the car for a bit, the site is close to public transport links: trains and buses from Crowborough (a mile and a half away) go to Tunbridge … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Idle Hours Owlsbury Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Idle Hours Owlsbury Park? From $67.03 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.