Fontmills Farm Campsite
No availability at present on Pitchup.com- Family-run farm site within a couple of miles of the South Downs
- Access to the traffic-free Cuckoo Trail at the bottom of the farm
- Barbecues and campfires allowed
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Group bookings of 20 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Good facilities, spacious family showers, great location with views.
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Liked: Nice fields, with woodland nearby and direct access to the cuckoo trail. Facilities were excellent: spacious and clean showers, well-equipped; warm, well lit toilets. Warm welcome from the owner. Shop selling a good selection of food.
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We spent 3 nights with other family members in tents, we had…
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Liked: We spent 3 nights with other family members in tents, we had a wonderful stay and the facilities were very good and always clean, the shop site was lovely and the owners were very nice and made sure the rules of the site were adhered to, will be going back very soon and would highly recommend the site.
Disliked: Maybe could do with a couple more showers
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Beautiful site. Really quiet, lovely views. Friendly, helpful staff. Good facilities…
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Liked: Beautiful site. Really quiet, lovely views. Friendly, helpful staff. Good facilities that were always clean. Loved being able to access the Cuckoo Trail directly from the campsite.
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Great little campsite, super clean and really well run
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Liked: extremely well run and tidy with great facilities in a lovely setting. They have hot showers with flushing toilets plus some additional composting toilets. All extremely clean and kept really well. Supplies are available at little shop and the staff are super friendly and helpful
Disliked: Because it’s so well, it is very popular and pitches were a bit closer to other tents than I’d like. Way more spacious than park type sites but I personally prefer the more wild camping vibe.
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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff & great location
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Liked: Friendly staff Well maintained field Good facilities Clean & tidy toilets & washing up areas Great location for the Cuckoo trail
Disliked: Nothing!
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We will be back! Next time for longer.
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Liked: Chilled out, family vibe campsite. The type of place you go with your small child to read aloud books and play puzzles. Super helpful and friendly owner on site everyday 3-7pm. Clear signage, welcome info pack on arrival, info about local cafe/takeaways, route to Cuckoo Trail. Single woman and young child travelling and we felt very safe and happy here. Owner super helpful when our air bed deflated, he directed us to nearest Argos. No dogs or music allowed... a winner. Daytime plenty to do. By night, sit by campfire. Facilities were great: even provided dish soap. Freezer v helpful (no storing food allowed) but useful for ice packs. Thank you so much for a lovely holiday.
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Simple countryside campsite on a small farm. Scenic location. Friendly and helpful…
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Liked: Simple countryside campsite on a small farm. Scenic location. Friendly and helpful owners, small shop and farm produce for sale. Large field and plenty of space for pitches. Simple clean facilities. The cuckoo trail and other footpaths run by the campsite, some nice country pubs in the area too.
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Would definitely come again
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Liked: Stand was a good size. Had decent views. Toilets were clean and well maintained. Showers were clean, spacious and plenty of hot water. Access to firepits and a supply of wood.
Disliked: Only two showers for the whole site so there was a bit of a wait. Could do with a couple more showers.
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Lovely quiet site. Owners extremely friendly and welcoming. Good clean facilities. The…
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Liked: Lovely quiet site. Owners extremely friendly and welcoming. Good clean facilities. The children loved visiting the animals on the farm.
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The owners was very warm and welcoming, the showers and toilets very…
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Liked: The owners was very warm and welcoming, the showers and toilets very clean and hot water was excellent. The little touches like fires, shop and coffee van were fantastic.
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Features
No 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Local produce 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 No dogs allowedThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearbyLocation
Fontmills Farm Campsite
North Street
Hellingly
Horam
East Sussex
England
BN27 4EB
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.90609°N
0.25101°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Pevensey Bay | 12.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Norman`S Bay | 13.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Eastbourne | 16.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Bexhill | 17.2 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
Birling Gap | 18.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Drusillas Park 11.1 km
Alfriston Clergy House 12.9 km
Batemans 12.9 km
Eastbourne Pier 15.7 km
1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 16.6 km
National Trust
Bateman's 12.8 km
Alfriston Clergy House 12.9 km
Monk's House 18.2 km
Sheffield Park Garden 19.8 km
Bodiam Castle 23 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HEATHFIELD PARK 6.7 km
HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE AND PLACE 7.3 km
WOOTTON MANOR 9.5 km
Berwick - Alciston - Firle - Glynde - Lewes 9.5 km
Berwick - Alfriston - Jevington - Eastbourne 9.5 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Fontmills Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Fontmills Farm Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Fontmills Farm Campsite? Access the walks and flat cycling of the Cuckoo Trail direct from the bottom of the farm, the old railway track between Heathfield and Polegate made into a safe and traffic-free 14-mile … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Fontmills Farm Campsite?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.