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On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

Edmunds Farm

10 3 reviews

Family-friendly glampsite overlooking Ardingly Reservoir, West Sussex
Wakehurst Place 15 minutes’ drive; British Wildlife Centre 20 minutes
Luxurious accommodation with kitchens and spacious living areas

The mantra at Edmunds Farm, five minutes’ drive from rural Balcombe in West Sussex? To relax and unwind in comfort while surrounded by nature – and that you can easily accomplish, as each glamping unit – and there are only a handful – is kitted out to the very highest spec and has spectacular views over Ardingly Reservoir. Accommodation is in cleverly restored vehicles, all with spacious living and dining areas plus well-equipped kitchenettes. Bespoke furniture and lots of little touches like plants and cosy scatter cushions pretty things up, and there are 42-inch TVs for any quiet downtime. Woodburning stoves take care of any chillier days, and when the weather’s warm, you can move outside to private picnic areas with outdoor seating, spark up the barbecue, grab a glass of something chilled and take in the reservoir views. Everybody gets a guidebook giving inspiration about what to see, plus handwritten itineraries on stuff that’s unusual to do on West Sussex breaks. At 15 minutes’ drive from all the handy shops and restaurants of Haywards Heath, Edmunds Farm also has easy access to loads of local hiking and cycling trails, as well as kayaking, paddleboarding or sailing on the reservoir straight from the pitches. There are parking spaces near the pitches, but if you’d rather leave the car at home, Balcombe railway station (25 minutes’ walk) has services to Brighton and London Bridge.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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 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

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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location 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

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Edmunds Farm

Mill Lane

Haywards Heath

West Sussex

England

RH17 6QU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.0542°N
-0.11556°W

Nearest transport

Coach

10.8 km War Memorial

10.9 km The Star Inn

Rail

1.5 km Balcombe Rail Station

5.4 km Haywards Heath Rail Station

7.7 km Three Bridges Rail Station

Ferry

31.7 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

40.6 km Ditton Island Ferry Landing

41.3 km Kingston Town End Pier

Airport

11.8 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

11.9 km London Gatwick Airport

12.7 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

The green-fingered among you can check out local gardens, including the sculpture-filled water gardens at Borde Hill Garden (10 minutes’ drive) and the colourful acreage at National Trust-owned Standen House and Garden (20 minutes). Have a wander through woodland planted with exotic trees at Wakehurst Place (15 minutes),which is also home to the Millennium Seed Bank Partnership, where you can watch scientists at work at one of the biggest seed repositories in the world. If you’re keen to hone your handicap, have a round of golf – there are several courses within 15 minutes’ drive), and when it’s time to take the weight off your feet, have a chug through West Sussex countryside on the Bluebell Railway from Sheffield Park Station (20 minutes). Holidaying en famille? Take the kids to see raptors in flight at Huxley’s Birds of Prey Centre and Gardens, or to keeper talks at the British Wildlife Centre (both 20 minutes), populated by badgers, foxes and red squirrels.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Hove	25.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Brighton Central	26.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southwick	26.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Brighton Kemptown	26.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Shoreham Beach	27.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Wakehurst Place 2.6 km

Nymans 5.6 km

Standen 8.9 km

Bluebell Railway 10.3 km

Sheffield Park Garden 10.7 km

National Trust

Wakehurst Place 2.6 km

Nymans 5.9 km

Standen 8.8 km

Sheffield Park Garden 10.7 km

Chartwell 25 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Balcombe Lake Circular 1.4 km

Ardingly Reservoir - Wakehurst Place - Ardingly 1.9 km

WAKEHURST PLACE 2.1 km

STONEHURST 3.2 km

BORDE HILL 3.5 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 km
Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, 11 July 2024 – Thursday, 11 July 2024)
Chichester, England 48.2 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.

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Our first family camping trip. Really lovely views, quiet and relaxing place.…

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Jemma B. Sept 2023

Lakeview bell tent

Liked: Our first family camping trip. Really lovely views, quiet and relaxing place. We had a great time. Really great communication and really helpful when we needed help with directions.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location makes this place. To be by the water is good…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
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Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
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Child friendliness	8
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Kelly P. Jul 2023

Lakeview bell tent

Liked: The location makes this place. To be by the water is good for the soul. The tent we stayed in was very pretty and cosy and my children absolutely loved it. We spent most the time enjoying the view and spending time together. My children especially liked seeing two small deer and all the other wildlife.

Recommend to friends Visit again

View was phenomenal Toilets and showers were cleverly put together and clean…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Marissa S. Jul 2023

The Mountains bell tent

Liked: View was phenomenal

Toilets and showers were cleverly put together and clean

Hosts were attentive and great at communicating. Welcome booklet was amazing and so useful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Edmunds Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Edmunds Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Edmunds Farm? The green-fingered among you can check out local gardens, including the sculpture-filled water gardens at Borde Hill Garden (10 minutes’ drive) and the colourful acreage at National Trust-owned Standen House and Garden … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Edmunds Farm?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more