Cairds Camping and Caravanning Site

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Camping pod with balcony
Camping pod with balcony
Quirky wooden cabin
Exterior and interior of the wooden cabin
Bell tent pitches
Bell tent sheltered by trees
Grass pitches with electric hook-ups
Sunset over the pitches
Grass pitches in a snow storm
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Quirky wooden cabin
Exterior and interior of the wooden cabin
Bell tent pitches

  • Quiet and welcoming East Sussex site 10 minutes’ drive from Wadhurst
  • National Trust - Bateman’s 10 minutes’ drive; Bodiam Castle 20 minutes
  • Dog-friendly pitches with access to walks; pub five minutes’ drive
Heading East Sussex way? If you’re looking for that heady combination of peace, a warm welcome and country views, make a beeline for Cairds Camping and Caravanning Site, 10 minutes’ drive from the village of Wadhurst and surrounded by pretty rural scenery. ​​ There's a myriad of walks directly from this family-run site, as well a range of visitor attractions nearby from gorgeous gardens to activity centres – although getting out and about means you'll have to tear yourself away from your pitch, which all have great vistas across the surrounding fields and woodlands. Your dogs are welcome to join your rambles and explorations, but please keep them on a lead at all times when on site. Locally there are plenty of pretty villages tucked away in the East Sussex countryside that have traditional pubs – the nearest being Burwash (five minutes’ drive). If you need a quick top-up on supplies, head to Wadhurst, which has a few small shops; for bigger shopping sprees, Tunbridge Wells (25 minutes) should see you right. And the practical bits? Facilities include communal showers, a washing-up area and drinking-water points across the site. Should you prefer to fend for yourselves instead of making a beeline for a pub, you can hire firepits on site as well as buying logs for the fire.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Rent a tent 3
Camper sites 10
RV sites 10
Open now
Opens May 15
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 37 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, quiet campground boasts friendly owners, beautiful views, and clean cabins & facilities. Guests loved the peaceful, natural setting. Some noted sloped pitches, narrow access for big rigs, and occasional shower temp issues. Owners are improving the site.

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The views are in interrupted when…

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Marieanne A.

Cabin

Liked The views are in interrupted when the camping field is empty. The cabin is ok ☺️ for the price. The location is good for walkers to explore ticehurt 2 1/4 miles away.. had complimentary chairs and table all cooking facilities

Disliked Works being carried out early, glad we were some distance away, the other pod was so close. The lights inside barely worked and pod was cold compared to others we had stayed in. The toilet/shower was very basic and felt it could of been cleaner.

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Lovely little campsite, basic but with…

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Keith W.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely little campsite, basic but with beautiful views and warm showers. Didn't get to see the owners but check-in details displayed and easy to understand. Perfect for a quite weekend away. Good price too x

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Price reflects the site.

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely view.

Disliked We were on quite a bad slope, not too bad for us, we could level up as in a caravan, but my friend in his tent, kept sliding down.

The bins in the toilets hadn't been emptied at all whilst we were there.
Nothing in the bathrooms for us to clean up. It was quite muddy in there, would have bern useful to have a mop to use, especially when you've just got out of the shower.

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Lovely stay. Cabin was clean and…

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Emma P.

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Liked Lovely stay. Cabin was clean and very comfortable.

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We were absolutely thrilled with our…

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Anonymous

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Liked We were absolutely thrilled with our accommodation. It was clean, well equipped and very comfortable.

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Good site, great value, only 11…

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kevin u.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Good site, great value, only 11 pitches so very quiet, basic facilities but very clean and tidy,

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A good campsite, but we’ll stick with adults only as more our vibe.

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Well appointed campsite with nice outlook. Everything kept clean and well maintained.

Disliked Would benefit from a communal fridge (or freezer for storing ice-packs) as tent users have no way to keep food /drinks cool. Particularly useful when the weather is warm.

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Great first experience and will definitely visit again

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked It was our first camping trip as a family and it was absolutely amazing from easy signing in all the way to when we left. The owners are friendly and will help you if needed. Its a nice small campsite which we found great with a little one running around. We loved how close the horses were and so did out little one.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Would definitely go there again! Worth the price.

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Patrycja A.

Cabin

Liked Everything you need is there. Small fridge, Plates, cutlery, mugs, wine glasses, kettle, cooking pot, frying pan, bottle opener, bbq tongs, cleaning equipment, chairs and table for outside. Very clean cabin.
Small but cosy piece of land. Enough space between each tent. Even though it is just next to the road it is very quiet. Cabin is surrounded by the bushes which makes it a cozy corner to rest.
2 cabins with toilet and shower in each. And washing stand next to it.

Disliked The blanket I took just in case turned out to be useful as it got cold at night due to the wooden walls not being 100% tight. But there is even a small heater provided.

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Lovely stay in good location

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Anonymous

Cabin

Liked Our little cabin contained everything we could have possibly needed and was very comfortable. The campsite is small, quiet and has lovely views.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Cairds Camping and Caravanning Site

Battenhurst Road

Stonegate

Wadhurst

East Sussex

England

TN5 7DU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.02187°N
0.39017°E

Nearest transport

Bus
3.4 mi Hare and Hounds
3.4 mi Hare and Hounds
3.5 mi Royal George
Rail
1.2 mi Stonegate Rail Station
2.4 mi Etchingham Rail Station
4.3 mi Robertsbridge Rail Station
Ferry
21.7 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
29.3 mi Gravesend Pier
29.7 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
Airport
24.2 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport
25.8 mi London Gatwick Airport
25.8 mi London Gatwick Airport South 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

Local attractions and activities: - Golf course: 10 minutes’ drive - National Trust - Bateman’s (home of Rudyard Kipling): 10 minutes - Bodiam Castle: 20 minutes - Bewl Water Outdoor Centre (walking, cycling, watersports and fishing): 20 minutes - Battle Abbey (site of the Battle of Hastings): 25 minutes - Sissinghurst Castle Garden: half an hour - Great Dixter House and Gardens: half an hour - Hever Castle and Gardens: 45 minutes - Leeds Castle: 50 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bexhill 13.3 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Norman`S Bay 13.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
St Leonards 13.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hastings Pelham Beach 14.4 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Pevensey Bay 14.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Batemans 2.3 mi

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 4.2 mi

Scotney Castle 5 mi

Bodiam Castle 6.8 mi

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 8.5 mi

National Trust

Bateman's 2.4 mi

Scotney Castle 4.9 mi

Bodiam Castle 6.8 mi

Sprivers Garden 7.6 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 10 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

TICEHURST HOUSE HOSPITAL 1.8 mi

BATEMANS 2.3 mi

Wadhurst - Woods - Deer Park - Wadhurst 3.5 mi

Wadhurst - Bewl Water - Wadhurst 3.5 mi

WADHURST CASTLE 3.6 mi

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 Cairds Camping and Caravanning Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cairds Camping and Caravanning Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cairds Camping and Caravanning Site? Local attractions and activities: - Golf course: 10 minutes’ drive - National Trust - Bateman’s (home of Rudyard Kipling): 10 minutes - Bodiam Castle: 20 minutes - Bewl Water Outdoor Centre (walking, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cairds Camping and Caravanning Site?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cairds Camping and Caravanning Site? From $120.95 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.