When can I check in and check out of Idle Hours Glamping?

On-park accommodation Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Idle Hours Glamping?

From $112.91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Idle Hours Glamping

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Simple bell tent at a peaceful East Sussex adults-only site
Royal Tunbridge Wells and Ashdown Forest both 20 minutes' drive
Two fishing lakes on site; vineyard next door for tours and tastings

The peace and quiet of the East Sussex countryside, gorgeous rural views (especially at sunset), a pair of fishing lakes on site, and (this might just be the clincher), a vineyard next door for tours and tastings… If all that sounds like a fabulous mix, pack yourselves off to the wildlife haven that is Idle Hours Glamping, part of a three-and-a-half-acre site a few miles from Crowborough. You’ll need to leave the kids at home, however, as this is a strictly adults-only setup. There’s also a no-groups rule and a policy of no noise after 11pm, so you should be in for a nicely peaceful stay here. Your bell tent will be set up ready and waiting, with indoor and outdoor furniture (including a kingsize airbed), plus handy extras like a barbecue and indoor rugs. After that, it’s up to you – you’ll need to bring your own bedding, towels and anything else you need for a comfortable camping stay (there’s no electricity on site though, so don’t bother with lots of gadgets). For eating, they are also equipped with basic cutlery, two plates, bowls, mugs, cups, wine glasses and a few other bits. Amenities are a short walk away and include a hot shower, a hot-water washing-up area and separate ladies’ and gents’ toilets. And don’t forget your fishing gear, if that’s your thing – guests are welcome to fish for carp, perch, tench and roach in the two fishing ponds. Crowborough is a handy place to find supplies for your picnics or barbecue; you can also buy logs and kindling on site and hire a fire basket if you like. The town also has a good collection of places to eat, along with takeaways that will deliver to the site.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests under the age of 22 are not allowed on site.
Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 2 to Tue, Sep 30 2025

Campsite types & availability

Bell tent

Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed

Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

2 people maximum No dogs allowed

Bring all camping equipment minus the tent (linen, sleeping bags, pillows, cooking equipment, etc.)

Dimensions

5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

1 room

Open space 2 x Bring your own bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Barbecue grill
Car parking by site/unit
Dining table and chairs
Fire ring
Lanterns/fairy lights
Outdoor furniture
Picnic table

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed
Bed linen not provided

Arrival days

From £85 (£85) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

would recommend this campground to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Amazing campsite, stayed in the bell tent, comfy well supplied, great amenities…

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

Devaki T. Jun 2024

Bell tent

Liked: Amazing campsite, stayed in the bell tent, comfy well supplied, great amenities

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review, glad you enjoyed your stay with us.
Hope to see you again.

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

Adults only

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Location

Idle Hours Glamping

Idle Hours Owlsbury Park

Hadlow Down Road

Crowborough

East Sussex

England

TN6 3RG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.02681°N
0.17259°W

Nearest transport

Bus

5.1 mi School Lane

5.2 mi Bus Station

Rail

1.5 mi Crowborough Rail Station

3.1 mi Buxted Rail Station

4.5 mi Eridge Rail Station

Ferry

17.1 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

17.1 mi London Gatwick Airport

17.2 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

17.9 mi 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Downsview Vineyard (open Fridays and Saturdays): two minutes' walk - Crowborough Beacon Golf Club: 10 minutes’ drive - Royal Tunbridge Wells: 20 minutes - Ashdown Forest walks: 20 minutes - Sheffield Park (National Trust): 25 minutes - National Trust - Standen House and Garden: half an hour - Wakehurst Place (managed by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew): 35 minutes - Eastbourne: 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Pevensey Bay	16.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Norman`S Bay	16.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Seaford	18 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Saltdean	18.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bexhill	18.5 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Groombridge Place and The Enchanted Forest 6.3 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 7.3 mi

Bluebell Railway 7.4 mi

Batemans 9.4 mi

Standen 9.7 mi

National Trust

Sheffield Park Garden 7.3 mi

Bateman's 9.3 mi

Standen 9.7 mi

Scotney Castle 11.2 mi

Wakehurst Place 11.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ROTHERFIELD HALL 1.5 mi

Fairwarp - Ashdown Forest - Fairwarp 3.7 mi

BUXTED PARK 3.8 mi

Mayfield - Renhurst Farm - Bassetts - Mayfield 3.9 mi

Mayfield - Batt's Wood - Wadhurst Deer-Park - Mayfield 3.9 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Guests under the age of 22 are not allowed on site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

General

A state-issued fishing license is required (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).
Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This campground/park does have a catch-and-return fishing policy in place.

Hired accommodation

Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Idle Hours Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Idle Hours Glamping dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Idle Hours Glamping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Downsview Vineyard (open Fridays and Saturdays): two minutes' walk - Crowborough Beacon Golf Club: 10 minutes’ drive - Royal Tunbridge Wells: 20 minutes - Ashdown Forest … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Idle Hours Glamping?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: noon – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Idle Hours Glamping? From $112.91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.