Pondside Glamping

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Outside a superior tent
Hire a tent with a gazebo for shade. to keep you cool
Outside a superior tent
Private seating area with small kitchen area and gazebo.
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Outside a superior tent
Hire a tent with a gazebo for shade. to keep you cool

  • Basic but comfortable glampsite in the High Weald National Landscape
  • A 10-minute drive to Hastings or Winchelsea; Rye 15 minutes
  • Public footpath next to the site for easy access to walks
In the south of the High Weald National Landscape, about 10 minutes' drive from the East Sussex coast and, yes, next to a pretty pond, Pondside Glamping makes a lovely little spot for a quiet, no-frills break mixing up coast and countryside. Basic but comfortable, the accommodation at this small family-run site is in bell tents well spaced around a grass field. The field is sheltered by trees and houses shared facilities including toilets, showers and a washing-up area with a fridge, kettle and toaster for guest use. This is a glamping site, but how you choose to experience that is up to you – you can opt to have all the kit provided or bring all your own stuff to keep costs down (or go for something in the middle). Wheelbarrows are provided to help you ferry any luggage from the car park to the tents. Whichever setup you go for, you’ll be well placed for exploring as there’s access to a public footpath along a track with horses in neighbouring fields and lovely views over the rural surroundings. If that sounds like something your dog would enjoy, there’s good news – dogs are welcome on site as long as they're well behaved. Although this is a rural location, it’s well supplied with local amenities – it’s a two-minute drive to a couple of pubs, a butcher and a tea room, or five minutes to the outskirts of Hastings for several supermarkets. Beaches are only a little further away – Hastings and Winchelsea beaches are about 10 minutes' drive, or you could get to popular Camber Sands in about 25 minutes.

Campground type

Rent a tent 9
Open now
Opens July 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Jul 1 to

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Overall rating from one Pitchup.com customer

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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

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This was such a lovely campsite. The tents and amenities were very…

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Anonymous

Bell tent (basic)

Liked This was such a lovely campsite. The tents and amenities were very pretty and clean. There’s a communal fire pit, volley ball net, ping pong tables, etc which was a lovely extra touch. The bell tents are very spacious, and the ‘superior’ one we stayed in had everything you could need for your stay (beds, fairy lights, fire pit, outdoor dining area, kettle, pans and plates, sofa, cushions etc). The host is super friendly and helpful, and we couldn’t have asked for a nicer stay. Truly recommend for anyone who wants a glamping experience. There’s a nice pub and a pretty beach just down the road too!

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Location

Pondside Glamping

Friars Hill

Pett Road

Hastings

East Sussex

England

TN35 4ER

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.88883°N
0.63334°E

Nearest transport

Bus
3.2 mi Priory Meadow
3.2 mi Priory Meadow
3.5 mi Sainsbury's
Rail
1.2 mi Three Oaks Rail Station
2.3 mi Doleham Rail Station
2.4 mi Ore Rail Station
Ferry
25.6 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
26.2 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
13.9 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport

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

Being within the High Weald National Landscape naturally means that you’ll have plenty of scenic choices for walks and bike rides, whether you fancy a gentle stroll or pedal or something rather lengthier and more energetic. Heading down towards the coast, Hastings Country Park (10 minutes’ drive) is a good destination, with the option to head into town for a paddle after your walk. Hastings has more than a beach of course – it’s also got a historic old town, a couple of cliff railways, a good adventure golf course and a couple of maritime-themed museums. Travelling a little further along the coast will take you to the quieter Winchelsea beach (10 minutes) or the historic town of Rye (15 minutes), packed with cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and antiques shops. The dunes of Camber Sands (25 minutes) are fabulous when the weather’s good; if it’s a damp day, head instead to the indoor displays at Brede Steam Giants (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hastings Pelham Beach 3.2 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Winchelsea 3.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Leonards 4.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Camber 7.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Bexhill 8 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

A Smugglers Adventure at St Clements Caves 2.9 mi

Hastings Castle and 1066 Story 3.1 mi

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 6.6 mi

Camber Sands 7.6 mi

Great Dixter House and Gardens 7.8 mi

National Trust

Lamb House 6 mi

Bodiam Castle 8.8 mi

Smallhythe Place 10.7 mi

Bateman's 13.1 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 15.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Fairlight - Hastings Country Park - Hastings 1 mi

Anne 2.8 mi

ALEXANDRA PARK 3.2 mi

Winchelsea - Pett Level - Winchelsea 4 mi

ST LEONARD'S GARDENS 4.2 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Pondside Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pondside Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pondside Glamping? Being within the High Weald National Landscape naturally means that you’ll have plenty of scenic choices for walks and bike rides, whether you fancy a gentle stroll or pedal or something rather … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pondside Glamping?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Pondside Glamping? From $47.62 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.