When can I check in and check out of Counting Sheep Shepherds Huts?

On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On arrival take the left hand drive at Ruffit Wood Farm and go up to the house to be escorted to your accommodation. Read more

Counting Sheep Shepherds Huts

Zena is a small canal boat moored on the pond

Glamping on a 100-acre working farm in the High Weald
A five-minute drive to Herstmonceux; 20 minutes to the south coast
Private bathroom and kitchen; home-cooked meal deliveries available

Counting Sheep Shepherds Huts is a glamping site in the southern stretches of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, about five minutes’ drive from Herstmonceux. If you’re after peaceful stays, this could be the place for you: the units here are set up on a 100-acre working farm that’s also something of a wildlife haven. Guests are welcome to stroll through the farm’s 20 acres of woodland, follow footpaths that run across the land or spend some time fishing on the large pond. You’re unlikely to spot many other people as you amble, but you may well encounter some of the farm’s other residents: Dexter cattle, sheep, geese, chicken and guineafowl all live here, and there’s a pair of peacocks wandering around the place too. Bird boxes have been placed around the site to encourage feathered visitors, and there are frequent sightings of badgers, deer and rabbits. Back at your accommodation, much is provided: each one has its own bathroom area and kitchen (with hob, fridge and utensils) plus a woodburning stove for warmth. An outdoor table and chairs is also provided for alfresco drinks and meals, and you can make life easy on the prep front by ordering breakfast, dinner or afternoon tea packs from the site (or indeed even easier by requesting a freshly cooked meal to be delivered from the farmhouse kitchen…) If you fancy heading out for food, there’s a pub, chip shop and a couple of restaurants in Herstmonceux. Sorry, but because of the ponds this site cannot accept dogs or children.

Campground type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

No dogs allowed

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 Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

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

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Counting Sheep Shepherds Huts

Ruffit Wood Farm

Chilsham Lane

Herstmonceux

East Sussex

England

BN27 4QH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.90117°N
0.32808°W

Nearest transport

Bus

4 mi High Street

4 mi Tesco

6.4 mi Golden Cross Inn

Rail

5.8 mi Pevensey Bay Rail Station

5.8 mi Normans Bay Rail Station

5.9 mi Pevensey & Westham Rail Station

Ferry

14.2 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

26.7 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport

27.5 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport

27.7 mi London Gatwick 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Herstmonceux Castle: 10 minutes' drive - The Observatory Science Centre: 10 minutes - Windmill Hill Windmill: 10 minutes - Hidden Spring Vineyard: 15 minutes - Pevensey Bay beach: 20 minutes - Battle Abbey: 20 minutes - Bateman’s (Rudyard Kipling’s former home): 20 minutes - Bexhill-on-Sea beach: 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Norman`S Bay	6 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Pevensey Bay	6.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Bexhill	7.6 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Eastbourne	9.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
St Leonards	10.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Batemans 6.5 mi

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 7 mi

Drusillas Park 9 mi

Eastbourne Pier 9.4 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 9.9 mi

National Trust

Bateman's 6.4 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 10 mi

Bodiam Castle 11.7 mi

Scotney Castle 13.6 mi

Monk's House 14.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE AND PLACE 2 mi

ASHBURNHAM PLACE 3.7 mi

BRIGHTLING PARK 4.7 mi

HEATHFIELD PARK 5.1 mi

Pevensey Bay – Eastbourne's Sovereign Harbour – Pevensey Castle 6.2 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

Does Counting Sheep Shepherds Huts have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Counting Sheep Shepherds Huts dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Counting Sheep Shepherds Huts? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Herstmonceux Castle: 10 minutes' drive - The Observatory Science Centre: 10 minutes - Windmill Hill Windmill: 10 minutes - Hidden Spring Vineyard: 15 minutes - Pevensey … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Counting Sheep Shepherds Huts?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

On arrival take the left hand drive at Ruffit Wood Farm and go up to the house to be escorted to your accommodation.
Read more