Stud Farm

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Grass pitches on site
Lots of space to spread out
Peaceful grass pitches
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Grass pitches on site
Lots of space to spread out
Peaceful grass pitches

  • Peaceful back-to-basics rural site in the village of Telscombe
  • Just off the South Downs Way and 30 minutes' walk to the beach
  • Organic meat and free-range eggs available to buy from the farm
‘The Downs… too much for one pair of eyes, enough to float a whole population in happiness, if only they would look.’ Thus sighed author (and former local resident) Virginia Woolf in her diary back in 1937. Little has changed around here in the intervening years – if you’d like to look for yourself, settle in at Stud Farm, just outside Telscombe in the South Downs National Park. And what views they are from here – a patchwork of woods and farmland tumbling down to the south coast. There aren’t any marked pitches so just pick your spot and commence the fine activity of staring out to sea. Campfires directly on the ground aren’t permitted but you can hire a firepit or barbecue for warmth and eats. Crank your evening’s gawping up a notch or two with an alfresco feast direct from the farm, which can supply tasty treats for your grill, including home-reared pork and lamb. Marshmallows (not home-reared but still essential firepit fodder) are available for dessert. While you’re there, pick up one of their breakfast hampers so you can get your morning off to a champion start with bangers and free-range eggs. Facilities are kept basic here to maintain the site’s peaceful vibe – you’ll have access to toilets, a couple of showers and drinking water. If you’d like to immerse yourself in water it’s a half-hour stroll down to the nearest beach, where you can launch yourself into the sea for a refreshing dip.

Campground type

Rent a tent 8
Tent sites 25
RV sites 25
Open now
Opens April 3
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The showers are warm (not hot) and do not have high pressure.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 3 to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 281 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts stunning, untouched views of the South Downs and sea. Praised for its tranquil vibe, roomy sites, and clean, no-frills facilities. While its location and staff get kudos, some find it very windy from its exposed hilltop spot. Low shower water pressure is a frequent mention, as is the need to take trash home.

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Arrival date (latest first)

We had an excellent stay. Will definitely return.

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Alex M. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Well kept. Excellent bathrooms. Nice people. Well organised.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic location unspoiled with spectacular…

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Kev P. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Fantastic location unspoiled with spectacular views

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for your feedback glad that you enjoyed your stay, we are fortunate to have the sea and the downs in eye view on the campsite

God created something truly beautiful when he made this place.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Stunning views, beautiful wildlife and walks, clean and good resources. Great couple and the lamb sausages are spot on.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for your feedback glad that you enjoyed your stay and will come again
we take pride in keeping our facilities nice and clean.
We have plenty of walks in all directions to the beach to the downs or just to the local pub and shops

Fabulous views, clean camping, good toilet…

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Simon B. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Fabulous views, clean camping, good toilet facilities

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for your feedback we take pride in keeping the facilities nice and clean and maintaining the campsite having the views of the sea and the downs on the campsite is a picture

Site. Friendly welcome. Relaxed and quiet. Always attracts…

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Lynne W. 5 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Site. Friendly welcome.
Relaxed and quiet.
Always attracts a lovely crowd
Added bonus is new cafe down the hill!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for your feedback glad that you enjoyed your stay we are always happy to welcome campers on site and make them feel welcome we have a no noise or music after 9pm policy in place as campers like the sound of nature at night and to relax.

Fabulous campsite. Spacious pitches, beautiful views…

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 Sarah N. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Fabulous campsite. Spacious pitches, beautiful views and plenty of walks in different directions to enjoy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for your feedback glad that you enjoyed your stay as we are on top of the downs there is plenty of walking to the local shop, pubs, buses stops, sea front and many more

Beautiful landscapes Clean Big…

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 Guillaume G. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful landscapes
Clean
Big

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thank you for your review.
everyone does enjoy the views of the Downs and the Sea from this site along with the many lovely walks.

Open site and quiet. Basic set…

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Sigurdur H. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Open site and quiet. Basic set up with hilly walks in the area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thank you for your review.
most people do come to this site for the peace and quiet, as we do have a no music policy after 9pm, this site is not suitable for people that don't have respect for people trying to sleep after 9pm

Lovely farm camp! The manager kindly…

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Ouya O. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely farm camp! The manager kindly let us pitch our tent before check-in, which was a huge help since we were traveling on foot. They even left a fire pit and logs for us. Very smooth experience—we will definitely come back again. Thanks!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for your feedback glad that you enjoyed your stay, we help anyone the best we can

Beautiful site. Stunning views. Exactly as…

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Linda M. 5 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful site. Stunning views.
Exactly as expected.
Barn cafe was so useful. Good coffee.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for your feedback glad that you enjoyed your stay and the new cafe.
the views of the downs and the sea at the same time is something you dont see everyday on a campsite.

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 Local produce 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 Rallies welcome 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

Hikers’ paradise 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 Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Stud Farm

Telscombe Village

Lewes

East Sussex

England

BN7 3HZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.81054°N
0.00944°W

Nearest transport

Bus
1.4 mi Roderick Avenue
1.4 mi Roderick Avenue
1.5 mi Longridge Avenue
Rail
1.8 mi Southease - Piddinghoe Road
2.3 mi Southease Rail Station
3 mi Newhaven Town Rail Station
Ferry
3.1 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
12.4 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport
24.8 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
24.8 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

To see more of those views, get your boots on and head out onto the South Downs Way, which passes very close by. Hardy souls can tackle the route’s full 100-mile length, while casual ramblers can choose a shorter section. A popular attraction along the route is the chalk figure of the Long Man of Wilmington, a tall lad indeed at 72 metres. It’s a four-hour walk to see him, or you could drive there in around half an hour. Heading south, a 15-minute walk takes you down to the coast path, where you can continue your stroll to the stretch of shingle at Saltdean. The pier, beach and historic buildings of Brighton are around a half-hour drive away. If you’re feeling particularly active you can walk there in around two hours and then hire a kayak or paddleboard to take to the sea. If you’d like to see the place that inspired Virginia Woolf to wax lyrical about the area, visit her country retreat, Monk’s House, an hour’s walk from the site. There are family-friendly attractions galore around here, too – it'll take you around half an hour to drive to the steam-powered Bluebell Railway, or to Drusillas Park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Saltdean 1.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brighton Kemptown 4.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Seaford 5.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Brighton Central 6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hove 6.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Brighton Marina 4 mi

Volks Railway 5.4 mi

Brighton Sea Life Centre 5.5 mi

Brighton Pier 5.6 mi

Royal Pavilion 5.6 mi

National Trust

Monk's House 2.2 mi

Alfriston Clergy House 7.2 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 13 mi

Wakehurst Place 18 mi

Nymans 18.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

LEWES BROOKS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/01/2005) 3.5 mi

Woodingdean (Juggs Road) - Balsdean Village 3.5 mi

Lewes - Breaky Bottom - Undercliff Walk - Brighton Marina 4 mi

Lewes Circular Walk 4.3 mi

Brighton Marina 4.4 mi

Local events

  • Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Thursday, May 21, 2026)

    Lewes, England 5.6 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 Stud Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Stud Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Stud Farm? To see more of those views, get your boots on and head out onto the South Downs Way, which passes very close by. Hardy souls can tackle the route’s full 100-mile length, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Stud Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Check-in is done at the pitch at 2pm and 5pm daily. On Fridays there is also a check-in at 7pm.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Stud Farm? From $33.82 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.