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.
  • 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.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 15 2025 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 18 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
 7

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This friendly, quiet campsite offers lovely countryside views. Guests loved the helpful owners, clean showers, and peaceful atmosphere. The Arch accommodation was cozy & clean, with fresh eggs a hit. Minor notes: more outlets & better dishwashing cover. Car access may be tricky.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great location, lovely owners, good location.…

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Bailey N.

Cabin

Liked Great location, lovely owners, good location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The arch was lovely and clean and cozy Very quiet site

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Melanie L.

Camping pod

Liked Lovely views the arch was cozy and clean
Lovely fresh eggs every day

Disliked On our last day we lost our view and we came back one day to lots of cars parked right outside the arch when they should have been next to there out son was unable to park nevt to his tent as he got blocked in
Some egg cups would have been god for the fresh eggs every., could do with some
More plug sockets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good showers, friendly host, very relaxing. Nice views. Would stay again.…

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Terence G.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Good showers, friendly host, very relaxing. Nice views. Would stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little campsite with all the amenities you could need. I didn't…

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Cameron R.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely little campsite with all the amenities you could need. I didn't try the showers but they looked perfectly acceptable! Nice view out into the countryside. Host was very friendly and accommodating, easy contactless check-in when arriving.

Disliked Site is on a slight incline, but not enough to disrupt you/require chocks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site close to nature, clean and friendly.

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Sarah B.

Powered grass campsite

Liked The campsite was clean, spacious, and well cared for. The owner checked on everyone after the thunderstorm, which proved her charismatic nature. The horses next to the campsite were a plus for the children who loved looking at them.

Disliked Given the extensive rain, a roof over the dishwashing area might be a nice addition for the future.

Recommend to friends Visit again

great pool, nice owners

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Lisa R.

Powered grass campsite

Liked The owners were incredibly nice and helpful. The pool was great. They're currently investing a lot. Everything will be redone in the next few years.
We would love to come back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent place to stay

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Anonymous

Camping pod

Liked Our experience was excellent. We loved every moment of our stay.We will go back again pretty soon.

Disliked The only problem for us was how to arrive there because from the train station there is not a bus and the main street it's dangerous to walk so If you have a car it's a perfect location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small but with the basics covered. Lovely area with pitoresque views.…

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cristi a.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Small but with the basics covered. Lovely area with pitoresque views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect , friendly helpful staff. A peaceful site with lovely views

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Cheryl T.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect little site we will be returning to.

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Vicky C.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Naomi and her husband are lovely and welcoming. They suggested walks to go on which were lovely.
The views are spectacular.
Showers and toilets are clean and well maintained.
Small and quiet site

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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 $33.63 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.