Idle Hours Owlsbury Park
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- Wildlife-packed park with foxes, deer and badgers
- Coarse fishing ponds stocked with carp, roach, tench and perch
- Shops, pubs and eateries within a mile
Site type
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Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 25 are not allowed on site.
- Fishing costs: £10 per person for a day pass and £5 per person for a half day pass. A fishing licence is required. The showers are portable showers.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
Adults only 
4 people maximum 
9.7/10
185 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £29 (£29)
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Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch
Adults only 4 people maximum 8.9/10
9 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £29 (£29)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This adults-only spot gets props for its chilled vibe, neatness, and welcoming hosts. Sites are roomy with great views. Facilities are mostly spotless, though showers are a bit basic. Fire pits to borrow. Ideal for Ashdown Forest and a local vineyard. A few guests heard planes sometimes.
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Will absolutely stay here again! Had a lovely time away!
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Very clean campsite, each plot was clearly marked out, toilets were clean and very easy to access, didn’t have to walk too far! Washing up little hut was a lovely touch and very clean! Again easy to find and not far to walk! Friendly staff/people!
Fishing pond was lovely! Benches to sit on around it if you were fishing or if you just wanted to have a sit down! Dogs are kept on leads. Firepit or bbq were free to use if you didn’t have one! Bag of Fire wood could be purchased for £6 if you wanted a fire! We had a lovely time!
Disliked Nothing that we saw this time camping!
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It had everything we needed for…
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Liked It had everything we needed for a small campsite and the owner was very welcoming. The scenery was really pretty. The toilets and showers were clean. Logs are sold up to 7pm so it’s perfect if you don’t want to drive to the local shop. The Vineyard next door does a really good wine tasting experience and cheese board.
The sites facilities are powered by solar panels, so make sure to take a powerful torch with you for night time, especially one that can be hung, as the showers don’t have lights in them.
There’s only 1 women’s shower and 1 men’s shower. You could occasionally see people queuing but we managed to time it at the right moment so we didn’t have to queue.
Some of the pitches are on a slope, so we chose the flatter pitches, closer to the toilets. But the sloped pitches had such pretty views, I can imagine it’s worth being on a slope to watch the sunset and sunrise.
Disliked Loved everything! Its annoying when people moan about there being few showers as it means they’ve not checked the reviews before booking.
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The welcome The owners The area The…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The welcome
The owners
The area
The pitch and facilities lovely clean toilets and hot showers
Fire pit
The vineyard next door
Peacefulness
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A very nice small campsite that you can relax and enjoy.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Owner was very easy going and greeted us as we came in. Also sent a text to us welcoming us before we arrived.
Very clean toilets and showers.
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Lovely peaceful place to stay. Highly…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely peaceful place to stay. Highly recommended
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An idyllic spot for a peaceful stay!
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Beautifully laid out, well kept campsite. A peaceful country setting within a short drive of a local supermarket in Crowborough. The small river on the edge of the site has a meandering path running around it with seats dotted here and there. The toilet block, showers and washing up area were spotless. There were also bins for recycling and rubbish.
Disliked Nothing!
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Small site, lovely and quiet. Surrounded…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Small site, lovely and quiet. Surrounded by nature, and good facilities with running water, cleaning station, flushing toilets, showers and chemical waste disposal. Owners were nice. About a 4-5 minute walk from one end of the site to the other. Great sized pitches, can park next to your pitch and fire pits available for free. Picked this campsite for a dark skies area and we certainly got that. We also heard and saw plenty of wildlife.
Disliked We were put on 1 of about 4 plots out of maybe 20-30 total that were on a severe slope, so sleeping was quite difficult and uncomfortable, and also furthest away plot possible from the loos, which was unhelpful since I messaged well in advance to explain I am disabled and didn't want to be too far from the toilets.
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From the manager: Sorry you didn't enjoy your stay at Idle hours ,I would like to say that wherever possible we do try to accommodate guests request as best as we can,although you say you booked and made your request well in advance,it was infact only two before your arrival and at that time we were almost fully booked and the pitch you were on was one of the last remaining.One thing you seemed to have missed out in your review is the conversation we had on your arrival stating the above and so we could accommodate your request of 120 square meters on one of our unused seasonal pitches near the facilities of which you answered was "The pitch down the hill is doable,Can't say we did not try .
We have been here 4-5 times and love it! Will be back again :)
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked I’ve that this is an adults only campsite and the owners keep it very clean and tidy.
Disliked There is sometimes a queue for the single ladies shower so I think if the campsite is running at full capacity, another ladies shower would be really appreciated but that is my only gripe.
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To me, this campsite was perfect.…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked To me, this campsite was perfect. It was peaceful and the facilities were more than adequate. There was no overcrowding and each pitch had plenty of space. I was welcomed by a very friendly lady who runs the campsite and it's a real suntrap in the evening time. I loved it so much that I will be back again very soon! :)
Ideal for those who still want to get away but don't want to be surrounded by noisy children!
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This is our second time here and it won’t be our last.
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Liked The huge pitches, the glorious views, Julie, the peaceful area and the well kept site.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Idle Hours Owlsbury Park
Hadlow Down Road
Crowborough
East Sussex
England
TN6 3RG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.02666°N
0.17226°E
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pevensey Bay | 27.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Norman`S Bay | 27.2 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Seaford | 28.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saltdean | 29.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bexhill | 29.7 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Groombridge Place and The Enchanted Forest 10.1 km
Sheffield Park Garden 11.8 km
Bluebell Railway 11.9 km
Batemans 15.1 km
Standen 15.7 km
National Trust
Sheffield Park Garden 11.8 km
Bateman's 15 km
Standen 15.6 km
Scotney Castle 18 km
Wakehurst Place 18.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ROTHERFIELD HALL 2.4 km
Fairwarp - Ashdown Forest - Fairwarp 5.9 km
BUXTED PARK 6 km
Mayfield - Renhurst Farm - Bassetts - Mayfield 6.3 km
Mayfield - Batt's Wood - Wadhurst Deer-Park - Mayfield 6.3 km
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 Idle Hours Owlsbury Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Idle Hours Owlsbury Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Idle Hours Owlsbury Park? For those who fancy ditching the car for a bit, the site is close to public transport links: trains and buses from Crowborough (a mile and a half away) go to Tunbridge … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Idle Hours Owlsbury Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Idle Hours Owlsbury Park? From R687,02 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.