Counting Sheep Shepherds Huts

From £130 For 1 night, 2 adults
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  • 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.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Please note
  • Group bookings of 3 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 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Features

No 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

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.90117°N
0.32808°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.4 km High Street
6.5 km Tesco
10.2 km Golden Cross Inn
Rail
9.4 km Pevensey Bay Rail Station
9.4 km Normans Bay Rail Station
9.5 km Pevensey & Westham Rail Station
Ferry
22.9 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
43 km Lydd London Ashford Airport
44.2 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport
44.7 km 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 9.6 km Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Pevensey Bay 10.3 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Bexhill 12.3 km Sea N/A N/A N/A Good
Eastbourne 15.9 km Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
St Leonards 16.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Batemans 10.4 km

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 11.2 km

Drusillas Park 14.5 km

Eastbourne Pier 15.1 km

Alfriston Clergy House 16 km

National Trust

Bateman's 10.3 km

Alfriston Clergy House 16 km

Bodiam Castle 18.8 km

Scotney Castle 21.9 km

Monk's House 23.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE AND PLACE 3.3 km

ASHBURNHAM PLACE 6 km

BRIGHTLING PARK 7.6 km

HEATHFIELD PARK 8.2 km

Pevensey Bay – Eastbourne's Sovereign Harbour – Pevensey Castle 10.1 km

Local events

  • Wick Street Festival (Thursday, 29 August 2024 – Thursday, 29 August 2024)

    Polegate, England 12.2 km

  • Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday, 16 May 2024 – Thursday, 16 May 2024)

    Lewes, England 18.8 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.

Want to know more about camping in East Sussex?

  • 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-site 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.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Counting Sheep Shepherds Huts? From R3 113,60 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.