The Otter Channel
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- Secluded Rother Valley site in the High Weald countryside
- A 10-minute drive from Rye and half an hour from Hastings
- Half a mile from the banks of the Rother for walks and canoeing
Site type
15
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 02 May to
Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
A friendly, peaceful riverside spot near Rye & Camber. Owners are great, drainage excellent, shop handy. Simple compost loos & bucket showers are a feature. Road noise & smoky/pricey wood noted by a few.
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Location is good but doesn't outweigh the negatives
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The location is good. Easy access to river.
Disliked Expensive for what you get. Pitches are very small you are very close to others. Noise is not policed music was blaring until gone midnight. Showers are an experience, I am happy with a cold water shower from a bucket but not for £35 per night! Drinking water comes from plastic containers left in the sun all day. Generally clean however a lot of rubbish in the bushes.
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Decent level pitches. Campfires and barbecues allowed. Swimming in the river nearby.…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Decent level pitches. Campfires and barbecues allowed. Swimming in the river nearby. Will definitely book again. Thank you for a lovely time.
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Nice location but needs more frequent checking
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely setting, basic facilities and great location. We particularly liked swimming in the channel
Disliked Over populated, not managed well
-no one visited or checked in, people all had their cars on the field despite instructions to move them once unloaded, lack of resources provided as stated in description there would be wood but too many people and not enough, messaged lady who said she was not available. We had our son with us and very loud music on Saturday night kept us all awake which was less than ideal
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Picturesque site in a great location
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked We have been recommending this campsite to everyone! Amazing location next to the river - we enjoyed a refreshing swim on a sunny evening. It’s also very close to Rye, Camber sands and Dungeness as well as countless pretty villages with a great selection of pubs.
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
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This is the second time my partner and I have been here…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked This is the second time my partner and I have been here and we enjoy it everytime!!! We like that you may not always have phone signal allowing you to leave civilisation behind.
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the compost toilet system is clean and not smelly, works very well.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Small campsite, lovely area, and well run.
Able to purchase extra logs, biscuits, toiletries very easily.
Disliked Close to a road not too busy.
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Highly recommend!
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Location is beautiful & loved it was small but not over crowded with a sensible number of pitches. All tge pitches were adequate in size & you didn't feel others were too close either. The surrounding area & the River Rother is beautiful.
I should also mention the owners are very friendly, welcoming & helpful.
Highly recommend.
Disliked We didn't dislike anything about the campsite except others apparent inability at times to follow instructions on the compost toilets which made 1 out of 3 unusable during most of our visit. That said we are sure if we had let the owners know that would have been resolved swiftly.
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Great place & good value
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely place. Really calm quiet & tranquil. The kids met some other kids who were lovely & enjoyed playing together.
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A super simple 2 night stay with friends
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Considering the amount of rain that had fallen prior to our arrival, the camp had excellent drainage and there was a layer of hay so no mud at all, yay! Thank you! The ground was also pretty level for camping. We camped in the field near to the toilets. There was lots of space for us and other families to spread out. The site has a river running through it and is surrounded by fields. The kids aged between (8+ years) loved the freedom and the relaxed feel to the site. Communication was easy with Katie the owner and she made us feel very welcome. We also made use of the cooking facilities which were very convenient.
Disliked This is more a personal preference but I wasn't so keen on the compost toilet situation but it was fine for a couple of nights.
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Lovely simple site bursting with wildlife and
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The location is amazing - such a peaceful space and so nice that you are right next to the river. The views of the river from inside the campsite and just opposite the road are amazing.
We also loved that you didn't need to drive anywhere, the place is well connected to local walks and also local pubs. When needed we would get a bus back and it is only a 30 min walk to the local bus station.
My partner and I prefer to have wild style camping sights, so the facilities were just what we needed. The site had some really cute simple compost toilets and bucket showers. The best surprise was the little kitchen area with a gas hobs - we have our own very basic gas cooker, but having this little area was great as meant we could get our pasta done a lot quicker!
Katie the owner was so lovely and accommodating but also gave campers plenty of time and space to get settled in the campsite on their own.
Absolutely loved our stay and sad to be away from nature again.
Disliked It's quite a small campsite, so when it's busy it might be a bit much for those who are looking for a quite camping trip. But luckily, there were only 3 other pitches taken when we were there so we never felt this at all.
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Features
Dogs allowed
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 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
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Otter Channel
The Otter Channel
Rye
East Sussex
England
TN31 6TD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.00015°N
0.68563°E
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchelsea | 10.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Camber | 10.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Hastings Pelham Beach | 17.7 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| St Leonards | 19.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Littlestone | 19.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Kent & East Sussex Railway 7.7 km
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Camber Sands 10.4 km
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 14.8 km
National Trust
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Lamb House 6.4 km
Bodiam Castle 10 km
Sissinghurst Castle Garden 14.3 km
Bateman's 21.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BRICKWALL 5.6 km
GREAT MAYTHAM 6.2 km
Rye - Iden - Rye Foreign - Rye 6.4 km
GREAT DIXTER 6.5 km
Tenterden - Stiles and Steam Trains 7.5 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Otter Channel have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Otter Channel dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near The Otter Channel? Dash down to Rye (10 minutes' drive) for its fab cafés, shops and olden-times Ypres Tower. Once you've had a mosey around, there's a range of super coastal spots to discover in … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Otter Channel?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Otter Channel? From R1 667,94 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.