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
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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.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Rent a tent 3
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 15 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag 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 torch with them as parts of the site 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, 15 May 2025 to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.9

Overall rating from 12 Pitchup.com customers

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100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This neat, tranquil spot gets kudos for fab country views & friendly, helpful owners. Facilities like showers & loos generally clean & well-kept, with a few small improvement ideas. Peaceful setting's great with a car, but getting there without one's tricky. Folks loved the amenities & scenery, many keen to come back.

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Arrival date (latest first)

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.

Electric grass pitch

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.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect little site we will be returning to.

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Vicky C.

Electric grass pitch

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

Very friendly host and small quiet campsite in the heart of the Weald

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9 out of 10
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Mark A.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very friendly and helpful host and small quiet campsite in the heart of the Weald in Sussex

Recommend to friends Visit again

Warm welcome, great location

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked As we arrived at the Beautiful location the host was super welcoming and helpful. the facilities whilst few were clean, modern and in good working order. Friendly people around and an amazing view.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful stay at well appointed site

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Siobhan C.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful views, small site with everything you need. Quiet and peaceful.
Visit to Bewl Water nearby

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sunning views on a quiet campsite

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Eva H.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful and quiet campsite.
Owners extreamly helpful when we were having air tent problems, which due to no fault of them then issue with our tent couldn't be fixed and we had to pack up and leave. Unfortunately we didn't end up spending the night but we will definitely return.
Thank you to the owners Naomi and her dad for being so kind and helpful.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean and tidy

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Jessica c.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely place so quiet and peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Self check in. Clean facilities

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Sharon S.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely small field . Overlooking lovely countryside with amazing views.
Nice walks close by.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

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

Coach
5.4 km Hare and Hounds
5.4 km Hare and Hounds
5.7 km Royal George
Rail
1.9 km Stonegate Rail Station
3.9 km Etchingham Rail Station
6.9 km Robertsbridge Rail Station
Ferry
34.9 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
47.2 km Gravesend Pier
47.7 km Tilbury Ferry Terminal
Airport
38.9 km Lydd London Ashford Airport
41.5 km London Gatwick Airport
41.6 km 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 21.4 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Norman`S Bay 22.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
St Leonards 22.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hastings Pelham Beach 23.2 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Pevensey Bay 23.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Batemans 3.7 km

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 6.8 km

Scotney Castle 8 km

Bodiam Castle 10.9 km

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 13.7 km

National Trust

Bateman's 3.8 km

Scotney Castle 7.9 km

Bodiam Castle 10.9 km

Sprivers Garden 12.3 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 16.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

TICEHURST HOUSE HOSPITAL 3 km

BATEMANS 3.8 km

Wadhurst - Woods - Deer Park - Wadhurst 5.6 km

Wadhurst - Bewl Water - Wadhurst 5.7 km

WADHURST CASTLE 5.7 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site 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 R593,87 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.