Tucked away down a farm track are the Cowshed (4 bedroom), with additional bedrooms available (at extra cost) in the Granary (2) & Piggery (1); as well as a shared Play Barn, Cinema & Cedar Hot Tub. The cottages have been thoughtfully converted into warm & comfortable accommodation, whitewashed with organic clay paints, stripped floorboards & large French doors, bringing the outside in. Nearby is the family home & our on-site microbrewery. You are surrounded by 140 acres of wildflower meadows

The space

It’s true: to appreciate Hawthbush Farm, you really don’t need very much. It’s the place and all those who share it with us that make it what it is. The Cowshed has 4 bedrooms (for groups up to 8) then the Granary has 2 bedrooms (2 rooms for an extra 4 guests) 

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Hawthbush Farm Cottages - with Cedar Hot Tub

A nature staycation hassle free with family and friends. We are based on a rural farm, with livestock roaming freely so do be aware, and please do not feed the animals.
Hot showers and toilets provided. 
Bins allocated for any rubbish during your stay.


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Non-Electric Grass Touring Pitch

open fires welcomed, able to purchase kindling 

Kindling

Car Parking on Pitch

Firewood

Commanche Camping

The Higler hut is designed for couples only, who want to get away for a few days of comfortable relaxation, reading and sleeping, for those who enjoy simple pleasures associated with the countryside and being outdoors.

The hut is off grid and set well away from the rest of the camping areas, under the partial shade of an old oak tree. It is simply laid out with a French Double bed, Chilly Billy wood burner, comfy seats and reading lights.

There is a single burner gas cooker for kettle boiling and simple cooking and sink. Outside there is a BBQ, fire pit and grid, picnic bench, shower and eco toilet.

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Higler shepherds hut

Firepit

These large private pitches are for couples or families. These are at least 50 meters from the next camping area. Each pitch has a fire pit, picnic table, toilet, mains water and showers are close by.

Priced at £28 per night including 2 people, additional adults are £14 per person, children are £8 per person.

Pear tree and Glade

Two large private and secluded grass areas with loads of space for families who want to be together. Each of these pitches has a minimum of two toilets, camp fire, benches, picnic table and  dish washing station. Mains water and hot shower are close by.

Spinney and Meadow Sweet -  Family Group Pitches

Anderida, ideal for those that don't quite do camping and want to enjoy themselves with the kids tucked up in bed. It is a fully self contained Shepherds hut which sleeps two adults and two children. There is a full cooker, shower and for winter time a wood burner in the hut, The rooms are interconnected and the hot shower inside the hut.  Outside there is a fire pit, picnic table, BBQ, easy chairs and sun shade.
The Higler hut is for adults only and self contained in a field by itself. There is a covered outside hot shower and toilet, picnic table and firepit. There is a gas BBQ and covered outside kitchen area. Inside the beautiful hand crafted Cedar wood hut there is a wood burner, single gas ring, comfortable French bed, chairs table and sink.
Stays are for a minimum of 3 nights with a heavily discounted price for a full week booking. During this Covid time ask you to bring your own pillows and Duvet, and we have removed all food/condiments until the pandemic is under control.

Anderida Shepherds Hut

3 large private grass pitches with fire pits, benches and a picnic table. Each has their own washing up station and each has their own toilet. These are generous size pitches that can take two families.

1 small campervan is allowed on Sunnyside.

The price includes 2 adults and 2 children. Additional adults are priced at £14 per person, children at £8 per person

Cherry tree, Buttercup & Sunnyside

Experience Sussex

White Lion Farm Cottages

We are delighted to be working with Beau & Bell.

All Beau & Bell tents have fully made-up beds, soft matting and furnishing making for a restful stay in the Countryside.

Each 5m bell tent is equipped with up to 4 Foam Z Beds, Sheepskin, Faux Fur Rug, Full Circle Soft flooring, Centre Table, Multi-Coloured Sphere Light, 2 Low Tables, Decorative Faux Plants, Larry Light Torch.

On the outside, you will find. Bunting Outside, Solar Light and Flower Garlands.

Bell Tent - Special Events/Weddings Only

Bell Tent

Crockstead Fields

Fairfields Farm Caravan & Camping Park

Rathfinny Wine Estate - Flint Barn

We have ten seasonal pitches (book and stay the whole season) with electric hookups available for motorhomes or tourers. The season runs from 1st March to 31st October. 

Seasonal Tourer Pitches

Grey Tower Caravan Park

Sleeps 2 but a third adult can be added at checkout.

Very sweet and pretty bell tent for camping set up with everything you might need! We offer glamping in our English vineyard. The perfect retreat for wine lovers.

Each bell tent is kitted out for a couple (or a pair of friends), and pitched, not between the vines, but in a little orchard next to them. The native fruit trees provide privacy between pitches through facilities, in which two little shepherd's huts, are shared. It’s pared back, rather than ramped up, providing everything you need for a stay where the focus is on the simple things: campfires, countryside, views, vines and, of course, wine. The comfy double airbeds are made for you, a fire pit and logs are provided and a welcome glass of Downsview wine will be served in this three-acre vineyard’s tasting room/bar on arrival night (that’s Friday). This place does weekend-only stays – which is just right for the grown-up crowd it aims to attract. 

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Downsview Vineyard

Our Tree Tent is similar to a Dormouse nest, and it was the first one to go up in England. The Tree Tent featured in George Clarkes Amazing Spaces and has been lovingly created by Brighton based designer Jason Thawley.

Access to the Tree Tent is via wooden stairs, and the tent is suspended between 3 sturdy oak trees on the edge of the ancient woodland that surrounds the camping meadow. From one of the two windows in the Tree Tent there are fantastic views across the campsite and on to the South Downs National Park. The other looks across the camping meadow. Inside you will find three single beds with mattresses. Once inside you can relax and take in the canopy view, whilst gently moving with the sway of the trees. The Tree Tent has its own grass pitch where you can enjoy a campfire at your exclusive fire pit.

Required: Duvet or Sleeping Bags, Pillows and Pillow Cases, Bed Sheets, Towels, Tea Towels, Food, Drink, Rubbish Bags, Torches and Lanterns, Warm/Dry/Suitable Clothing. Wellies if the weather hasn’t been kind.

Recommended: A torch, marshmallows, ingredients for cooking and a sense of adventure….

Please note that you can’t cook inside the Tree Tent, so you should bring along any cooking shelter that you require such as a small tent or a gazebo.

The Tree Tent

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Quirky and comfortable are the hallmarks of the Okra. It has a bold five-sided shape, with precision wooden cladding and a simple interior.

The Okra sits in the orchard area of the campsite and is the latest understated design by Jason Thawley from Tree Tents.
Inside you’ll find 2 double sized bunk-style beds, with one accessed via a short ladder. There is a small day sofa, perfect to sit on whilst playing cards and board games. It has low-level lighting.

The large “porthole” shaped window ensures guests sleeping in the top or bottom bunk can enjoy beautiful, natural light.
The front doors open onto a small decked area, perfect for your morning coffee. Below this is the firepit with a bench and logs for evening campfire conversations, perhaps even some cooking.

Required: Duvet or sleeping bags, Pillows and pillowcases, Bed sheets, Towels, Tea Towels, Food, Drink, Rubbish Bag, Torches and Lanterns, Warm / Dry / Suitable Clothing. Wellies if the weather isn’t being kind.

Recommended: Torch, marshmallows, ingredients for your cooking and a sense of adventure.
Please note that you cannot cook inside the Okra. So please bring your own gazebo if you wish to ensure your cooking remains dry.



The Okra

The Gridshell is located in the orchard part of the campsite and has its own firepit. There is an adjoining grass area where you can relax and enjoy the sunshine and wildlife. Jason Thawley of George Clarks amazing spaces fame, designed and built his first Gridshell for us. The structure is built from locally sourced wooden laths of ash. These are clad in a heavy duty marine canvas. 

Required: Duvet or Sleeping Bags, Pillows and Pillow Cases, Bed Sheets, Towels, Tea Towels, Food, Drink, Rubbish Bags, Torches and Lanterns, Warm/Dry/Suitable Clothing. Wellies if the weather hasn’t been kind.

Recommended: A torch, marshmallows, ingredients for your cooking and a sense of adventure….

Please note that you can’t cook inside the The Gridshell. If you need to, you should bring along your own small tent or a gazebo.
Extra guests, up to 4 more people, with no more than 4 adults in total, can camp on the adjoining grass pitch, or sleep inside the Gridshell. They pay our normal camping rates. 


The Gridshell

Each of our pitches can accommodate most sized tents, up to a small circus marquee and they are flanked by trees which, in time, will provide plenty of dappled shade. To ensure that you have space and peace to enjoy your stay here, each one is increasingly well screened from neighbouring campers by native shrubs, grasses and perennial plants.

We have 13 pitches in the main camping meadow over the bridge, 3 pitches in the disorganised orchard and 2 pitches on The Bank which is near to the buildings. The Tree Tent is in the Camping meadow, and The Gridshell is in the disorganised Orchard. If these structures are unsold a couple of days before the rental date, they become normal camping pitches. We also have an emergency pitch for surprises.

For the peace of other campers, we avoid groups of more than 3 families and do not take single sex groups of more than 3 adults unless you are all related. We also limit pitches to a maximum of 4 adults and 6 people in total. We restrict the number of people on a pitch to 7 with no more than 4 adults. The aim is to keep the site peaceful and to avoid large groups

Tent Pitch

The Secret Campsite

The Faraway Tent Pitches are set in the forest further from other campers in a very scenic area of the campsite. There are single faraway pitches, two double pitches and the faraway mini-group area suitable for up to 6-8 families. All Faraway Pitches come with their own fire pit. All our pitches fit a 5-metre bell tent – for larger tents or multiple tents please contact the office to ensure we can allocate you a larger pitch.

There is a 150 plus metre walk to the main toilets and showers. However there are two compost toilets, two bucket showers and water points located close to the faraway pitches. The walk from the car park is approximately 300+ metres – large wheelbarrows are provided to assist you.

Due to access we do not allow any caravans or campervans – tents only please. You must supply all of your own camping equipment.

The Faraway Tent Pitch

The best view in the campsite…
The Valley View Pitch is located by itself on the crest of a hill, on one side of Bracken Valley. The pitch has a stunning view and is a more open, spacious pitch usually reserved for small groups. Two or more tents can be pitched together, whilst still being surrounded by woodland. The pitch comes with its own fire pit, log benches, a fire-grill and a sturdy wooden picnic table. There is a 100-metre walk to the toilets and shower. The walk to the pitch from the car park is approximately 70-80 metres – wheelbarrows are provided.

Due to access we do not allow any caravans or campervans – tents only please. You must supply all of your own camping equipment.

The Valley View Pitch

Your East Sussex glamping holiday is made easy when you stay in one of our spacious bell tents. Everything is set up for you and your camping kit is supplied.

Our ‘wild glamping’ option means a stay in one of our spacious pre-erected bell tents, with beds and cooking equipment provided. The East Sussex glamping option is perfect for families or couples. Two or three families can hire bell tents in the same area, or we are able to place extra bell tents up in this area to cater for up to five families. There are eight fully-furnished bell tents in total spread over our campsite.

We have more secluded bell tents, which can be requested when booking, although are subject to availability. We also have some bell tents located adjacent to tent pitches and a couple of the bell tents have room for friends to pitch right alongside.

A large five metre bell tent, 2.9 metres in height with front annex.
Each bell tent has its own campfire, allocation of firewood, BBQ grill and utensils.
Picnic table and chairs, 25-litre drinking water container.
Inside the bell tent we supply just about everything you will need including;
Comfortable double bed and additional single adult and children beds as required.
Floor covering, wind-up lantern, kitchenware, kettle, tableware and cooking equipment.

The Forest Tent Pitches are set within glades of the forest. There are various pitch sizes including single pitches, a small number of double pitches and the two larger mini-group areas suitable for three to five families. All Forest Tent Pitches have their own campfire pit. All our pitches fit a 5-metre bell tent – for larger tents or multiple tents please contact the office to ensure we can allocate you a larger pitch.

The walk from the car park is approximately 50-200 metres to the pitches – large wheelbarrows are provided to assist you. Due to access we do not allow any caravans or campervans – tents only please. You must supply all of your own camping equipment.

Forest Tent Pitch

Beech Estate Campsite

In 2009, our family moved to Hawthbush Farm in rural East Sussex. The farm’s oral history has been passed down from family to family with the only stipulation being a love of the land and a sense of responsibility for the continued guardianship of it in its natural state. Our goal on arrival was to tread lightly on the land. We’d lived on a farm before, but this was different, much more immersive: we slotted into the farm’s harmonious ecosystem, not the other way around.

**Directions**

CAR: Our address is Hawthbush Farm, Gun Hill, East Sussex, TN21 0JY (use 0JX for satnav). We are a mile from the A22 on Gun Hill on the south side of the road, where you will find a farm track with a red sign saying Hawthbush Farm on the roadside, there is a gate and a buzzer.

TRAIN: The nearest station is Berwick (10 mins drive away) which will take you to Lewes. Direct London services can be had from Lewes (20 mins drive) and Uckfield (20 mins drive).

PLANE: Gatwick airport is only 50 minutes drive from the farm.

Hawthbush Farm Cottages - with Cedar Hot Tub

Hawthbush Farm

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