 A beautiful area
- In an isolated part of a working farm, in An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
- A camping meadow, only accessible via a long rural track
- Surrounded by 100's of acres of majestic ancient woodland

A lovely Campsite
- A private campfire you can enjoy every night of your stay
- Great for families & friends wanting a relaxed break
- But with an adult-friendly section, for those without the patter of tiny feet!

 Great Facilities

- Self-contained hot showers and compost eco-loos
- A series of stand-alone washing-up stations
- But satisfyingly off-grid for an authentic camping experience

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Bluebell Pitch

Our ‘wild glamping’ option books you a stay in one of our spacious pre-erected bell tents, with beds and cooking equipment provided. The option of glamping near Brighton, London and the South Coast is perfect for families or couples. Small groups of families can hire bell tents in the same area. We have two secluded bell tents, called the ‘faraway bell tents’ which can be requested when booking, subject to availability.

Real camping made easy for you…
A large five-metre bell tent on a wooden base, 2.9 metres in height with front annex
Each bell tent has its own campfire, a firewood allocation, grill and BBQ 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, wood and matches
Kitchenware, kettle, tableware and cooking equipment including BBQ tools for the fire

Wild Glamping Bell Tent

Wild Boar campsite is a real hidden gem.  So hidden in fact, you might have trouble finding it, so follow the directions carefully.  Once in the know, you will arrive to find the most beautifully secluded campsite, tucked into an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the rolling East Sussex countryside; a very private site, nestled in five-acres woodland, adorned with bluebells in the Spring and surrounded by 35 acres of fields.  Alongside the fields runs the Bluebell Railway line, where you can wave at the passing heritage steam trains.  It is here, in this magical woods, that you will find nine pretty Bell Tents, set up and ready to go.  Your wild camping adventure can begin.

The Bell Tents are burrowed in and among the trees and each is 5 metres wide, comfortably sleeping a family of 6.  Inside, there are comfy beds, a table, cooking equipment, a kettle and crockery.  There are drinking water taps on the site and each tent is supplied with a 25 litre container so you don’t have to keep running backwards and forwards to the tap everytime you want a drink.  It is simple, authentic camping….in style.  The site is kept car free, so you’ll be wheelbarrowing your stuff across the fields from the car park to unpack at your Bell Tent, but having pre-pitched glamping tents means you shouldn’t have to bring too much from home.  Wild Boar campsite is off-grid, so the only illumination here comes from solar lights, wind-up lanterns, low energy led battery units and the moon, meaning little light pollution and gorgeous starry nights.

Also in the woodland camp, you will find eco flushing toilets - built by a carpenter from local larch - a covered communal area with a large fire pit, perfect for getting together for meals around the fire.  Wild Boar campsite also has a garden shed crammed with allsorts: local information, maps, walking routes, books to borrow, a hob to boil your kettle and treats to buy like handpicked herbal tea and marshmallows.  You are actively encouraged to make a campfire from scratch and cook on it - none of this matches nonsense (although actually they are provided) - and in fact you are actively encouraged to take part in a whole raft of Swallows and Amazons type adventures here.  In this environment, you probably won’t have to think too hard about it; your body will just take over and you’ll start whittling sticks and spotting birds on autopilot as you enter the woodland.  Go bug hunting, build a den, explore the woods and look out for all sorts of wildlife - deer, badgers, foxes, rabbits, squirrels, bats, stoats, weasels - East Sussex is home to a rich array of flora and fauna.  The showers are an experience in themselves; traditional bucket showers.  There are not many opportunities to shower while listening to birdsong or looking at the treetops and it will be the one time your kids have no qualms about getting a wash!  Not only are bucket showers brilliantly authentic, they are very eco friendly, conserving a huge amount of water compared to a regular shower.

It’s hard to believe this slice of paradise is situated close to London, with the colourful streets of Brighton only 30 minutes away.  For anyone wanting to explore the south coast of England, Wild Boar glamping is certainly an excellent place to stay, but for others, simply the experience of exploring the woodland campsite itself and having the time to reconnect with nature, take life slowly and adventure around the great outdoors will make for a wonderful and memorable camping holiday.


Wild Boar Wood Campsite

We are delighted to be working with Beau & Bell on our stunning site situated in the West Sussex Countryside of Balcombe. 

​With just 10 bell tents and 1 tepee our site is small and peaceful. We are fortunate enough to be surrounded by plenty of National Trust Gardens, Pubs, a Water Sport's Center and much more. 

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



Bell Tent

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Each 5m bell tent is equipped with a lovely soft hessian floor covering / A rug on hessian matting / A small table around the central pole of the bell tent / Fully made double Z bed with pillows, a throw and cushions / Two fully made single beds (can become sofas during the day), with throws and cushions / Two low level bedside tables / A super energy efficient spherelight, which can be moved to be used both inside and outside / Larry light torch / Metal firepit on legs / Picnic table

We are delighted to say that there will be a central communal Tipi or Bell Tent which will open to all our campers to use during the day and evening. Inside there will be sofas and/or chairs and tables and soft lighting. Please use hand sanitiser before and after entering the communal tent. Please note campers will need to bring their own towels and tea towels.

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Gravetye Manor Hotel


About
Peter Herbert attained Gravetye in 1958. Captivated by Robinson's house and it's establishing he'd the brand new concept of inserting their own excellent resort maintaining and restaurant standards directly into this spot that is rural. Over 40 years on, Gravetye has lost none of its side. This has a quality that is timeless perhaps not trendy, and yet perhaps not aged and stuffy. The service is warm and friendly, and that's down seriously to the enthusiasm of the united group, but that would not be happy to work with such an environment? Time has enabled projects, for instance the restoration of this kitchen yard, to come to fruition and miraculously the thousand acre oasis of forest in which Gravetye sits resisted encroachment, although only 30 miles far from Hyde Park Corner.in 2004, General Manager, Andrew Russell and Chef de Cuisine, Mark Raffan, both of whom had worked for the Herbert Family for over seventeen years, purchased the hotel april. They both have a affection that is excellent affiliation with this historic household and garden. They've been both pleased to help you to carry on the philosophy of great nation house hospitality and to maintaining and nurturing this garden that is historically important.

Heaven Farm Caravan & Camping


About
A 600 yr old farm that is unique managed to surpass its name. The bluebell one . 5 mile nature path, parkland, wallabies and Sussex Rural lifestyle Museum are one of many surprises which are pleasant. The tea that is stable provide light lunches, cream teas etc. A craft shop. Ashdown and Sheffield Forests nearby. A caravan that is little tent site (25), two caravan club 5 van internet sites, one is walking distance to two bars. Caravan Space. We are regarding the A275, between Danehill and also the Bluebell Railway.Open all 12 months for caravans & May - October for tents.

Please note: Dogs are allowed by prior arrangement, please contact support via the live chat or support@holidayfox.com to confirm prior to booking!

Spread over 3 meadows:

- Main Meadow, rope swings, hammocks, wooded areas and river to explore whilst staying near toilets and showers. Cars are allowed to unload then park away from pitches(approx 40m). A real family favourite.

- Railway Meadow, our largest camping meadow, sited away from the riverbank. Cars are allowed to park next to pitches.

- Little Brooks Meadow, this is our couples and adults only meadow or is available for sole usage for large groups (can easily accommodate 30-40 tents). This is my favourite campsite area of approx 2 acres along the riverbank and away from the crowds. It has toilets, and water in the field (the hot showers are in the main field about a 300yd walk away). Cars allowed to unload and park away from camping area.

Depending on your booking, you will be allocated the appropriate meadow for your group. 

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Ouse Meadow Campsite

Please note: Dogs are allowed by prior arrangement, please contact support via the live chat or support@holidayfox.com to confirm prior to booking!

Ouse Meadow is more than just a campsite: a true outdoor adventure awaits you here in the beautiful East Sussex green and rolling countryside…..wild camping with few rules and regulations but a few little luxuries to make your camping trip easy and stress free. Situated next to the National Trust’s Sheffield Park Gardens and opposite the Bluebell Steam Railway - is a relaxed and laid back campsite. Think river swimming, fire building, campfire cooking, den building, messing about on the river - all in the tranquil and idyllic environs of East Sussex loveliness. As far as they possibly can, the owners let campers camp; making their own plans and their own holiday in the countryside. It is tents and small campervans only here, off grid, with no set pitches; Ouse Meadow provides acres of space, a wonderful atmosphere and just enough facilities to make it easy, without spoiling the wild camping feel of the whole experience.

And it really is an experience at Ouse Meadow. Of the Swallows and Amazons there is a variety. From borrowing flint steel to light your own campfire and exploring the countryside, this place is full of adventures just waiting to be had. If that sounds far too exhausting and the idea of even pitching a tent is too much, then - hurrah! - they have thought of that too, in the shape of pop up bell tents. You can go for a basic bell tent or the full luxury works with a double futon bed, tea light lanterns and soft furnishing….all set up and ready before you arrive. Lush.

The campsite itself is spread out over three meadows: the family favourite - Main Meadow - close to the river with rope swings, hammocks, table tennis, table football and other garden games ; Railway Meadow - the largest field - the only one which allows vehicles to park next to pitches, and Little Brooks Meadow which is for couples and adult groups (or sole usage for large groups of up to 40 tents.) Little Brooks runs all the way along the riverbank and is set slightly away from everyone else. There are three open air showers so you can wash while admiring the treetops, and in addition, a brand new toilet block has recently opened which is cleaned regularly. For a night off the cooking, check out the very welcome pizza van which parks up on (most) Saturdays or walk along the footpaths and country lanes into nearby Newick, where you will find lovely local pubs serving great homemade food. There is also a shop here for any supplies.

In all honesty, upping sticks and leaving your lovely surroundings will probably be the last thing on your mind…..but, if you do head out, there are some gorgeous walks and cycle routes nearby. The ancient heathland of Ashdown Forest - Winnie the Pooh country - is right on the doorstep and a visit to Pooh Sticks Bridge in the heart of the forest is a lovely trip. There are some stunning nature reserves to walk through, the Bluebell heritage railway next door for a ride on a steam train or even take a llama for a walk at the nearby Llama Park. It is a back to nature, chilled out campsite, but you are not far from lots of East Sussex’s best attractions should you want to explore the surrounding area.

Ouse Meadow Campsite

 Brilliant Locations
- In easy reach of London & The South Coast
- Set deep in beautiful Sussex countryside
- With the BEST camping weather in the UK!

 A Great Experience
- A back-to-basics camping adventure where memories are made
- Satisfyingly off grid for that authentic camping experience
- A friendly & safe environment for budding explorers

 We Welcome
- Campers in tents & VW-sized Campervans
- Family & friends who can camp together again when SD rules allow
- Campers without children who can camp in child-free areas

Ardingly Activity Centre is a location that is excellent water based activities, whatever your actual age or ability level. The individual and staff that is enthusiastic will introduce you while the household towards the thrilling experience of canoeing, sailing and windsurfing. You will see in the reservoir, that provides a fantastic expanse of fresh water that is great for learning, in a place of outstanding beauty that is natural. The centre is a recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and British Canoe Union (BCU) approved centre, plus it is registered by the Adventurous Activities Authority (AALA), and that means you learn quickly, while having lots of fun that they're regularly inspected for requirements of instruction, gear and more.Canoeing is a straightforward (and cheap) solution to can get on water, and the instructors will help! They provide Paddle Power Passport 1 to 5 for young ones aged between 7 and 11 years of age, and covers basic techniques plenty that is utilizing of and includes a log book and certificate. There's also Junior Kayaking for kids aged 11 to 15 years that offers a thrilling and way that is fun children to have just what paddling has to offer. They could teach you this too, with courses available for young ones and grownups in the event that you additionally the young ones fancy trying the exhilarating and fun of windsurfing. Dinghy cruising is being offered too, with a Junior course for young ones aged between 6 and ten years old that covers the fundamentals of sailing and is an easy method that is truly fun read about boats! Everyone has their ship that is own to in and no experience is needed. Therefore set sail for on a daily basis that is great!

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