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Beech Estate Campsite

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· Battle, East Sussex, England
20 acres hosted by Hugh S.
8 glamping pitches · 42 tent pitches
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Private sites
97% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Best in South East England: 3rd place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway

There’s camping, and then there’s off-grid camping. Beech Estate Campsite is most definitely the latter – no electricity, no mobile phone signal and a wheelbarrow for weaving your gear through the trees to the tent. If that all sounds like too much effort, then you may want to move on in search of something more suitable. If it sounds like the perfect escape, you’re in for a real treat.

Beech Estate is one of two campsites from the 'Pegs and Pitches Camping' group – the others being a bell-tent-only affair at Wild Boar Wood in West Sussex. The Beech Estate site is the larger of the two. Tent pitches here are nestled among the trees or spread out in individual clearings and private spaces. The woods of the estate spread, in total, across some 2,000 acres. If that doesn’t sound like camping heaven already, then just wait for the punchline: the 600 acres of woodland on which the campsite is located are for the exclusive use of guests to walk, mountain bike and generally run wild. The forest is all yours.

For those who really want the most private spots, additional ‘faraway’ woodland pitches are available on a hill overlooking the surrounding countryside. There are also eight wild-glamping bell tents, each with its own separate clearing, which come complete with beds, chairs, a picnic table, cookware, a firepit, logs and an eco cooking stove. It’s fair to say that these are functional rather than luxuriously appointed, but then that’s just what you’d expect in this off-grid, back-to-basics paradise.

Activities
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Wildlife watching
Natural features
Beach
Forest
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Neil H.recommends
October 15, 2023
Faraway Tent Pitch
Excellent woodland retreat
This is a great campsite that offers a real sense of camping off-grid. The location is beautiful and secluded yet easily accessible for enjoyment of the surrounding area.
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Zoonii J.recommends
October 1, 2023
1100 - 'Wild Glamping' Bell Tent - 'Wild Glamping' Bell Tent
Beautiful, relaxing, tree cover
Fantastic! 10/10 Great spot for a chill weekend with friends or a date in a beautiful young forest. Great shower and compost toilet blocks nearby. All amenities were great. The bell tent was warm and stocked with all possible cooking utensils. The surrounding estate has lovely walks. Taxi/Driving to the location is necessary unfortunately.
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Stef N.recommends
September 13, 2023
Hammock Pitch (No tents)
Stayed three nights solo to celebrate my birthday, had a perfect stay. Site and estate are beyond stunning, facilities are of a very high standard and immaculately maintained. Josh and Ben are fantastic wardens bursting with niche information and a genuine passion for where they are and what they do. Absolutely cannot recommend this site enough, and so grateful to the team for providing such experiences.
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Theo K.recommends
September 11, 2023
Faraway Tent Pitch
Love this place
My wife and I had a great weekend camping here. Great facilities. We loved how it was all Eco. Although the pitches were not quite as secluded as the description, it was still secluded, private, quiet and a great rest. We will 100% be back! Recommend to all campers! The wheelbarrow to take all your stuff to your site is an added bonus (as well as the goodies they offer - great coal, Eco firelighters, Dutch ovens, grills etc)
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Sasha G.recommends
August 8, 2023
Faraway Mini Tent Pitch
Lovely camp site in the woods with good facilities. All your basic needs, and even some extras that make the stay a bit more enjoyable (the little library was great for me as I forgot my book!). We stayed in the faraway pitch and it felt like we were wild camping - it was fantastic. Prepare for no signal while you're there and you'll have a great time. I'll definitely be coming back!
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Samuel P.recommends
August 2, 2023
1090 - 'Wild Glamping' Bell Tent - 'Wild Glamping' Bell Tent
We stayed in one of the bell tents. The pitch was lovely, and we had everything we needed. The staff were very welcoming and the site itself was great. It was so peaceful, a great place to spend time in nature. Thank you very much, we will be back!
Location
Battle, East Sussex, England, United KingdomTraditional, ancestral territory of various First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Hugh S.Joined in February 2016
From the host
Get away from it all by pitching your tent among the trees at our campsite in the wonderful 600-acre Beech Estate Woodland in Sussex or take it even easier with a stay in one of our “wild glamping” bell tents. The off-grid campsite has just 30 total pitches, including our forest tent pitches and faraway pitches for real camping, as well as our 'wild glamping' pre-erected bell tents. The campsite is located in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Campfires are allowed on all pitches and bell tents and the privately-owned forest is yours to explore. Forest Tent Pitches: set inside the woodland. Various pitch sizes including single pitches, double pitches, mini-group pitches for up to 4 or 5 families and a larger group option. Faraway Tent Pitches: Set in the forest further from other campers. Including single pitches, two double pitch and a mini-group pitch option for up to 6-8 families. Hammock Pitches: set in the trees. Glamping Bell Tents: The option of 2-4 bell tents set on adjoining pitches. Group Glamping and Camping Combination: There is the option of combining your own pitched tents with our ready-pitched glamping bell tents. There are a maximum of 3 bell tents within a close range of each other that can be combined with 2-3 other pitches. Large Group Option – Woodland Meadow (10 to 15 Families): The Woodland Meadow is ideal for a larger group of families wishing to pitch their own tents together. There's room for 30 odd tents right in the woods plus 8 of our 'wild glamping' bell tents, which each fit a couple comfortably or 2 adults and up to 4 kids. Inside, you’ll find comfortable beds, carpet, coffee table and lantern. These 5 metre diameter tents are located in a woodland glade, each with it’s own cooking implements, cool box, bbq tools, 2 chairs, table and tableware. Outside the tents you’ll find an open fire and grill for cooking. Unique gas-fired bucket shower systems, eco toilets and flushing toilets are also provided. Please note: the campsite is off grid and so has NO ELECTRICITY. We won't be the right place for you if you're after hot tubs and butler service, but if you are looking for a back to nature experience with campfires we're the perfect place for you! The woodland offers limitless walks, forest rises for bike-riding and areas for kids to make dens and run wild. The woodlands and meadows support birds of prey such as Hobby, Buzzard, Kestrel, Sparrow Hawks and Barn Owls. The meadows are full of Orchids, Ox-eye Daisies, Quaking Grasses, Bird’s Foot Trefoil and Knapweed. As it stands, 34 different species of Butterfly have been identified on Beech Estate (including Clouded Yellows and Painted Ladies) as well as a number of rare insects.
Nearby attractions

Beech Estate lies right in the heart of East Sussex and is excellently situated to drive to many of the regions top attractions. The historic town of Battle (1066, and all that) is just three miles away. Cosmopolitan Hastings, home to the largest beach-launched fishing fleet in Europe, is also a short-drive away. A few miles down the A271, you'll find the historic village of Herstmonceux. Besides its historic windmill, visitors flock the Observatory Science Centre and the Tudour opulence of Hertmonceux Castle. If you're planning a day trip further afield, the stunning Seven Sisters Country Park is well worth a visit. Its chalk cliffs and lush, rolling hills are the quintessential Sussex scene and nearby Eastbourne has buckets of timeless seaside charm.

Food and drink

The White Hart Inn (01424 838382) in Netherfield serves up classy pub grub in a truly beautiful location. Visitors can expect a friendly welcome and some great seafood fresh from the Sussex coastline at The Netherfield Arms (01424 838282). The Squirrel Inn has a fine selection of ales (including local tipple Harvey's) and has live music every month.

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