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Freedom Camping
UK England South East England West Sussex Haywards Heath
Five bell tents are spread around, each with memory foam mattresses and bedding, while a scattering of rugs, cushions and bunting give them a chic feel. Lanterns and lights festoon the tents and tea lights can be lit for some romantic outdoor lighting. Campfires are also a must, with logs and firepits provided. Such is the stylish charm of the Freedom set-up, they’ve also started taking on vintage-inspired weddings. So if you fall in love beneath the stars you could always pop back again for the big day.
Venture forth from the site and the delights of West Sussex unfurl before you. The best way to explore the surroundings are from the carriages of The Bluebell Railway, a gorgerous period locomotive which steams through the county's idyllic fields and valleys. Arundel Castle; Ashdown Forest; Sheffield Park – the latter the inspiration for A.A. Milne's '100 Aker Wood' – there's a plentitude of great days out to be enjoyed. But with wild deer on site, nearby farm shops stocked with the finest local produce, and a roaring campfire to cook on back at site, the spirit of Freedom Camping may prove so alluring that you never even bother leaving the fireside!
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All tents have a double bed (memory foam mattress, bedding and linen), additional air beds, cutlery, crockery and utensils, indoor and outdoor lighting, cushions, rugs, throws and chairs. The site facilities are simple, with water taps and toilets. Firepits and wood available.Suitable For
Glampers only, so no tents, campervans or caravans. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on the lead and incur a £25 cleaning surcharge.Nearby
Sussex has no end of attractions – from the rural idyll of its Weald and innumberable chocolate-box villages; to the storied stone steps of Rye; to the bright lights of boho Brighton. But the very heart of the region is West Hoathly and its surroundings. Hop aboard The Bluebell Railway (01825 720800) at East Grinstead to soak up the sites of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Capability Brown-designed Sheffield Park (01825 790231) is the end destination, and there are plenty of other leafy leeways to get lost in, like Wakehurst Place (01444 894066) and in particular Ashdown Forest (01342 823583) which also boasts a sailing and canoeing centre (01444 892549). Elsewhere, Deers Leap Park (01342 325858) is over 240 acres and jam-packed with great outdoor activities such as archery, bushcraft and falconry. Further west to neighbouring Dorset, Priest's House Museum & Garden (01202 882533) offers a fascinating glimpse into the local history in an atmospheric Grade II listed setting.
Food & Drink
There's a handful of lovely pubs in the area. The Gardeners Arms (01444 892328) is the go-to destination for casketeers. Run by Hall and Woodhouse, one of the few remaining regional family brewers, and purveyors of award-winning Badger beers. The Cat Inn (01342 810369) is a great gastro thats a leisurely stroll from the site and boasts an inventive menu of locally-sourced dishes. The Vinols Cross Inn (01342 810644) promises a friendly welcome and a well-stocked bar.Opening Times
June 9th - Sept 14th.Accommodation
2 x 4m bell tents (sleeping up to 4), plus 2 x 5m bell tents (sleeping up to 5).
5m bell tent
Location
Contact Freedom Camping, Lawn Meadow, Hook Lane, West Hoathly, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 4PX
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Reviews
Add Your ReviewRated ★★★★★ over 4 reviews
Not quite glamping
Luxury tents in secluded countryside
A beautiful spot
Enjoyed two nights in a very secluded and lovely spot. Tent very comfortable. Access a little tricky and only just managed to get car up steep track at end of stay due to wet weather. I must say a special thank you to Elyna, who welcomed us warmly and was on hand to summon farmer to pull us up hill if we had required it. Liked combination of well-equipped tent in what didn't really feel like a campsite.
A gorgeous glamping site with comfy beds!
I had a wonderful stay with Freedom Camping last week, it was our first time glamping, myself and some friends. We travelled from London and took the free shuttle from East Grinstead station to the campsite. The location was just perfect the field is hidden and surrounded by a forest woodlands, so peaceful and quiet we even saw some wild deer! Our tent was actually alot more spacious then imagined, we had loads of room considering there was four of us and it was very cosy with lots of cushions and cute furnishings. We made a campfire on the first night which was an experience and went to the Cat Inn the nearest pub for dinner which we highly recommend. We went for a few long walks, had a breakfast box delivered on Saturday morning for the mini bbq. The weather was perfect! Highly recommended!