Housedean Farm Campsite

About this campsite

Housedean Farm is a working sheep farm campsite squeezed into a fold of the South Downs between Lewes and Brighton, and it happens to sit directly on the South Downs Way, so walkers and cyclists can pitch up without detouring off the trail. Around 25 grass pitches are spread across an open, sloping field with wide views over the surrounding downland, and campfires are allowed in raised pits. Alongside the tent pitches there are a handful of insulated camping pods and a Pig Ark shepherd's-hut-style cabin with its own outdoor sauna, for anyone who wants a roof without bringing a tent. Facilities are simple but well kept, with open-air hot showers, a small on-site shop selling freshly ground coffee and basics, and a bus stop right outside with frequent services into Lewes and Brighton. Ditchling Beacon is around five miles off and Devil's Dyke about ten, so it's a good base for a few days of downland walking as well as an overnight stop for South Downs Way through-hikers.

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Pitches

Camping Pod (Swift, Swallow or Pipit)

Sleeps 2

Small insulated camping pod with a double bed and outside decking, bring your own bedding.

Campfires allowed

Toilets

Showers

Parking

from £70.00 / night

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Electric Hook-up Pitch

Sleeps 6

Grass pitch with a 16 amp hook-up for a small campervan or a tent needing power, on the lower part of the field.

Campfires allowed

Pets allowed

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Showers

Parking

from £30.00 / night

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Family Pod (Lapwing or Skylark)

Sleeps 4

Larger camping pod sleeping up to four, with picnic bench and fire pit outside.

Campfires allowed

Pets allowed

Toilets

Showers

Parking

from £95.00 / night

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Pig Ark

Sleeps 4

The farm's most private spot to stay: a snug wooden ark-style cabin with its own outdoor shower and access to the wood-fired sauna.

Campfires allowed

Toilets

Showers

Parking

from £140.00 / night

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Standard Grass Pitch

Sleeps 6

Grass tent pitch on the open, sloping field with wide downland views, right on the South Downs Way. Raised fire pits allowed.

Campfires allowed

Pets allowed

Toilets

Showers

Parking

from £22.00 / night

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Extras

• Coffee and Bacon Roll · £7.00 / night
• Dog · £4.00
• Extra Car · £5.00 / night
• Firewood Bundle · £6.00
• Late Checkout · £10.00