When can I check in and check out of Ashdown Forest Riding Centre?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Ashdown Forest Riding Centre?

From £100 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Ashdown Forest Riding Centre

View prices & book 9.7 36 reviews

Cosy log cabins in an forest setting on a Sussex farm near Crowborough
A 20-minute drive to Royal Tunbridge Wells; 45 minutes from Brighton
Woodland walks and wildlife on site; pubs and shops a 10-minute drive

Tucked away in the middle of a farm and surrounded by woods, Ashdown Forest Riding Centre offers two log cabins near Crowborough in East Sussex. Both are constructed from wood and have spacious decking overlooking their spectacular rural setting as well as a peaceful lake. Wildlife is abundant, and you may well get to spot badgers, foxes, deer and birds of prey. On-site all is as sustainable as possible: basic power is provided by solar panels, water is collected in filtered rainwater tanks and both cabins have logburners to keep things warm and cosy. Each has an adjoining compost toilet, simple showers and an outside barbecue area. Furniture inside these cute little microlodges is simple and comfy; with wooden rocking chairs, cosy patterned carpets and futon sofa beds Pick up supplies in Crowborough (10 minutes’ drive), where you’ll find major supermarkets as well as coffee shops and pubs. There are lots of cosy country pubs round and about the area if you fancy exploring further afield. Please do note that the cabins are not suitable for people with mobility problems or for children under 10 years of age. No cars are allowed nearby, and wet weather can turn the area quite muddy so wellies are a must. Bring a torch too.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 1 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests under the age of 10 are not allowed on site.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
No gas barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

Greek

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lively view to wake up, watching the birds on the deck puck at oyr crumbs.

Didnt close properly and not swept out very well. but did chuck out a lot of heat.

Wonderful little gem

Overall	10/10
Location	10
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Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Timothy C. Apr 2025

Tilly's cabin

Liked: Everything. It's a lovely location with just the right level of amenities to feel make everything feel purposeful and tranquil. Excellent area and very accommodating hosts.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will definitely be returning

Overall	10/10
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Jake M. Mar 2025

Tilly's cabin

Liked: Our stay here was absolutely fantastic.
Beautiful surroundings the cabin was lovely quiet peaceful .
Great value for money.
If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful and relaxing break, I would highly recommend booking.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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Beautiful setting with forest and lake views. Inquisitive horses add to the…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Nov 2024

Galini cabin

Liked: Beautiful setting with forest and lake views. Inquisitive horses add to the charm of this rustic cabin. The cabin has essential amenities including lighting, wood burner, showers, pull out sofa bed, and a compost loo all in good order. If you're looking to disconnect from city life, you can't do much better than this. We loved our stay and look forward to coming back. The location is great with local pubs, walks, or just staying at the cabin and paddling around the lake.

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Remoteness, log burner, horses, birds, lake, relaxing, spring water…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Jessica N. Sept 2024

Tilly's cabin

Liked: Remoteness, log burner, horses, birds, lake, relaxing, spring water

Disliked: Only thing was the road was hard to get up in my car… may need resurfacing.

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Blissful. Very welcoming host. Large cabin in beautiful surroundings. Felt completely isolated…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

David H. Sept 2024

Tilly's cabin

Liked: Blissful. Very welcoming host. Large cabin in beautiful surroundings. Felt completely isolated from humanity. Would return!

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy check-in. Relaxed environment.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Valerio U. Aug 2024

Tilly's cabin

Liked: Easy check-in. Relaxed environment.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The cabin is next to a peaceful lake (where you can fish!)…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
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Anonymous Aug 2024

Tilly's cabin

Liked: The cabin is next to a peaceful lake (where you can fish!) on a beautiful horse riding farm, so if you re into horses this is for you!

Beautiful location for star gazing and camp fire at night.

Also I loved that the cabin doesn't have electricity, really helps you connect with nature.

Disliked: That we didn't stay more.

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If you want to get away from the fast pace of modern…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Jay J. Aug 2024

Galini cabin

Liked: If you want to get away from the fast pace of modern life and go back to basics this is the perfect location.
The accommodation has everything to need minus electricity (i took a car battery and an inverter to bypass this problem), it does have solar panels for lighting which worked the whole 5 days i was there.
Also the owner allowed us to freeze cool blocks and recharge the battery in the office.
The cabin has a well stocked carp lake and if horses are your thing you can take advantage of the on site riding school.
All the staff were friendly and helpful.
We really enjoyed our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing stay in a rural cabin!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
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Laura Z. Jul 2024

Galini cabin

Liked: Fantastic location! Very peaceful and quite with horses walking around the cabin! Exactly what is needed to escape the busy every day life...

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very very private and beautiful location. Quiet and peacefully surrounded by lovely…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2024

Galini cabin

Liked: Very very private and beautiful location. Quiet and peacefully surrounded by lovely greenery. The cabin was spotless, everything very clean. The bed was cosy and really enjoyed the fire pit at night. Hot showers and clean toilets. Also some very nice horses that graze. Friendly and polite staff too. Overall a perfect experience and we will definitely be back. Thank you so much:)

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Naturist (nudist) Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby

Location

Ashdown Forest Riding Centre

King Standing Farm

Black Hill Road

Crowborough

East Sussex

England

TN6 1XE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.05382°N
0.10533°W

Nearest transport

Coach

2.6 mi School Lane

4.4 mi Brambletye

Rail

3.6 mi Crowborough Rail Station

4.6 mi Buxted Rail Station

4.8 mi Eridge Rail Station

Ferry

18.4 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

29.4 mi Gravesend Pier

29.7 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal

Airport

13.7 mi London Gatwick Airport

13.7 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

14.4 mi London Gatwick Airport North Terminal

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The log cabins are located on a farm alongside the Ashdown Forest Riding Centre, so off-road horse riding is available (for a fee) for everybody, from complete beginners to advanced riders. There are plenty of riding trails through peaceful Ashdown Forest. You can also set off on walks in the forest straight from base camp. You’ll discover 6,500 acres of heathland with Sussex views, plus woodland for hiking and bird-watching. The Ashdown Forest Centre (10 minutes’ drive) provides information about the woodland and all its walks as well as highlighting its long association with Winnie-the-Pooh. For fans of A.A. Milne’s books, Pooh Corner is in Hartfield village (also 10 minutes) on the edge of the forest. There’s lots to see and do by car as well. Wakehurst (25 minutes) has trails through landscaped gardens (particularly pretty in autumn), while the Georgian-era colonnaded walkways of Royal Tunbridge Wells (20 minutes) offer indie shops and restaurants. Brighton (45 minutes) is known for its ornate Royal Pavilion, the antique shops in The Lanes, and the amusement park on the Palace Pier.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Saltdean	18.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Brighton Kemptown	19.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Brighton Central	19.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaford	19.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hove	19.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bluebell Railway 5.6 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 5.6 mi

Groombridge Place and The Enchanted Forest 5.7 mi

Standen 6.3 mi

Wakehurst Place 8.4 mi

National Trust

Sheffield Park Garden 5.6 mi

Standen 6.3 mi

Wakehurst Place 8.3 mi

Bateman's 12.7 mi

Chartwell 13.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Fairwarp - Ashdown Forest - Fairwarp 2.4 mi

BUCKHURST PARK 3.2 mi

Hartfield and the Pooh Circular 3.3 mi

PENNS IN THE ROCKS 3.7 mi

WYCH CROSS PLACE 3.8 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Guests under the age of 10 are not allowed on site.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Hired accommodation

Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £100.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 1 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
No electric barbecues allowed.
No gas barbecues allowed.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.
Swimming in the lake is allowed.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ashdown Forest Riding Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Ashdown Forest Riding Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Ashdown Forest Riding Centre? The log cabins are located on a farm alongside the Ashdown Forest Riding Centre, so off-road horse riding is available (for a fee) for everybody, from complete beginners to advanced riders. There … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Ashdown Forest Riding Centre?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Ashdown Forest Riding Centre? From £100 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.