When can I check in and check out of Pett Camping?

Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. When you book a pitch, you will be allocated a number for booking purposes but you are free to pitch up anywhere in the camping field. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Pett Camping?

From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Pett Camping

View prices & book 9.2 26 reviews

The sheep will be moved months before your stay

Camp within freshly cut meadows at a coastal working farm

Peaceful site on a working sheep farm in east sussex

Simple pop-up pitches at an East Sussex coastal farm
A 15-minute drive to Hastings or Rye; Camber Sands 25 mins
Pett Level beach 10 minutes' walk; farm shop next door

Get set for long, lazy summer days near the sea – once the hay has been harvested, the folk at Pett Camping open up their meadows for guests to come along and spend some time hanging out in the East Sussex countryside. The peaceful pitches here are in the grazed flowering meadows owned by Lunsford Farm – which also has a farm shop a couple of minutes’ walk away from the site selling all sorts of tasty treats including lamb burgers, apple juice, honey and eggs. Meanwhile, if your rural break isn’t complete without a pint in a country pub, you’ll be pleased to hear it’s only a five-minute walk to the village of Pett and its pub (and also its tea shop and play park). The wider area is just as fabulous for visitors – the site is within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (so plenty of walks, bike rides and general scenery-viewing to be done) and about 10 minutes’ walk from Pett Level beach, a sandy/pebbly stretch with a fossil forest that appears at low tide (with a beachfront restaurant and a weekend food truck as well). Once you’ve explored your immediate surroundings, there’s plenty more around – including beach days, vineyard tours or days wandering around Rye or Hastings. Back at base, it’s all very laidback – guests are allowed to pick their own pitch and light campfires or barbecues (but don’t bring dogs, please, as there’s livestock around). The facilities stretch to just compost toilets so please note there are no showers.

Site type

Opens 1 August

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 1 Aug to Sun, 31 Aug 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Can’t beat waking up to a view like this

The view when walking down to the beach!

The beach is glorious, as you can see. :)

Great basic campsite

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

Mitzi H. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: This is a basic campsite but we knew that and weren’t expecting any more. The views are fantastic - you can see down to the sea, apparently it’s walkable although we didn’t try, there’s a map in the toilets. There were some lovely sheep in the field next to us and plenty of space for the kids to run about without disturbing anyone else (I hope anyway!) we only stayed one night but it was easy and peaceful.

Disliked: It’s not all that flat, but it wasn’t too busy (on the last weekend of summer holidays, so probably doesn’t get all that much busier) so we were able to find a flat area to pitch up without much trouble.

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Really good!

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

Tifenn B. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The place, large area

Recommend to friends Visit again

We would happily stay here again

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 Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The host was very friendly and helpful, the area was lovely

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nicely located but basic campsite

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Great location, good value. There was plenty of space at the site and it was easy to find

Disliked: Only one toilet for the whole campsite and no washing up facilities. Fine for one night but but would have been tricky for a longer stay

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Great choice overall

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Nice views, great option for basic old fashioned camping if you’re on a budget and can do without showers for a couple of nights. Caroline was so responsive and lent use games when we hadn’t brought any. Nice compost toilet.

Disliked: If there are few people you can easily find a flat spot away from the road, but would be harder if it was fuller.

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We feel like we’ve been spoiled with such a great time at…

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

Nick E. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We feel like we’ve been spoiled with such a great time at Pett Camping. We’ve just returned from 4 days at the site. Caroline offered us a pitch in the shade on one of the hottest days of the year which was very welcome as we have young children. SUCH a peaceful site. We’ve seen bats, shooting stars, and very happy children. Thank you. We will be returning.

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Amazing location - the site itself has great views and feels really…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Amazing location - the site itself has great views and feels really rural, nice pub a very short walk up the road, plus the beach is either a short walk along the road or a slightly longer, very scenic route across country.
Site didn’t feel overbooked, lots of space.
The site is very basic but that’s clear before booking and wasn’t an issue for me. I’ve only given 3 stars for this but only in being honest regarding what’s available.
Caroline is lovely - very welcoming and helpful.
Really enjoyed my stay here.

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Great campsite if you want raw back to basics camping.

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Matthew H. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Loved the views and a great location close to Hastings. The sky's very dark at night here so was great for star gazing. Peaceful and quiet. Met the owner of the site, very nice Lady.

Disliked: Entrance to the site is a farm gate it's quite narrow and I struggled a bit to get my wide car through but managed. There's only 1 toilet on site and it's a composting toilet (sawdust on top) didn't bother us. There no showers or other facilities apart from a fresh water tap. Didn't dis-like any of this as we knew before we booked.

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Beautiful, peaceful campsite

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful setting. Very peaceful and close to a lovely beach, a couple of nice pubs and some excellent hiking trails.

Disliked: Not a dislike but a suggestion. A second compost toilet wouldn't go amiss. It's a long old trek if you're asked to camp in the 'other' field and then have to wait for ages.

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The closeness to the beach…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The closeness to the beach

Disliked: The very loud and disrespectful group who pitched up next to us . I know it can’t be helped so we un pegged and moved to the next field

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Pett Camping

Pett Road

Pett

Hastings

East Sussex

England

TN35 4HH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.89365°N
0.67388°W

Route directions

What3words: makeup.piglets.dollar Closest station with taxis: Rye or Hastings Closest station if cycling: Three Oaks or Winchelsea Bus 347 from Hastings will stop at the campsite upon request

Nearest transport

Coach

4.8 mi Priory Meadow

5.2 mi Sainsbury's

Rail

2.7 mi Three Oaks Rail Station

3 mi Winchelsea Rail Station

3.3 mi Doleham Rail Station

Ferry

23.9 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal

28 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

12.1 mi Lydd London Ashford Airport

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

It’s not a well-known tourist attraction, but the village of Pett has much to offer for visitors – it’s the kind of place where you can still watch cricket on summer weekend afternoons, stop by at the pub for a pint of local ale and/or join in with various activities in the village hall (a yoga class, perhaps, or something for the kids). Once you’ve spent some time at Pett Level beach (10 minutes’ walk), perhaps you’d like to get a little further along the coastline to the fossil hunting hotspot Fairlight Cove (20 minutes’ drive) or the stunning sand dunes of Camber Sands (25 minutes). Hastings (15 minutes) is another good option, with a historic tinge, and Rye (15 minutes) has a whole lot of antique shops as well as a harbourside nature reserve with bike hire available. If the kids demand a bit more action, try Knockhatch Adventure Park (45 minutes) – or take them to see the cute animals at the South of England Rare Breeds Centre (half an hour). Port Lympne Safari Park (45 minutes) is the place if they’re after bigger beast spottings.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Winchelsea	2.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hastings Pelham Beach	4.7 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Camber	6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
St Leonards	6.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bexhill	9.7 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

A Smugglers Adventure at St Clements Caves 4.4 mi

Hastings Castle and 1066 Story 4.7 mi

Camber Sands 5.9 mi

Great Dixter House and Gardens 8.1 mi

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 8.3 mi

National Trust

Lamb House 4.7 mi

Bodiam Castle 9.4 mi

Smallhythe Place 10.1 mi

Bateman's 14.4 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 15.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Anne 1 mi

Fairlight - Hastings Country Park - Hastings 1.8 mi

Winchelsea - Pett Level - Winchelsea 2.4 mi

Rye - Iden - Rye Foreign - Rye 4.9 mi

Rye Harbour - Winchelsea 4.9 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

Unsupervised minors must have a letter of authorisation from their parents or legal guardian.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Reception

There is no reception on-site: 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.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

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 vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m..
The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/campervan please select the extra.
Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 7 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Pett Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Pett Camping dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Pett Camping? It’s not a well-known tourist attraction, but the village of Pett has much to offer for visitors – it’s the kind of place where you can still watch cricket on summer weekend … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Pett Camping?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

When you book a pitch, you will be allocated a number for booking purposes but you are free to pitch up anywhere in the camping field.
Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Pett Camping? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.