Pondside Glamping

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Private seating area with small kitchen area and gazebo.
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  • Basic but comfortable glampsite in the High Weald National Landscape
  • A 10-minute drive to Hastings or Winchelsea; Rye 15 minutes
  • Public footpath next to the site for easy access to walks
In the south of the High Weald National Landscape, about 10 minutes' drive from the East Sussex coast and, yes, next to a pretty pond, Pondside Glamping makes a lovely little spot for a quiet, no-frills break mixing up coast and countryside. Basic but comfortable, the accommodation at this small family-run site is in bell tents well spaced around a grass field. The field is sheltered by trees and houses shared facilities including toilets, showers and a washing-up area with a fridge, kettle and toaster for guest use. This is a glamping site, but how you choose to experience that is up to you – you can opt to have all the kit provided or bring all your own stuff to keep costs down (or go for something in the middle). Wheelbarrows are provided to help you ferry any luggage from the car park to the tents. Whichever setup you go for, you’ll be well placed for exploring as there’s access to a public footpath along a track with horses in neighbouring fields and lovely views over the rural surroundings. If that sounds like something your dog would enjoy, there’s good news – dogs are welcome on site as long as they're well behaved. Although this is a rural location, it’s well supplied with local amenities – it’s a two-minute drive to a couple of pubs, a butcher and a tea room, or five minutes to the outskirts of Hastings for several supermarkets. Beaches are only a little further away – Hastings and Winchelsea beaches are about 10 minutes' drive, or you could get to popular Camber Sands in about 25 minutes.

Site type

Rent a tent 9
Open now
Opens 1 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Jul to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
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Reviews

9.8

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful and well-equipped campsite, ideal for exploring nearby towns. Guests praised the friendly and helpful host, Kelly, and the clean, pretty bell tents. Superior tents offer excellent amenities. Communal fire pits, volleyball, and ping pong add to the enjoyable glamping experience. Nearby pub and beach are a bonus.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Perfect site for exploring Hastings.

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Anonymous

Bell tent (plus)

Liked Very clean, close to Hastings Town and the beautiful Hastings Country Park. Small friendly site with enough space and facilities for all guests. Owner is very friendly and easy to contact. Enjoyed the badminton net and table tennis.

Disliked Lack of shade on the left hand of the campsite where our tent was made it hard to keep our tent and dogs cool.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was a great experience, will definitely come back

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Mariia K.

Bell tent (superior)

Liked It's super clean, new and very well maintained.
Proper hot water in shower and washing up facilities.
Communal area is nice and spacious, big barbecue, many tables.
Location is perfect, very close to supermarkets, pubs and the beach.
Kelly was very helpful and responded quickly.

Disliked Nothing really, it was perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

toilet and shower facilities were amazing,…

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Waqas E.

Bell tent (basic)

Liked toilet and shower facilities were amazing, plus a mini kitchen is all one wants with a family. Liked the cleanliness of the area. the campsite had table tennis, badminton and jenga that we enjoyed a lot

Disliked the ground is not flat, even the tents are pitched on slightly inclined surface.

Recommend to friends Visit again

very nice place for good price

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Szabolcs S.

Bell tent (plus)

Liked Nice little tidy place
Clean facility
Pond and horses nearby
big carpark

Disliked Table tennis tables could be in better condition

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely amazing experience

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Anonymous

Bell tent (superior)

Liked The experience was absolutely wonderful.

The location itself is beautiful—lush, green, and peaceful, with plenty of trees and a serene atmosphere. We found the tents to be very comfortable, everything clean and clearly well-maintained.

We also appreciated the spotless bathrooms and the easy-to-use kitchen appliances—everything felt new and thoughtfully prepared. A special thanks to Kelly for her excellent customer care and for being so helpful throughout our stay.

Overall, my family and I had an amazing time and we will definitely be returning.

It was truly a lovely way to spend time in nature.

Thank you for making our camping trip so special!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing! Perfect way to introduce the…

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Anonymous

Bell tent (superior)

Liked Amazing! Perfect way to introduce the kids into camping

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place we will b back

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Rebecca S.

Bell tent (superior)

Liked Lovely campsite perfect for families, not too many tents and a good choice of basic to luxury camping options.
Clean and functional toilets and showers.
Easy to contact hosts

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little campsite basic & peaceful…

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Anonymous

Bell tent (superior)

Liked Great little campsite basic & peaceful , perfect for an overnight stay to explore local towns nearby within a short distance. We stayed in the superior bell tent, Kelly was great communicating before our stay asking if there was anything we requested e.g coal / logs for the fire pit and during if we had any questions. The facilities were clean and equipped with a small cooking stove, plates , pots , pans , cups, cutlery , kettle , teabags, coffee, biscuits. We were impressed with the price and would definitely come back to stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location, Kelly and her family…

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Antranig B.

Bell tent (plus)

Liked Beautiful location, Kelly and her family were so incredibly welcoming and helpful despite we'd managed to book on totally the wrong day! Hugely recommended tranquil setting with great facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well equipped, spacious and clean! Loved it!

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Henry W.

Bell tent (superior)

Liked Really well equipped and nice site in a great location to explore the region. Clean and well appointed facilities and loved using the firepit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs 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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Location

Pondside Glamping

Friars Hill

Pett Road

Hastings

East Sussex

England

TN35 4ER

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.88883°N
0.63334°E

Nearest transport

Coach
3.2 mi Priory Meadow
3.2 mi Priory Meadow
3.5 mi Sainsbury's
Rail
1.2 mi Three Oaks Rail Station
2.3 mi Doleham Rail Station
2.4 mi Ore Rail Station
Ferry
25.6 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
26.2 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
13.9 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

Being within the High Weald National Landscape naturally means that you’ll have plenty of scenic choices for walks and bike rides, whether you fancy a gentle stroll or pedal or something rather lengthier and more energetic. Heading down towards the coast, Hastings Country Park (10 minutes’ drive) is a good destination, with the option to head into town for a paddle after your walk. Hastings has more than a beach of course – it’s also got a historic old town, a couple of cliff railways, a good adventure golf course and a couple of maritime-themed museums. Travelling a little further along the coast will take you to the quieter Winchelsea beach (10 minutes) or the historic town of Rye (15 minutes), packed with cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and antiques shops. The dunes of Camber Sands (25 minutes) are fabulous when the weather’s good; if it’s a damp day, head instead to the indoor displays at Brede Steam Giants (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hastings Pelham Beach 3.2 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Winchelsea 3.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
St Leonards 4.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Camber 7.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Bexhill 8 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

A Smugglers Adventure at St Clements Caves 2.9 mi

Hastings Castle and 1066 Story 3.1 mi

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 6.6 mi

Camber Sands 7.6 mi

Great Dixter House and Gardens 7.8 mi

National Trust

Lamb House 6 mi

Bodiam Castle 8.8 mi

Smallhythe Place 10.7 mi

Bateman's 13.1 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 15.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Fairlight - Hastings Country Park - Hastings 1 mi

Anne 2.8 mi

ALEXANDRA PARK 3.2 mi

Winchelsea - Pett Level - Winchelsea 4 mi

ST LEONARD'S GARDENS 4.2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Pondside Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pondside Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pondside Glamping? Being within the High Weald National Landscape naturally means that you’ll have plenty of scenic choices for walks and bike rides, whether you fancy a gentle stroll or pedal or something rather … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pondside Glamping?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pondside Glamping? From £50 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.