The Challoners

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The ‘living’ hut, with a kitchen area, a shower room and a lounge space with squishy sofa
The ‘living’ hut, with a kitchen area, a shower room and a lounge space with squishy sofa
Hammock in the garden
Exterior
Outdoor view
Sofas
Kitchen
Kitchen
Comfy double bed
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Hammock in the garden
Exterior
Outdoor view

  • Luxury sole-use rural retreat for two in the East Sussex countryside
  • A 15-minute walk to Robertsbridge; 25 mins' drive to Rye or Hastings
  • Separate sleeping and living huts surrounded by enclosed garden
Peace and quiet are in plentiful supply at The Challoners – this is an exclusive-use site on an East Sussex farm, so it’s likely that the only noise you’ll hear is the chatter of the Canada geese landing on the lake about 200 metres away… Your domain consists of two bespoke huts, kitted out for two guests (and a dog too if you like) and providing everything you’ll need for a comfy countryside break. One of the huts is the ‘living’ hut, with a kitchen area, a shower room and a lounge space with squishy sofa. There’s underfloor heating for cool days, and on warmer ones you can wander through the French doors onto the deck for breakfast with a view. A few metres away is the ‘sleeping’ hut, with a luxurious double bed and an ensuite bathroom (with rolltop bath); it’s all kept cosy by underfloor heating and an antique-style stove. Both huts are enclosed within a private garden, which has a fire area, outdoor seating and a hammock and also makes a safe place for a dog to have a run about. Hide yourselves away here for the duration of your stay if you like – or get out and about. The village of Robertsbridge is 15 minutes’ walk away for a gastropub, a coffee shop/bakery, a shop and an award-winning Indian restaurant. Alternatively you can simply stroll along the farm’s footpaths (at their finest in spring, when the ancient woodland bursts with bluebells) or borrow maps and guide books to find walking trails nearby.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Perfect stay for couples. Spotlessly clean, Perfection!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Michelle G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Lodge

Liked: Just Wow!
We were greeted by the owner Jim who showed us around and was so friendly and helpful.
The moment we walked through the gate, down the pretty path leading to the enclosed garden, we knew we were going to love it.
The lodge which has everything you need for a perfect stay, was just so beautiful. Walking onto the decking and through the French doors I was so pleased with how pretty it was. You have a kitchen/dining area then a lovely, comfy seating area. At the other end is a gorgeous walk in shower and a toilet. The lodge has a coat area with a basket for your shoes and crocs were in there too.
Our dog Monty absolutely loved the garden and refused to come in.
When it’s time for bed you walk across to the shepherds hut. Inside is again a beautifully decorated bedroom with a luxurious bed. Dressing gowns hang for your convenience. Then through some pretty doors was the main feature of the room for me, the roll top bath! There is shampoo/conditioner, soaps and lots of little bits that are helpful.
There is an outside hose which is very helpful for washing down boots or your dirty fur baby. We were very warm during our stay here even without the heating on. We loved that you have the whole place to yourself.
We had a lovely card to welcome us along with some delicious treats. (Thank You)
We can’t wait to come back in the warmer months too.

Disliked: Nothing

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We were greeted by Jim who was very welcoming . The garden…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
tanya d. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Lodge

Liked: We were greeted by Jim who was very welcoming . The garden and lodges are beautiful. Kitchen is well equipped and the bed is really comfortable. The garden is very secure so our dog could run around and it’s very peaceful . Ideal if you just want to relax .

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Hidden Gem!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jane N. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Lodge

Liked: We chose to spend our 25 Wedding Anniversary at The Challoners with our two golden retrievers and enjoyed two wonderful nights enjoying the peace and quiet of the area. The care and attention by the owners make this a wonderful rural retreat.
We enjoyed beautiful country walks from the door and the owner told us there are two good pubs walking distance from The Challoners. We will be definitely returning for more than two nights next time. We were so lucky with the weather and loved being in the garden sitting out or laying in the hammock and knowing our dogs were in a dog friendly garden and only being able to hear the sounds of birds. Even if we returned and we were not so lucky with the weather we would still have a cosy enjoyable stay.

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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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge 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 Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Challoners

Park Farm

Redlands Lane

Robertsbridge

East Sussex

England

TN32 5NG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.9807°N
0.49273°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.7 mi Royal George
2.7 mi Royal George
4.5 mi Abbey
Rail
1.1 mi Robertsbridge Rail Station
3 mi Etchingham Rail Station
4.7 mi Battle Rail Station
Ferry
23.2 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
28.4 mi Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
Airport
19.4 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

Pootling around on the farm and in its surroundings is a lovely way to spend time, but there’s plenty around if you want to explore further. Bodiam Boating Station (20 minutes’ drive) is the place to hire boats and canoes to paddle on the River Rother, or you may like to head to The Hub @ Quarry Farm (15 minutes) for watersports, archery, outdoor fitness classes or spa treatments. Heading south, it won’t take long to get to the coast for a stroll around the ancient town of Rye or a game of crazy golf and a chip supper in Hastings (both 25 minutes). Camber Sands (35 minutes) is a good place for a paddle and a scramble through the sand dunes. For other options, take a look at walks in Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest (15 minutes), history-themed days at Battle Abbey and the 1066 Battle of Hastings site (10 minutes) or a wander around Rudyard Kipling’s former home at Bateman’s (15 minutes). Gardens like Pashley Manor Gardens (10 minutes) and Sissinghurst Castle Garden (half an hour) are close by too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
St Leonards 9.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hastings Pelham Beach 9.7 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Bexhill 10 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Winchelsea 11.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Norman`S Bay 11.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodiam Castle 2.1 mi

Great Dixter House and Gardens 4.5 mi

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 4.6 mi

Batemans 5 mi

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 6.6 mi

National Trust

Bodiam Castle 2.6 mi

Bateman's 5 mi

Scotney Castle 8.5 mi

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 9.5 mi

Smallhythe Place 9.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Round and about Bodiam Castle 2.5 mi

GREAT DIXTER 4.5 mi

1066 Walk: Battle to Bexhill 4.5 mi

BRIGHTLING PARK 4.7 mi

Battle of Hastings, 1066 4.8 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.

Offers

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Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Challoners have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Challoners dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Challoners? Pootling around on the farm and in its surroundings is a lovely way to spend time, but there’s plenty around if you want to explore further. Bodiam Boating Station (20 minutes’ drive) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Challoners?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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