When can I check in and check out of Waydown Shepherds Huts?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Waydown Shepherds Huts?

From £130 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Waydown Shepherds Huts

View prices & book Last booked 2 days ago 10 9 reviews

Woodkeepers Hut 4 berth with double and bunk beds showing private garden.

Peaceful Pyecombe shepherd's huts on the South Downs Way
15 minutes' drive from Brighton's town centre shops and beach
Next to a golf club and stables; pub and farm shop a short walk away

Looking for a comfy base with a touch of luxury to go with countryside views and scenic walks? Waydown Shepherds Huts is a peaceful glamping site in the West Sussex countryside, a few minutes’ walk from the tiny village of Pyecombe and a 15-minute drive from Brighton. Active times are easily accessed here: the site is sandwiched between a golf club and a horse riding stables, and you can walk straight out onto the South Downs Way or pick up other footpaths for pleasant hikes through the South Downs National Park. The famed Jack & Jill Windmills are less than a mile away, and Devil’s Dyke is three miles away. The site’s also conveniently located for everyday amenities: within a 15-minute walk there’s a small supermarket, farm shop, café and country pub. Each of the smart, hand-built huts has comfy beds and a woodburning stove inside, and a barbecue, firepit and outdoor seating for alfresco evenings. A short walk away are the shared facilities: a toilet hut, a shower hut and a kitchen hut that’s been kitted out with a small cooker, microwave, fridge and plenty of crockery, cutlery and utensils. Elsewhere around the site live resident donkeys Nancy and Dudley – they’re very friendly so feel free to give them a bit of a pat as you pass.

Site type

Open all year

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 hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
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.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent place to relax, unwind, and commune with nature

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Renaye M. Mar 2025

Shepherd's hut

Liked: The serenity, the furnishings, the location, the proximity of public transport and the fantastic walks!

Disliked: Wish there was a pedestrian crosswalk near the golf course crossing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay, we’ll come back!

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Sonia C. Jan 2025

Shepherd's hut

Liked: We had a great time at Waydown. Andrew was really helpful giving information about how to reach the camp site walking.
Everything was ready, the electric heater was on, we had milk, sugar, coffee and lovely cake in our hut.
Well maintained and clean site, kitchen well equipped. Very comfortable bed.
The location is very convenient, 2 minutes walk to South Downs national park, with lots of trekking options.

Disliked: Nothing

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The owner is very friendly, explained how everything worked. Loads of hot water…

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Anonymous Jan 2025

Bathing Machine Hut shepherd's hut

Liked: The owner is very friendly, explained how everything worked.
Loads of hot water and everything else that was needed, pretty Shepherd's hut, Christmas cake and mince pies were also very tasty and a welcome treat after a very windy walk along the South Downs.

Disliked: It is close to a busy road, but you quickly get used to it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely site, with friendly hosts, cosy huts and great views!

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Lea R. Jan 2025

Woodkeeper's shepherd's hut

Liked: Everything! This was a great find and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Andrew was a superb host, taking time on our arrival to talk us through all the facilities, local walks and surrounding area. He was available if we needed anything. The views are really beautiful. We stayed in the Woodkeepers Shepherds Hut and it was perfect for the 3 of us and a dog, with it's own private garden. It had everything we could need between the shepherds hut and the little separate kitchen hut. We were welcomed with wonderful homemade cakes and fresh flowers which is a really lovely touch. The log burner was much appreciated at the end of December and heated up the hut super fast! Plenty of wood and more available if needed. We didn't use the BBQ but it looked impressive. Lovely little firepit which we did use. A highlight for us was Dolly the horse. The hut was next to a paddock and she regularly came over to say hello, and treated us to some magnificent showing off moves! The two donkeys were also gorgeous and came to say hello one evening too. The toilet hut and shower hut were spotlessly clean. Great location just 15 mins from Brighton. Thank you Andrew and Vicki, we hope to come back.

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Clean and well equipped facilities, right by South Downs, would return

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Anonymous May 2024

Riverkeepers shepherd's hut

Liked: Owner was very friendly and explained all the facilities available. They have a horse and donkeys which are incredibly friendly, especially the horse. Well equipped cooking&bbq facilities, really good hot shower, nice play area for kids and dog friendly. The hut is beautifully decorated, the homemade cakes are a wonderful touch. Right by the South Downs and easy access to the coast.

Disliked: Close to a busy road but the noise insulation for the hut is good.

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Great stay

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John A. Oct 2023

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Love our stay - great access to the South Downs Way and all the walks that it offers. Rustic and rural and everything (and more) that we needed - loved meeting the animals too.

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A wonderful place. Peace, nature, fun... The child called the vacation…

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Anonymous Sept 2023

Shepherd's hut

Liked: A wonderful place. Peace, nature, fun... The child called the vacation a super adventure. The hosts were welcoming and responsive to anything we needed. A successful vacation.

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Would go again, so I think that says it all.

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Anonymous Jul 2023

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Great little location, clean and comfortable with some nice touches. I.e. Muffins on arrival

Disliked: Nothing

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A really nice escape!

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Anonymous Apr 2023

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Lovely place. Calm and tranquil and the hut was cosy and well equipped. On the South Downs Way within a couple of minutes. Owners were very helpful and courteous and knowledgeable about the local area.

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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 Walkers' paradise

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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Waydown Shepherds Huts

Waydown Cottage

Clayton Hill

Pyecombe

Hassocks

West Sussex

England

BN45 7FF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.90338°N
-0.15869°W

Nearest transport

Coach

2.6 mi Black Lion

2.7 mi Black Lion

3.2 mi Bottom of Carden Avenue

Rail

1.6 mi Hassocks Rail Station

3.7 mi Burgess Hill Rail Station

4 mi Preston Park Rail Station

Ferry

12.2 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

7.5 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport

17.5 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

17.5 mi London Gatwick 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

If the kids are in tow, Washbrooks Family Farm (10 minutes' drive) has a variety of animals to get acquainted with, as well as tractor rides and play areas; if you’re after something more adult-focussed, there’s wine tasting and vineyard tours at Albourne Estate (10 minutes). Less boozy, but equally scenic, walks can be had at Sussex Prairie Garden (10 minutes), an eight-acre garden surrounded by oak trees. If you like to be beside the seaside, Brighton is 15 minutes away, with its famous pier full of arcades, fairground rides and snacks – or take to the water for some paddleboarding, kayaking or wakeboarding. Gawp at marine life at the Sea Life aquarium or get a good look at Brighton and the south coast from the British Airways i360, an observation tower on the seafront. A lunchtime stroll through The Lanes should present plenty of food and drink options alongside record shops, vintage picks and bookstores. Lewes (15 minutes) packs a culture punch thanks to its landmarks, including Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum, the 16th-century Monk's House, Anne of Cleves Tudor House and the Charleston house, garden and gallery. Opt for a day at the races at Plumpton Racecourse (15 minutes), or travel slightly further afield to Drusillas Park zoo (25 minutes) or the Bluebell Railway heritage line (25 minutes) for more family frolics.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Hove	5.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Brighton Central	5.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southwick	6.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Brighton Kemptown	6.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Shoreham Beach	7.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Preston Manor 4.2 mi

Hove Museum & Art Gallery 5.2 mi

Royal Pavilion 5.7 mi

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 5.7 mi

Brighton Fishing Museum 5.8 mi

National Trust

Monk's House 8.8 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 9.9 mi

Nymans 10.3 mi

Wakehurst Place 11.8 mi

Standen 15.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clayton Windmills - Lower Standean - Ditchling Beacon 0.5 mi

Devil's Dyke - Poynings - Fulking - Devil's Dyke 2.6 mi

STANMER PARK 3.2 mi

Stanmer Park - Ditchling Beacon 3.4 mi

PLUMPTON PLACE 4.1 mi

Local events

Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)
Arundel, West Sussex 17.6 mi
Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 10 July 2025 – Thursday 10 July 2025)
Chichester, West Sussex 25.4 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.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

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.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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).

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
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.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Waydown Shepherds Huts have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Waydown Shepherds Huts dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Waydown Shepherds Huts? If the kids are in tow, Washbrooks Family Farm (10 minutes' drive) has a variety of animals to get acquainted with, as well as tractor rides and play areas; if you’re after … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Waydown Shepherds Huts?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Waydown Shepherds Huts? From £130 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.