Hare and Hounds Campsite

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.5 156 reviews
Early summer buttercups
Early summer buttercups
Plenty of space
View across the valley
View from the top of the field
Evening barbecue
The site allows campfires
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Plenty of space
View across the valley
View from the top of the field

  • Relaxed and friendly rural site five minutes' drive from Rye
  • A 15-minute drive from the beach at Camber Sands
  • Walk to a pub or over the fields to Rye; bus stop for Rye nearby
Coast, country, castles, campfires – a combo that’s likely to send you haring off (with hounds if you’ve got some that need a holiday) to Hare and Hounds Campsite, a relaxed and friendly place in the highly scenic surrounds of the High Weald National Landscape What a fab location this is… there’s plenty of space around the two and a half acres to relax or run about (depending on your preference), and it’s a mere five minutes’ trot from a country pub that’ll welcome you all in (kids and dogs included) for a meal or a couple of pints (this last not for the kids and dogs…). More pubs, restaurants and shops are five minutes’ drive away in Rye (or you can walk there over the fields); save yourself the hassle of parking by boarding the bus directly outside the site. Filling many a day is an easy task around these parts: Camber Sands is 15 minutes' drive away for beach antics, and you can swot up on all kinds of history with trips to Bodiam Castle, Rye Castle and Hastings, all within half an hour. This is a place that thrives on plenty of peaceful slumbers, so if you’ve got party times in mind you’ll need to look elsewhere. Cosy evenings round barbecues are enthusiastically embraced, however. The friendly folks on site will loan you a firepit stacked with all the necessary accoutrements for a small extra charge - they don't permit guests to bring their own firepits. The refurbished amenities include six spankingly clean toilets and four similarly spick-and-span showers.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 5
Tent sites 25
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Caravan sites 5
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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

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Reviews

9.5

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Bonza campsite, spotless amenities, ripper hosts. Spacious sites near Rye, bus out front. Bit of road noise for some, but mostly chill. Handy communal fridge/microwave a bonus.

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Beautiful site

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Lydia S.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Lovely campsite!
Owners are very friendly and helpful but it's also quite a chilled place and we felt very private and relaxed there.
Facilities are great - they have thought of everything - and enjoyed using the fire pit, although could have done with more kindling.
It's a couple of miles from Rye - Lovely walk via footpaths.

Disliked Only complaint is that the automatic light sensors in the bathroom don't stay on very long and consequently I had to step out of the shower in the dark to reactivate it!
There is also some traffic noise from the road but not too bad.

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Lovely little site just on the edge of beautiful Rye,

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Naomi W.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked A cosy gem in the heart of East Sussex 🌧️🌿

We stayed at the Hare and Hounds campsite in Rye and absolutely loved it. Even with the rain pouring down, the walk from the campsite into Rye was a highlight—peaceful, scenic, and full of charm. There's something magical about strolling through the countryside with the sound of rain on leaves and the promise of a cosy town at the end.

After getting thoroughly soaked, the warm, spotless showers were a godsend. Nothing beats stepping into a clean, well-kept shower block when you're chilled to the bone. The facilities throughout the site were immaculate—clearly well cared for, and it made all the difference.

Whether you're chasing sunshine or embracing the drizzle, this site is a lovely base for exploring Rye and the surrounding area. We’ll definitely be back.

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Well kept and tidy site with…

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Tim G.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Well kept and tidy site with clean toilets and showers. Most EHU pitches were reasonably level.

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Very friendly and helpfull hostess Beautiful Site,…

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Michael W.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Very friendly and helpfull hostess
Beautiful Site, very clean
Good Location, nice hiking Trail to Rye

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Nice site but a little isolated.

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Robert P.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Great grass pitch (I hate hard standing) and all communal areas including showers and toilets were spotless. Plenty of info on the area. Bus stop outside the site.

Disliked Busy road at the site entrance made it a little noisy. There is a pavement towards Rye Foreign and the pub but it stops in the opposite direction towards Rye. To get to Rye walking is a really pleasant walk (about 50 minutes) across the fields but parts will be very muddy and slippery after rain.

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Friendly welcome, spacious pitches and warm…

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Seb W.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Friendly welcome, spacious pitches and warm shower and good washing up area. Good location, although road noise is audible. Good firepits to hire.

Disliked No wifi.

Local pub does not serve food after 6pm on a Sunday

Neither were major issues

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Friendly staff, excellent site

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Michael K.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Clean well cared for site and facilities
Quiet

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Great welcome. Washing up ar

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Nice layout, quiet site. Decent sized pitch. Easy well marked walk into Rye across fields. Good little washing up area.

Disliked We live in a very quiet rural area and so the road noise was a bit annoying. However, if you live in a town or city it probably won't bother you as its very quiet after about 10pm.

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Nice big flat and grassy pitches,…

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Jodi N.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Nice big flat and grassy pitches, available refrigerator and microwave, washing up area under cover, lots of little details like dedicated drinking water spigot, easy places to put rubbish, and even dog parking by the toilets! Lockable charging containers for phone or power bank. Relatively quiet area despite unavoidable car noise from road. Bus stop right outside the campsite! Clean and very organized. Loved the fire pit rental!

Disliked It would be nice to have more toilets/dressing rooms available, though I never had to wait. I can imagine during the high season it might get a bit busy. The bus to/from Rye town did not run often enough, though that is not the fault of the campsite, and it was sufficient for my needs on this trip.

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toilets and showers were generally free…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked toilets and showers were generally free - even on a busy bank holiday, and of good quality. good pitch, grass, quiet and a few families. primarily motor tourists.

Disliked the slight gap in the bathroom folding door

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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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Hare and Hounds Campsite

Rye Road

Rye Foreign

Rye

East Sussex

England

TN31 7ST

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.97128°N
0.70588°E

Route directions

Please check the map when you arrive and do not follow your Satnav up a farm track, as the site is on the other side of the main road.

Nearest transport

Coach
14.1 km Sainsbury's
14.1 km Sainsbury's
15.5 km Priory Meadow
Rail
2.7 km Rye Rail Station
4.2 km Winchelsea Rail Station
8.9 km Doleham Rail Station
Ferry
32.1 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
45.7 km Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal
46.9 km Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
Airport
16.1 km 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

Love long walks or bike rides? Site staff will happily point you towards plenty of places to get those legs going – top picks include the family trails and dedicated mountain bike trails at Bedgebury Forest (half an hour’s drive), gentle strolls around seafront Romney Marsh (25 minutes) and trips to Bewl Water (35 minutes) for walking, cycling, fishing and rowing on the lake. Want more watersports? Spectacular Camber Sands beach (15 minutes’ drive) is a popular place to have a crack at kitesurfing, while the calmer waters around Rye are more suited to windsurfing and paddleboarding. If you’d rather stay dry, Rye’s a fab place for a laidback day bimbling around the castle, museums and antique shops. Other landlubbing days out include the moated medieval Bodiam Castle (20 minutes’ drive), rides on the Northiam Steam Railway (10 minutes) and meeting all sorts of farm animals, birds of prey and butterflies at the Rare Breeds Centre (20 minutes), where you’re highly encouraged to time your visit to coincide with pig racing time.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Winchelsea 7.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Camber 7.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Hastings Pelham Beach 15.6 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
St Leonards 17.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Littlestone 18.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Camber Sands 7.2 km

Great Dixter House and Gardens 8.5 km

Kent & East Sussex Railway 11 km

Bodiam Castle 11.9 km

A Smugglers Adventure at St Clements Caves 15 km

National Trust

Lamb House 3 km

Smallhythe Place 7.6 km

Bodiam Castle 11.9 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 17.8 km

Bateman's 23 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Rye - Iden - Rye Foreign - Rye 3 km

Winchelsea - Pett Level - Winchelsea 5.5 km

Rye Harbour - Winchelsea 5.5 km

BRICKWALL 6.8 km

GREAT DIXTER 8.3 km

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 Hare and Hounds Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hare and Hounds Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hare and Hounds Campsite? Love long walks or bike rides? Site staff will happily point you towards plenty of places to get those legs going – top picks include the family trails and dedicated mountain bike … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hare and Hounds Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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