Eyelid Farm

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Camping field view
Herd of deer sunbathing
Herd of deer
View from the salehurst bridleway
Wild deer enjoying the sun
Sunflowers
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Camping field view
Herd of deer sunbathing
Herd of deer

  • Pop-up meadow camping on an East Sussex working farm with rural views
  • A five-minute drive to Bodiam Castle; 35 minutes to Camber Sands beach
  • Country walks from site; foodie pub and farm shop a 10-minute drive
In need of some down time? Chances are you’ll find it at Eyelid Farm, a peaceful, pop-up campsite on a working farm near Bodiam in East Sussex. With only a handful of spacious pitches available, the camping field is set on a sheltered field with nothing more than the occasional herd of deer to disturb you. OK, so this is true wild camping, where you’re left pretty much to your own devices. Feel free to pick your own pitch and don’t forget that well-behaved dogs are allowed to come on your mini-break too. Facilities may be minimal, but toilet facilities and a standpipe with fresh water are available. You can buy logs and kindling at the site, and also hire a firepit for barbecues. From your pitch, it’s a 50-minute walk through fields and woodland to a farm shop in Salehurst for local produce to cook up on the grill, or if you’re sworn off cooking, there’s a dog-friendly foodie pub (it’s best to book in advance) close by, with a leafy terrace and gorgeous views of surrounding fields. Oh – and finally, a couple of house rules. The owners do ask that you keep noise to a minimum between 10.30pm and 8am, so everyone can enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep.

Campground type

Tent sites 8
RV & Motorhome sites 3
Open now
Opens 23 May
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 Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 May to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 93 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet, roomy campsite gets kudos for its spotless, modern loos and showers, rated hotel-quality. Campers loved the plenty of space in the big field and the friendly, helpful owners. It's a beautiful spot with walks and sights nearby. While a few small suggestions were made, overall it's super positive, with many keen to come back.

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David T.

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Liked Beautiful site, fantastic facilities and friendly owner. Camping doesn't get better than this!

Disliked Nothing

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Beautiful spot, laid-back, friendly, huge spaces,…

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Dan B.

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Liked Beautiful spot, laid-back, friendly, huge spaces, nice family, excellent shower, allows fires, easy walk to Bodiam, not expensive.

Disliked Nothing.

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Helena B.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked We had a relaxing one night stay at Eyelid Farm over the weekend.
We were met by a welcoming member of staff who gave us information of the local area when we arrived.
There was plenty of field space, and flat areas at the top and bottom of the field for our motorhome. Our children enjoyed riding their bikes around the field.
Camp fires were allowed and there was wood to purchase and fire pits to hire, if needed.
Toilet and shower facilities were very modern and kept clean and there were also good washing up facilities.
We enjoyed out stay and would be happy to return 😀

Disliked There was nothing we disliked with our stay!

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Large quiet site with great walks and nice facilities

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Zoe E.

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Liked Massive field where you can camp so far away from others that you can't hear them at all. You can buy firewood and rent fire pits. Facilities were tip top! Really nice showers and toilets. Only one shower which we thought would be an issue but the owner sets the maximum pitch for the site very low for the space so we never had to queue for the shower. Owner was friendly and told us about all the lovely walks and pubs near by which we visited which were all great!

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10/10 campsite - can't wait to go again

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Alice T.

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Liked Incredible campsite, exactly what we wanted: a quiet field, super spacious, excellent location and brilliant super clean toilet/ shower facilities. Loved it

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Aneta J.

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Liked Its a beautiful campsite, quiet and with all you need!!! Toilets and shower new and very clean. Hosts lovely people!!! Highly recommend for someone who is looking for a kind of wild and quiet camping.

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Stunning site lovely owners

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Paul I.

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Liked Beautiful quiet place

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William T.

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Liked The location, the owners, the shower and bathroom. The number of walkable village pubs nearby.

Disliked Nothing to mention

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Marian Z.

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Liked Very quiet, very clean toilets, running water and shower , I will come again

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Anonymous

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Liked The space we had… great view
The new vanity
Very friendly welcome
The freedom for our dog

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Pop-up campground

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

Peaceful Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Eyelid Farm

Junction Road

Bodiam

East Sussex

England

TN32 5XE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.98246°N
0.51954°E

Nearest transport

Coach
5.2 km Royal George
5.2 km Royal George
7.8 km Abbey
Rail
3.6 km Robertsbridge Rail Station
6.3 km Etchingham Rail Station
7.9 km Battle Rail Station
Ferry
39.1 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
43.9 km Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal
Airport
29.3 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

There are some smashing walks (with a smattering of history thrown in) close to base camp. Download a self-guided tour of the grounds of moated, National Trust-owned Bodiam Castle (five minutes’ drive), while Scotney Castle (30 minutes, also National Trust) offers looped walks through woodland as well as romantic, lakeside ruins. To nose around glorious gardens, head for Great Dixter House and Gardens (15 minutes) or Sissinghurst Castle Gardens (25 minutes). After all that high-brow stuff, it’s time for the kids to have some fun. Treat them to a ride on a steam train along the Kent and East Sussex Railway (25 minutes), or let them loose on the ziplines and rope courses at Go Ape Bedgebury (20 minutes). If splashing around in the waves is more your style, pack up the car and head for the coast for old-fashioned family fun on the beach. Camber Sands (35 minutes) has got plenty of dunes for the kids to run around on, and lots of chances to make towering sandcastles – it’s also a top-notch spot for windsurfing.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
St Leonards 14.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hastings Pelham Beach 15.1 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Winchelsea 16.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bexhill 16.6 km Sea N/AN/AN/AGood
Norman`S Bay 20 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bodiam Castle 1.7 km

Great Dixter House and Gardens 5.4 km

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 7.9 km

Batemans 9.8 km

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest 11.1 km

National Trust

Bodiam Castle 2.7 km

Bateman's 9.9 km

Smallhythe Place 13.9 km

Scotney Castle 14.5 km

Sissinghurst Castle Garden 14.5 km

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 km

GREAT DIXTER 5.4 km

BRICKWALL 6.4 km

1066 Walk: Battle to Bexhill 7.8 km

Battle of Hastings, 1066 8.2 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 Eyelid Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Eyelid Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Eyelid Farm? There are some smashing walks (with a smattering of history thrown in) close to base camp. Download a self-guided tour of the grounds of moated, National Trust-owned Bodiam Castle (five minutes’ drive), … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Eyelid Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Eyelid Farm? From $58.08 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.