Peel House Farm

8.9 42 reviews

Small family-run East Sussex site between Hailsham and Polegate
Eastbourne, Drusillas Park and South Downs within 15 minutes' drive
Access to Cuckoo Trail via footpath; walk/bike on paths to the towns

Take a slice of the easy life in East Sussex with a stay at Peel House Farm – this compact family-run site is surrounded by peaceful farmland, but it’s only a few minutes’ drive from both Hailsham and Polegate for handy access to shops, places to eat and other amenities. You can also reach both towns in a few minutes by bike, along a gravel/tarmac path of a mile, making this a suitable site for those travelling without a car (Polegate has a railway station, and there are bus connections to Hailsham). Even closer than either of those towns is the Cuckoo Trail, a popular 14-mile mostly traffic-free trail that makes a wonderful way to see some of the local scenery. It’s easily accessed from the site via a public footpath. More places to walk? You’ll be in prime position between the South Downs National Park and the High Weald National Landscape, so there are plenty of options nearby. And with the coast just a few miles away as well, you can also take strolls around Eastbourne, Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters cliffs. Pick up supplies while you’re out and about, because barbecues are permitted on site and make a lovely way to finish your outdoor day. There’s a small play area and a recreation field on site where kids can tire themselves out for a decent night’s sleep, and the bathroom block has been thoughtfully kitted out with heating and family-sized cubicles with baby-changing facilities. The covered washing-up area has hot water, and you’ll also have access to wifi if you need it.

Site type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Nov 1 2024 to Sun, Nov 2 2025

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Peel House Farm

Ersham Road

Polegate

East Sussex

England

BN27 2RH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.84137°N
0.25599°W

Route directions

The site can only be accessed via B2104 (Ersham Road) between Hailsham and Stonecross, and not via Sayerland Lane, which is single-lane and difficult to pass for oncoming traffic.

Nearest transport

Coach

2.5 km Tesco

2.5 km High Street

2.7 km St George's Church

Rail

2.4 km Polegate Rail Station

5.3 km Hampden Park (Sussex) Rail Station

5.6 km Pevensey & Westham Rail Station

Ferry

15.3 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

38.5 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport

45.8 km London Gatwick Airport

45.8 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Knockhatch Adventure Park: 10 minutes’ drive - Pevensey Castle: 10 minutes - Blackberry Farm Park: 15 minutes - Eastbourne (for the Miniature Railway Park, Towner Gallery and beaches): 15 minutes - Drusillas Park: 15 minutes - Long Man of Wilmington: 15 minutes - Seven Sisters Country Park: 20 minutes - Herstmonceux Castle: 20 minutes - Charleston: 20 minutes - Beachy Head Lighthouse: 25 minutes - Lewes: 25 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Pevensey Bay	7.5 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Eastbourne	9.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Norman`S Bay	9.4 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Birling Gap	11.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaford	13.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Drusillas Park 6.8 km

Alfriston Clergy House 7.9 km

Eastbourne Pier 8.6 km

South Downs 10.4 km

1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield 18.1 km

National Trust

Alfriston Clergy House 8 km

Monk's House 16.9 km

Bateman's 18.5 km

Sheffield Park Garden 24.6 km

Bodiam Castle 26.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

WOOTTON MANOR 3.1 km

THE HOO 4.8 km

Berwick - Alciston - Firle - Glynde - Lewes 6.4 km

Berwick - Alfriston - Jevington - Eastbourne 6.4 km

HERSTMONCEUX CASTLE AND PLACE 6.9 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Meadow view - great for watching stars at night

Not your normal scruffy dirty campsite showers, these were lush, warm, walk in and very inviting.

Eastbourne just past the harbour. you can cycle there from the campsite.

The manager was very pleasant and helpful. The facilities were very good and…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Kevin S. Oct 2024

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: The manager was very pleasant and helpful.
The facilities were very good and clean.
We will definitely go there again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy to find. Good hard standing offered in place of (the booked)…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Oct 2024

Primitive grass and earth campsite

Liked: Easy to find. Good hard standing offered in place of (the booked) grass pitch- too wet.
Good clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We'd booked a tent pitch but the field was a bit waterlogged.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Joseph H. Oct 2024

Primitive grass and earth campsite

Liked: We'd booked a tent pitch but the field was a bit waterlogged. We arrived very late at night but The hosts put us up in one of the static caravans - really kind. Great place to stay. We will return with gifts in thanks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site is very nice with good hot showers. The owner is…

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

Kiril B. Sep 2024

Primitive grass and earth campsite

Liked: The site is very nice with good hot showers. The owner is very friendly. A lot of places around to explore. I enjoyed my stay there. Looking forward to return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet location. Nice walks and close to Beachy Head. Host…

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sep 2024

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Lovely quiet location. Nice walks and close to Beachy Head.
Host very friendly and welcoming.

Disliked: Facilities all worked just in need of some TLC. But camping is camping and all was clean so I was happy!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Exactly as described.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	10

Kayleigh B. Sep 2024

Primitive grass and earth campsite

Liked: Lovely meadow, beautiful views, peaceful nights. Kids loved it.
Friendly owner.
We had a lovely day out down to the Seven Sisters.

Disliked: We had to leave quickly and a day early due to unforseen circumstances at home. We were sad to go!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely small site. Good location, very friendly owners. Clean…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Caroline D. Sep 2024

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Lovely small site. Good location, very friendly owners. Clean facilities. Good to have a dog walking field.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice large pitches, quiet tree-lined site with lovely birdsong. Simple but clean…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Jane A. Sep 2024

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Nice large pitches, quiet tree-lined site with lovely birdsong. Simple but clean facilities. Really liked it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A quiet site. Near the Cuckoo Trail.…

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	4
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sep 2024

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: A quiet site. Near the Cuckoo Trail.

Disliked: The facilities were not worth a charge of £40 a night! The showers are in need of an upgrade: the water dispensing button cuts out after 5 seconds and the ventilation system wasn’t working.
Our motorhome was put on rough grass that hadn’t been mown for a couple of weeks, between two scruffy static caravans.
Asking about grey water disposal, we were told by a member of the staff that there wasn’t any and we should just chuck our water in the hedge! We only found out on leaving that there is, in fact, waste water disposal but it wasn’t obvious or labelled.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful sight good clean facilities friendly hosts

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Sep 2024

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Everything was great had a good non electric pitc toilets and showers clean. Hosts were very helpful and friendly. Option to buy breakfast which was tasty and very reasonably priced. Lovely and peaceful good access for dog walking

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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Frequently asked questions

Does Peel House Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Peel House Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Peel House Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Knockhatch Adventure Park: 10 minutes’ drive - Pevensey Castle: 10 minutes - Blackberry Farm Park: 15 minutes - Eastbourne (for the Miniature Railway Park, Towner Gallery … Read more