Cattlestone Farm

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  • Secluded wild meadow camping on a working farm in rural West Sussex
  • A 20-minute drive from the South Downs National Park and Petworth
  • Highland cattle and wildlife on site; pub five minutes’ drive away
Hidden away among 60 acres of wildflower meadows, Cattlestone Farm’s field is surrounded by ancient woodland in the glorious West Sussex countryside. At this adults-only site, you're welcome to choose your own pitch. The proud custodians of the fourth-generation farm are Alan and Donna, who produce top-quality hay and have introduced Highland cows and a bull – no doubt you’ll see them grazing in neighbouring fields. Other wildlife that you might spot on site include resident deer, buzzards, tawny owls and red kites – and to preserve this magical natural setting, it’s strictly no large parties here please. Well-behaved dogs, on the other hand, are welcome. Simple facilities include showers and washing-up areas at the toilet block, and a decent wifi connection if you can’t quite give up on the outside world. There are numerous public footpaths and bridleways close by, and the farm is flanked by award-winning vineyards, country pubs (the closest is five minutes by car) and historic villages. There are lots of options for eating out within half an hour’s drive, but if you’d rather curl up around the barbecue, stock up on goodies in handy stores and regular farmers’ markets in Petworth (20 minutes’ drive).

Site type

Tent sites 20
RV sites 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Rent a tent 4
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. 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.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Unfortuantely toilet paper is not provided.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great place to stay super peaceful lovely hosts !

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Sophie H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked The clay pool , cows and woodland walk

Disliked Nothing apart from the weather in the morning 😂

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Lovely venue. Used the camping field and appreciated the marked pitches, ample…

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely venue. Used the camping field and appreciated the marked pitches, ample space and level. Didn't use the option for campfire, although great to have this option provided by the hosts.
Showers and toilets were very clean (4 of each which was plenty).
Owners were great (including gorgeous new puppy). Enjoyed the opportunity to walk around the open areas of the farm and see the Highland cattle, pigs and goats.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great simple no frills campsite. Clean peaceful. Would recommend.

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Graeme W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Peaceful, well thought out and marked pitches. Nothing but bird noise. The toilets were spotless. Great communication from owners with gate codes etc. Safe and secure location. Will definitely stay again if in the area.

Disliked I thought I read on pitch up that there were stunning views of the south downs and neighbouring highland cattle. However the camping fields are flanked by thick tree lines so there are no views. It didn't spoil our experience though.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Thoroughly recommend this site and hope to return!

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Friendly campsite owners. Good spacious pitches. Spotless showers and toilets. Fire pits allowed. Liked the natural vibe and it being an adult only site.

Disliked WiFi coverage was poor - although this did help to ‘switch off’ for the weekend

Recommend to friends Visit again

We loved it here and will be back!

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Our first ever camping trip. We were impressed with the cleanliness of the toilets and showers. We appreciated the washing up station and the clear signs to bins, drinking water etc.

Loved being able to use a firepit and buy logs on site. Beautiful and peaceful.

Disliked Minor, but advertised as free WiFi but the WiFi only works if you stand outside the showers. Not a problem for us, but worth mentioning!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site that was easy to turn up and find a pitch.

Overall 10/10

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Aby W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Liked that the field was divided into sections for your pitch with small patch of wildflowers between them. Meant we were all spaced out

Disliked Couldn’t take car to the pitch so had to do trolly loads back and forth

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Great Place that is very well kept, really nice rustic feel but…

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M N. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Great Place that is very well kept, really nice rustic feel but with all the facilities you need, helpful owners, clean and comfortable. Loved the area, we walked to a vinyard and had some great wine :-) Nice pub about an hours walk away.

Disliked Nothing really, I guess they could provide toilet paper but not an issue as they make sure they tell you....

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A very peaceful spot, waking up listening to birds singing and overlooking…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Sunrise cabin

Liked A very peaceful spot, waking up listening to birds singing and overlooking your own private meadow.
Great communication from the host.

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Will return

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Well laid out plots, peaceful. Clean & secure

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The wild flower meadow where the pitches are. The toilets very clean.…

Overall 10/10

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Sarah S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked The wild flower meadow where the pitches are. The toilets very clean. The owners very friendly

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Dedicated quiet space Level campground, no steep slopes

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 Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Cattlestone Farm

Harbolets Road

West Chiltington

Billingshurst

West Sussex

England

RH20 2LG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.97369°N
0.43075°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.9 km Queen St
15.9 km Queen St
16.6 km The Castle
Rail
4.8 km Billingshurst Rail Station
6.3 km Pulborough Rail Station
9.8 km Christs Hospital Rail Station
Ferry
35.4 km Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
35.8 km West Itchenor Ferry Landing
39.8 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
Airport
18.5 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport
27.3 km London Gatwick Airport North Terminal
27.6 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

Hikers can tick off sections of the South Downs Way and walk up to National Trust-owned Devil’s Dyke (35 minutes’ drive) for views across the chalk escarpment of the South Downs National Park (20 minutes). To see a re-wilding initiative successfully at work, walk the permissive trails at Knepp Castle Estate (10 minutes). Exploring historic market towns couldn’t be easier. Petworth has a choice of indie shops in Georgian-era buildings, while Midhurst (35 minutes) has a photogenic mix of architecture from a Norman castle to half-timbered buildings. Stately Arundel (half an hour) is worth a trip for its castle and cathedral, and Chichester (40 minutes) is a clever rainy-day option thanks to the lively schedule at its renowned theatre. Down on the south coast, you’ve also got a choice of destinations. Get in the car and head to the beach at Worthing (25 minutes) for watersports galore and family cycle rides along the promenade. In lively Brighton, you can pick up antique bargains in The Lanes shops or take a guided tour of the colourful and ornate Brighton Pavilion.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Lancing, Beach Green 18.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Worthing 18.8 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Shoreham Beach 19.8 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
Littlehampton 20.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southwick 21.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Parham House & Gardens 7.5 km

Fishers Adventure Farm Park 7.7 km

Petworth House & Park 12.8 km

Arundel Castle and Gardens 15.7 km

Nymans 18.5 km

National Trust

Petworth House and Park 12.7 km

Nymans 18.3 km

Oakhurst Cottage 22.3 km

Winkworth Arboretum 23.3 km

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Caf� 26.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

West Chiltington - Nutbourne 2.5 km

Shipley - Knepp Castle - River Adur Circular 4.5 km

LITTLE THAKEHAM 5 km

KNEPP CASTLE 5.7 km

PULBOROUGH BROOKS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/03/2006) 5.9 km

Local events

  • Arundel Festival (Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Saturday, August 16, 2025)

    Arundel, England 15.9 km

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 10, 2025 – Thursday, July 10, 2025)

    Chichester, England 24.4 km

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 20, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 2026)

    Farnborough, England 40.5 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cattlestone Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cattlestone Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cattlestone Farm? Hikers can tick off sections of the South Downs Way and walk up to National Trust-owned Devil’s Dyke (35 minutes’ drive) for views across the chalk escarpment of the South Downs National … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cattlestone Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    There is a security gate at the end of the drive; the owners will give you the code before you arrive. Please give them an estimated arrival time so they can be there to meet you.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cattlestone Farm? From $55.69 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.