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Beau and Bell at South Farm

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Luxury bell tents at a family-friendly site in the South Downs
Glyndebourne 20 minutes’ drive; Brighton half an hour
Firepits and a communal tipi; village pub within a 20-minute walk

If all you want or need is a break from the stresses of life, a glamping holiday at Beau and Bell at South Farm might be just the ticket. Sitting within the South Downs National Park, this family-friendly site is a 10-minute drive from the historic town of Lewes and only about 7 miles from the spectacular Sussex coastline. Beaches like Newhaven West and Saltdean can be reached within a quarter of an hour. And what about the site itself? You’ll be staying in a fully furnished bell tent with soft flooring, plush bedding and soft lighting to create a cosy ambience, plus a firepit and a picnic table. If you feel sociable, there’s also a communal tipi for relaxing in and making friends. There’s plenty to do in the area, from hiking the South Downs Way (you can walk east, towards Eastbourne, or west, in the direction of Winchester), to paddleboarding or kayaking on the River Ouse (five minutes’ drive or 20 minutes’ walk through the hamlet of Southease). If you fancy a quiet pint, a 20-minute walk takes you to the Abergavenny Arms, in the quaint village of Rodmell. Of course, you could also choose to do very little indeed, except catch up on your reading and gaze at the sunset – and maybe a spot of stargazing after dinner. Speaking of dinner, the supermarket in Telscombe Cliffs (10 minutes) should stock everything you need for your barbecue.

Site type

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.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Bell tent

5 people maximum

Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

5 people maximum

Please bring your own towels and cooking equipment.

Dimensions

5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

1 room

Open space 1 x Double bed, 3 x Single bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Bed linen 4 included, 4 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 1 max.
Duvets and pillows 5 included, 5 max.

Beds made up
Dry toilet / eco toilet
Firepit
Picnic table

Other restrictions

Arrival days

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Great tent, great location…

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Bell tent

Liked: Great tent, great location

Disliked: The tent was invested with bugs. Should and could have been cleaned beforehand. We were busy two hours after arrival removing them ourselves. They didn't return the next day so they were probably there a while already. Nobody at the campsite in the evening. Nobody reachable by phone

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely beautiful location, quiet, tranquil. Can walk to the pub or get…

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

Lauren A. Jul 2024

Bell tent

Liked: Absolutely beautiful location, quiet, tranquil. Can walk to the pub or get coffee from the horse box when the maize maze is open. Simple but perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent setting

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Nathalie C. Aug 2023

Bell tent

Liked: We loved our stay at Beau & Bell. The setting was idyllic, the tent was great and we particularly liked the enclosed field & surroundings, which meant we felt we could let our kids roam around safely. The larger communal tent with sofas was a great touch. It meant all the kids had an indoor place to play and groups can gather together and also shelter from rain if needed. We'll definitely be booking again.

Wifi was limited (can be accessed in the car park area away from the campsite field) but that wasn't such a bad thing! It forced us to put our phones down and enjoy the break together.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A well-run site in a unique location.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Anonymous Aug 2023

Bell tent

Liked: The owners were really helpful and accommodating.
The location of the site nestled in a valley makes it really quite special.
It was dark enough at night to see Perseids meteor shower!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab site with great facilities

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

Anonymous Jul 2023

Bell tent

Liked: Lovely views and plenty of space, Emma was lovely

Disliked: As much as it’s outdoors there seemed to be an abundance of beetles that bit

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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

Anonymous Jul 2023

Bell tent

Liked: Absolutely lovely site. Plenty of space, beautiful views, decent amenities (communal tent, hot showers, washing up facilities) and extremely quiet. Great location near Lewes and South Downs sites. Would love to go back. Emma very helpful and responsive to my various enquiries. Thank you.

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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 Tents for hire 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery 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

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Beau and Bell at South Farm

South Farm

Rodmell

Lewes

East Sussex

England

BN7 3FE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.82709°N
0.00604°W

Route directions

When travelling from Lewes, go through Rodmell village. Shortly after leaving the village, take the farm track on the right and follow it for about half a mile until you reach the farm buildings. Park on the hardstanding area on the right. If travelling from Newhaven, there is a sharp left turn to access the site.

Nearest transport

Coach

4 km Roderick Avenue

4.4 km Longridge Avenue

Rail

0.9 km Southease - Piddinghoe Road

1.8 km Southease Rail Station

4.9 km Lewes Rail Station

Ferry

5.3 km Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal

Airport

20.9 km Shoreham Brighton City Airport

38.5 km London Gatwick Airport South Terminal

38.5 km 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

Bring your copy of ‘Mrs Dalloway’ if you visit National Trust - Monk’s House (five minutes’ drive, or a half-hour walk through the country), the pretty 17th-century cottage where Virginia Woolf used to live and entertain the Bloomsbury Group with her husband Leonard. In season, the garden of the house is a riot of colourful flowers. Glyndebourne (20 minutes) is known for its opera festival, which runs from May till August, staging six different productions each season. The performances come with a 90-minute interval, during which you can devour a picnic on the lawn (or visit the venue restaurant). The lure of the seaside might take you to Brighton (half an hour), where the pebble beach is a top spot for kicking back on a deckchair with some fish and chips. There are classic amusements on Brighton Palace Pier (not to mention great views of the seafront), while the elegant Royal Pavilion enchants with its opulent Indian-inspired architecture.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Saltdean	4.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaford	8.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Brighton Kemptown	9.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Brighton Central	10.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hove	12.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Brighton Marina 7.7 km

Volks Railway 9.8 km

Brighton Sea Life Centre 10 km

Brighton Pier 10 km

Royal Pavilion 10.1 km

National Trust

Monk's House 1.4 km

Alfriston Clergy House 10.8 km

Sheffield Park Garden 19.1 km

Wakehurst Place 27.4 km

Nymans 28.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LEWES BROOKS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/01/2005) 3.7 km

Lewes - Breaky Bottom - Undercliff Walk - Brighton Marina 4.5 km

Lewes Circular Walk 4.9 km

Lewes - Offham - Offham Hill - Lewes High Street 5.3 km

Woodingdean (Juggs Road) - Balsdean Village 5.8 km

Local events

Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)
Arundel, England 39.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Beau and Bell at South Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Beau and Bell at South Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Beau and Bell at South Farm? Bring your copy of ‘Mrs Dalloway’ if you visit National Trust - Monk’s House (five minutes’ drive, or a half-hour walk through the country), the pretty 17th-century cottage where Virginia Woolf used … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Beau and Bell at South Farm?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more