Hare and Hounds Campsite
4.79 /5
Hare and Hounds Campsite makes the perfect base for exploring 1066 Country, Camber Sands beach trips and the lovely Sussex coastline. You'll find dog friendly tent and VW sized campervan / motorhome pitches, glamping bell tents and a shepherd's hut. It's walking distance from Rye and a good pub with an excellent bus service too.
Camping and glamping situated 2 miles outside the historic town of Rye
Family and dog friendly close to south coast and sandy beaches
Idyllic countryside walks with a traditional pub just 5 minutes away
About Hare and Hounds Campsite
Formerly a pub, the Hare and Hounds is set in idyllic countryside situated just two miles outside historic Rye. It features two fields, totalling around 2.5 acres - so there is plenty of room. The pluses here are a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with clean facilities and the opportunity to sit by a campfire! Pitches are suitable for tents, campervans and motorhomes (up to 6m), with 12 electric hook-ups for guests. Fire braziers are available to hire if you need them. If you're going glam, book a furnished bell tent with all those car-boot-filling bits and bobs provided. These come furnished with futons to sleep four, seating, lantern lighting, and cooking equipment, with a gas cooker included. Outside is your BBQ and picnic bench. For couples, the shepherd's hut is perfect, and it includes ensuite facilities, a double bed and a cosy wood burner. Sorry, the site cannot accommodate groups of more than two families/ pitches together. Dogs are welcome, but please keep them on their leads during your stay.
The site is open from 25th April to 16th September, bell tents are available from 5th July to 1st September.
There are 31 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
16 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 2 people
Grass pitches without electric in an open field for tents and smaller campervans/motorhomes up to 6m long.
12 x Electric Grass Pitches
Max 2 people
Electric pitches on a grassy field for tents and smaller campervans/motorhomes up to 6m long.
Other accommodation
Shepherd's Hut
Max 2 people
Luxury hut with ensuite bathroom, WiFi, a wood burner, kitchenette and double bed.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Rye area
1066 Country isn't just for journeys through history - it also has great countryside for hiking and cycling. Stop off at Battle to get an impression of the spot named after the famous Norman conquest.
For beach trips, the beautiful dunes of Camber Sands are unmissable and you can spend the day watching the gentle roll of waves in the sunshine.
There are lots of activities around here including:
- Visiting historic Rye
- Numerous National Trust properties, heritage sites and gardens
- Watersports - including kite surfing, canoeing, windsurfing
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