Ideally located between London and Brighton, The Holmsted Himalayas offers bell tent glamping with views of the Ouse Valley. Expect campfires, wild swimming in the large pond and woodlands next door. The beautifully furnished bell tents are set up for four (sleeping up to six) and are complete with beds. No car? The site is great for those using public transport.

4.77 /5

13 reviews

92%

would recommend

Overall
4.77
Location
4.54
Value for money
4.77
Service
4.85
Facilities
4.69
Cleanliness
5

Stunning location

Debbie G

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Bell Tent - 5m Furnished Bell TentsAug 2024

Really beautiful and peaceful, great facilities. Would highly recommend.

Site's response

Thank you Debbie, that's very kind of you.

Great stay

Lisa N

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Bell Tent - 5m Furnished Bell TentsMay 2024

A great stay at the Holmsted Himalayas, we all enjoyed it. We particularly loved the swimming pond with the kayaks and the community tent made it more friendly for the kids and adults alike. The facilities were kept clean and everyone appreciated the warm showers.

Great location, amazing views

Kate W

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Bell Tent - 5m Furnished Bell TentsMay 2024

Great place for glamping. Stunning views and surrounded by wildlife. Well equipped kitchen and communal area. Hot showers.

Site's response

Thanks Kate, we're glad you enjoyed your stay!

Perfect!

Isabel M

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Bell Tent - 5m Furnished Bell TentsAug 2023

The perfect getaway. All facilities were clean and there were plenty of things to do for both kids and adults. The pond (although cold😂) was a brilliant extra. Cannot fault anything, can't wait to come back!

Incredible place!

Carly R

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Bell Tent - 5m Furnished Bell TentsAug 2023

What an absolutely wonderful stay at a beautiful place! There is really something special, it feels like a community. The bell tents are clean and comfortable and the communal areas were lovely and really well equipped with fridges and charging points etc. To top it off, it has a great lake to swim, or canoe in and the showers were lovely, warm and clean for after. It barely feels like camping! We didn't want to leave!

Brilliant stay - lovely family vibe

Hannah M

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Bell Tent - 5m Furnished Bell TentsAug 2023

Brilliant stay! Clean and comfortable. Hot showers. Perfect for first time glampers. Loved the campfires and BBQs. The lake was really fun for a dip!

Beyond expectation

Jason M

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Bell Tent - 5m Furnished Bell TentsAug 2023

Amazing place to stay, couldn't fault anything. The hosts were amazing, they will help you with anything you need. Kids had a great time, we will definitely be back.

Amazing stay

Ellie E

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Bell Tent - 5m Furnished Bell TentsMay 2023

Lovely place to stay, great service and lovely facilities.

Wonderful stay

Claire E

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Bell Tent - 5m Furnished Bell TentsAug 2022

I had the most wonderful three days staying here with my friend. It was amazing due to the fact we didn't have a car, but once we had arrived with all our groceries on the first day we could buy firewood/coal etc onsite. There is a lovely swimming pond and the facilities are clean and the hosts are lovely people.

Pretty site, but facilities need expanding

Isabella M

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Bell Tent - 5m Furnished Bell TentsAug 2022

Pros: - Beautiful views of the Downs - Gorgeous plants and flowers everywhere - Lovely community feel with lots of families - Large communal tent with sofas, fridge, kettle etc - The lady running the site is very friendly and helpful (thank you!) Cons: - Not enough facilities. Only 2 toilets, 3 showers, 1 sink for teeth brushing, 1 fridge for 10 (I think) tents. - No bins and you have to take your rubbish with you. - Beds in tents are thin sleeping mats and very narrow, definitely not glamping style! - The swimming pond is very green with algae and not pleasant to be in. - Wheelbarrows or wagons would have been useful at the parking area to save guests having to lug their stuff to and fro.

Superb glamping experience

Isabel O

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Bell Tent - 5m Furnished Bell TentsAug 2022

Fantastic family break at Holmsted Himalayas. We loved every second. The beds were very comfortable with thick duvets, blankets and lovely soft pillows. The camp fire was perfect for toasting marshmallows. The lake was perfect for a swim.

A lovely relaxed site

Kate B

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Bell Tent - 5m Furnished Bell TentsAug 2022

Almost don't want to recommend as it may be too busy next time I want to book! A lovely spot, great facilities and really family friendly.

Great for kids!

Georgia S

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Bell Tent - 5m Furnished Bell TentsAug 2022

Beautiful location, great tent and perfect, safe place for kids to relax and play. Also nice that it's not too big and busy. Only two downsides were that water pressure for washing up etc was very hit and miss and showers were not always hot and we weren't told that the kayaks would not be available before our stay which was disappointing. We had planned to do that as an activity on one of the days and ended up going out instead. I would go back though and recommend to others!

Site's response

Thank you for your review, Georgia. We've been having issues with the water pressure for a few weeks now following a burst water main on the roadside near where our water is fed from leading to fluctuating water pressure. We intend to install a pump for next season, however this would involve digging up the area around the toilets and due to the site being so busy we are unable to do this safely while open. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay, and sorry about the kayaks. Josh.