Housedean Farm Campsite
Housedean Farm Campsite
4.89 /5
Situated within the South Downs National Park, Housedean Farm Campsite is ideally nestled between Brighton and Lewes, just off of the A27 . This cosy site is located on a working farm, offering fantastic countryside views from its spacious pitches, shepherd's hut and camping pods. A popular spot for walking holidays, there are a great range of trails to choose between, along with having the coast just a 20 minute drive away.
Situated on a working farm within the South Downs National Park, great for walking routes
Family and dog friendly site with complimentary fire pits, large pitches and a bus stop just outside
Located off the A27, within 20 minutes of Brighton, Brighton Marina, Rottingdean Beach and Lewes
About Housedean Farm Campsite
Located on a working farm within the Southdowns National Park, this family and dog friendly site makes for an ideal base for keen walkers, or those wanting to explore nearby Brighton and Lewes. Just 20 minutes from the coast, this is the perfect spot for days of exploring and evenings unwinding by the campfire. Tents and small campervans are welcome across 28 non electric grass pitches, each welcoming up to eight guests. The large pitches all enjoy stunning views over the surrounding countryside, each with its own fire pit, perfect for roasting marshmallows! If glamping is more your style, the site also offers a range of pods and shepherd's hut to choose from. There are two standard camping pods each sleeping up to two guests, equipped with two single beds that can be pushed togther to form a double. For groups of up to four, there is a family camping pod which comes with a double bed and two singles. The camping pods come with electric for phone charging, lighting, a covered porch, seating and a fire pit. Perfect for walkers, these pods are equipped with all of the basics, you just need to remember bedding and all the bits you need for cooking up some tasty meals. Pig Ark is a pod that sleeps up to four guests with a double bed and two singles in a private area of the site with uninterrupted views. Inside you will find lighting, luxury bedding for the double and electric for phone charging. You will also have your own outdoor cooking shelter with a gas hob and all of the cooking utensils and crockery you might need. There is also a fire pit, seating and a private outdoor bath with hot water! Easily accessible by the A27, the site is situated directly on the South Downs way, making it popular with both long-distance walkers and cyclists. Offering a traditional camping experience, the relaxed atmosphere and simple pleasure of the individual fire pits will have you forgetting your hectic city life in minutes. Four-legged friends are welcome here too, with up to two dogs allowed per pitch and one in each of the glamping units.
Housedean Farm Campsite is open from 01/04 to 01/10 in 2024 and from 04/04 to 01/10 in 2025.
The site's clean modern facilities include a toilet block with five flushing loos, two exterior wash basins, and four showers with hot water - one of which is open to the air for that rustic experience. There's also a washing up shelter with hot water for cooking equipment and utensils, a communal fridge and freezer, and free-to-use power sockets.
There is a well-stocked farm shop called the Park Farm shop in the village of Falmer, five minutes away. For a drink or something to eat, The Swan Inn pub is also just a five minute drive away. A bus stop is located just outside the entrance with connections to Lewes and Brighton.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 33 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
28 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 8 people
Grass pitches without any electric, suitable for tents and smaller campervans with a designated fire pit.
Other accommodation
2 x Standard Camping Pod
Max 2 people
Pods with two single beds that can be pushed together to form a double, the camping pods also have a small porch, electric for phone charging and a private fire pit. Bedding is not provided.
Family Camping Pod
Max 4 people
A pod containing one double bed, two single beds and electric for phone charging and lighting. There's a protected porch, outdoor chairs, a picnic bench and a fire pit. Bedding is not provided.
Pig Ark Pod
Max 4 people
A pod in a private area with one double bed and linen, and two single beds without linen. There's a protected porch and fire pit. Bedding for double provided but not singles. Private equipped cooking shelter and outdoor bath. Shared facilities 200m away.
Shepherd's Hut
Max 2 people
A shepherd's hut equipped with a double bed, bedding, a fold-out table, seating, electric lighting and wood-burning stove. There's a dedicated covered cooking area with picnic bench outside the hut, in addition to a fire pit/BBQ. Shared facilities nearby.
4.89 /5
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Sarah V
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Absolutely gorgeous, rural campsite. All facilities were spot on: very clean, warm showers and washing up facilities were great. Beautiful scenery, everything you could ask for.
Great friendly
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Jeff W
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Immediately off the A27 which for us was great cos my daughters don't like travelling far in cars. And yes, you can hear traffic but it's more a gentle hum which is fine for sleeping and probably even helps. Lovely setting; it is a bit hilly but still possible to find decent points for the van. And the facilities were lovely, and the staff were friendly. Basically had it all.
Beautiful little find
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Malcolm R
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I found this campsite online and it is brilliant. Clean and tidy and lots of room on each pitch. Nice fire pit for the evening which was great. I will definitely return.
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Things to do on site and in the Lewes area
The big draw when coming to the site is undoubtedly its position within the South Downs National Park. Although one of England's newest national parks, its combination of rolling hills, ancient forest, and dramatic coastline of white chalk cliffs means it has attracted locals and visitors alike for many years.
In addition to its incredible 3,300 kilometres of rights of way for walkers, including the South Downs long-distance walking path itself, there are a wide array of routes suitable for cyclists looking for some off-road action, and horse-riders old and new too, with plenty of stables in which to jump onto a horse for the first time.
Just five minutes away you'll find Lewes, home to an incredible Norman-era castle, the remains of Lewes Priory, and the Tudor splendour of Ann of Cleves House. The town is something of a haven for antique collectors and book lovers, highlighted by the presence of a second-hand bookshop situated within a tumbledown fifteenth-century building.
Brighton (20 minutes) offers the traditional Victorian English seafront, complete with pier, fish and chip stalls, and seagulls. Brighton Pavilion is an astonishing architectural wonder built by the Prince Regent in the 1800s, while The Lanes offer a boutique, independent and quirky shopping experience.
For making the most of the summer weather, Rottingdean Beach is just a 20 minute drive away. The pebbled shores are perfect for a day of sunbathing, whilst the calm blue waters are perfect for swimming or paddleboarding.
Other nearby attractions include:
- Preston Park (15 minutes)
- Brighton Toy and Model Museum (20 minutes)
- Ridgeview Wine Estate (20 minutes)
- Brighton i360 (25 minutes)
- Eastbourne Pier (35 minutes)
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