Bodiam Boating Station
Cranbrook, Sussex
Bodiam Boating Station sits on the River Rother in the heart of East Sussex. This family-friendly site provides the chance to explore the local area via boat. Grass pitches, with optional electric hook-up, are located right next to the onsite restaurant, and at the heart of the many live outdoor events which run throughout the summer.
About Bodiam Boating Station
This beautiful site is an ideal place to stay if you don't want to get in your car again! These cosy 25 pitches, including grass pitches with optional electric hook-up, encourages campfires and shared experiences between all. On site you can eat at the cafe, buy a few provisions, swim in the river, hire boats and take a river cruise to visit Bodiam Castle. Throughout the summer, there are various outdoor events. Enjoy hearty breakfast, lunch (speciality Spanish Tapas) or afternoon tea in the licensed café and garden. Dog are welcome.
Open from 1 March to 31 October
Showers and toilets available onsite, including disabled facilities. Fishing and watersports also available. Enjoy hearty breakfast, lunch (speciality Spanish Tapas) or afternoon tea in the licensed café and garden.
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 25 accommodation options on-site
9 x Grass Pitches
These standard pitches are available on grass, with no electric hookup.
16 x Electric Grass Pitches
These pitches are available on grass with an electric hook up.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Bodiam Boating Station?
Call 01797 253838 to book.
Unfortunately Bodiam Boating Station doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Things to do on site and in the Cranbrook area
Activities include enjoying a delicious meal at the onsite cafe, or attending one of the many outdoor events which run across the summer.
Kayaks, paddleboards, canoes and more are available for hire. River cruises also begin onsite, and run to National Trust site Bodiam Castle. Finally, you can always ditch the boat for a dip in the river.
Within walking distance you can jump on a steam train to Tenterden, to visit the pub or curry house, get a bus to Hastings, or even walk to Rye along the river (8m).
Interested in staying at Bodiam Boating Station?
Call 01797 253838 to book.
Unfortunately Bodiam Boating Station doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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