Beech Estate Campsite
4.85 /5
Beech Estate Campsite offers a magical off-grid woodland escape near Battle in East Sussex. Here you can try a spot of camping and wild bell tent glamping in a 600-acre private woodland. Pitch up among the trees and get back to nature, complete with bucket showers and campfires! It's the perfect spot for families, groups and couples looking to get away from it all.
Why you'll love it at Beech Estate Campsite
Runner up of Best Campsite South East England in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards
Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites
Ideal East Sussex location, within easy reach of Battle, Hastings and Lewes
Explore the 600-acre private estate with woodland, meadows and diverse wildlife
Family focused off grid camping and glamping with campfires
About the site
Part of Pegs and Pitches Camping, this off-grid woodland haven is great for those looking to spend some time in nature. The setting is near Battle, famous for its 1066 history and an easy distance from London and the South Coast. Choose from forest tent pitches, where you can set up camp among the trees, and furnished bell tents, which offer a wild glamping experience. The bell tents come fully equipped with everything you need for a stay in the woods. You'll be surrounded by forest as you cook on your own campfire and enjoy a back to nature experience. For tent campers, there's the chance to pitch up among the lovely trees in natural clearings. While for those who really want to languish in seclusion, there are faraway pitches that are further from the facilities but have incredible valley views over Bracken Valley or Beech Creek Valley. All pitches are private, but some larger pitches are available for groups of families wanting to camp together. Bell tents are set in private glades and come with a firewood allocation, beds, a picnic table, camping chairs and cooking utensils. Each has a fire pit so you can roast marshmallows and cook delicious campfire meals. It's the perfect way to skip overloading the car, but it's still a wild experience, giving you the chance to get back to basics. The woodland is part of a privately owned estate in the High Weald that you are free to roam! Discover wildflower meadows and spot incredible wildlife, such as buzzards and barn owls. Cars are parked away from the camping area, allowing you to enjoy nature as it should be. Please note that the campsite is off grid so has no electricity.
"Wonderful site in a beautiful woodland setting ... Bucket showers must be tried!!!"
Richard M
"Quite and peaceful break away from the chaos of everyday life"
Lucy J
"The fact you are in woodland made for such a magical experience, especially with the children"
Janine B
"Washing facilities were spotlessly clean and of a high standard"
Santha D
"Absolutely amazing! So peaceful and a great way to make some quality family memories"
Charlotte N
"I felt completely at ease and immersed in the natural beauty of the surroundings"
Roger M
Beech Estate Campsite is open from 28/03 to 31/10.
There are 44 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
15 x Wild Tent Pitches
Max 6 people
Individual forest, faraway and meadow pitches, suitable for one family sized tent. Pitch among the trees or further away with a little more seclusion. All pitches have their own campfire pit. Groups, please book a group pitch.
9 x Faraway Tent Pitches
Max 6 people
A more secluded tent pitch set in the woods for tents only. Each faraway tent pitch has it's own firepit. There is a longer walk 200-350m from the car park.
4 x Woodland Meadow Wild Pitches
Max 8 people
Tent pitches are within the tree-enclosed woodland glade. The meadow has very large triple-sized pitches, each with a fire pit. Campervans are possible with prior agreement. There are two flushing toilets in the meadow.
Valley View Wild Double Tent Pitch
Max 10 people
The premium pitch on the campsite with views over the woodland. Almost wild tent camping pitch, surrounded by woodland and equipped with fire pit, benches, grill and picnic table. 100m walk to facilities.
2 x Hammock Pitch
Max 3 people
Bring your own hammock and sleep among the trees! Space for up to three hammocks and a fire pit is available for your campfire. Shared facilities are around a 150m walk away. Tents are not permitted at this pitch. No electric.
5 x Wild Double Tent Pitches
Max 10 people
Double woodland tent pitches. Suitable for two large family tents (or an extra large tent and medium tent). All pitches have their own campfire pit.
4.85 /5
97%
would recommend
Just what the doctor ordered
Recommends site
Keith B
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An absolutely beautiful and well maintained location in the woods. Some distant traffic noise, but just a wonderful experience all round. Really lovely wardens and a great atmosphere among the campers. Everything was as it should be - toilets clean and toilet paper in, showers were warm and a lot of fun for my son, who delighted in having a bucket shower every day.
Wonderful weekend break!
Recommends site
Graham T
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We did a two night weekend glamping break, which was perfect! The facilities were great, as were the Beech Estate Campsite Team. Beautiful surroundings and we walked the red trail through the woodlands on the Saturday afternoon. Stunning.
Site's response
Thank you for your lovely words and we're really happy you had such a good time! Hopefully see you again soon!
Beautiful and a little bit wild
Recommends site
Dominic H
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What a brilliant site. Wonderful secluded pitches. Beautiful woodland. Feels on the wild side of things but there are immaculate composting toilets and bucket showers scattered around.
Site's response
Thank you for your lovely words! We're so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you again soon.
Site tariff
Site rules and policies
If you are booking for more than one tent pitch or bell tent, please contact the office as we may not be able to place you together without prior consultation.
All bookings of more than four adults or for more than two families must contact the office before booking. We reserve the right to cancel any group bookings made without approval.
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