Hastingford Fishery
Highly rated
Hadlow Down, Uckfield, Sussex
Hastingford Fishery
Hastingford Fishery offers tranquil adult only shepherd's huts set around a fishing lake in the East Sussex countryside, just ten minutes to Uckfield. Choose from four shepherd's huts, two set around the lake and the other two set further back with fully equipped kitchens and ensuites. Spend the day casting a line in one of the well stocked lakes, watching the resident wildlife or exploring the surrounding countryside by footpath. Dog friendly.
Adult only shepherd's huts set around a fishing lake set in the High Weald AONB and dark skies area
Well stocked fishing lakes, with night time fishing available and a wild swimming pond!
Dog friendly with an enclosed exercise area and plenty of nearby footpaths, 35 minutes to Brighton
About Hastingford Fishery
Peaceful glamping site set on an idyllic fishery, with views of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guests can enjoy fishing day and night, a true escape to get away from it all. Friendly owners are on hand to help with anything you may need, even picking up from the train station! The site is dog friendly with a wild swimming pond too, perfect for cooling off in warmer weather. There are four shepherd's huts for guests to choose from, Carp and Roach hut are both set lakeside with a small kitchenette, double bed and log burner. Perch and Tench shepherd's huts are set back from the lake with double beds, ensuites and fully equipped kitchens. Bedding is included. Outside each is a fire pit and outdoor seating, perfect for nights in the open staring at the starry night skies. There are plenty of picnic benches around the site to sit with a good book and enjoy the peace and tranquillity as you look out to the South Downs. There are four lakes onsite, the bottom lake is the original fishing lake and stocks large common and mirror carp plus perch and grass carp. The second lake is larger and is stocked with more variety of fish including golden tench and gudgeo. The third lake stocks carp and orfe. Fishing is available 8am-8pm for everyone, and hut residents are allowed to fish at night. The fourth lake is at the top of the site and is a natural pond used for wild swimming, if you're brave enough! Perfect to cool off on a hot summer day. There are also four other lakes accessible from the site these are natural wild lakes that guests can walk around that are set away from the rest. Perfect for a dog walk as there are secure areas where you can let them run off lead. The buzzing Brighton is a 35 minute drive away where you can take a seaside stroll, roam around the famous lanes and browse the shops! For keen walkers or cyclists, there are plenty of footpaths that lead from site, taking guests to the Ashdown Forest, Rotherfield or Buxted. Up to two dogs are allowed with you on your stay, just add them on when booking. There is an enclosed area where dogs can be exercised. Please note, that dogs must be kept on a lead around the lake and farm and that there is a fee for bringing dogs with you. BBQs and campfires are permitted in the raised fire pits provided. Please note, that if you are wanting to fish onsite, you must hold a fishing licence and abide by the site rules. This site is a member of the Freedom Camping Club.
Hastingford Fishery is open from 01/03 to 31/12.
Each shepherd's hut has private facilities, Carp and Roach shepherd's hut's facilities are a short walk away from the unit. Perch and Tench shepherd's hut have ensuite facilities. Each shepherd hut also has an equipped kitchenette complete with a kettle, microwave, toaster and fridge/freezer.
There is free WiFi across site.
Guests may fish in the lake for a small charge, there is also a separate lake at the top of site for wild swimming.
The closest pub to site is the New Inn, a five minute drive from site stocking local ales, or drive five minutes in the other direction to get to Crowbrough with a range of pubs and eateries, including The Wheatsheaf pub. For picking up any essentials Buxted Stores is a five minute drive away.
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 4 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
Carp Shepherd's Hut
Max 2 people
Furnished shepherd's hut with a double bed, small kitchenette, log burner and private patio overlooking the fishing lake. Outside is a fire pit and seating, there is also a portaloo outside or private facilities just a short walk away. Bedding included.
Roach Shepherd's Hut
Max 2 people
Furnished shepherd's hut with a double bed, small kitchenette, log burner and private patio overlooking the fishing lake. Outside is a fire pit and seating, there is also a portaloo outside or private facilities just a short walk away. Bedding included.
Perch Shepherd's Hut
Max 2 people
Furnished ensuite shepherd's hut set back from the fishing lakes. Inside is a double bed, equipped kitchenette and log burner. Outside is a fire pit and seating. Bedding is included.
Tench Shepherd's Hut
Max 2 people
Furnished ensuite shepherd's hut set back from the fishing lakes. Inside is a double bed, equipped kitchenette and log burner. Outside is a fire pit and seating. Bedding is included.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Uckfield area
This site is an ideal spot to escape the everyday, with multiple fishing lakes onsite even if you are not a keen angler, there is not better time to learn! Rent a fishing rod from site and have a go to see what you can catch! Or, simply enjoy the simplicity of picking up a good book and admiring the countryside views of the South Downs.
Dog owners and keen walkers and cyclists will love the choice of walks around the site, footpaths take you into Rotherfield, Buxton or the beautiful Ashdown Forest, here you can wander around roaming farm animals! Be careful for sheep on the roads! Home to the Winnie the Pooh bridge and 100 acre woods, don't forget to pick up some sticks along the way!
The nearest towns and villages to site are Uckfield and Crowborough, both just a ten minute drive away, here there are a range of shops and a cinema to explore!
For a bit more excitement seaside Brighton is 35 minutes away with plenty to do and explore! Take a walk along the pier and indulge in some doughnuts, or roam the lanes and browse the independent storefronts. There is even a shopping centre for rainy days and a great range of eateries for a tasty meal out!
Other nearby activities:
- Lewes (20 minutes)
- Tunbridge Wells (20 minutes)
- South Down's National Reserve (25 minutes)
- Leonardslee (50 minutes)
- London (1 hour)
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