The Otter Channel
The Otter Channel
4.46 /5
Situated just ten minutes from Rye, The Otter Channel offers a peaceful getaway on the banks of the River Rother. Tent campers are welcome across non electric grass pitches, each with their own fire pits for nights of roasting marshmallows under the stars. Within 20 minutes of beautiful beaches like Camber Sands and great attractions like Bodiam Castle, this is an ideal base for exploring East Sussex!
Situated on the banks of the River Rother, enjoy birdsong and wildlife spotting
Small, family-orientated site with well maintained facilities and bucket showers
Within ten minutes of Rye, 20 minutes from Camber Sands and Bodiam Castle
About The Otter Channel
Nestled in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this tranquil riverside campsite offers the perfect respite from the stress of day-to-day life. Within easy reach of glorious beaches, historic monuments and wonderful walking routes, there is plenty for you to choose from when it comes to days out. The site offers just 15 non electric grass tent pitches, each measuring 5m x 5m and welcoming up to four guests. You can also add a fire pit to your booking for an additional cost,so you can enjoy making smores of an evening, or cosying up by the campfire as you gaze up at the starry night sky. BBQs are welcome too, so don't forget to pack the sausages! For enjoying watersports on the river, Epic life River Rother is just a stone's throw from the site where you can hire paddleboards, kayaks and even arrange lessons such as SUP yoga. If you're wanting to venture off-site, a ten minute drive away will take you to the historic town of Rye, full of charming shops and restaurants. Four-legged friends are also welcome to join you on your holiday, with up to two allowed per pitch.
The site is open for weekends between 3rd May and 1st October and for the summer school holidays.
Site facilities include three compost loos, three hot bucket showers, a washing-up area and gas hobs to heat water. There is an onsite horse trailer shop selling dry goods.
The closest shop to site is Wittersham Village Store, a five minute drive away. For a drink or something to eat, The Swan Inn pub is five minutes away. A pleasant one hour walk across the neighbouring fields and footpaths will also take you to a pub in Peamarsh.
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 15 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
15 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 6 people
Non electric grass 5m x 5m pitches with picnic benches, suitable for tents and trailer tents only.
4.46 /5
71%
Recommend
Beautiful, peaceful campsite
Recommends site
Louise C
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My family and I had a wonderful stay at the Otter Channel. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and the campsite felt tranquil and quiet. The hosts were very friendly and approachable and the washing/toilet/shower facilities were great. I would definitely recommend this site if you are looking for a peaceful stay in a beautiful location. We hope to visit again in the future!
Would not recommend
Stanislav K
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I would not recommend this campsite for families with kids, unfortunately. Here are my thoughts about the pros and cons: Pros: Beautiful nature and river nearby. Close to Rye and Kent coastline. Basic, but reasonable infrastructure - there are toilets, sink with running water, canisters with drinking water, trash bins, bucket shower, fire pits, trailer with few food items and kindling where you can leave some the payment for the host, few wooden tables on site Cons: The campsite seemed to be unmanned, the host didn't show up when we arrived and communicated with us remotely (there was a rain at the moment, but still). The campsite is separated from the road with a self-operated fence, and that's it, so in principle - anybody can get in on site anytime, which doesn't seem very safe to me. For some bizarre reason there are no signs or name plates with campsite name near the entrance, so it is not trivial to find. The host has provided geolocation upon request, which helped, but the lack of any signs around in the first place was strange. The campsite is located pretty much next to the river, the river is not separated from the pitch in any way, so not very safe for families with small kids.It is also next to the road, the road is not very busy, but the noise from the cars passing by is quite audible. While booking the campsite I have also added an option for gazebo for £10, expecting it to be a gazebo rental for the duration of the stay. However when I have arrived and asked the host for it - it appeared to be the charge for erecting my own gazebo, which sounds pretty ridiculous to me. The host has refunded £10, which was good, but there was a rain on the day and I was expecting to have a gazebo available as a back up option exactly for this case, which didn't materialise in the end. The host is nice indeed and responsive, but response time is not very fast. The fields are not perfect clean, got some leftover items and trash left after the previous guests here and there at the pitch. Minimum duration of the stay is 2 nights, so you can't book it for overnight stay or you would have to pay extra Overall, the place is not bad per se, but I have encountered several rather strange and easily fixable things during the visit, that dropped the quality of my experience, hence - would not recommend it so far.
Enjoyed our stay
Recommends site
Emma C
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Excellent stay would recommend, looking forward to visiting again.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Peasmarsh area
If you're wanting to spend your days enjoying watersports out on the river, Epic life River Rother is just next to the site. The outdoor activity company offers paddleboarding, kayak and canoe hire, along with lessons such as SUP yoga, sea kayaking, spring paddle and more!
For making the most of the summer sun, the site is within easy reach of the East Sussex Coast. The glorious Camber Sands beach is just 20 minutes away, perfect for a day of sunbathing or swimming, whilst the charming town of Hastings (35 minutes) also offers a glorious stretch of beach with lots of seaside attractions.
If you're an animal lover, a visit to the South of England Rare Breeds Centre (20 minutes) is a must. You can meet the friendly farmyard animals, enjoy an amazing bird of prey experience and even get involved in one of the famous pig races.
To learn about some local history, Bodiam Castle is just a 20 minute drive away. The 14th-century castle is now a National Trust property, surrounded by its very own spectacular moat. Guests can tour the grounds and step inside the ancient walls which were once occupied by great knights.
Other nearby attractions include:
- National Trust - Smallhythe Place (10 minutes)
- Dungeness National Nature Reserve (30 minutes)
- Sissinghurst Castle Garden (30 minutes)
- Smugglers Adventure (35 minutes)
- Hastings Aquarium (35 minutes)
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