Dog-friendly cabins in High Weald AONB

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Covering almost 1500 square kilometres of bucolic countryside across Sussex, Kent, and Surrey, the High Weald (England’s fourth largest AONB) is dotted with elegant manors, ancient castles, and National Trust gardens. It’s also packed with adventure, from lake swimming and kayaking to refreshing walks across wide-open heaths or through dense, ancient forests. May to October are the best months for outdoor wandering, whether you’re heading for a coastal campsite, a glamping tent on a family-friendly farm, or a secluded treehouse escape for switching right off.

97% (184) 21 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in High Weald AONB

The Nut Plat Retreat

1. The Nut Plat Retreat

93%
(76)
Tonbridge, England · 3 units
Antique living wagons on the banks of the River Bourne, with a charming orchard setting, a pub down the lane and a history unlike anywhere else
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping

2. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping

95%
(65)
Waldron, England · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Wonderland Festival Retreat

3. Wonderland Festival Retreat

100%
(6)
Henfield, England · 3 units
Glamping by the lake with an optional sauna and hot tub
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
Allington Lock Campsite

4. Allington Lock Campsite

100%
(3)
England · 10 units · Tents, Glamping
Set beside a peaceful river, this family-friendly campsite offers a simple, nature-filled getaway. Pitch your own tent on one of our 8 non-electric grass pitches, or make yourself at home in one of our two cosy Scandinavian-style softwood cabins, each sleeping up to 4. Please note: guests staying in cabins will need to bring their own bed linen. Onsite facilities include: Riverside setting for a tranquil stay Hot showers and toilets Covered eating area with BBQs Cabins with electricity (for charging devices only) Parking for 1 car per booking (£5 per night) Dogs welcome Onsite CCTV and security barriers
Showers
Potable water
Wifi
Willow Wood Off-Grid Cabin

5. Willow Wood Off-Grid Cabin

90%
(5)
England · 1 unit
Escape the noise and settle into meadow views at Willow Wood. This cosy off-grid cabin sits in open countryside with panoramic views from the bed and zero light pollution - perfect for stargazing on clear nights. Fully off-grid but thoughtfully equipped with: King-size bed Hot shower Full kitchen Wood-burning stove Dog friendly, with open space to explore. Walk 1km to The Six Bells pub for a proper pint, visit the Gun Tap Room & Brewery (3km), or drive 30 minutes to the dramatic cliffs of Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters coastal walk. Simple, peaceful countryside living.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
Remote Cabin w/ Unspoiled Views

6. Remote Cabin w/ Unspoiled Views

86%
(7)
Canterbury, England · 1 unit
Escape to a truly secluded off-grid cabin set within the rolling landscape of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just 6 miles from Canterbury, yet completely private, this cabin is made for slow evenings and wide-open views. Watch the sun set across unspoiled countryside, light the wood burner, and settle in as the sky fills with stars. With no light pollution and no nearby neighbours, the silence here feels rare. Fully off-grid but comfortably equipped, the cabin offers a cosy bed, simple kitchen, hot shower and wood-burning stove for year-round stays. Dog friendly and surrounded by countryside walks straight from the door. Featured in The Guardian’s Top 10 UK Off-Grid Retreats. Come for the views. Stay for the stillness.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
Peaceful Off-Grid Tiny Home

7. Peaceful Off-Grid Tiny Home

Canterbury, England · 1 unit
Tucked away in its own 15-acre field in the Kent Downs AONB, this off-grid cabin is a peaceful, completely private escape just 6 miles from Canterbury. - Cabin all to yourself with no neighbours – just 15 acres of birdsong and breeze - Wide views of fields and trees in every direction - Total peace and no light pollution – incredible stargazing on clear nights - Dog-friendly with walks straight from the door - Fully off-grid with hot water, simple kitchen and a wood burner to keep you cosy Featured in The Guardian as one of the UK’s Top 10 Off-Grid Stays. What makes this cabin special? - You will have no neighbours - Big open countryside views - Total peace and no light pollution – incredible stars on clear nights - Dog-friendly - Amazing walks into the Kent countryside from the door - A great local pub nearby - Fully off-grid cosy cabin with hot water, kitchen and a wood burner Inside the cabin - Open-plan space with double bed and wood-burning stove - Ensuite hot shower with fluffy towels - Gas hob, fridge, stove-top coffee maker & cafetière - Large window at the end of the bed with long views - Cosy wooden interiors – warm and snug in all seasons Outside space - Picnic table, firepit and open field all around - Perfect spot for sunrise, stargazing or just doing nothing - Plenty of space for dogs to mooch about Come for the silence. Stay for the sky. We’d love to welcome you.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water

Covering almost 1500 square kilometres of bucolic countryside across Sussex, Kent, and Surrey, the High Weald (England’s fourth largest AONB) is dotted with elegant manors, ancient castles, and National Trust gardens. It’s also packed with adventure, from lake swimming and kayaking to refreshing walks across wide-open heaths or through dense, ancient forests. May to October are the best months for outdoor wandering, whether you’re heading for a coastal campsite, a glamping tent on a family-friendly farm, or a secluded treehouse escape for switching right off.

97% (184) 21 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in High Weald AONB

The Nut Plat Retreat

1. The Nut Plat Retreat

93%
(76)
Tonbridge, England · 3 units
Antique living wagons on the banks of the River Bourne, with a charming orchard setting, a pub down the lane and a history unlike anywhere else
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping

2. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping

95%
(65)
Waldron, England · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Wonderland Festival Retreat

3. Wonderland Festival Retreat

100%
(6)
Henfield, England · 3 units
Glamping by the lake with an optional sauna and hot tub
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
Allington Lock Campsite

4. Allington Lock Campsite

100%
(3)
England · 10 units · Tents, Glamping
Set beside a peaceful river, this family-friendly campsite offers a simple, nature-filled getaway. Pitch your own tent on one of our 8 non-electric grass pitches, or make yourself at home in one of our two cosy Scandinavian-style softwood cabins, each sleeping up to 4. Please note: guests staying in cabins will need to bring their own bed linen. Onsite facilities include: Riverside setting for a tranquil stay Hot showers and toilets Covered eating area with BBQs Cabins with electricity (for charging devices only) Parking for 1 car per booking (£5 per night) Dogs welcome Onsite CCTV and security barriers
Showers
Potable water
Wifi
Willow Wood Off-Grid Cabin

5. Willow Wood Off-Grid Cabin

90%
(5)
England · 1 unit
Escape the noise and settle into meadow views at Willow Wood. This cosy off-grid cabin sits in open countryside with panoramic views from the bed and zero light pollution - perfect for stargazing on clear nights. Fully off-grid but thoughtfully equipped with: King-size bed Hot shower Full kitchen Wood-burning stove Dog friendly, with open space to explore. Walk 1km to The Six Bells pub for a proper pint, visit the Gun Tap Room & Brewery (3km), or drive 30 minutes to the dramatic cliffs of Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters coastal walk. Simple, peaceful countryside living.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
Remote Cabin w/ Unspoiled Views

6. Remote Cabin w/ Unspoiled Views

86%
(7)
Canterbury, England · 1 unit
Escape to a truly secluded off-grid cabin set within the rolling landscape of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just 6 miles from Canterbury, yet completely private, this cabin is made for slow evenings and wide-open views. Watch the sun set across unspoiled countryside, light the wood burner, and settle in as the sky fills with stars. With no light pollution and no nearby neighbours, the silence here feels rare. Fully off-grid but comfortably equipped, the cabin offers a cosy bed, simple kitchen, hot shower and wood-burning stove for year-round stays. Dog friendly and surrounded by countryside walks straight from the door. Featured in The Guardian’s Top 10 UK Off-Grid Retreats. Come for the views. Stay for the stillness.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
Peaceful Off-Grid Tiny Home

7. Peaceful Off-Grid Tiny Home

Canterbury, England · 1 unit
Tucked away in its own 15-acre field in the Kent Downs AONB, this off-grid cabin is a peaceful, completely private escape just 6 miles from Canterbury. - Cabin all to yourself with no neighbours – just 15 acres of birdsong and breeze - Wide views of fields and trees in every direction - Total peace and no light pollution – incredible stargazing on clear nights - Dog-friendly with walks straight from the door - Fully off-grid with hot water, simple kitchen and a wood burner to keep you cosy Featured in The Guardian as one of the UK’s Top 10 Off-Grid Stays. What makes this cabin special? - You will have no neighbours - Big open countryside views - Total peace and no light pollution – incredible stars on clear nights - Dog-friendly - Amazing walks into the Kent countryside from the door - A great local pub nearby - Fully off-grid cosy cabin with hot water, kitchen and a wood burner Inside the cabin - Open-plan space with double bed and wood-burning stove - Ensuite hot shower with fluffy towels - Gas hob, fridge, stove-top coffee maker & cafetière - Large window at the end of the bed with long views - Cosy wooden interiors – warm and snug in all seasons Outside space - Picnic table, firepit and open field all around - Perfect spot for sunrise, stargazing or just doing nothing - Plenty of space for dogs to mooch about Come for the silence. Stay for the sky. We’d love to welcome you.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water

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High Weald AONB camping guide

Where to go

East Sussex

The bulk of the High Weald AONB sits in East Sussex—a rolling southern landscape of mediaeval villages, chalk cliffs, mist-wrapped forests, and open heathland. Highlights include walking, cycling, and horse-riding in Ashdown Forest, known for inspiring AA Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories; dipping into lively south-coast towns such as Brighton and Eastbourne; and for climbers, tackling sandstone outcrops including Harrison’s Rocks. Pitch your tent by a gurgling river, overlooking moody woodlands, or by the sea near Camber Sands.

Kent

Southern Kent’s swathe of the AONB extends around the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. There are miles of cycling trails and a scented pinetum to explore in Bedgebury Forest; gorgeous protected woodlands to wander such as Hargate Forest and Tudeley Woods; and all kinds of water sports on Bewl Water, from kayaking to paddle-boarding to wild swimming. Camping delights include off-grid farm sites, glamping tents in flower-filled meadows, and shepherds’ huts gazing out on undulating hills.

Surrey & West Sussex

The western part of the High Weald AONB is all about restful valleys and rippling hills that give way to the peaceful West Sussex coast. Chichester, Arundel, and Hever Castle (where Anne Boleyn grew up) are regional showstoppers, and birdwatchers adore Weir Wood reservoir. Across this go-slow region you can set up camp everywhere from a safari-style tent in a lakeside field to a glamping pod on the fringes of the South Downs.

South Downs

A hop south from the High Weald lies the view-drenched South Downs National Park, a 1600-square-km southeastern wonderland stretching from Beachy Head near coast-hugging Eastbourne to Winchester in Hampshire. Some 3000 km of delightful rambling trails crisscross its chalk hills, including the long-distance South Downs Way, and adventure opportunities are endless, from mountain biking to paragliding.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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