Best Log Cabins in South Downs National Park

Cabin camping in South Downs National Park means waking up to rolling chalk hills and ancient woodland, not the sound of city traffic. With over a dozen cabin options, you’ll find everything from rustic hideaways in wildflower meadows to timber lodges tucked at the edge of quiet paddocks. Most spots offer showers, wifi, and let you enjoy campfires, so you won’t have to rough it. Horseback-riding trails cut through open grassland, while hikers head for the South Downs Way or spot deer at dawn. For a proper local experience, try Cattlestone Farm Adult Only (77 reviews), where adults escape the crowds, Dernwood Farm Wild Camping (38 reviews) for off-grid woodland cabins, or The Nut Plat Retreat (31 reviews) for a peaceful riverside retreat. Prices start at £110 a night, with the average closer to £175. Bring sturdy boots and a sense of adventure—South Downs cabins deliver both comfort and wild English countryside.

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Top-rated campgrounds near South Downs National Park

Cabin camping in South Downs National Park means waking up to rolling chalk hills and ancient woodland, not the sound of city traffic. With over a dozen cabin options, you’ll find everything from rustic hideaways in wildflower meadows to timber lodges tucked at the edge of quiet paddocks. Most spots offer showers, wifi, and let you enjoy campfires, so you won’t have to rough it. Horseback-riding trails cut through open grassland, while hikers head for the South Downs Way or spot deer at dawn. For a proper local experience, try Cattlestone Farm Adult Only (77 reviews), where adults escape the crowds, Dernwood Farm Wild Camping (38 reviews) for off-grid woodland cabins, or The Nut Plat Retreat (31 reviews) for a peaceful riverside retreat. Prices start at £110 a night, with the average closer to £175. Bring sturdy boots and a sense of adventure—South Downs cabins deliver both comfort and wild English countryside.

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Top-rated campgrounds near South Downs National Park

1. The Nut Plat Retreat

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3 units · Glamping · Kent, South East England

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

2. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

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36 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · West Sussex, South East England

Friendly camping and glamping on a Sussex farm, with animals to meet, a pond to swim in, and the South Downs nearby.

3. Willow Wood Off-Grid Cabin

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1 unit · Glamping · England

Escape the noise. Reconnect with nature. Our cosy off-grid cabin is set in an open meadow with sweeping countryside views and zero light pollution (perect for stargazing!) Fully off-grid, but with all the comforts: hot shower, king-size bed, full kitchen, and a wood-burning stove. - Panoramic views from bed - Dog-friendly with outdoor space to roam - 1km walk to the Six Bells pub (proper pub) - 3km from Gun Tap Room & Brewery - 30 mins to the Beachy Head to Seven Sisters coastal hike

4. The Baker's Hut

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1 unit · Glamping · Ashurst, England

A shepherd’s hut hideaway for two in rural Sussex

5. Dernwood Farm Wild Camping

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17 units · Tents, Glamping · East Sussex, South East England

Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands

6. Wonderland Festival Retreat

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2 units · Glamping · Henfield, England

Glamping by the lake with an optional sauna and hot tub

7. Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

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3 units · Glamping · Salisbury, England

Quirky accommodation on a 2,500-acre nature-filled estate, just 15 minutes from Stonehenge

8. Stud Farm

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1 unit · Glamping · Brockenhurst, England

A shepherd’s hut on a traditional New Forest farm

9. The Vacationist

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1 unit · Glamping · Uckfield, England

The Vacationist offers the chance to sleep in a beautifully designed bespoke eco-cabin in your own peaceful meadow. Fully off-grid, available all year-round and with 4 comfortable berths, this is your chance to escape it all without compromising on comfort, location or eco credentials. The Vacationist has been carefully designed to balance luxury, freedom and environmental impact. We wanted to help people reduce the carbon impact of their holiday by offering them a luxurious, comfortable and relaxing alternative in the UK. This is as close to net zero travel as you can get! We also wanted our guests to experience the joy of a outdoors, off-grid escape, where the kids can run around fields and climb trees and the adults can sit around the fire drinking wine and watching the stars. This is what memories are made of. The cabin is full of eco-technology and features solar panels, infrared heating, a bio-ethanol burner, double-glazed windows, water saving technology and sheep's wool insulation. We've repurposed where we can and also worked with partners chosen for their dedication to sustainable design - you will marvel at the story of our sofas and our painstakingly-assembled (with the help of our local school) ‘coloured-pencil’ epoxy kitchen counter. And your kids will love the hidden bookcase room - it was designed by our kids for your kids, so we're confident it will go down well! The Vacationist invites you to East Sussex to holiday without damaging the planet.

10. Cuckoo Hideaway

1 unit · Glamping · Marlow, England

Relax and recharge in your own little hideaway in a Striking contemporary cabin set in a private garden, perfect for couples or solo travellers looking for a quiet escape. Step inside via the large glazed door into the bright and spacious open-plan design. The cosy cabin has a small sofa, smart TV, double bed and a small kitchen area with a breakfast bar. Wake up in the morning and take in the view out over the country. The en-suite shower and WC make life here nice and simple, especially after a day out walking, and the kitchenette with electric hobs and fridge allow guests to cook up some hot meals and drinks and store snacks for their stay. The beautiful garden invites you to spend as much time outside as possible. Sit out in the garden in the evenings and enjoy toasting marshmallows over the fire pit. While you’re at the cabin, you have the chance to truly disconnect and relax. There’s no pressure to do anything at all, you might just want to curl up with a book. Or you can grab your map and head outside to explore the rolling hills. Maybe lace up your walking boots and head to one of the nearby pubs such as the Dog & Badger, for a cosy meal. If you fancy a trip into the local towns to browse around some independent shops, Henley-On-Thames and Marlow are close by.

11. Meon Meadows Fisherman's Cabin

1 unit · Glamping · Corhampton, Hampshire, South East England

4 acres of land situated on the river meon set in stunning scenery and excellent wild brown trout fishing, the fisherman cabin is the perfect getaway to unwind and reconnect with nature.With untouched scenary comes a host of wildlife from kingfishers to herons and of course plenty pf brown trout.The cabin sleeps two in two single beds with cooker , fridge and shower provided

12. Acacia Bay Woodlands

2 units · Glamping · England

A beautifully designed and curated set of cosy cabins located in a magical ancient woodland setting. Completely renovated for 2024, an ideal retreat for a group looking for a magical holiday surrounded by nature. Each cabin has private parking, secure gardens and private entrance. The cabins are not isolated as just off from the main road. This allows you to feel cocooned in The Woodlands yet have easy access to a Tescos superstore 5 minutes up the road.

13. Choller Farm

1 unit · Glamping · England

For seven decades, Choller Farm has remained within our family, evolving from a dairy farm to a place where we raise cattle, sheep, along with our cherished animals - two donkeys named Boris and Barney, and two goats named Poppy and Patch. In 2005, we proudly introduced our Certificated Location Caravan Park, the lake in 2011 and more recently, we have added four lodges to our offerings.

14. Furnace Brook Cabins & Camping

16 units · Tents, Glamping · England

Welcome to Furnace Brook, a tranquil 60-acre Ecosystem Restoration Community tucked away in the rolling countryside of East Sussex. Here, peace, wildlife, and connection to nature come first. Whether you’re waking up in a handcrafted lakeside cabin or camping beneath the stars, this is a place to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover calm. At the heart of the land lies our beautiful lake, surrounded by native trees and wildflowers. Herons, dragonflies, and kingfishers visit often, and misty mornings give way to glowing sunsets reflected on the water. Our cabins blend simple comfort with rustic charm — natural materials and wide windows that open to birdsong. For campers, we have rural private pitches or spacious and communal spaces. It’s quiet here — no loud music, no generators, just the crackle of a fire and the sounds of nature at night. Furnace Brook is part of a working Ecosystem Restoration Community. Every stay supports rewilding and soil regeneration, helping wildlife and woodland return to the landscape. Guests are welcome to wander our trails, learn about the restoration work, or simply enjoy being surrounded by thriving nature. We also brew our own small-batch Furnace Brook Beer, made with local ingredients — the perfect companion for a lakeside sunset or a cosy evening by the fire. If you’re looking for stillness, beauty, and a genuine connection to the natural world, Furnace Brook offers it in abundance. Come to rest, reflect, and experience life at nature’s pace.

Camper favorites in and near South Downs National Park

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Cuckoo Hideaway

1 unit · Glamping · Marlow, England

Relax and recharge in your own little hideaway in a Striking contemporary cabin set in a private garden, perfect for couples or solo travellers looking for a quiet escape. Step inside via the large glazed door into the bright and spacious open-plan design. The cosy cabin has a small sofa, smart TV, double bed and a small kitchen area with a breakfast bar. Wake up in the morning and take in the view out over the country. The en-suite shower and WC make life here nice and simple, especially after a day out walking, and the kitchenette with electric hobs and fridge allow guests to cook up some hot meals and drinks and store snacks for their stay. The beautiful garden invites you to spend as much time outside as possible. Sit out in the garden in the evenings and enjoy toasting marshmallows over the fire pit. While you’re at the cabin, you have the chance to truly disconnect and relax. There’s no pressure to do anything at all, you might just want to curl up with a book. Or you can grab your map and head outside to explore the rolling hills. Maybe lace up your walking boots and head to one of the nearby pubs such as the Dog & Badger, for a cosy meal. If you fancy a trip into the local towns to browse around some independent shops, Henley-On-Thames and Marlow are close by.

Meon Meadows Fisherman's Cabin

1 unit · Glamping · Corhampton, Hampshire, South East England

4 acres of land situated on the river meon set in stunning scenery and excellent wild brown trout fishing, the fisherman cabin is the perfect getaway to unwind and reconnect with nature.With untouched scenary comes a host of wildlife from kingfishers to herons and of course plenty pf brown trout.The cabin sleeps two in two single beds with cooker , fridge and shower provided

Acacia Bay Woodlands

2 units · Glamping · England

A beautifully designed and curated set of cosy cabins located in a magical ancient woodland setting. Completely renovated for 2024, an ideal retreat for a group looking for a magical holiday surrounded by nature. Each cabin has private parking, secure gardens and private entrance. The cabins are not isolated as just off from the main road. This allows you to feel cocooned in The Woodlands yet have easy access to a Tescos superstore 5 minutes up the road.

Choller Farm

1 unit · Glamping · England

For seven decades, Choller Farm has remained within our family, evolving from a dairy farm to a place where we raise cattle, sheep, along with our cherished animals - two donkeys named Boris and Barney, and two goats named Poppy and Patch. In 2005, we proudly introduced our Certificated Location Caravan Park, the lake in 2011 and more recently, we have added four lodges to our offerings.

Furnace Brook Cabins & Camping

16 units · Tents, Glamping · England

Welcome to Furnace Brook, a tranquil 60-acre Ecosystem Restoration Community tucked away in the rolling countryside of East Sussex. Here, peace, wildlife, and connection to nature come first. Whether you’re waking up in a handcrafted lakeside cabin or camping beneath the stars, this is a place to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover calm. At the heart of the land lies our beautiful lake, surrounded by native trees and wildflowers. Herons, dragonflies, and kingfishers visit often, and misty mornings give way to glowing sunsets reflected on the water. Our cabins blend simple comfort with rustic charm — natural materials and wide windows that open to birdsong. For campers, we have rural private pitches or spacious and communal spaces. It’s quiet here — no loud music, no generators, just the crackle of a fire and the sounds of nature at night. Furnace Brook is part of a working Ecosystem Restoration Community. Every stay supports rewilding and soil regeneration, helping wildlife and woodland return to the landscape. Guests are welcome to wander our trails, learn about the restoration work, or simply enjoy being surrounded by thriving nature. We also brew our own small-batch Furnace Brook Beer, made with local ingredients — the perfect companion for a lakeside sunset or a cosy evening by the fire. If you’re looking for stillness, beauty, and a genuine connection to the natural world, Furnace Brook offers it in abundance. Come to rest, reflect, and experience life at nature’s pace.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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erin

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

Highly recommend, my partner and I had a great time at Finlay’s cabin. It was exactly what we were looking for in terms of: how remote & private it was, outdoor and indoor fire & the hot tub! We also loved the unique structure and authentic feel… however a few things to note, for the cost per night(£180) I would expect: body wash & shampoo / hairdryer, better kitchen essentials, the coffee left was almost empty for example and old stuff was left in the fridge& top shelf was left completely wet.. I know it’s ‘small’ things but for the price you’d expect these things to be attended to.. for us we didn’t mind too much, but would have made the experience a lot nicer to have these things to improve the overall feel and experience. Also I felt that in terms of cleanliness, it could have been cleaner, many cobwebs & spiders, hair and dirt in the bath tub, messy outdoor porch area; we wanted to use the outdoor bbq and had to clean it very well ourselves.. for the price you would expect it to be clean and ready to use with coals etc however we had to make do with the indoor logs with no fire starter as only option was the chemical indoor one which we didn’t want to use to cook food on.. making it difficult. The hotub area is lovely, however we wanted to use it at night which proved difficult as no outdoor lightning, and indoor torch didn’t work.. some lanterns outside would be a great addition. Duncan was a kind host and has a very special plot!

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Andy

October 2025

With kids

2 nights at Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

Really nice unit, cosy, but with all mod cons for a couple of nights. Get the hot tub option, you will regret it otherwise!

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Chat

October 2025

2 nights at Willow Wood Off-Grid Cabin

Went as a solo traveller, the location was quiet enough to feel secluded enough, the cabin was clean warm with modern comforts, nice local pubs and excellent walks would recommend

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Crystal

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

We had a really lovely stay in the Bustard Hut. It was peaceful, quaint, and beautifully designed. The interior was unique and thoughtfully put together, and the hut had great facilities considering its limited kitchen space. The little touches like the marshmallows, bread, and condiments were very much appreciated. The only downsides were that the hut wasn’t quite as private as it appeared in the pictures, as we could see and be seen by the neighbouring hut from the hot tub, which wasn’t quite what we imagined. Also, there weren’t any trolleys available on arrival, so there was a lot of back and forth with bags since you can’t park next to the hut. A few things that would be useful to have are some barbecue tools and maybe a fire mitt, as we had to use kitchen utensils to manage the fire. Overall, we had a lovely stay and really enjoyed the thoughtful touches throughout.

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Ellie-Jane

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

Absolutely amazing ! Welcoming and had everything and more! Been multiple times and plan on going back next summer!

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Anita

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at The Nut Plat Retreat

Absolutely amazing retreat! We stayed at Finlays cabin, sadly for only couple of nights. Really lovely, peaceful, private wooden cabin. The owner just let us be! Reccomend to anybody who wants to get escape from daily life.

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Charley

May 2025

3 nights at The Nut Plat Retreat

Had a brilliant time! Would highly recommend to a couple wanting to get away from it all. We loved our stay and will definitely go back

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Ryan

February 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

Super space Fabulous hot tub Quiet Great pub a stones throw away means you don’t have to cook if you don’t want to All very organised by Duncan, the flexible owner who really let us be

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Samantha

February 2025

With kids

3 nights at Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

We came for a family birthday getaway at the end of Feb. The hut is private but there is a two person hut reasonably nearby. The Shephards hut has everything you need outside and in, regardless of weather. We had moments eating out in the sun, then a brief hail shower and rainbow in the hot tub. One night was so clear we spent the evening star gazing from the hot tub. There is a farm and wild bird sanctuary nearby so an abundance of wild life throughout the day. Kites, peacocks, buzzards, peasants, deer etc. We did several local walks but the best for the kids was the farm > wood walk, which had a hidden wood swing too. The hosts were quick to help when we needed it and the location was very picturesque. It was a perfect birthday escape. We'd love to come back and see it in the summer!

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Fabrice

February 2025

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

A fantastic cosy, quiet and romantic cabin, perfect for a little weekend getaway. The hosts are super accommodating and responsive but are also very respectful of your privacy. We arrived with both the fireplace inside and the hot tub fire already roaring. A fantastic experience overall would recommend to anyone! And easy enough to access by just public transport if you don't want to drive :))

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Emma

January 2025

With pets

3 nights at The Nut Plat Retreat

Came for a short break away from work and degree stress. Planned to go on some nice walks with the dog but the weather was awful. So ended up staying in by the log burner, reading our books and crochet. I did also manage to get the hot tub HOT ♨️ one day, took a few rounds of restocking the fire but once we got there, it then got so hot I had to add some cold! So worth it! There is good WiFi available so manged to watch a few films in the evening. Might be back for one of my reading weeks when I need minimal distractions! 😂

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Jason

January 2025

Weekend Trip to Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

The farm was very easy to get to, and Donna and her husband were extremely communicative and welcoming. The cabin itself was an utter delight and more than I would've expected, both in terms of amenities available, and the quality therein. Very easy to both cook on site and enjoy the farm itself, and to head out into the countryside. Plus the cows were such a special treat to see!

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Sam

December 2024

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

Cosy, charming, relaxing spot for a weekend away out of London. We loved the outdoor hot tub!

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Esme

December 2024

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

We had a lovely stay on Susannah's land, a relaxing city break, we saw muntjac deer, birds of prey, wild rabbits! We loved bubbling away in the hot tub overlooking wintery scenes.

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Sukey

October 2024

2 nights at Cattlestone Farm Adult Only

We had a lovely time staying here. The shepherd's hut was attractive, cosy and well equipped. Because we stayed at the end of October we unfortunately didn't make use of all the outside seating, which would be lovely in summer. So once it gets dark, it is very quiet and isolated, so just be prepared to cosy up inside with books etc. In the daytimes we liked exploring the local villages and some amazing pubs on our bikes.

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Caroline

October 2024

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Vacationist

The Vacationist is eco-glamping in total style!! The cabin was stunning with so many beautiful details and a super fun secret bedroom for our daughter. The views from every window were stunning and we genuinely felt like we were in a cosy cocoon in the middle of nowhere (although you are only a very short drive from civilisation). So many lovely touches like chocolates on the beds on arrival, hot water bottles, a craft box and books to read for both adults and kiddos (I would definitely recommend reading the books about Ruth & Guys American adventure and the Vacationist build!). The cabin felt comfortable and luxurious in equal measure! Overall a 5+ star stay, we loved every minute and will definitely be back!! Thank you so much!