Cabins near Hayling Island
93% (164) • 46 campsites
Top-rated cabin rentals near Hayling Island
Cattlestone Farm Adult Only
1. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only
97%
(122)
42km from Hayling Island · 36 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Friendly camping and glamping on a Sussex farm, with animals to meet, a pond to swim in, and the South Downs nearby.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge
2. Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge
90%
(20)
64km from Hayling Island · 3 units
Quirky accommodation on a 2,500-acre nature-filled estate, just 15 minutes from Stonehenge
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£128
/ night
Farrs Meadow
3. Farrs Meadow
96%
(141)
72km from Hayling Island · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
4. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
95%
(65)
84km from Hayling Island · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Haddon Copse Farm
5. Haddon Copse Farm
99%
(49)
97km from Hayling Island · 11 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping and glamping in an unspoilt location with glorious views of the Dorset Downs
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£14
/ night
The Nut Plat Retreat
6. The Nut Plat Retreat
93%
(73)
103km from Hayling Island · 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
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£88
/ night
Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
7. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
97%
(33)
106km from Hayling Island · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
Dogwood Glamping
8. Dogwood Glamping
90%
(42)
111km from Hayling Island · 4 units
The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£95
/ night
Cottage Orne
9. Cottage Orne
100%
(12)
115km from Hayling Island · 1 unit
A cabin with views on a private country estate in Dorchester
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£152
/ night
Walnut Farm Glamping
10. Walnut Farm Glamping
97%
(39)
123km from Hayling Island · 8 units
Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£116
/ night
The T Barn
11. The T Barn
99%
(90)
123km from Hayling Island · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£29
/ night
Acacia Bay Woodlands
12. Acacia Bay Woodlands
16km from Hayling Island · 2 units
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.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£184
/ night
Meon Meadows Fisherman's Cabin
13. Meon Meadows Fisherman's Cabin
22km from Hayling Island · 1 unit
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
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£110
/ night
Choller Farm
14. Choller Farm
25km from Hayling Island · 1 unit
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.
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from
£250
/ night
Stud Farm
15. Stud Farm
100%
(4)
45km from Hayling Island · 1 unit
A shepherd’s hut on a traditional New Forest farm
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
Pepperscombe Cottages & Glamping
16. Pepperscombe Cottages & Glamping
100%
(1)
46km from Hayling Island · 3 units
Welcome to Pepperscombe Farm. We offer cosy accommodation & glamping on a farm on the outskirts of picturesque Steyning town. There's direct access from the farm to the South Downs National Park with local footpaths and trails for mountain biking. Easy walking distance to local shops, pubs and restaurants and a 20 minute drive to the local beaches. We look forward to welcoming you to this magical space and retreat.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
The Baker's Hut
17. The Baker's Hut
100%
(1)
48km from Hayling Island · 1 unit
A shepherd’s hut hideaway for two in rural Sussex
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£163
/ night
Wonderland Festival Retreat
18. Wonderland Festival Retreat
100%
(6)
50km from Hayling Island · 2 units
Glamping by the lake with an optional sauna and hot tub
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£170
/ night
Wolstonbury Dreaming Chantry Farm
19. Wolstonbury Dreaming Chantry Farm
100%
(1)
57km from Hayling Island · 6 units · Tents, Glamping
Set in an utterly breathtaking ancient landscape, your horizons will be vast!
Spacious grass pitches with a small nearby carpark and wheelbarrows for transport to keep the camping meadow like a meadow.. and then the Skyline Cabin which has the perfect blend of luxury with back to basics..
The campsite supports the 1000-year-old Chantry Farm in the South Downs National Park on Wolstonbury Hill with 3 listed Bronze Age earthworks.
There are some lovely local pubs, the Plough has a great range of food and is a short walk. Ditchling is nearby with real history (see Anne of Cleves house) and some super talented Artist Open Houses in Sept. Brighton and the beach is a short drive or cycle away. The bus service is fine and now includes Sundays so enjoy the city with its quirky independent shops if that's your thing.
There's a perfect circular 45 min walk - see our map plus a Zen washing experience guide - welcome to freshly laundered flannels and piping hot water
Preservation of this precious chalk grassland with its outrageously abundant summer meadow flowers is a priority for us. See the orchids in July.. Welcome guests who share that appreciation. We also care about food security and planted a top fruit orchard with walnuts and cobnuts too! Nature spontaneously provides blackberries, sloes.. which are shared. The Barn Owl have their own boxes (although they still enjoy the big barn) and skylarks sing high above the tussocky terrain. Come join them! Even if your singing isn't so good.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
The Vacationist
20. The Vacationist
88%
(4)
79km from Hayling Island · 1 unit
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.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£161
/ night
93% (164) • 46 campsites
Top-rated cabin rentals near Hayling Island
Cattlestone Farm Adult Only
1. Cattlestone Farm Adult Only
97%
(122)
42km from Hayling Island · 36 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Friendly camping and glamping on a Sussex farm, with animals to meet, a pond to swim in, and the South Downs nearby.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge
2. Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge
90%
(20)
64km from Hayling Island · 3 units
Quirky accommodation on a 2,500-acre nature-filled estate, just 15 minutes from Stonehenge
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£128
/ night
Farrs Meadow
3. Farrs Meadow
96%
(141)
72km from Hayling Island · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
4. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping
95%
(65)
84km from Hayling Island · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£12
/ night
Haddon Copse Farm
5. Haddon Copse Farm
99%
(49)
97km from Hayling Island · 11 units · Tents, Glamping
Simple camping and glamping in an unspoilt location with glorious views of the Dorset Downs
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£14
/ night
The Nut Plat Retreat
6. The Nut Plat Retreat
93%
(73)
103km from Hayling Island · 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
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£88
/ night
Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
7. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
97%
(33)
106km from Hayling Island · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
Dogwood Glamping
8. Dogwood Glamping
90%
(42)
111km from Hayling Island · 4 units
The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£95
/ night
Cottage Orne
9. Cottage Orne
100%
(12)
115km from Hayling Island · 1 unit
A cabin with views on a private country estate in Dorchester
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£152
/ night
Walnut Farm Glamping
10. Walnut Farm Glamping
97%
(39)
123km from Hayling Island · 8 units
Cosy en-suite yurts with acres of space, campfires, a hot tub and wild swimming on site.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£116
/ night
The T Barn
11. The T Barn
99%
(90)
123km from Hayling Island · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and shepherd’s huts with hot tubs on a picturesque Cotswolds farm near Cirencester
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£29
/ night
Acacia Bay Woodlands
12. Acacia Bay Woodlands
16km from Hayling Island · 2 units
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.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£184
/ night
Meon Meadows Fisherman's Cabin
13. Meon Meadows Fisherman's Cabin
22km from Hayling Island · 1 unit
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
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£110
/ night
Choller Farm
14. Choller Farm
25km from Hayling Island · 1 unit
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.
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from
£250
/ night
Stud Farm
15. Stud Farm
100%
(4)
45km from Hayling Island · 1 unit
A shepherd’s hut on a traditional New Forest farm
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
Pepperscombe Cottages & Glamping
16. Pepperscombe Cottages & Glamping
100%
(1)
46km from Hayling Island · 3 units
Welcome to Pepperscombe Farm. We offer cosy accommodation & glamping on a farm on the outskirts of picturesque Steyning town. There's direct access from the farm to the South Downs National Park with local footpaths and trails for mountain biking. Easy walking distance to local shops, pubs and restaurants and a 20 minute drive to the local beaches. We look forward to welcoming you to this magical space and retreat.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
The Baker's Hut
17. The Baker's Hut
100%
(1)
48km from Hayling Island · 1 unit
A shepherd’s hut hideaway for two in rural Sussex
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£163
/ night
Wonderland Festival Retreat
18. Wonderland Festival Retreat
100%
(6)
50km from Hayling Island · 2 units
Glamping by the lake with an optional sauna and hot tub
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£170
/ night
Wolstonbury Dreaming Chantry Farm
19. Wolstonbury Dreaming Chantry Farm
100%
(1)
57km from Hayling Island · 6 units · Tents, Glamping
Set in an utterly breathtaking ancient landscape, your horizons will be vast!
Spacious grass pitches with a small nearby carpark and wheelbarrows for transport to keep the camping meadow like a meadow.. and then the Skyline Cabin which has the perfect blend of luxury with back to basics..
The campsite supports the 1000-year-old Chantry Farm in the South Downs National Park on Wolstonbury Hill with 3 listed Bronze Age earthworks.
There are some lovely local pubs, the Plough has a great range of food and is a short walk. Ditchling is nearby with real history (see Anne of Cleves house) and some super talented Artist Open Houses in Sept. Brighton and the beach is a short drive or cycle away. The bus service is fine and now includes Sundays so enjoy the city with its quirky independent shops if that's your thing.
There's a perfect circular 45 min walk - see our map plus a Zen washing experience guide - welcome to freshly laundered flannels and piping hot water
Preservation of this precious chalk grassland with its outrageously abundant summer meadow flowers is a priority for us. See the orchids in July.. Welcome guests who share that appreciation. We also care about food security and planted a top fruit orchard with walnuts and cobnuts too! Nature spontaneously provides blackberries, sloes.. which are shared. The Barn Owl have their own boxes (although they still enjoy the big barn) and skylarks sing high above the tussocky terrain. Come join them! Even if your singing isn't so good.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
The Vacationist
20. The Vacationist
88%
(4)
79km from Hayling Island · 1 unit
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.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£161
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Georgy
January 2026
With pets
We had a wonderful stay. We arrived quite late, yet Evie was incredibly kind and still met us in person, even helping us with our luggage, which we really appreciated. The farm setting was a highlight - we were free to roam around, feed the chickens, and our little toddler absolutely loved jumping on the trampoline.
The cottage itself is beautifully secluded, giving us complete peace and privacy, and it truly had everything one could ask for, even a dishwasher in the kitchen. We especially enjoyed spending the evening by the firepit on the deck.
If you love hiking, there are plenty of great trails in the area as well. Highly recommend and can’t wait for our next stay.
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Matt
December 2025
Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat
The cabin was homely, warm and comfy. Plenty of logs provided for the burner. The hot tub is surrounded by trees and when the stars come out a lovely place to wallow. Nice country pub on doorstep. Would recommend.
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erin
November 2025
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
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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Crystal
October 2025
With pets
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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Simon
September 2025
With pets
If you're looking for a peaceful & private retreat, this hidden gem is the perfect place to stay. We were warmly welcomed by Evie and daughter as soon as we arrived, even though it was a very wet & windy evening. Cottage Orne is cosy & comfortable with great views. Only natural sounds were to be heard including owls. After a day out walking with the dog in the beautiful surrounding countryside, it was lovely to be able to return & sit out on the decking, relax and warm yourself around the firepit. The fairy lights added a magical touch. The fenced cottage garden is ideal for those with dogs and having the freedom to access the extensive grounds was an unexpected treat. What a great place - Thanks Evie & family xx
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Carl
August 2025
With kids
We stayed at Cottage Orne for the August bank holiday weekend and so glad we booked it. Evie was amazing and always available if needed and our kids loved playing with the new puppies. The cottage itself was perfect for a long weekend away and catered for our family of 4 with no problems. If we are ever back in the area, I'm sure we will be back to stay.
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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
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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Clarice
July 2025
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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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Sarah
May 2025
Weekend Trip to Dogwood Glamping
Stayed in the cabin for one night. Beautiful location; cabin tucked away in the corner of the site. Owners extremely friendly and responsive. Shared amenities excellent. Would highly recommend
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Jack
May 2025
Group trip
Absolutely beautiful place to stay, so scenic, not a single car noise to be heard just the birds and the farm animals.
Couldn’t recommend more for a cozy getaway, lovely walks around the estate and a short drive to the beach. Host was also super lovely and welcoming.
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Ryan
February 2025
With kids
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
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
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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Evelyn
January 2025
2 nights at The T Barn
Really lovely and cosy cabin just 15min walk through fields to a beautiful village with a cosy pub! Loved a couple of days here
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Sam
December 2024
Group trip
Cosy, charming, relaxing spot for a weekend away out of London. We loved the outdoor hot tub!
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Cabins near Hayling Island guide
Where to go
Hayling Bay
Hayling Island is roughly hammerhead-shaped, and the hammerhead itself forms Hayling Island Beach, a broad, grass-backed edge of sand along the bay. A promenade, amusements, beach huts, a seaside railway, a pitch and putt, and a golf course feature among the attractions—not to mention some of the best watersports on the south coast of England. A nature reserve sits at the east, while the west end sports gorgeous dunes. The closest you’ll get to camping is in a static caravan park; the island campsites are a few miles north.
Fleet & Around
The village of Fleet on Hayling Island is the place for camping, with a trio of campsites. There is also delightful, easy coastal walking along the Shipwrights Way via the sand flats of the island’s west coast and out to the dunes clustered close to where the ferry from Portsmouth arrives. The campsites are all situated within just a few miles of sandy Hayling Island Beach and its watersports.
West & East Wittering
West Wittering and East Wittering await east across Chichester Harbour from Hayling Island, on a bulbous peninsula southwest of Chichester in West Sussex. These large and popular coastal villages sport the region’s best selection of campsites. A big band of sandy beach begins at West Wittering and runs southeast past East Wittering along Bracklesham Bay, one of the UK’s best locales for learning to surf in relative shelter.
South Downs National Park
Hayling Island camping is also convenient for discovering South Downs National Park, the boundary of which is only five miles north of the island at Rowland’s Castle. The popular South Downs are an 87-mile-long chain of grassy, chalky downland, where the South Downs Way traverses the range east to west. The Harting Downs area is a beautiful spot to begin explorations, and camping can be found just north near Elsted.