Does The Barn KT9 have toilets?

Yes — toilets are available at every site at The Barn KT9.

Is drinking water available at The Barn KT9?

Yes — potable water is available at every site at The Barn KT9.

Does The Barn KT9 have showers?

Yes — showers are available at every site at The Barn KT9.

Does The Barn KT9 have picnic tables?

Yes — picnic tables are available at every site at The Barn KT9.

Does The Barn KT9 have rubbish disposal?

Yes — rubbish disposal is available at every site at The Barn KT9.

How do you get to the sites at The Barn KT9?

2WD accessible. Short walk at some sites; walk in at the rest.

Are pets allowed at The Barn KT9?

Yes — pets are allowed at some sites at The Barn KT9. On lead at some sites.

Are campfires allowed at The Barn KT9?

Yes — campfires are allowed at The Barn KT9. Always review local fire regulations before enjoying a campfire.

What is the check-in process at The Barn KT9?

Meet and greet with your host Charlie at some sites; head straight to your site at the others.

What is the cancellation policy at The Barn KT9?

Super Strict (30 Days) at some sites; Strict at the others. 50% refund up until 30 days before check in time starts.

What time is check-in and check-out at The Barn KT9?

Check-in times vary by site (from 2pm). Check-out times vary by site.

How far in advance can you book, and how long can you stay at The Barn KT9?

Book up to 12 months ahead. Same-day bookings at some sites; the others need 2 days' notice. Minimum stay 1–2 nights depending on the site. Stay up to 29 nights depending on the site.

Does The Barn KT9 have cooking equipment?

No — no cooking equipment at The Barn KT9. Cutlery, crockery and glassware can be rented.

Does The Barn KT9 have a hot tub?

No — no hot tub at The Barn KT9.

Does The Barn KT9 have laundry?

No — no laundry at The Barn KT9.

Does The Barn KT9 have a playground?

No — no playground at The Barn KT9.

Does The Barn KT9 have wifi?

No — no wifi at The Barn KT9.

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The Barn KT9

Hosted by Charlie · Chessington, England

16 units · Tent, Lodging · 3 acres

97%

203 reviews

Best glamping in the UK

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2026.

Best Hipcamps in South East England

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2026.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6

The Barn KT9 in Surrey's Rushett Farm is described as “the middle of nowhere, in the middle of everywhere." Never has a description for a campsite been more apt, given the site's close proximity to London — it's just 10 miles from the centre of the capital, a stone's throw away from Zone 6 — but in rural surroundings with not a single oppressive tower block in sight. For city-dwellers, few campsites are as thoughtful and considered when it comes to providing a break away from the bustle of modern life. With its staunch focus on wellness, campers are expected to leave rejuvenated by way of its on-site gym, with it also providing a unique and morale-building getaway for businesses looking to treat their teams.

The Barn provides three pre-pitched bell tents as its glamping options, each boasting a double bed with all linen included. Glamping is available on Tuesday & Wednesday nights, along with Friday and Saturday weekend stays, though The Barn will do its best to accommodate those looking for different dates. There is space here to bring your own tent, too, with 12 different sized areas for you to pitch up on. Hot showers and flushing loos are available, while each glamping tent is equipped with its own BBQ, and firepit. Hampers with crockery, glassware and cutlery can be rented too. Those bringing their own tent are welcome to use the communal firepit area in the centre of the site.

The Barn KT9 is best viewed as a retreat, both for the individual and for the team. Families and friends can enjoy the peaceful surroundings and impressive roster of food and drink, with specialty coffee being brewed at the on site cafe from Wednesday to Sunday, while a rotation of local street food businesses are on-hand for evening meals, including delicious calzones cooked each Tuesday. Check The Barn’s website for the latest food timetable. Alongside small group PT sessions for everyone, guests can book postnatal and prenatal uplift sessions, helping both the pregnant and recently pregnant among your group embrace some much-needed winding down. Sunday morning Pilates, and Monday evening Yoga are also on the schedule.

The campsite also sits adjacent to an active airfield, where you may catch a glimpse of one of the light aircraft or helicopters based at the farm coming in to land if you are lucky. There's excellent cycling both on and off-road right from the door, pubs aplenty nearby and great transport links both to London and to the south.

While families and friends can stay in this dog-friendly, kid-friendly site, it is also ideal for events, with two venues accommodating large groups for weddings, private parties or corporate team-building exercises. The Hangar is, as its name suggests, is a converted blister hangar with room with for 175 guests under cover. The co-working space in the gym works perfectly as a smaller meeting or presentation room and has it’s own luxury loos, and showers.

The Barn KT9 is also a fully licensed venue and can sell you ice cold beers and more to enjoy around the campfire.

Select a unit

Tent pitches (undesignated)

13 units

Midweek Cycling/Walking Bivvy

95%

(47)

Tent pitch · Sleeps 2

Only available Mon-Thu nights for those arriving on foot or by bike to bivvy/solo camp.

Hike-in access only

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

Showers

Bring-your-own-tent

100%

(34)

Tent pitch · Sleeps 4

Access to our small camping field with shared hot shower and flushing loos. The field is 3 acres, and maximum of 10 pitches so there will always be plenty of room for you. There is coffee on site 7 days a week, and pop up food truck appearances through the week (check the website for the latest schedules. Parking is adjacent to the site, trolleys & wheelbarrows provided for access to the pitches. Each pitch has a kettle BBQ & firepit. NB - This booking is for one tent. If you plan to bring another tent, you will need to book that in too for another pitch No limit on number of people who can stay in each tent.

Short walk to site

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

Showers

BYO Tent - Pitch 3 - 8m Pitch

100%

(13)

Tent pitch · Sleeps 4

Access to our small camping field with shared hot showers and compost loos. The field is 3 acres, and maximum of 10 pitches so there will always be plenty of room for you. There is coffee on site 7 days a week, and pop up food truck appearances through the week (check the website for the latest schedules. Parking is adjacent to the site, trolleys & wheelbarrows provided for access to the pitches. Each pitch has a kettle BBQ & firepit. NB - This booking is for one tent. If you plan to bring another tent, you will need to book that in too for another pitch No limit on number of people who can stay in each tent.

Short walk to site

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

Showers

BYO Tent - Pitch XL 2 - 20m Pitch

100%

(13)

Tent pitch · Sleeps 5

Access to our small camping field with shared hot showers and flushing loos. The field is 3 acres, and maximum of 10 pitches so there will always be plenty of room for you. There is coffee on site 7 days a week, and pop up food truck appearances through the week (check the website for the latest schedules. Parking is adjacent to the site, trolleys & wheelbarrows provided for access to the pitches. Each pitch has a kettle BBQ & firepit. NB - This booking is for one tent. If you plan to bring another tent, you will need to book that in too for another pitch No limit on number of people who can stay in each tent.

Short walk to site

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

Showers

BYO Tent - Pitch 2 - 8m Pitch

100%

(11)

Tent pitch · Sleeps 3

Short walk to site

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

Showers

BYO Tent - Pitch 4 - 8m Pitch

95%

(11)

Tent pitch · Sleeps 4

Short walk to site

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

Showers

BYO Tent - Pitch XL 1 - 20m Pitch

100%

(11)

Tent pitch · Sleeps 4

Short walk to site

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

Showers

BYO Tent - Pitch 5 - 8m Pitch

93%

(7)

Tent pitch · Sleeps 4

Short walk to site

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

Showers

Whole Site Takeover

Booked 1 time

Tent pitch · Sleeps 20

Access to the 3 furnished bell tents and 7 byo tent pitches. Solus use of the showers & toilets.

Short walk to site

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

Showers

Glamping

3 units

1 - Bell Tent 1

100%

(38)

Bell tent · Sleeps 2 · 3 beds · 2 toilets

Our three bell tents are fitted out inside with king sized beds, (inc towels, linen, pillows). Each comes with it's own firepit, two deck chairs and access to some outdoor tables & benches. We have two flushing loos and two hot showers, as well as a sinks and tap for drinking water. On site, we have a cafe open 7 days a week from 7.45am to 2pm weekdays and 3pm weekends. Check our website for latest food truck timetables.

Short walk to site

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

No pets

Showers

3 - Bell Tent 3

100%

(27)

Bell tent · Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet

Our three bell tents are fitted out inside with king sized beds, (inc towels, linen, pillows). Each comes with it's own firepit, two deck chairs and access to some outdoor tables & benches. We have two compost loos, and two hot showers, as well as a sink and tap for drinking water. On site, we have an outdoor cafe open 9-2 Wed-Thu and 9-3 at weekends. On Tuesday & Wednesday evenings through the summer we have food trucks on site 5-9, and most weekends too from 9-3.

Short walk to site

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

No pets

Showers

2 - Bell Tent 2

100%

(25)

Bell tent · Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet

Our three bell tents are fitted out inside with king sized beds, (inc towels, linen, pillows). Each comes with it's own firepit, two deck chairs and access to some outdoor tables & benches. We have two compost loos, and two hot showers, as well as a sink and tap for drinking water. On site, we have an outdoor cafe open 9-2 Wed-Thu and 9-3 at weekends. On Tuesday & Wednesday evenings through the summer we have food trucks on site 5-9, and most weekends too from 9-3.

Short walk to site

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

No pets

Showers

Reviews

97%· 322 reviews

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Review summary
Generated from real Hipcamper reviews
The Barn KT9 is a fantastic spot for camping enthusiasts, offering a peaceful and remote feeling despite being conveniently close to London. Customers consistently praise the friendly atmosphere, clean facilities, and the added bonus of a charming on-site cafe that serves great coffee and treats. Many appreciate the spacious pitches, beautiful views, and the opportunity to see local wildlife such as deer and foxes. A few reviews mention concerns about long grass near the pitches and limited shower facilities, but overall, the site is highly recommended for its tranquil setting and thoughtful amenities.
David J.
Tent camped at BYO Tent - Pitch 1 - 8m Pitch with pets, Sept 2026.
Recommends
The Barn is the perfect set up for me and my dog. We hiked in from Ashtead Station (under an hour) and just had time for a coffee before 3pm check in. Really lovely and welcoming cafe staff. Everything is provided on the campsite. firewood and charcoal via an honesty QR code, washing facilities, toilets were clean and flushing! We had an amazing relaxing evening by the fire watching the deers and foxes in the fields. Cafe opens 8 which was brilliant because I dropped my cowboy coffee in the fire. Caffeine secured! We found our new favourite place and will be regulars from now on. Felt like being in the wild whilst still in touching distance from London.
Katie S.
Tent camped at BYO Tent - Pitch 4 - 8m Pitch with kids, Sept 2026.
Recommends
Absolutely gorgeous campsite, really well set up with relevant amenities, excellent communication, beautiful views and great walks into the nearby woods. Epic sunsets! You really do feel like you have escaped into the wild, yet completely accessible and easy from London.
Richard K.
Tent camped at BYO Tent - Pitch 1 - 8m Pitch with kids, Sept 2026.
Recommends
We were impressed by The Barn KT9! Charlie was responsive and flexible, they had more facilities than we'd expected and it was a wonderful family friendly atmosphere. The cafe is a lovely addition to the facilities. The location feels very countryside, hard to believe that it is not that far from London! Would highly recommend it.

Amenities

Fire pitsPrivate fire pit at each site · Firewood provided, Firepit, Communal
Flush toilets
Potable waterTap
ShowersHot water
Picnic tables
Trash disposalCompost bin, Recycling bin, Trash bin
No wifi
No laundry
No cooking equipment
No hot tub
No playground

Things to know

Walk-in access at some sites2WD accessible. Short walk at some sites; walk in at the rest.
Pet-friendly at some sitesOn lead at some sites.
Campfires allowedAlways review local fire regulations before enjoying a campfire.
Check-in processMeet and greet with your host Charlie at some sites; head straight to your site at the others.
Cancellation policySuper Strict (30 Days) at some sites; Strict at the others. 50% refund up until 30 days before check in time starts.
Check-in and check-outCheck-in times vary by site (from 2pm). Check-out times vary by site.
Booking windowBook up to 12 months ahead. Same-day bookings at some sites; the others need 2 days' notice. Minimum stay 1–2 nights depending on the site. Stay up to 29 nights depending on the site.

Location

Chessington, Greater London, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Your Host

Charlie W.Joined April 2022

Frequently asked questions

From the host

The Barn KT9 is The Middle of Nowhere, In The Middle of Everywhere. Nestled just inside the Greater London boundary, we are an oasis of tranquility just 10 miles from Central London. The Glampsite is spacious, peaceful and has views for days. Whether you love walking, cycling, birdwatching or just enjoying the scenery, there's plenty to enjoy here. From 2026 every pitch comes with it's own Weber Kettle BBQ, Picnic Table AND a firepit! NB - if what you are looking for is not showing up, adjust your search to have 2 or fewer guests. Each unit has a max capacity on here of 2 people, so any searches for 3 or more people show everything as unavailable. By booking and staying on the Woodland Champions Club site or using its facilities you agree to become a member of Woodland Champions Club and have your details shared. There is no fee for glamping membership and your details may be shared by Woodland Champions Club for the purposes of the running of the Club.

Nearby attractions

The Barn KT9 prioritises the wellness of its campers, and nowhere is this evident more than in one of its various personal training sessions. Each can be booked from the campsite's official website, with the Barn enlisting the aid of experts in the field, scouted by the site's co-owner Emily Woodall who also runs classes and individual training from the farm. Those with some energy in the tank should bring a bike with them, as you can ride off from the south coast of the farm in a lengthy off-raid trail. Ashtead Common (01372 279083) is five miles away and is a 496-acre idyllic wooded area perfect for dog walking or simply experiencing your natural surroundings, with multiple routes available to ramble through. Chessington World of Adventures (01372 731657) is a two-mile walk down the road, with the theme park and zoo providing a great day out for the kids.

Food and drink

On-site food and drink is served from the Barn KT9's own licenced cafe with it being accessible by foot or by bicycle and providing responsibly sourced takeaway coffee. A rotation of various local food vendors are available through the week, with the Doughboyz Calzone trailer setting up shop on Tuesday evenings. Check The Barn's website for the latest timetables. The food is served throughout the night or until it's all sold out, so get there first to make sure your hunger is satiated. The Shy Horse (01372 738051) is the closest pub, with this 19th-century building providing hearty favourites and a stocked bar of cask ales, wines, and British gin in just a 10-minute walk away from the site. The Star (01372 842416) is a 15-minute walk from the site, serving pub favourites with garden areas for alfresco dining along with popular Sunday roasts. Epsom has a number of pubs including The Cricketers, Jolly Coopers, Rising Sun and Marquis of Granby which are all 25-35 minutes walk away.