Tomkins Farm

You can walk out into the Sussex countryside on footpaths straight from site with the most popular route cross country to the River Ouse and The riverside Anchor Inn (see below) where you can hire rowing boats. Nearby Barcombe Mills is a popular spot for wild swimming, paddleboarding or pleasant waterside walks. The town of Lewes with its castle, high street of independent shops and lido, Pells Pool, is seven miles away and sits on the edge of the South Downs National Park. There, you’ll find more scenic walking, mountain biking and horse riding on the South Downs Way National Trail. The south coast is just the other side of the Downs with Brighton the big and busy attraction. Its pier, beach, seafront and quirky shops are 14 miles from site.

There’s an on-site bar, The Camel’s Hump, which opens when demand is there (most weekends in summer) and food vans visit on busier Saturday and Sunday mornings serving coffee and breakfasts. There are occasionally other visiting food trucks too, check with owner Philip if any are planned for your stay. The closest off-site pub is The Five Bells in Chailey (01825 722259), 10 minutes’ walk away. Book if you want to eat. Another good option is The Anchor Inn (01273 400414) which has a riverside setting and boats available for hire. The closest shop is a small convenience store and off licence in Chailey, a 30-minute walk or five-minute drive away, with more shops and pubs in Newick, a 10-minute drive from site. There are plenty of good places to eat and drink in Lewes (seven miles from site) and there’s a farmer’s market there on the first and third Saturdays of the month.