Wild Boar Wood Campsite

Horsted Keynes, West Sussex, England

Fully equipped bell tents hidden in a five-acre bluebell wood offering unique 'wild glamping' near Haywards Heath. CLOSED IN WINTER

Key Points

  • Off grid 'wild camping' in full-equipped, pre-erected bell tents. There are 9 bell tents in total within a 5 acre bluebell wood in the High Weald AONB.
  • Each tent is set with privacy from the outside world. Enjoy nature! there are 2 faraway tents for more seclusion from the main campsite.
  • There is a warden on site to assist campers.
  • Whole site bookings can be arranged at times for a celebration. But note that amplified music is not allowed and there is a low noise policy from 10pm.

Description

OPEN FROM APRIL UNTIL OCTOBER.

Wild Boar Wood Campsite offers unique, off-grid "wild glamping" in fully-equipped, pre-erected bell tents. Campers can expect all the benefits of wild, woodland camping with open fires, birdsong, butterflies and den building but enjoy the comfort of a bell tent at the end of the day (if you prefer to pitch your own tent please look at Beech Estate Campsite).

The site's nine bell tents are set within a five-acre bluebell wood in the heart of Sussex and part of the High Weald, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Tents are set in among the trees giving solitude and privacy from the outside world although its location in West Sussex, near Haywards Heath and the Ashdown Forest, means it is within easy reach of London and Brighton. Wild Boar Wood Campsite offers an opportunity to camp side by side with nature, whilst enjoying the comfort of the tents, with beds, cooking equipment, open fire bbq grill and a firewood allocation. The two ‘faraway' tents offer a more secluded option, tucked away from the main campsite, for couples and families wanting their own space.

There is a permanent warden onsite to assist campers at all times. The campsite is ideal for families and groups, to reconnect and renew friendships, or chat with fellow campers around the campfire. Full campsite bookings are also available for that special celebration.

Wild Boar Wood and its surrounding 40-acre field teems with wildlife; birds, butterflies, deer, rabbit, hedgehogs and foxes make their homes in the field, hedgerows and woodland. Close by the woodland campsite, the River Ouse meanders through the countryside, offering delightful and scenic walks along its banks to the welcoming local pubs.

The peace and tranquility of the site and surrounding area are interrupted only by the historic and spectacular Bluebell Railway locomotives as they occasionally steam past the edge of the woodland campsite! This is a small scale quiet, relaxed and laid back campsite. Amplified music is not allowed and there is a low noise policy from 10pm in the evenings.

Single nights possible but 2 night minimum stay if including a Saturday.

£108 per night based on two people (weekends and holidays)

£93 per night based on two people (Mon-Thurs out of holidays)

Extras are £40 per adult per night £17 per child (3-16 yrs) per night

CLOSED IN WINTER

Room Types

Double
Family Rooms
Whole property for 5 or more

Features

Accessibility

 Not suitable for those with mobility issues

Bathroom

 Additional toilet

 Hot water

 Shower - outdoor

 Sink

 Toilet

Paid Extras

 Extra logs / firewood

Outdoor

 BBQ

 Fire pit

 Hammock

 Seating area

Nearby (within 5 miles)

 Country walks

 Hiking

 Local shop

 Pub / Bar

 Pub within walking distance

Events

 Family friendly site

 No loud parties

 Quiet after 10pm

 Whole site bookings for group events

Entertainment

 Mobile - Limited mobile signal

 WiFi - No access to WiFi

On Arrival

 Bring your own linen

 Bring your own towels

 Personal check-in

Safety & Security

 Deep Covid-19 clean

 Fire blanket

 Fire extinguisher

 First aid kit

Kitchen

 Drinking water

 Hob

 Kitchenware / Utensils

Shared Facilities

 Shared bathroom facilities

 Shared washing up facilities

 Stroll to bathroom facilities

Young Children

 Cot

 Toys, books

 Welcome all ages

Parking

 Free parking

 Guaranteed parking space

 Parking not alongside accom

Setting

 Mid sized site (5-11 accoms)

 Off-grid

 Quiet location

 Secluded

Nearest Airport/s

Gatwick


Content updated on 3rd January 2023 by Louise Catterall, Content Editor at QuirkyAccom in collaboration with Hugh from Wild Boar Wood Campsite