Battle Abbey (English Heritage)
Battle Abbey is a great value day out for the whole family.
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A stay at Fairlight Wood Club Campsite is almost like taking a soothing break in a large and lovely garden. This is a small and intimate caravan park set in flower rich woodland and with many quaint footpaths to wander along. The area is rich in historic value - the nearby seaside town of Hastings was William the Conqueror's base camp in 1066 and it was here he chose to build his famous castle following the historic victory at Battle.
Fairlight Wood Club Campsite offers a perfect retreat for nature lovers - its surrounding woodlands are listed as a Biodiversity area so are ideal for spotting wildlife. It's also in an ideal location for dog walking. The nearby Old Hastings is well worth the visit for its quiet charm - here you can watch the fisherman bringing home their daily catch, eat some of the freshest fish and chips you've ever tasted and then walk the meal off with a leisurely stroll along streets that still hold the atmosphere of days gone by. Choosing a caravan holiday in East Sussex also puts you within a short distance from the scenic East Cliffs, and for walkers who enjoy a bit of a challenge, it connects with a lovely 5 mile Country Park walk which will lead you through a wealth of natural treats such as wooded valleys and secluded beaches. Look out for The Big White House in nearby Pett Level which was featured in the Channel Four series, Grand Designs.
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Directions
From the north, A21: about 2.5 miles past B2244 junction (0.25 mile past Claremont School signs on left and just past `Welcome to Hastings and Cinque Ports' sign) pass under overhead bridge and immediately turn right into Junction Road. At T-junction turn right (signposted A259 Folkestone). In 2.75 miles at traffic lights turn left onto A259 (signposted Rye). In 1.25 miles turn right at signpost to Pett into Friars Hill (opposite White Hart public house). 140 metres past Pett village sign turn left into Watermill Lane. The site is on the right within 0.5 mile. Please note, Watermill Lane is immediately past left bend in road, 140 metres past Pett village sign. From East (Rye) on A259: continue past Robin Hood public house and Buckswood School for approximately 3.2 miles. At Guestling turn left signposted Pett Friars Hill, opposite the White Hart public house, and proceed as above. Please only use these recommended directions for the final approach and not sat nav, due to alternative routes being unsuitable for towing.
Sites key:
- Postcode:
- TN35 4HY
- GPS:
- Lat 50.89678 / Lon 0.65055
- Plan a route to this site
- OS field ref:
- TQ865142
- OS map ref:
- 199
- Handbook map ref:
- L3
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Hastings
- Car hire on site
- Daily public Transport within 1 mile
- Nearest park and ride: N/A
- Nearest port: Dover (46 miles)
- Nearest train station: Hastings
- Train station within 5 miles
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My favourite CAMC site !
Fairlight Wood Club Campsite
To briefly provide some background, I only bought my campervan at Easter this year, but have so far racked up nearly 50 nights away at various campsites.
Without doubt, Fairlight Wood club campsite is my all-time favourite. The site is compact, and easy to navigate; it is so peaceful- and you feel at one with nature with all wildlife around you; and the wardens on-site are the most friendly and welcoming I have met so far. The facilities are kept spotlessly clean, and the whole site is well maintained by the staff. With Guestling Wood right on your doorstep, and many pubs, eateries, and places to visit close by, this is an ideal place to stay either just for one night, or for a longer relaxing break (tho' being so quiet - possibly more suitable for either a single, or couple of adults, rather than families with younger children). I have already stayed here three times (just one night at a time as I don't live too far away) this year, and have another cheeky night booked before the site closes in November.
Excellent site
Fairlight Wood Club Campsite
In agreement with other reviews; excellent and well looked after site, facilities clean, plenty of hot water, and perfect position for a walk out to the local pub where we had a great meal. I only put less stars for "Good for families" as there isn't a play area, but there were young children there and they were quite happy going around the site on their scooters with no worries. Its a bit of a tricky lane to get to and from the site, narrow and because the woods are popular with dog walkers, the road is quite busy so a bit hairy on times, and we only had a campervan. Having said that it wouldn't put us off visiting again. Highly recommend this site visiting Hastings, Rye etc.
Absolutely superb
Fairlight Wood Club Campsite
Everything written in other reviews regarding the immaculate cleanliness, super friendly and helpful wardens, beautiful peaceful woodland surroundings, great Motorhome and caravan facilities, 8 minutes walk to the Two Sawyers pub or Tic Tocory tearoom, place for doggy heaven….we totally echo. Stayed 3 nights, we were blessed with great sunshine. 42 pitches and you were allowed to chose where you wanted to go. Chose pitch 32 which backed onto the woods, equidistant from toilet block and “gate to the pub”, and stayed in the shade vs the blistering heat we had. The cheerful and welcoming warden couple never stopped working - cleaning facilities, cutting grass, tending to new arrivals…very impressed. Pub and tearoom are both highly recommended as served amazing food. Both dog friendly (sitting outside).
Totally relaxing getaway …. We will definitely return! Thanks again for all your hard work to keep the site wonderfully clean and welcoming.
Peace and quiet on a chilled out site
Fairlight Wood Club Campsite
Lovely wardens, big pitches, tuck away in the woods. Facilities immaculate! We stayed an extra night.
Handy for Rye and Dungeness.
Quite tight access and google maps does its best to route you down narrow lanes!
Dog paradise
Fairlight Wood Club Campsite
This was our first motorhome outing with 4 small dogs. Boy, did we hit the jackpot with this site. It’s small and very peaceful with excellent, clean and tidy facilities. It’s not great for families as there is not much to do if you have little ones. If, however, you have dogs, you couldn’t ask for more.
The site is surrounded by woodland that is lovely for an early morning walk with the dogs. A short 5 minute walk through this wood you’ll find The Two Sawyers pub. A delightful dog friendly pub with a lovely garden.
However, for us and our dogs, the piece de resistance was Guestling Wood. Just across the site entrance over a small lane is an entrance to 110 acres of doggy heaven!
The site wardens were fantastic and when we asked if we could stay a further night, they made sure we stayed on the same pitch. It should also be noted that a lot of guests were trying to book extra nights. I think that says it all. Highly recommend!
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Reviewed on 10/06/2024 14:58
Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 01424 812333
This site has been rated 4.5 paws for dog-friendliness!
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