Chessons Farm

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What a fabulous view to wake up to, across the rolling fields with tiny lambs skipping and jumping, down to Bewl Water. Lydia is friendly and helpful, but not intrusive. The working farm is tidy and clean. It’s quiet and peaceful - the word “idyllic” readily comes to mind. This is exactly what I think of when I picture a CL.

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Reviewed on 12/05/2019 09:38

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Stunning views, peaceful.

Stunning viewa towards Bewl Water and the surrounding country site. Very peaceful and a friendly owner. Super spot for walkers, mountain bikers and road bike lovers like us will find lots of exciting rides to choose from. Expect some steep hills! The local village Wadhurst has some excellent shops and on a Saturday there is a fresh fruit and veg stall on the pub front terrace. Stayed here for a week and will definitly come back. Many thanks for a great stay.

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Reviewed on 22/04/2019 11:30

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Beautiful views, tranquil and right on the Bewl Water cycle route.

I had passed the site entrance to Chessons Farm dozens of times whilst riding the Bewl Water cycle route but had always stayed at a site on the other side of the water. What a missed opportunity since, whilst more basic in facilities, Chessons farm is far better in terms of the views and the general peace and quiet. As usual I thought a video could show off the site far better than words so I've posted one here for anyone that wants a sneak preview of the spectacular views. https://youtu.be/FDlOOAzuOYc NOTE : The video also includes sped up footage of the route in from the A21 turn off. Access to the site is easy enough but as the owner says you really should avoid following just SAT NAV since it is likely to route you in round the North West of Bewl Water which would be far less convenient.

DavyVan

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Reviewed on 24/10/2018 17:21

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Idyllic

This lovely site incorporates a long strip of very pretty field, all relatively flat (very slight unproblematic slope on some pitches)... The advantage of this is that all five pitches have a similar aspect and very lovely view, meaning you are not disappointed whichever you end up with on arrival. I would surmise that soil drainage would also be good due to the adjacent sloping sheep field, meaning less chance of a muddy stay even in wet weather. The site is the quietest I have stayed. You will not hear a car, and it does seem a good location to stay as you rarely hear planes due to the Heathrow flight paths endemic to the area. The owner is never intrusive, but very helpful indeed, and she will look after you in terms of ensuring other caravaners are not intrusive on your space (which is pretty large anyway it has to be said). I would suggest trying their delicious Apple juice from the farm, which is delivered right to your caravan. There are small supermarkets and pubs in nearby Wadhurst, and there is a very clearly signpost field walk that takes you into the surrounding beauty and into that town from Wards Lane itself. Superb walkers location in my favourite part of my favourite county. Everything that an electric supplied cl can provide can be found here to the best possible convenience and quality. I really have thought of criticism, but can find none.

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Reviewed on 16/06/2017 14:37

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Brilliant basic farm site

As others have said this is little haven of peace and quiet well away from any traffic other than to the farm. Wonderful views from the site and a walk down to the Bewl Water. Although not much to visit close to the site within twenty five miles radius you have seven or eight NT properties, picturesque Rye and Tunbridge Wells, Battle and Hastings. The site is a rectangular strip with a hard track along the top so you only tow over grass on your own pitch and there are generous sized pitches. In front is a field which may contain a few sheep and in the next field is the apple orchard. The owner tells you to pitch up and she will come and visit and she does. Never obtrusive she is at at the same time welcoming and friendly.

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Peace, quiet, beautiful

I can add very little to what has already been said by previous posters. We spent five fantastic days, on late September walking and cycling around. Owners are very nice, helpful and not intrusive at all. Don't miss their apple juice! We are certainly coming back next season. Just a warning, DON'T follow your satellite navigator. Make sure that you only drive by Wards Lane.

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Reviewed on 03/10/2016 18:50

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Just Perfect!

On arrival, as the gate bearing the name of the farm was wide open, and we'd followed the sat nav, we over shot and ended up down a narrow lane leading to some grand house! The owners reluctantly let us turn round on their gated property, and we rang Mrs Fuggle (CL owner) who came out to collect us ?? Once settled on our pitch, we were able to take in our surroundings. ...We overlooked Bewl Water, the next field was a large orchard and the test was beautiful rambling beautiful farm land! Had a walk through the orchard and over a field at dusk and all that was to be heard were owls and the faint fluttering of bats wings.....sigh. Had a drive to Bewl Water, which is fabulous,  the next day. When we got back to the van we were advised that we could have walked directly from the farm in ten minutes!  We will definitely be back here, but will stay for much longer that two nights! 

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Reviewed on 22/08/2016 14:41

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Easter Break 2016

This really is a beautiful place to stay, with wonderful walks and cycling round Bewl Water just a short walk away, a lovely level site good access and nice people, when we went, there had been a lot of rain got our car stuck, no fault of the site everywhere was wet we should have been more careful, owners were up in a jiffy and towed us off, we will definitely return.

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Reviewed on 07/04/2016 17:02

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memories for generations in the making

Have been caravaning here since I was a small child with my parents, and we are now caravaning here with our children. Situated on a working farm the touring field overlooks Bewl water,and is about a 15 minute walk from the farm to the waters edge and nature reserve with hide.  The site benefits from the recently added EHU and levelling blocks are a must as parts of the field are very slightly slopping in places. Chessons is ideally located for visiting the numerous national trust properties locally, Scotney castle, Bodiam castle and Batemans to name just a few, as well as Bewl water visitors centre and Bedgebury Pinetum and forest with go ape just a 10 minute drive away.  If you're wanting peace and quiet, with plenty to do you won't be disappointed! We love it. 

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Reviewed on 27/10/2015 20:32

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Very nice site, beautiful views of Bewl Water from the camping field. Simple camping - just the way we like to caravan.Site owners very helpful and friendly. Great walks from the site, easy access to Bewl Water.

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Reviewed on 21/08/2013 17:38

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