Peacefull and timeless
We we struck by the peace and tranquility of the site overlooking the orchard. We were made to feel welcome. This site will be a must for future visits to the area.
Redcoat Orchard
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Restful with views
Four night stay. Good access and plenty to see and do within 30 min drive. Site has stunning views across orchard towards Battle Castle and reliable EHU on large slightly sloping plots. Shower and loos an added bonus, as were levelling blocks and herbs for campers use. Owners friendly and helpful, lending a watering can to top up water tank. Shop sells fruit, veg ice cream and cake. Great meal at The Squirrel on A271, but book for Friday and Saturdays. Site close to road but road noise is not intrusive and does not prevent sleep, and we live in a very quiet rural location. A real find.
Griffyintheuk
Reviewed on 01/08/2016 00:45
The perfect site
Very friendly host beautiful views.. Very peaceful..very interesting model village must go back some day.
A Peace Of Heaven
Well kept orchard site with beautiful views. Comfortable chalet style summer house overlooking two beautiful lakes. Well stocked farm shop including tasty cakes, jams etc. Friendly owners providing many thoughtful touches to ensure you enjoy your stay. For example, fresh herbs for campers to pick, great for BBQ'S!
Plenty of places to visit in the area including National Trust Properties and a lovely healthy walk to Battle following the 1066 trail. There is even a garden centre within a short walk serving refreshments.
We could go on with all the good points about this site but we must be careful or there will be no room left for us to return.
Just Brilliant
Fantastic site we were made to feel very welcome. Loved the views and the extra bonus of the summer houses. Loved the Shetland ponies and the peacocks. Only 45 minutes from home but it felt a whole world away. We cycled to Bexhill - slightly hilly but enjoyed a pit stop at a couple of pubs. Also having an onsite shower and toilets another extra superb value for money. We will be returning.
A Great Site
We have stayed here many times and always receive a warm welcome. The owners are very welcoming and willing to help with information and advice. The site is very well kept and the farm shop has lovely fresh produce for sale.
The two lakes and the summer house are perfect for a quiet time to sit and relax and watch nature, with many birds and butterflies and ducks and fish in the pond.
There are many places of interest to visit in the area. I know we will continue to visit this site in the near future. Highly recommended.
JR70
Reviewed on 02/06/2016 08:27
Lovely Weekend
This is a splendid site with great views across the valley to Battle. We were made very welcome by Mrs Castle and we quickly settled in to a peaceful weekend. The local Pub in Catsfield did an amazing deal on Friday evenings with any main course for £5. The site is slightly slopping so chocks are needed but there is plenty of space and the grounds are well kept. The toilet block is adequate and not up to Club site standards but as we prefer to use our own facilities this did not bother us. There is a little road noise but it was not enough to disturb us. Upon departure we were assisted with leaving the site onto the main road which is on a bend, a cheery wave and a wish for a safe journey completed our stay. I highly recommend this site.
Idyllic orchard site
Just spent a night here in our campervan. Beautifully located with fantastic view. Facilities the equal of most CLs, very friendly owners and good fruit and veg in the shop. Yes, you need a block under one or two wheels and it is possible to hear cars on the nearby road but more than made up for by clean and tidy site and lovely walk to the waterside and back.
Certhia
Reviewed on 10/09/2015 16:54
Quite nice
In the interest of fairness, the weather arriving and whilst we were there was horrible and it is hard to be enthusiastic about a view through driving rain. This site is a farm shop/orchard/animal rescue/ small holding/caravan site. The owners are absolutely delightful people who are kindness itself. But the site is a bit eccentric. The entrance is through the farm shop/farmyard entrance, extremely well signed from the road. And Roger and Shrrie donned their yellow jackets to hold up the traffic so we could get out. But once in, you have to negotiate past other customers parked cars and it was a bit chaotic when we arrived (& it was pouring with rain which didn't help). The site, at the gate end, is VERY sloped and we were not given a choice of pitch. Although we carry ramps, they were not enough and we had a Heath Robinsonish set up with the lumps of wood the owners Provide. Short grass but lots of rabbit holes. The view is fabulous (when it stops raining). The noise from the road is very obvious but didn't disturb us, but we weren't sitting out (raining!). There is a massive orchard, two lakes, two summer houses to enjoy (when it isn't pouring) and you pretty much do your own thing. In the sunshine it would be great. In the rain it is a bit challenging. The water tap is in a bush, filling up after rain means inevitably getting soaked. The loo and shower are a bit - well basic (men and women with just a bit of a screen between) and didn't cope well with the rain either. We didn't use them. Grey waste goes on the orchard, chemical waste has its own point - under trees. Another dripping experience in the rain. There are only five vans on at any point, but there are another two vans permanently sited (and in the nicest and level part of the site too). It was potentially a bit hairy getting out of the field as the entrance was getting quite churned up - we were fine, but others leaving a day later were starting to worry. It was as pleasant a stay as five days in pouring rain can be, but I don't think we will be back.
Still th best
Well thats it for this year, time I guess to put the van away until next April . We have had several fantastic stays on this CL this year, (as well as last year & the previous years.) It goes without saying we will certainly be booking for 2016 just after Christmas. Our thanks to Roger & Sherrie for making our visits so welcoming in 2015.
