Walker and Cyclist Campsite
Saddlescombe Farm sits directly on the South Downs Way, we are on one of the finest stretches of the South Downs with Devil’s Dyke just 1.5 miles away
We farm regeneratively here at Saddlescombe and love working with nature to produce grass fed meat which tastes delicious. But don’t take our word for it, why not add your favourite cut of meat to your booking to cook whilst you’re here or take with you on your next adventure.
We provide a simple site for walkers and cyclists arriving on foot or by bike, no vehicles are permitted to drive onto or park on the farm or campsite this includes no driving onto the farm to drop your camping gear off.
Pricing
Pricing Notes
Tents only
Prices are per night. Maximum stay 2 nights
Under 5’s free
All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Maximum 1 dog per tent. All dogs must be kept on a lead at all times
No vehicles are permitted to drive onto, or park on the farm this includes no driving onto the farm to drop your camping gear off.
2026 Season (1 April - 30 Sept)
Adult | £13
Child (5-17) | £6
Dog | £5
Group bookings
Groups will only be accepted with prior agreement and only from affiliated organisations e.g. DoE, schools etc. We do not accept stag / hen parties. Please contact hellosaddlescombe@gmail.com or call Roly 07776 393072 in the first instance to discuss your group booking request.
Campsite Information
Car parking
This is a car free campsite on the South Downs Way designed for walkers and cyclists. There is limited car parking opposite the farm. Alternatively, you can use either Summerdown or Devil’s Dyke car park, 1.5 mile walk away (prices apply, free for NT members)
No vehicles are permitted to drive onto, or park on the farm this includes no driving onto the farm to drop your camping gear off.
Payment
Payment can be made before arrival by completing the booking form with your payment, alternatively cash is accepted on the day
Facilities
We have a simple camp site, with a toilet block for campers and a water tap in the camping field. There are no shower facilities. There is a café (not NT) on site with limited opening times. Please be aware that there is limited to no phone signal throughout the farm
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Please arrive after 7am and before 9pm.
Please leave by noon on your day of departure. If you wish to extend your stay, please talk us.
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Saddlescombe is a working farm with cattle, chickens and ducks. Please keep your dog on a lead at all times. Maximum 1 dog per tent.
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We ask that our visitors are always considerate to their neighbours, but 'quiet please' between 10pm and 7am.
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For obvious reasons campfires are not allowed. BBQs are permitted provided they are raised off the ground. Fire blocks are available for use in the campsite field.
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Cooking inside tents or pods is NOT permitted and can be lethal due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Every reasonable care will be taken to ensure that the camping pitch and site amenities are presented to a high standard. Should you find any cause for complaint, please immediately contact us, so that reasonable steps can then be taken to rectify the problem. We will not normally make any refunds in respect of complaints made after the Visitor’s departure from the campsite if the Visitor did not make the problem or complaint known to us during the Visitor’s stay. All complaints made after the Visitor’s departure should be made in writing by post or email.