Dogwood Cottage Campsite

89%

9 reviews

· Rye, England

3 acres hosted by Phil C.

6 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Private sites

100% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Come and meet the chickens and ducks, friendly pygmy goats and miniature shetland pony Dino at Dogwood Camping, a gem in the heart of the East Sussex countryside. We are a small, family-run campsite set in the High Weald area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a perfect base from which to explore the beaches, castles, ancient woodlands and towns like Rye, Battle and Hastings. Dogwood is in the small village of Brede, and is walking distance from two fine country pubs. We are surrounded by stunning countryside where you can take your dog for a short stroll across the fields or go for a long romp through the fields and valleys. Or just sit and relax, listen to the birds and soak up the peace and quiet. We are fortunate to be in a dark skies area, perfect for long, relaxing summer nights around the campfie, sipping hot chocolate, toasting marshmallows and spotting shooting stars! During the summer our site is a popular spot for families and campers visiting nearby Camber Sands sandy beach and year round we welcome all differnt types of campervan, motorhome and caravan. We look forward to welcome you to our little slice of paradise. Wet weather and winter – please note in the off-season, and if very wet, the camping field is closed to vehicles, replaced instead by semi-hardstanding areas or our summer car-park area. Facilities are open but please be prepared for the vagaries of the weather, leaves, puddles and mud. To change pitch please let us know asap so that we can try if possible to find you another. Apart from the car-park, pitches can get very muddy in prolonged, heavy rain. If you are not prepared for these eventualities please do not book.

Natural features

Forest

Coastal

Field

Farm

Select a site

Filter by

89%

14 ratings · 9 reviews

Graham B.

7 months on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· August 2024

Review following one night stay

5 m car · With kids ·

Campervan pitch (with Electric HU)

The site in general could be so nice, but it appeared to be somewhat dilapidated. Appreciate that we booked a basic site with limited facilities, but it felt a little run down and had no idea where we were staying when we arrived. Also, whilst it’s nice to have animals wandering around the site, I think more control is needed for the hens that would not leave us alone during lunch. So much so, we had to place our children in our car with their sandwiches which was not ideal, nor relaxing. I could see that other campers were suffering with same issue.

Paul L.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

Delightful Dogwood Cottage Campsite

Tent ·

Tent pitch (with Electric Hook Up)

We had a lovely stay at Dogwood Cottage Campsite in Brede. Easy to book and the hosts Phil and Katie sent through booking confirmations and welcome pack with lots of helpful information really quickly. We opted for a pitch with an electrical hook up, which meant we were able to plug our electric cool box in and charge our portable devices. We hired a fire pit and bought a bag of logs for a campfire both nights we stayed. The site was very quiet and all the other campers were very friendly and respectful. The showers were lovely and hot and the toilets clean. There is also a nice big sink for washing up. It was great to spend our early mornings with the very inquisitive chickens and goats, the latter of which loved a little body rub on the tent guy ropes! The local bus is a route 29 which appears to run every hour, but wasn’t stopping at the bus stop a few yards up the road due to some road works. Hastings seafront is about a 20 minute drive away. We didn’t get to try the two pubs that are closest to the campsite, The Red Lion and The Broad Oak, but both are about a 15-20 minute walk away. All in all, a really nice stay. Thanks Phil and Katie.

Sue T.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

Tent ·

Caravan pitch (non-electric)

Lovely, quiet rural site with everything you need for a great stay. The owner Phil is helpful & friendly & the vibe is super chilled. You are allocated a pitch before arrival & these are spacious enough that you’re not crammed in at all. We didn’t explore the other areas with pitches but from the map they sent us, there are lots of quiet hedged off areas. Showers, toilets & washing up facilities are well kept. Rules are there but nothing that would mess with a chilled trip. Dog friendly but on leads at all times (there are goats & a Shetland pony loose at times) It’s a great place in a lovely setting with lovely owners. Would absolutely recommend.

Jo E.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

3 m pop-up camper · With pets ·

Campervan pitch (non-electric)

Cute little pitch. Kids where happy campers playing with other happy little campers. Adorable animals - and really nice vibes.

Phil B.

6 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

Peaceful location

Tent · With kids ·

Campervan pitch (with Electric HU)

Lovely host Phil, in a quiet & relaxed atmosphere. Nice location for exploring the coast & Hastings or Battle etc The kids loved the Gamgster goats & chickens that wonder around. Just be aware the chickens take no prisoners & are not easily scared away from your cooking!

Amanda M.

4 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

We will be back!

Tent · With kids ·

Campervan pitch (non-electric)

Simple and lovely campsite in a great location. If you are looking for easy access to several beautiful beaches and the nature reserve at Rye Harbour this is the perfect choice. It's a small, friendly site with large flat pitches. Our daughter had a great time making friends with the other kids. Hot showers and clean facilities, and Phil was very friendly and always on hand for anything. We loved Dino the tiny Shetland pony, the goats, chickens and ducks that had free reign of the site during the day.

Location

Rye, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking