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We have just returned from a fabulous Bank Holiday weekend at Freshwinds. We were camping in a tent in the bottom field. Each pitch has loads of space, as numbers of tents are limited. The field was level and the best surface I've ever hammered a tent peg into. There is a covered communal area with washing up facilities, some benches and two showers. The showers were big enough and lovely and warm, but the pressure did drop if someone used the other shower (or was it someone using the washing up sink?). However, we found them hardly ever busy. There are two compost toilets in the camping field slightly away from the showers etc. These might not be to everyone's liking, but were the best compost system I have yet come across, being well raised above the waste, so away from any odours etc. Apparently there are other facilities at the farm, but we did not use these as it was a fair way from the bottom field. Driving to and from the field was easy enough, but cars are expected to be left in a designated area away from the tents, which makes it a safer place for the kids and calmer for everyone else. Pett is lovely with two pubs, as is Icklesham (with two more pubs), both being a 15-20 minute walk in opposite directions from the campsite. We caught a bus from Icklesham to Hastings one day, and the same to Rye on another. This is a lovely part of the world and I would not hesitate to recommend Freshwinds to anyone who wants to get away from it all for a while. There is plenty to do in the area, but we could easily have spent our entire time happily on the campsite.
Visited this site over the Bank Holiday weekend. Not very well signposted but thank god for Sat Nav. Site was very clean and a major bonus having a real camp fire. The field has a wooden built shower/washing up hut which was not mentioned on the Website. This was a lovely surprise although the two showers did have white mould, which was easily wiped off leaving a reasonable shower Area. The toilets took some getting used to and unfortunately, we had to put up our toilet tent on the Sunday after one of our Party saw a furry black animal running on the 'organic' debris which was in the toilet. Had a problem getting off of the site on the Sunday and we had to push our way up the slope. I am sure it would be a simple and inexpensive task to put some shingle on that part of the track. Logs were available at £5 per bag (lasted a day) and some amazing home made cakes for sale in the 'hut'. Fresh eggs were also available. Overall I thought it was a lovely site but not sure if we would go back because of the toilets.
Visited Freshwinds campsite with other guide leaders for a short mid week break. Compost toilet was different, but clean and functional. Nice camp kitchen area where you can washup and pickup a bag of logs for the camp fire. The week was a bit wet, but it did not stop us enjoying the break and going to Rye. Campsite is peaceful and relaxing. Hopefully the next time we visit there maybe showers at the campsite.
We have just returned from a two night stay at the fabulous Freshwinds. We stayed in their Woodland Yurt and and as townies we were so impressed with how wonderfully remote it was. There are two yurts included in the price, but we only used the one with the wood-burner as the weather had been so unpredictable that the bedroom yurt would have been much to cold.
In the large yurt there is a double bed and two single futons so it comfortably accommodated the four of us (two adults and two children). There's a camping gas stove with a grill and two rings, lots of pots and pans, crockery, cutlery, in fact everything that you might need.
The wood-burner keeps the yurt toasty but beware that during the night, when the fire has died down, it does get mighty chilly so we were glad we took our sleeping bags to use under the duvets they provided.
Anne was great and took all our bags down to the yurt, which is a good walk from the farm, in their little 4x4 so we didn't have to carry it all, and once we had unloaded she informed us that she would be bottle feeding the newborn lambs at 6pm if we wanted to help out.
Anne was happy to let my boys feed the lambs and took us to meet all the animals. We met the cows, calves and even the bull as well as their dogs.
The site is handy for Hastings and Rye and also Bodiam Castle and we were not short of things to keep us occupied.
The downside, if you could call it that was the compost toilet and although this didn't bother us in the slightest, some people who like their creature comforts may find it a bit rustic, and it is a brisk walk from the yurt to the flushing toilet and the shower, also the inside of the yurt got a bit soggy when it rained but again if you are a hardened camper then this is not a problem. Finally this may not be suitable if you have young children, ours are 7 and 11 and understand how to be sensible and not play in the stream or disappear too far into the woods, but if your children are younger you might need the Owl yurt as it is not near water.
In summary this is a wonderful site, a haven of peace and tranquillity, run by lovely people. I would recommend it to anyone.
Set in 500 acres of beautiful, rolling Kent countryside. The Oast village on site is the World's largest Oast house collection and makes for a spectacular backdrop. Grass and hardstanding pitches for caravans, tents and motorhomes with electric option. Modern toilets and showers and multiple washing up facilities.
Small shop onsite and pub/restaurant at the entrance. The River Medway flows through the site, providing idyllic waterside pitches. Make the most of the location and try your hand at canoeing or fishing or simply sit back, unwind and enjoy wildlife spotting. Five minutes' drive from Paddock Wood station and trains to London Find out more here
Just got back from Freshwinds and I have to say we were a little disappointed. Having read the reviews and looked extensively at their website I thought I knew what to expect.
Yes the field is lovely and big but the access down to it in anything other than the beautiful sunshine we had would be a nightmare. Infact some other campers told us that the previous week they had had to be towed out and then had to park at the top of the hill till the mud dried up.
The showers were up at the farm which would have been fine - they were hot and spacious - had the route up there been easier. It was either up the road or across 3 fields none of which were made easy, such as climbing over a barb wire fence.
The compost toilets were actually better than expected, virtually no smell but again they weren't maintained. In fact we had to text the owner to say that they'd run out of toilet roll and wood chippings.
The kids loved it, they made lots of friends playing in the stream and woods. The star gazing was amazing, best I've seen for ages. It was lovely to be able to have an open fire (bags of logs for sale £5) and it was a lovely field.
It is in a lovely area, East Sussex is charming with loads to do and see. The site itself is back to basics camping and that would have completely ticked our boxes had a little thought been given to a couple of things, such as stiles over the fences, directions or a map of the site and better access to the field, as none of our fellow campers had 4x4 cars, which you would need in wet weather.
Having just returned from a visit to this gem of a campsite I had to write a review.
We spent our first night in the Owl Yurt. Should have been 2 nights but the car broke down. It was more than we expected. We had the most comfortable night ever. It has a double bed and 2 single futon beds. A wood burner, 2 gas ringed stove and everything you need. The compost toilet is a novelty and I was surprised just how well it works.
The Yurt is in a secluded spot but near to the the showers in the shed.
We then spent 4 nights camping in the field. You are able to have a camp fire which was lovely. The whole time we were there was no more than 7 tents. Next time we are going to try out the Teepee. Tim and Anne are a lovely couple and we will definitely be back there soon.
Just returned from a lovely weekend here with my partner and our 2 young boys. We stayed in the very secluded Woodland Yurt. If you want peace and quiet then I would thoroughly recommend this.
As stated in previous reviews, the owners Anne and Tim are lovely and create a friendly relaxed atmosphere where nothing is too much trouble and Anne even took my little boys to bottle feed a couple of young lambs which they loved.
The Yurt was great too with all the basic needs and a toasty log burner in one of them if it got chilly. No hook up so the candlelit evenings with a glass of wine, a small radio and a crackling fire were lovely. The compost loo is fine, and there are a couple of clean electric showers and a 'normal' loo in a barn a five minute walk from the Yurt.
If you came prepared, (shops are a 10 minute drive away) you would hardly see another soul while you were there.
Wouldn't hesitate to return here and may also try the camping field too.
Fantastic site! Very friendly owners couldn't have been more helpful.
I arrived was shown to the camping area and given the choice of pitching up in the woods or on the field. I chose the field as it was very wet and I was worried about getting down the slopes of the woods in the dark for the toilet with my youngest, I also thought the field provided lots of space for the children to run and play ball etc.
I was a little apprehensive of what to expect of a composting toilet as I have never seen one before- I was pleasantly surprised- they were very clean and not smelly. The children were very amused by the nickname 'tree big' for them.
The showers are situated a way from the camping area, it is walkable but further than we have been used to on other sites. The showers had plenty of warm water and were very clean, not the most aesthetically pleasing as they are similar to a portable loo in design, they are situated in a barn so there is space added onto them so I was easily able to shower my daughter and not have our clothes get wet.
The barn the showers are in has a very comfortable seating area with some books and a couple of games to occupy you. We spent some time here after our showers to allow our hair to dry etc playing. There is also an honesty shop in the barn where you can buy eggs, camp fire starter kits and other mementos of your stay. Very reasonably priced, we bought a dozen eggs to bring home with us.
We spent our weekend on site so can not comment on the surrounding area.
We are planning on coming back during the next school holidays for another relaxing away from it all break.
Back to basics, yes indeed, the basics of beauty, simplicity and peace all around, we loved it, Couldn, t wipe the smile off my face whilst tucked under the tree, s as it was pouring with rain, soaked to the bone and trying our best to pitch a tent, , , and still smiling. Yes Tim and Ann it is indeed a gem. Your words were that you really wanted to share the beauty you were surrounded with, with others and give them there own peace of tranquility and woodland all to themselves, well that's what we experienced and more. We pitched in the woodlands. Yes it was pouring but I had faith that it would change for the better and it did, it was my birthday, I see me and my 22 year old son sitting in the woodlands listening to the crackling logs on our own made fire and enjoying all the enchanting sounds of wildlife, owls hooting, creatures scurrying amongst the leaves, whilst sipping my one bottle of champy id been saving for a special occasion, we saw little but heard everything, it was a memory that I can still feel in everyone of my senses to this very day, I close my eyes and I'm back there and smiling. Facilities yet a small ride away, absolutely fantastic, beautiful old stable block made into a fantastic welcoming serene room, great boiling showers, sinks to clean things in, freezer for your ice packs and even to chill a beer or a wine, information to read, eggs and veggies, , , wow the simplicity of knowing wat the necessities are and able to provide that wrapped in a beautiful spiritually breathtaking experience. And yes even the compost toilet was a great novelty, , so well built and perfectly fitting into the nature surrounding, being alone in the fields I was able to leave my door open and watch the bunnies bouncing around, lol a bit to much information but every word filled with the passion and connection I felt with this place. Thankyou for making this possible, :)
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Tent Pitches 
No Caravans 
No Motorhomes 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
No Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
No Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <5 miles 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
Beach <5 miles 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
No Dog Walk 
We have just returned from a fabulous Bank Holiday weekend at Freshwinds. We were camping in a tent in the bottom field. Each pitch has loads of space, as numbers of tents are limited. The field was level and the best surface I've ever hammered a tent peg into. There is a covered communal area with washing up facilities, some benches and two showers. The showers were big enough and lovely and warm, but the pressure did drop if someone used the other shower (or was it someone using the washing up sink?). However, we found them hardly ever busy. There are two compost toilets in the camping field slightly away from the showers etc. These might not be to everyone's liking, but were the best compost system I have yet come across, being well raised above the waste, so away from any odours etc. Apparently there are other facilities at the farm, but we did not use these as it was a fair way from the bottom field. Driving to and from the field was easy enough, but cars are expected to be left in a designated area away from the tents, which makes it a safer place for the kids and calmer for everyone else. Pett is lovely with two pubs, as is Icklesham (with two more pubs), both being a 15-20 minute walk in opposite directions from the campsite. We caught a bus from Icklesham to Hastings one day, and the same to Rye on another. This is a lovely part of the world and I would not hesitate to recommend Freshwinds to anyone who wants to get away from it all for a while. There is plenty to do in the area, but we could easily have spent our entire time happily on the campsite. 
