Testimonials- Camping in East Sussex Countryside (near Tunbridge Wells)

Read what our guests have said they like about us:

“We loved staying at Campfire Weekends – it is such a beautiful setting.” – 9th – 10th August 2024

“The simplicity.” – 9th – 10th August 2024

“I loved the back-to-basics approach, it felt like wild camping but legally! It’s a really beautiful spot too, I’m so glad you’re sharing it with other people.” – 26th – 27th July 2024

“It was a perfect camping weekend for me. Beautiful surroundings, clean facilities, a nice and quiet environment at all times, and, most importantly, a lovely, welcoming team of hosts.” – 19th to 20th July 2024

“Lovely environment, super organised from start to finish, lovely peaceful feel. Nice to meet the team and the horseback cow handlers!” – 12th to 13th July 2024.

“The setting is incredible. Such a beautiful area. I really liked the way the campsite is set up to have the long grass in the middle and camping areas around the perimeter which preserving the feeling of individual space.” – 21st to 22nd June 2024

“The location is incredible, and we really enjoyed the ‘back to basics’ style. The firepit/logs etc was all done really well.” – 21st to 22nd June 2024

“It was exactly what I was looking for. Picking up the BBQ etc was easy and generally an easy process all round.” – 8th to 9th June 2024

“The peace, space and beautiful countryside. Was nice that you checked in to see we were ok. Thanks for letting us bring our dog!” – 7th to 8th  June 2024

“It was pretty easy to find thanks to the helpful map that was shared, and communication was really good, which was much appreciated (especially because it was a last minute booking and I arrived really late!” – 31st May to 1st June 2024

“The views were fantastic, staff were really accommodating and always checked in to see if we needed/have everything!” – 24th to 25th May 2024

“The beautiful, peaceful location.” – 24th to 25th May 2024

“Loved the open field, the fact that it was limited in total numbers on the field and that it was over 21. The toilets were super clean when I used them. Liked the eco-friendly saw dust loos. The people behind the scenes who helped with my booking and checking us in we’re brilliant!  We went on a walk suggested by them and it was fab. Would definitely come back.” – 24th to 25th May 2024

“The location, space,how it was kept very clean, friendly and attentive staff.” – 25th to 27th August 2023

“The peace and quiet. It was a beautiful site, and everything was very thoughtfully laid out.”- 25th to 27th August 2023

“Lovely quiet site, good communication from staff, great price, clean facilities.” – 28th & 29th July 2023

“Very quiet.” – 28th & 29th July 2023

“The beautiful surrounding nature and enjoying the company of friends and family around the fire.” – 28th & 29th July 2023

“Quiet and peaceful.”- 14th July & 15th July 2023

“We enjoyed the peace and tranquility and the odd cow mooing in the distance. It was nice to not have lots of children running around and the owners were very hospitable and friendly. The toilets were clean and eco-friendly.”- 14th July & 15th July 2023

“The peace and quiet- the ‘back to nature’ elements. The space between pitches. The views.   The young host was fantastic and welcoming. Really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back.”- 7th July & 8th July 2023

“The peace and space.”- 7th July & 8th July 2023

“The peace. Also would like to add that the young lad we saw when we arrived and later the same day was so polite, friendly and personable. A real credit to your family.” – 7th July & 8th July 2023

“The beautiful space which gave the opportunity to reset from our busy lives and the friendly [host] family who helped us feel welcome.” – 30th June – 1st July 2023

“Beautiful meadow in quiet surroundings.  Facilities are basic but very clean and utterly adequate.” – 30th June – 1st July 2023

“The field was lovely and peaceful, not too busy.” – 23rd – 24th June 2023

“How quiet it was.” – 9th-10th June 2023

“After a slightly chaotic arrival owing to work commitments, I enjoyed the layout of the site, plenty of open spaces and pitches available. The fire pit was nice and had been labelled up for me. I didn’t notice the wheelbarrows so ended up carrying across the entire site as was on my motorbike. I didn’t read the welcome pack in enough detail as I later found it documented there.” – 9th-10th June 2023

“Everything, we had the loveliest, most relaxing, peaceful stay. It was just what we needed. We will definitely be back again.” – 9th-10th June 2023

“The serenity of the area and how beautifully maintained it was” – 2nd-3rd June 2023

“The amazing place!” – 2nd-3rd June 2023

“Quiet site.” – 2nd-3rd June 2023

“It was very peaceful and beautiful, it’s great how much room there is between tents. We loved seeing the full moon rise over the hill! The organisation of the campsite was brilliant. Also it was really great staying longer on Sunday and not having to rush to get out before an earlier check out time.” – 2nd-3rd June 2023

“We loved being outdoors in the beautiful English countryside. Wildflowers, birds, bats and the full moon. We also love how quiet it is. Not too crowded. The surrounding area is just beautiful for people that love to walk. It’s our 5th time I think now and we look forward to returning. Milo our dog had the best time and enjoyed playing with young Vespa.  I’ve always thought it was so great how the young people run this. I wish I’d had that kind of opportunity as a youngster. They do a great job.” – 2nd-3rd June 2023

“The open space and quiet time.” – 26th-29th August 2022

“Peace and quiet, having a campfire, surrounded by lovely countryside, and very helpful ladies to deliver the logs.” – 26th-29th August 2022

“Beautiful location – quiet and peaceful, with plenty of space to spread out around the camping field. Dog-friendly. Very friendly and helpful hosts who were always available to help but never intrusive. Facilities always very clean. Loved the back to basics experience – even the shower!” – 26th-29th August 2022

“We loved the vast open spaces, the beautiful views, the simplicity and peace of nature and wild camping, oh and the fact that we got engaged at the exact moment a red heart shaped air balloon flew over, it was perfect and we will be back! Thanks so much!” – 26th-29th August 2022

“The peace and tranquility, and beautiful scenery of the meadow.” – 12th – 14th August 2022

“Peaceful.” – 12th – 14th August 2022

“Quiet and peaceful site and the relaxed check in approach.” – 5th – 7th August 2022

“The location was gorgeous. Relaxing and quiet! Just what we needed.” – 29th – 31st July 2022

“The setting was perfect and everything was better than we expected.” – 29th – 31st July 2022

“It was the ideal camp site! It seems like you’ve thought about a lot of details to make this a really lovely, relaxed experience.” – 22nd – 24th July 2022

“Beautiful and quiet.” – 22nd – 24th July 2022

“Having exclusive use of the site, enjoying the beautiful surroundings in the most peaceful of settings made our whole experience just perfect.” – 8th and 9th July 2022

“The site exactly what I wanted it to be. Beautiful location. Clean loos.” – 1st and 2nd July 2022

“The peacefulness, space and beautiful setting.” – 24th and 25th June 2022

“The beauty of the site, the environmentally friendly facilities, but especially the way you all went the extra mile to rescue us from the Black Deer Thunderstorm 😃.” – 17th and 18th June 2022

“The beautiful quiet, clean field with lots of space between camps.” – 17th and 18th June 2022

“Beautiful location, blissfully quiet, lovely site managers.” – 17th and 18th June 2022

“Incredible site, unlimited space, sense of peace.” – 17th and 18th June 2022

“Lovely and friendly site. Proximity to Black Deer festival!” – 17th and 18th June 2022

“It was so well organised! Our firepit with logs was ready for us to collect on arrival, we picked our spot and the rest was easy. I loved how open and spacious it was. Really clean and tidy.” – 17th and 18th June 2022

“Peace and tranquility. Beautiful scenery and setting. Having a campfire.” – 17th and 18th June 2022

“Peace and countryside. Local walks and the pub! We enjoyed the simplicity of your campsite set up.” – 10th and 11th June 2022

“We really enjoyed our time at Campfire Weekends and would definitely come back again. We loved the fact that everyone was very spread out so you felt secluded. Both people who checked us in and bought us wood etc. were very polite and accommodating throughout our stay. Toilets were clean and it was great to have additional washing bowls to use.” – 3rd 4th and 5th June 2022

“The buttercup field was sensational!” – 3rd 4th and 5th June 2022

“We loved the wild field and did not feel like a usual campsite.” – 3rd 4th and 5th June 2022

“The serenity of the place and being in the wilderness.” – 27th and 28th May 2022

“The site is beautiful, and the space between tents is perfect. We will definitely be back.” – 27th and 28th May 2022

“The wonderful, peaceful, beautiful surroundings and the friendly welcoming atmosphere created by the CW team” – 27th, 28th and 29th August 2021

“Beautiful setting, plenty of space between different guests, relaxed atmosphere, use of campfires” – 27th, 28th and 29th August 2021

“The peaceful quiet campsite in a quiet part of the world” – 27th, 28th and 29th August 2021

“The setting was beautiful.  Perfect place to camp and be outdoors” – 13th – 14th August 2021

“Such beautiful scenery and relaxed atmosphere.  There were ample logs and the compost toilets were so clean to use” – 13th – 14th August 2021

“Excellent facilities, quite site” – 6th – 7th August 2021

“The peace and quiet, meeting such a lovely family and staying on an amazing site” – 16th – 17th July 2021

“We loved this place.. we actually had the field to ourselves so picked a spot just right for 2 and our boarder collie.  So quiet and natural.. very easy going and pleasant staff.  Great place if you want to get away from it all and get that wild camp feeling ..def will be back x” – 16th – 17th July 2021

“This place is incredible and by far the best site I’ve been to travelling distance from London. Total tranquility, lots of great walks, well maintained facilities. And very kind hosts.” – 16th – 17th July 2021

“The quiet and beauty of the site, ample space and the simplicity of the provision” – 2nd – 3rd July 2021

“Being off the beaten track, location is great, small number of guests in the field, means you can have a pitch as big as you like and far away from any other campers!” – 2nd – 3rd July 2021

“The peaceful environment, it was nice to be in such a quiet campsite with loads of space between campers.  The facilities were so clean!” – 25th – 26th June 2021

“The relaxed feel and limited numbers.  We felt like it was our field to enjoy for the weekend.  When campsites are overcrowded the essence of getting away from busy lives is removed – not here” – 25th – 26th June 2021

“The location and the simplicity of the whole set-up.  No rows of family-filled tents or the constant background noise of flushing toilets and hand dryers! Your friendly and relaxed approach.  Peace and quiet.” – 25th – 26th June 2021

“Space and solitude” – 18th – 19th June 2021

“Very private with almost unlimited pitch size” – 18th – 19th June 2021

“Well situated” – 18th – 19th June 2021

“Spacious campsite with great views”- 11th – 12th June 2021

“The beautiful and tranquil East Sussex countryside. Perfect weather. Super hosts.” – 11th – 12th June 2021

“Green space! Warm welcome, quiet and isolated setting” – 5th – 6th June 2021

“Stunning, idyllic location. Able to feel off the grid. Amazing walks and attractions on our doorstep. Check in was a breeze and service was attentive and great throughout” – 5th – 6th June 2021

“Tranquility, being the loveliness of the weekend” – May bank holiday 2021

“The quiet and the vast green field and obviously all family and pets” – May bank holiday 2021

“Lovely setting” – May bank holiday weekend 2021

“The peace, friendly people, lovely scenery” – May bank holiday 2021

“Being in nature and waking up to birdsong” – May bank holiday 2021

“Spacious and quiet atmosphere” – May bank holiday weekend 2021

“The lovely local walks” – May bank holiday 2021

“How quiet the campsite was. We didn’t feel like other people intruded on out stay at any point. The toilets were really good given it is not on mains provision.  You would think the smell would be an issue, but we were very pleasantly surprised!” – May bank holiday weekend 2021

“Beautiful location, great facilities, great loos!” – 25th – 26th September 2020

“Peace and quiet and good service!” – 25th – 26th September 2020

“Relaxing and peaceful.  Polite and friendly owners” – 25th – 26th September 2020

“Peaceful location, location great, family very helpful” – 25th – 26th September 2020

“Communal kettle and facilities are a great idea” – 25th – 26th September 2020

“No children, so quiet, sheltered spot” – 25th – 26th September 2020

“The space – it was fantastic! Along with lots of lovely touches, such as coming around in the evening to check on us” – 18th – 19th September 2020

“Plenty of space. Peaceful. Good facilities. Convenient location” – 18th – 19th September 2020

“The field was very big and green.  Hiking was amazing in the area around the campsite” – 18th – 19th September 2020

“Being in nature, the air quality, fires and the space” – 18th – 19th September 2020

“Toilets we so clean –  so much space – family run business with great values” – 18th – 19th September 2020

“We enjoyed the space and tranquillity of the site, another fab weekend! Will be back again next year!” – 18th – 19th September 2020

“The space, the peace and quiet and the campfire!  There was also no rush to get out for a check out and we were made to feel very welcome” – 12th – 13th September 2020

” We have found all the Campfire Weekends team welcoming and friendly – full of useful advice.  We have loved the space and wonderful facilities.  The picnic tables were great and very useful” – 4th – 5th September 2020

“Fires, firewood and friendly owners” – 4th – 5th September 2020

“Lots of space” – 4th – 5th September 2020

“The space and the peace” – 4th – 5th September 2020

“Beautiful space” – 4th – 5th September 2020

“Seclusion, lack of people, tranquillity, location, nature” – 28th – 31st August 2020

“The peace and quiet, the great service and nice country walks” – 28th – 31st August 2020

“Peacefulness, toilets were always clean, access to kettles, washing up liquid all very useful” – 28th – 31st August 2020

“The quiet, lovely surrounding countryside, helpful owner and good facilities” – 28th – 31st August 2020

“The service from the family was fantastic with great advice for local adventures! Very relaxing stay.” – 28th – 31st August 2020

“Relaxed and friendly atmosphere.  Very attentive hosts” 28th – 31st August 2020

“Space, tranquillity, pitch size, check-in flexibility, drive-on ability to unload, service is very friendly, polite and attentive” – 28th – 31st August 2020

“Campfire with friends, lovely interesting walks a dogs’ heaven.  Loved the peace and quiet” – 28th – 31st August 2020

“The BBQ, The space and the quiet” – 28th August 2020

“Beautiful area and lovely welcoming hosts” – 28th August 2020

“Excellent location.  The peace and quiet. The grill / firepit was brilliant. Simple, clean facilities. Friendly welcome.  Kid free. The philosophy” – 28th August 2020

“Thanks for a great stay. The BBQ was a great source of heat for the cool evening. The huge field meant we were all well distanced” – 21st / 22nd August 2020

“Relaxing and great hosts” – 21st / 22nd August 2020

“The space between pitches and the firepit” – 21st / 22nd August 2020

“Nice amount of space, loved that it was quiet” – 21st / 22nd August 2020

“Easy access to water and logs. Very friendly staff” – 14th / 15th August 2020

“Pleasant, simple weekend’s camping” – 14th / 15th August 2020

“Fire, quietness, location, ambience with great organisation by Campfire Weekends” – 14th / 15th August 2020

“Peaceful and quiet location.  Clean facilities” – 7th / 8th August 2020

“Beautiful setting. Plenty of space” – 7th / 8th August 2020

“Simplicity.  Really good ablutions trailer. Great value for money. Good sized field, everyone is far enough apart.  Host family very helpful” – 7th / 8th August 2020

“Exactly what we were looking for, very chilled out” – 7th / 8th August 2020

“Beautiful view, spacious camping.  Have washing up essentials. Good value for money. Fun watering can shower” – 7th / 8th August 2020

“Lots of space. Good BBQ / Firepit.  Beautiful surroundings.  Really friendly and helpful hosts” – 7th / 8th August 2020

“Beautiful spot, very peaceful and lots of room” – 7th / 8th August 2020

“Beautiful, secluded space” – July 31st / 1st August 2020

“An amazing, relaxing weekend in stunning location.  Wonderful quiet site with polite, helpful, friendly hosts” – 31st July / 1st August 2020

“Loved being with our friends in a relaxing and friendly site.  Dog freedom” – 31st July / 1st August 2020

“Stunning views” – 24th / 25th July 2020

“Lovely views, service to the pitches super-friendly team” – 24th / 25th July 2020

“The space and the view” – 24th / 25th July 2020

“Great views” – 24th / 25th July 2020

“Beautiful scenery, lots of peace and quiet, no crowds, friendly team” – 24th / 25th July 2020

“We love the views; that we could pick our own pitch with no restrictions on space / number of tents; we liked the space with not too many people” – 24th / 25th July 2020

“The views, beautiful setting, simple yet clean and well thought through facilities” – 17th / 18th July 2020

“Wide open spaces, cows, benches and the dog” – 17th / 18th July 2020

“Nature and views, the space, field to ourselves, the privacy” – 17th / 18th July 2020

“Very peaceful, great setting, loved the BBQ. Liked the over 21s rule” – 10th / 11th July 2020

“The scenery, ruralness, campfires,the quiet”- 10th / 11th July 2020

“Nice ares, pretty views, enjoyed the hiring of the fire pit / BBQ” – 10th / 11th July 2020

“The setting and the quiet – no kids and very few tents – lots of space” – 10th / 11th July 2020

“Peace and Quiet! And a wonderful view and clean facilities.  The welcome email was very helpful too” – 10th / 11th July 2020

“Great to get away for the first time in 3 months! Beautiful scenery” – 4th July 2020

“The view.  The quiet” – 4th July 2020

“The lovely view from our tent.  Plenty of space and not overcrowded.  Relaxing” – 4th July 2020

“Great view, peace and quiet!”- 4th July 2020

“The silence and space between campers.” – 4th July 2020

“Peaceful, loved the fire pit and the mooing cows.”  – 2019 

“We had a fab time- thank you very much.. we would love to come back.” – 2019

“Peace, quiet, nature, loved the sawdust toilets!”-2019

“Truly amazing, the hosts were warm, helpful and welcoming.”-2019

“Thank you, you have been fab, best of luck with the business.” – 2019

“Space and beautiful views.” – 2019

“Quiet, peaceful setting.” – 2019

“Thank you for having us, we will be back.” – 2019

“Thanks for a lovely stay. Peace, quiet and the space.  Communal logs / items are are great idea.” – 2019