Liked: Really cute farm with defined huge level pitches which ensure decent distance in between tents/campervans. All of the pitches have a sectioned off gap between them with at least 2 metres of hay growing. We didn’t end up having anyone next to us but if we did, it would give a really nice gap for sure. I think the whole field was really well thought out. The toilets and showers were really nice. Always clean and the water was lovely and hot. There is also a covered washing up station with washing up liquid etc and a small chest freezer for ice packs. We walked further into the farm and saw the cows and a few goats. It’s a really cute place. The staff were absolutely lovely and drive round every afternoon to offer firewood and fire pits.
Disliked: We had a very unfortunate case of a loud group of boys on our first night, however the owners were excellent and came out in the evening to give a warning to the boys and also gave me their personal number to text if any issues. Cannot fault the owners at all with how great they were. I did have to go out at past midnight to ask them to be quiet, and they settled down but it was quite annoying. The second night we were there it was SO quiet (all of the campers were just couples) and it was heavenly. It is quite close to the road as well, and there are some very loud cars/bikes driving and backfiring on the country roads. Absolutely cannot be controlled by the campsite but just bear in mind. Large metal trolleys are offered to take things from the car to the pitch as cars are not allowed on the field which I really liked, however, I was quite surprised then by the amount of campervans and caravans or cars with tent boxes driving on the field. I get that’s unavoidable but packing away in the rain with the trolleys felt a bit obsolete when campers were also driving on the field. Other than the farm, there wasn’t much else around. It’s easy to drive somewhere of course and there are lots of nice places around but we just wanted to stay off grid ideally. We didn't explore any walking routes around but I’m sure there are some. For the wifi, I did check if I could find it but I couldn’t. I wasn’t bothered as I don’t want wifi when camping really.. but at least at the pitches furthest away from the facilities, I didn't...
Read moreWe have just got home from the most amazing stay at Cattlestone farm. The highlight of the weekend was supposed to be a day at Hickstead, but it was actually staying at this beautiful campsite and meeting the human and furry family who live here.|We stayed in a campervan. In the camping field the toilets and showers are clean, with plenty of hot water. The view is stunning, lots of birds, butterflies and crickets enjoy the hay meadow next to the site. It is an adult only site, and the peace of hearing the crickets and birds sing is priceless. |We even enjoyed a fly past from a Spitfire. ||We hired a fire pit, with grill, and wood was supplied.||Donna and Alan are the most welcoming hosts, nothing is too much trouble and they make you feel totally at ease. We had the freedom to walk around the farm and meet the pigs and cows at our leisure. ||Donna was more than happy to book us in for a Hug a Highland session the following morning and it was an amazing experience. The herd of beautifully kept Highland Cows are docile and charming and throughly enjoy their pamper sessions… (especially Maddie) even the very impressive bull Stan was totally zen after a good brush (there was drooling).|An amazing morning was topped off with a delicious homemade tea and cake in the tastefully decorated outside kitchen, which is part of the glamping site, with, of course, a couple of naughty goats. |I cannot recommend Cattlestone Farm highly enough. We will definitely be back. Thank you Donna and Alan for an...
Read moreWe have just got home from the most amazing stay at Cattlestone farm. The highlight of the weekend was supposed to be a day at Hickstead, but it was actually staying at this beautiful campsite and meeting the human and furry family who live here. We stayed in a campervan. In the camping field the toilets and showers are clean, with plenty of hot water. The view is stunning, lots of birds, butterflies and crickets enjoy the hay meadow next to the site. It is an adult only site, and the peace of hearing the crickets and birds sing is priceless. We even enjoyed a fly past from a Spitfire.
We hired a fire pit, with grill, and wood was supplied.
Donna and Alan are the most welcoming hosts, nothing is too much trouble and they make you feel totally at ease. We had the freedom to walk around the farm and meet the pigs and cows at our leisure.
Donna was more than happy to book us in for a Hug a Highland session the following morning and it was an amazing experience. The herd of beautifully kept Highland Cows are docile and charming and throughly enjoy their pamper sessions… (especially Maddie) even the very impressive bull Stan was totally zen after a good brush (there was drooling). An amazing morning was topped off with a delicious homemade tea and cake in the tastefully decorated outside kitchen, which is part of the glamping site, with, of course, a couple of naughty goats. I cannot recommend Cattlestone Farm highly enough. We will definitely be back. Thank you Donna and Alan for an...
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