Ashdown Forest Riding Centre

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View of Galini cabin
View of Galini cabin
View across the lake to Tilly's cabin
Tilly's cabin
View of Galini and the lake
Galini cabin
Peaceful lake setting
Lake and Ashdown Forest
Tilly's cabin next to the lake
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View across the lake to Tilly's cabin
Tilly's cabin
View of Galini and the lake

  • Cosy log cabins in a forest setting on a Sussex farm near Crowborough
  • A 20-minute drive to Royal Tunbridge Wells; 45 minutes to Brighton
  • Woodland walks and riding on site; pubs and shops a 10-minute drive
Tucked away in the middle of an East Sussex farm and surrounded by woods, the log cabins at Ashdown Forest Riding Centre make a fabulous place to stay whether you're planning to ride horses or not (although if you do want to, it's handy to know that there's a 30% discount for cabin guests – just contact the site to arrange outings once you've booked). Each cabin is constructed from wood and has a spacious deck overlooking the spectacular rural surroundings as well as a peaceful lake. Wildlife is abundant, and you may well get to spot badgers, foxes, deer and birds of prey. On site all is as sustainable as possible: basic power is provided by solar panels, water is collected in filtered rainwater tanks and each cabin has a logburner to keep things warm and cosy. Each also has an adjoining compost toilet, a simple shower and an outside barbecue area. Furniture inside these cute little microlodges is simple and comfy; they're kitted out with wooden rocking chairs, cosy patterned carpets and futon sofa beds. Pick up supplies in Crowborough (10 minutes’ drive), which has major supermarkets as well as coffee shops and pubs. There are lots of cosy country pubs round and about the area if you fancy exploring further afield. Please do note that the cabins are not suitable for people with mobility problems or for children under 10 years of age. No cars are allowed nearby, and wet weather can turn the area quite muddy so wellies are a must. Bring a torch too.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 10 are not allowed on site.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Hired accommodation

  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 1 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 21 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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95% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This secluded, rustic cabin offers a peaceful escape in a beautiful, natural setting. Guests praise the stunning location, tranquil atmosphere, and the charm of the horses and lake. The cabins are well-equipped for a back-to-basics experience, with working lighting and log burners. While most reviews highlight a positive and relaxing stay, one reviewer in April 2024 noted issues with shower cleanliness and a lack of safety detectors. Subsequent reviews in May 2024 and later have not mentioned these specific issues, suggesting improvements may have been made. Some guests found the access track muddy or difficult for cars.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A complete get away from it all, surrounded by peace and nature.

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Gillian W. 2 reviews

Tilly's cabin

Liked Very friendly and accommodating host. Extremely peaceful and private, and a beautiful area. Lots of different birds and wildlife. Great location for walks, pubs, villages and areas of interest. Can fish in your own lake, or book a riding lesson/hack. Great to have an outdoor firepit and a bbq for the evenings. Shower was nice and warm and quite powerful.

Disliked Although it feels lovely and rustic and meant to feel basic and ‘get away from it all’, the cabin could do with some tlc and little touches to make it feel more loved and clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really quite peaceful secluded cabin. Only

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 Godfrey o. 6 reviews

Galini cabin

Liked Peaceful and quite.
Horses
Cabin

Recommend to friends Visit again

The rustic charm, feels like you've…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Galini cabin

Liked The rustic charm, feels like you've gone back in time. A complete escape.
Stathis is very easy to deal with.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Rustic cabin with gorgeous views and very peaceful.

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 kirsty n. 2 reviews

Tilly's cabin

Liked Everything! The whole place was beautiful the views were amazing and it was a fabulous place to relax. The owner was very friendly and welcoming.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was a fantastic cabin that…

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8 out of 10
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Raphael T. 1 review

Tilly's cabin

Liked It was a fantastic cabin that really had an old, cosy atmosphere. Was really comfortable and the log burner worked flawlessly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The cabin was peaceful, cosy, cute…

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fatemeh t. 1 review

Galini cabin

Liked The cabin was peaceful, cosy, cute with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location in Ashdown Forest was beautiful and quiet, perfect for relaxing and exploring nature. Staff were welcoming, friendly, and made us feel at home.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff lovely owner

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 Roger P. 1 review

Galini cabin

Liked Horses and the lake. It was lovely nice and secluded peaceful and we really enjoyed it will visit again

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cabin is amazing - decoration, location…

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Anonymous

Tilly's cabin

Liked Cabin is amazing - decoration, location and seclusion. Lovely people, horses and wildlife. We were lucky with the weather, so was perfect.

Disliked Sofa bed was not comfortable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful little gem

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10 out of 10
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 Timothy C. 1 review

Tilly's cabin

Liked Everything. It's a lovely location with just the right level of amenities to feel make everything feel purposeful and tranquil. Excellent area and very accommodating hosts.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will definitely be returning

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10 out of 10
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Jake M. 6 reviews

Tilly's cabin

Liked Our stay here was absolutely fantastic.
Beautiful surroundings the cabin was lovely quiet peaceful .
Great value for money.
If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful and relaxing break, I would highly recommend booking.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Nudist Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby

Location

Ashdown Forest Riding Centre

King Standing Farm

Black Hill Road

Crowborough

East Sussex

England

TN6 1XE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.05382°N
0.10533°E

Nearest transport

Bus
2.6 mi School Lane
2.6 mi School Lane
4.4 mi Brambletye
Rail
3.6 mi Crowborough Rail Station
4.6 mi Buxted Rail Station
4.8 mi Eridge Rail Station
Ferry
18.4 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
29.4 mi Gravesend Pier
29.7 mi Tilbury Ferry Terminal
Airport
13.7 mi London Gatwick Airport
13.7 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
14.4 mi London Gatwick Airport North Terminal

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The log cabins are located on a farm alongside the Ashdown Forest Riding Centre, so off-road horse riding is available (with a guest discount) for everybody, from complete beginners to advanced riders. There are plenty of riding trails through peaceful Ashdown Forest. You can also set off on walks in the forest straight from base camp. You’ll discover 6,500 acres of heathland with Sussex views, plus woodland for hiking and bird-watching. The Ashdown Forest Centre (10 minutes’ drive) provides information about the woodland and all its walks as well as highlighting its long association with Winnie-the-Pooh. For fans of A.A. Milne’s books, Pooh Corner is in Hartfield village (also 10 minutes) on the edge of the forest. There’s lots to see and do by car as well. Wakehurst (25 minutes) has trails through landscaped gardens (particularly pretty in autumn), while the Georgian-era colonnaded walkways of Royal Tunbridge Wells (20 minutes) offer indie shops and restaurants. Brighton (45 minutes) is known for its ornate Royal Pavilion, the antique shops in The Lanes, and the amusement park on the Palace Pier.

Food and drink

  • Catering Block Restaurant 1.2 mi
  • Babylon Eco Centre Restaurant 1.3 mi
  • The Crow and Gate Pub 1.4 mi
  • The Blue Anchor Pub 2 mi
  • The Coopers Arms Pub 2.1 mi
  • The Half Moon Pub 2.3 mi
  • The Hatch Pub 2.4 mi
  • The Foresters Arms Pub 2.4 mi
  • The Bricklayer's Arms Pub 2.5 mi
  • Pusanon Thai Restaurant 2.5 mi

Groceries

  • Lidl Supermarket 2.4 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 2.4 mi
  • Waitrose Supermarket 2.5 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 3.8 mi
  • M&S Foodhall Supermarket 4.3 mi
  • Tasting Room & Shop Off-licence 5.5 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 5.8 mi
  • Waitrose Supermarket 5.8 mi

Parks and play

  • Fairwarp Recreation Ground park 2.5 mi
  • Goldsmith's Recreation Ground park 2.7 mi
  • Wolfe Recreation Ground park 2.9 mi
  • Wolfe Recreation Ground Playground 3 mi
  • Adam's Field park 3 mi
  • Walshes Park 3.1 mi
  • Crowborough Country Park 3.3 mi
  • Silver Jubilee Recreation Ground park 3.4 mi
  • Jarvis Brook playground 3.6 mi
  • The Bull Track park 3.9 mi

Family days out

  • Winnie The Pooh: Eeyore's Sad And Gloomy Place 0.9 mi
  • Wiinnie The Pooh: The North Pole 1 mi
  • Winnie The Pooh: The Enchanted Place 1.1 mi
  • Winnie The Pooh: Roo's Sandpit 1.1 mi
  • Winnie The Pooh: Heffalump Trap and Lone Pine 1.2 mi
  • Winnie The Pooh: Owl's House 2 mi
  • Winnie The Pooh: Piglet’s House 2.1 mi
  • Winnie The Pooh: Poohsticks Bridge 2.2 mi
  • Winnie The Pooh: Pooh's House 2.2 mi
  • Pooh Corner 3.2 mi

Public transport

  • The Crow and Gate 1.4 mi
  • Barnsgate Manor 1.5 mi
  • Warren Camp 1.7 mi
  • South View Road 1.9 mi
  • Blue Anchor 2 mi
  • Church Road 2.1 mi
  • Church 2.1 mi
  • Windlesham Manor 2.2 mi
  • Perrymans Lane 2.3 mi
  • Millbrook East Car Park 2.4 mi

What’s nearby

  • Crowborough Beacon Golf Club Golf course 1.8 mi
  • Ashdown Forest Fly Fishery Fishing 2.8 mi
  • Ashdown Park Golf course 3.2 mi
  • Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club Golf course 3.5 mi
  • Boars Head Golf Centre Golf course 3.7 mi
  • Hastingford Fishery Fishing 3.8 mi
  • Birch House Golf Course 4.3 mi
  • GolfPark - Maresfield Golf course 4.4 mi
  • Dewlands Manor Golf Course 4.7 mi
  • Brambletye School Pitch & Putt Golf course 5.3 mi

Local services

  • The Horder Centre Hospital 1.8 mi
  • Osprey Charging station 2 mi
  • Crowborough War Memorial Hospital 2.3 mi
  • Morrisons Fuel station 2.4 mi
  • Beacon Surgery Doctors 2.4 mi
  • BP Fuel station 2.4 mi
  • Geniepoint Charging station 2.5 mi
  • Chappells Pharmacy 2.5 mi
  • Saxonbury House Medical Group Doctors 2.5 mi
  • Morrisons Pharmacy 2.5 mi

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Must see

Bluebell Railway 5.6 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 5.6 mi

Groombridge Place and The Enchanted Forest 5.7 mi

Standen 6.3 mi

Wakehurst Place 8.4 mi

National Trust

Sheffield Park Garden 5.6 mi

Standen 6.3 mi

Wakehurst Place 8.3 mi

Bateman's 12.7 mi

Chartwell 13.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Fairwarp - Ashdown Forest - Fairwarp 2.4 mi

BUCKHURST PARK 3.2 mi

Hartfield and the Pooh Circular 3.3 mi

PENNS IN THE ROCKS 3.7 mi

WYCH CROSS PLACE 3.8 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ashdown Forest Riding Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ashdown Forest Riding Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ashdown Forest Riding Centre? The log cabins are located on a farm alongside the Ashdown Forest Riding Centre, so off-road horse riding is available (with a guest discount) for everybody, from complete beginners to advanced riders. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ashdown Forest Riding Centre?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ashdown Forest Riding Centre? From $135.45 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.