BLACKBERRY WOOD
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Streat Lane
Streat, nr Ditchling
Brighton
East Sussex
BN6 8RS
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http://www.blackberrywood.com/
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20
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all year
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'The campsite has a maximum of 20 tents and the camping pitches are mostly in little private clearings in woodland. Camp fires and Bbqs are allowed. Dry logs and bbq coals are available for sale. The area is surrounded by public footpaths and bridleways. Campers are given a local map pointing out suggested walks, some to excellent local country pubs. The campsite is alive with the sound of birds. There are basic toilets, hot showers (takes 20p pieces) and washing up areas. There are also 2 small caravans (old but cute) which are available to rent (please contact us to book). Although the site is in the middle of the countryside it is situated near the hamlet of Streat, it is only 8 miles or 25 mins by car to Brighton seafront, 5 miles from the lovely old country town of Lewes and close to the villages of Ditchling and Plumpton'
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www.blackberrywood.com
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kat 2007-08-09
Last week I had the fortunate pleasure of being whisked away to Blackberry wood campsite as a post-birthday treat. Being London residents our journey was less than an hour by train followed by 30min walk through country lanes and bridleway; a bit tricky to work out where one is going but no shortage of locals to point us in the right direction Offically speaknig I cannot call it a weekend of camping as we stayed in one of the site's 2 caravans, however I feel qualified to share my appreciation of the wonderfully friendly and efficient camp managers and breathtaking setting; the site is surrounded on four sides by good, solid and proper english countryside (including the South Downs just 10mins walk away) with a fine selection of pubs for food, ale, cider and wine alike in all directions... the caravan proved to be pretty good value (£27 per night) and had some obvious and some unexpected added luxurys, such as gas cooker, fridge, kitchen cupboards stocked with saucepans, plates, mugs etc, almost real bed, table, 100% wind and waterproof roof etc... luxurys aside though if you do decide to book up a caravan be prepared to experience a bit of tent envy at the sight of neighbouring campers hidden away, each in their own secret patch of woodland kitted out with stone fireplaces... all is not lost though as the caravans do come with a fire pit, ideal for cooking on with coals or logs bought for £3.50 a bag from the on site shop which also sells plenty of food, matches, torches, flip flops etc. Also on the practical side the loos, showers etc are all well above average... Owing to its undeniable gloriousness this campsite gets booked up fast (hence why we ended up in a caravan) but you can check the availbilty on their website and apparently its worth keeping an eye out for last minute cancellations... All in all this is generally faultless and magical in every possible way and comes highly reccomended from me and my chap... have already made plans to book up one of the few remaining tent spots this summer for the authentic and intended experience down in the woods... happy camping!

thanks to Happy Camper Alice

zuza 2008-07-22
we were very lucky to get a place here at the last minute, as usually you need to book months in advance. this campsite is really popular with families, but as the pitches are quite secluded, you aren't surrounded by kids if you don't want to be. on the whole it was a lovely campsite: more comfortable than wild camping. the only thing we didn't like was the webcam on the tree (big brother style).
lennygirl 2008-08-05
We had a lovely time here. Had a lovely big spot - Aurora I think. Some of the pitches seemed quite small - if you have a big tent it might be worth checking where you are. It is legendarily popular but when we checking in somebody just tried on the off-chance and got in... Showers were lovely, toilets clean, recycling etc. Only downside I can think of is the price.
sarahtee1974 2009-01-26
Stayed in 'Boho' glade in January - Sat and Sun night. BW is a lovely site, it did get exceptionally muddy in our glade which was a bit of a pain, but generally, a very beautiful site. The manager was quite a character - looked after us well, but was slightly paranoid about dogs which was a bit daft given that the site allows them. Our dog enjoyed it hugely and I think we would have done more so had it stopped raining. A great place for a romantic couple of nights.
Tara Ensor 2010-06-10
BE VERY WARY OF THE BOOKING SYSTEM!! We booked this campsite a year in advance, paid our money and received a confirmation email. Now 4 days before we are due to go we have been told that our reservation has been lost (despite them having happily taken our money) and we have no holiday to look forward to. We haven't received much of an apology from them either.
Tree Bee 2010-08-07
We've just returned from Blackberry Wood...Hmmmm...NOT the 'coolest' campsite in Briton by a long way...We are seasoned campers, boys now 7yrs & 5yrs, camped every year since birth and our eldest now also camps with Woodcraft Folk. My words to describe Blackberry Wood would include... litter including glass, small pitch by a pond/swamp, 'playground' very rough and ready and so difficult to relax as a parent, strange owners who didn't introduce themselves or come round to see if all ok....when it is an expensive campsite and has recieved great publicity? The woodland was very poorly managed and along with warnings about rats, this will not be a place that we return to as a family..needless to say, we left a day early:(
DassaManazza 2010-09-27
I have just returned from a long weekend here with a friend and all I can do is echo all the good comments from others. The site is just great; having your own private clearing in the woods is a brilliant touch. It was nice this weekend so we did not have any problems but as there is no grass on the pitches I imagine they could get a little muddy in the wet. It was fully booked while we were there and we hardly saw anyone else, never a queue at the or the washing up sink. There were also a good few empty clearings, it turns out they are limited to 20 tents, so groups all pitching up on the same clearing leaves others empty, actually adding to the feeling of seclusion. I will defiantly be returning with the family, the kids will LOVE it as will the adults once the little ones are snug in bed.
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