The Gridshell (135 at The Secret Campsite)
UK England South East England East Sussex Lewes The Secret Campsite
The Owner Says
Built by local inventor Jason Thawley, The Gridshell is made from locally sourced wooden laths of ash, clad in a heavy duty cotton canvas and it will happily sleep up to 5 people. It is located in the orchard part of the campsite with its own fire pit and a grass area for you to relax on and enjoy the sunshine and Sussex wildlife here at The Secret Campsite. Please note there is a small pond in this part of the site. We provide 1 double bed 1 small double bed and up to 2 roll mats, plus showers and a washing up area. You will need to bring your own bedding, pillows, blankets and towels, plus any food you will need. We will provide a camping stove, a kettle, mugs, plates and cutlery for your trip. Please note that you can’t cook inside the The Gridshell, so you should bring along any cooking shelter that you require such as a small tent or a gazebo.
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About The Secret Campsite
Suitable For
Tents – yes. Caravans, campervans, big groups, young groups, dogs – no.
Nearby
There’s plenty to do in Brighton, 13 miles away, but don’t overlook the delights of Lewes, a pretty market town nestled in the South Downs just 5 miles from the site. There’s a farmer’s market on the first Saturday of the month and an outdoor lido for hotter days. You can walk there from the site – ask at reception for the route. Glyndebourne Opera House is just a few miles away and the South Downs National Park is a 3 mile stroll to Offham. Finally, Middle Farm and Drusillas Park are a great morning out for children which can be combined with walks around the Friston or Ashdown Forests to wear everyone out ready to collapse back at the campsite around a fire to tell stories and play cards.Food & Drink
Tim, the owner, knows all the best places to get fresh, local produce, including the Holmansbridge Farm Shop (01273 401964) in Town Littleworth which is a 5 minute walk away. The Royal Oak (01273 400418) is a 30 minute walk away along the dismantled railway line that links the campsite to the village of Barcombe. The Five Bells (01825 722259) is a 40 minute walk through Balneath Woods and Markstakes Common and serves great beers and traditional pub food. If all country pubs could be as good as The Griffin at Fletchling (01825 722890) with its delightful garden and exceptional food, the world would be a happier place. Lewes is home to the wonderful Cafe du Jardin, which is located in a courtyard that it shares with an antiques business, and for the more adventurous Chaula's Indian Restaurant (01273 476707) is heaven for gourmets of Indian cuisine.