Southdown Way Caravan Camping Park
Lodge Ln, Keymer, Clayton, Hassocks BN6 8LX, United Kingdom
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About This Campsite
Southdown Way Caravan & Camping Park
Southdown Way Caravan & Camping Park is an inviting spot nestled in the picturesque landscape of the South Downs. Known for its ample space, friendly staff, and breathtaking views, this camping destination offers an ideal base for exploring the natural beauty of the area. While it may lack an abundance of modern facilities, the overall charm and location make it a worthy choice for a getaway.
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Tags: Campground, Lodging, Park, Point of Interest, Establishment
Guest Tips:
- The campsite offers spacious pitches with electric hookups, ensuring comfort and privacy.
- There is a single shower block on the site, which may require refurbishment; however, the water pressure and temperature are excellent.
- The location provides great access for activities such as mountain biking and hiking in the South Downs.
- Visitors should be aware of the weather forecast before arrival to avoid any potential issues, especially when camping with young children.
Important Considerations:
- There have been mixed experiences regarding customer service, particularly in adverse weather conditions, where flexibility might be limited.
- Some guests reported safety concerns with the ground conditions; always check the site upon arrival, particularly if camping with children.
- The campsite operates on a non-profit basis, which could mean financial support benefits community or charity projects.
Overall Thoughts:
Southdown Way Caravan & Camping Park attracts a mixed bag of experiences. While some travelers praise its serene environment and helpful staff, others have faced challenges with certain facilities and customer interaction. Overall, it remains a favorable choice for nature lovers seeking a laid-back camping experience amidst the South Downs' natural beauty.
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Reviews
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Mark Gook
08/27/2024
Just back from a lovely bank holiday weekend stay at this site. The site it’s self I found to be well presented and maintained, I was sited on the field with electric hook up, the pitches were large, well spaced and I loved the fact they hadn’t just crammed as many pitches in as they could, plenty of space and not over looked in every direction. The staff were very friendly and attentive. My only negative comment would be the shower/toilet block, these could do with refurbishing, the flooring in the showers is coming away and holes in the floor around the toilet part, the outside looks god but inside just needs some investment! The saving grace of the showers though was the pressure and temperature of them, best actual shower I think I’ve had on a camp site before! (If you can get over the slightly grotty interior itself! I believe there is one only the one shower block as well, therefore it does get busy. One thing I didn’t know when booking and didn’t see until I arrived, and I’ve tried to find more information out this morning, but there is a sign saying it’s a ‘non for profit’ site, so I can only presume it has some charity link, if that is the case you should make this more known. All in all, I had a lovely stay, I would definitely recommend and I shall be returning next season for sure, thank you 🤩
Paul
08/13/2024
Stayed last Saturday for one night while mountain biking on the downs. My impression was of a well kept site with plenty of space and good facilities. Toilet block was clean with showers that were hot and powerful. Staff were friendly and welcoming on arrival. The location is picturesque with great views of the downs and easy access to Hassocks.
Elliott Macphee
08/25/2024
Unfortunate experience… We booked in advance and paid, there was a yellow weather warning in place and sever rains on our arrival which we didn’t know at time of booking. We decided to leave as it was not suitable to camp with two 1 year olds and set everything up in a weather warning… All of that being no one’s fault of course. We rang the office as soon as we could to discuss the possibility of rearranging our camping dates. We did not ask for anything extreme, just the option to comeback at a later date. The lady on the phone came across very rude(whether she realised or not) and said as one of the members of our group had ‘checked in’ then they wouldn’t help us and started reciting the terms and conditions. A bit of common sense would have been nice, it was a yellow weather warning and the fields were very wet to be setting up a tent, especially with two 1 year olds. Any decent person/company would just rearrange but not here. The reply I got was ‘well it’s not raining now’ They are quite clearly just after money, which is what businesses are for but it would be massively beneficial to the campsite, business and customers if the employees took a course in customer service, because of the terrible attitude and non empathetic approach they have lost out on a regular and returning customer. Please note however, the initial presentation of the campsite was lovely, the fields seemed to be well maintained and the outer side of the buildings and roads on site looked good.
Stephan
07/22/2024
Not the greatest campsite. Dangerous for the kids with massive holes in the ground.. privacy was very much invaded and the owner would driver her car around making loads of noise when the children are trying to sleep. She made a lot of accusations which werent entirely true, such as children walking around disturbing everyone while on camp. She refused to talk when i asked to have a conversation with her as she just wanted is off the site. Quite an embarrassing old women that needs to hand the charity to a better and more welcoming owner. We certainly wont be back and i wouldnt recommend this site. Much better ones in the south downs
Paul Tushingham
09/24/2024
Stayed overnight last month while bikepacking the South downs Way. Campsites was very clean and tidy with hot water for a shower... booking was easy and the staff were very friendly.. felt very safe.. Will definitely book again for a bikepacking trip... 10 Stars 🌟





