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Swallowtail Hill |
Rye, Sussex, England |
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Swallowtail Hill Farm is a haven for wildlife of all sorts - the result of the years of dedication that owners Sarah and Christopher Broadbent have put into encouraging and maintaining the biodiversity of their forty acres. The farm offers eco camping in style and comfort. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| Tents, Tipis & Yurts |
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Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family |
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Bedrooms:
| 1 |
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Guests:
| 4 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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The farm offers a beautiful setting in which to spend a deeply relaxing holiday safe in the knowledge that its impact on the environment will be absolutely minimal. Located in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the farm offers a luxury camping experience in traditional Bell Tents. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Swallowtail Hill Farm is sandwiched between the medieval market town of Tenterden in Kent and the ancient fortified hill-top seaport of Rye in this picturesque corner of East Sussex.
There is plenty to do in the surrounding area including a steam railway, boat trips, horse riding, walks, great country pub lunches and strolls around the old town of ‘Foyle’s war’- Hastings or medieval Rye. Rye Nature Reserve is just fifteen minutes away. There are several award winning organic vineyards in the area which are worth visiting.
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Swallowtail Hill is approximately 50 minutes drive from Junction 5 of the M25. |
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Nearest airports:
| Gatwick 57 miles |
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Nearest train station:
| Rye 6 miles |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Folkestone |
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Nearest bus stop:
| Beckley |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| English Pub - 2 miles |
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Nearest beach:
| Camber Sands - 9 miles |
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Nearest shop:
| Supermarket at Peasmarsh - 2 miles |
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Nearest market:
| Regular farmers markets in surrounding villages |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Sarah Broadbent |
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Contact Phone No. |
0845 337 2948 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Beach within 30km / Birdwatching / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding
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Interior Facilities |
Linen provided
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Interior Details |
There are two five-metre Bell Tents on the campsite, each of which can sleep up to four people. The tents are sited at the bottom of a hillside field next to a pond and backing on to a wood. The tents are furnished in a traditional English style; in keeping with our surroundings and using locally made and sourced products wherever possible. The tents have comfy beds and soft furnishings and are very spacious.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Garden Furniture / Parking
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Exterior Details |
Each tent has its own firepit and a bon-fire kitchen to cook on. All the necessary camping crockery, cutlery and useful kitchen tools you need are provided along with a large cooler box and a daily supply of ice-bricks to keep your groceries cool. Fresh water is brought to campers daily (in jerry cans). There is a shared, outdoor covered kitchen area. The shared eco-facilities also include compost loos and an outdoor wood-fired shower which are located in an adjacent field. Please note that this is eco camping so there is no electricity! A wind up torch and rechargeable lantern are provided for your use, and a wind up radio for your entertainment.
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Further Details |
The Sussex border footpath cuts across the farm for those who wish to explore on foot.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Three night minimum stay. 25% deposit required on bookings made more than 10 weeks in advance. Bookings made less than ten weeks in advance of check-in date must be paid for in full immediately. Check-in on day of arrival between 4pm and 7pm. Check-out no later than 11am on day of departure. No smoking in the tents. Sorry no pets allowed.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / No Smoking / Other rental properties on site / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Swallowtail Hill |
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Fantastic location, great accommodation, restored my faith in camping! As someone who gave up camping with the Guides, I approached a weekend under canvas with some trepidation, especially with a four year old and a two year old in tow, but I now wonder why we waited so long to give it a try.
Our weekend at Swallowtail Hill was fantastic, and although it wasn't camping in its purest form, it was in a tent - just a luxurious and extremely comfortable bell tent!
The kids loved the wildlife walk and the feeding of the farm animals. The tractor rides went down a treat too.
I would definitely recommend a spot of 'glamping' at Swallowtail Hill as a perfect antidote to a hectic family life.
Jo Henderson, High Wycombe, Aug 2010 
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