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Reviews of Blackberry Wood Campsite
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Blackberry Wood Campsite
Streat Lane
Streat
Ditchling
Brighton
East Sussex (Browse area)
BN6 8RS
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Pitches: 20
Open: 01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025
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 Tent Pitches |
 No Caravans |
 No Motorhomes |
 No Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 No Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <10 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <10 miles |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: April 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Ncskip |
1 review from this member |
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 What a fantastic site. The sheer pleasure of being able to light a campfire really makes this an amazing (and very rare) experience.
The owners are very friendly and obviously care passionately about what they have created in this site. The wooded setting is wonderful, with the sound of a small stream, owls, woodpeckers loads of bird song and a real sense that you are surrounded by nature.
The facilities are fine, with the option to shower in a wooden cubicle with no roof, it's a little wired looking up at the trees as you soap up. Top tip: Don't run the shower at full strength and the water will be lovely and hot.
As all the pitches are within the wood, you have to leave the car in the car park. Wheel barrows are provided to help transport your kit into the wood, but you may want to try and leave anything big and bulky at home.
Overall this site will suie anyone who really wants to feel they have escaped the hustle and bustle of normal life. Quiet (no radio's allowed) surrounded by the noise of the forest and viewed by the light of a open fire - pure magic. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Dubnuts2 |
3 reviews from this member |
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Quaint site - we rather liked it and the secluded pitches - facilities were average but hey this is camping! If you are looking for spotless facilities then this is not the site for you.
Only drawback was that it was a long way to the beaches but despite that we would recommend this site - it is unique & has its own character
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| Date of Visit: October 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Dannyandhelen |
3 reviews from this member |
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We loved this campsite. Little paths through the woods, your tent in your own clearing, campfires. Toilets, showers and kitchen were basic but always clean. The owner was friendly and helpful - providing us with maps for walks. There are 2 pubs within walking distance and shops in the nearby village. There's nothing better than sitting by a fire that you made drinking a glass of wine. We'll definitely be back.
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| Date of Visit: September 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Angelofthelake |
2 reviews from this member |
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My husband and I chose this site under a recommendation, we were we glad we did! We both agreed it was the coolest, beautifulist (new word) site we have stayed at and we've stayed at quite a few. When we arrived there was no-one else around so we were able to take the pick of the crop out of all the lovely little clearings, in my opinion we chose the best one although all were great, we chose 'wobble' and had a great 3 nights there camping under the stars with our roaring campfire and friendly neighbourhood shrew, field mouse and robin who all loved pink marshmallows :) In the morning we were lucky enough to sample the chicken's eggs which were delish and then head off across the south downs for a day of walking with fantastic scenery. Ending up in nearby ditchling for a few pints to see us back on our way back to 'wobble' for another perfect evening around the campfire. Since arriving back home we are now in progress of creating a 'baby wobble' in our back garden & are planning to become the next Tim & Eva as they have the perfect camping experience absolutely spot on! Thanks to both of you.
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| Date of Visit: September 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Bass Camper |
2 reviews from this member |
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I'm not a country person, so I did find the smell of 'agriculture' somewhat over powering at the site, but my better half assured me that it was the country side, and that was the way it is - it smells, and its good for you.
Initially the cost put my off staying - it seemed way above what I'd consider an average price. I've stayed at places on outstanding areas of natural beauty and paid a lot less, and had better facilities. The facilities here are not great. It appears they have water pressure issues, and it looks like they are metered. Thus every water saving device is used from the requests only to flush when necessary, to the roses on tap heads. To have to pay to stay there then have to pay extra to use the shower appeared to be a bit of a piss-take, especially given that there was 1 shower for each sex and it was pretty manky inside. They could do with completely re-building the shower and wash-up cubicle, get all the moss and filth out of it.
The site itself was quite good. They clearly trade on the seclusion of the little pitches and their allowance of campfires. Its fantastic for families with small children. That means if you are an adult wanting a lie in, forget it - other families will wake you up when their smallest child awakes! Fair warning for those with tents, the tree canopy can mean a bit more dampness that a camper might expect! Lots of wildlife.though we couldn't be sure if what has been described on here as voles were in fact rats. Country rats though, so that's ok (so I'm told).
All in all, its ok, but it should lower its price and do something about the facilities. The smell you just have to get used to!
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| Date of Visit: September 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: 6830ross |
1 review from this member |
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This is an excellent campsite, yes the toilets aren't perfect but it is a campsite not the Hilton hotel, but the privacy you can get is pretty impressive with your own secluded pitch.
The staff were fantastic, there were four of us that stayed and we all agreed to go back next year.
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Trewnuff |
1 review from this member |
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A great back to basic campsite, it was just the job after driving from Cumbria to have a hot shower for 20p. The glades for camping are in the woods, this is great if you like your privacy.
You can have a camp fire, logs are sold on site. There is a nice walk to a nearby village where you can go for lunch etc.
Our children loved the tame hens on site very much. We found the lady who runs the campsite very helpful. So over all a great place to stay!
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: RichardH39 |
1 review from this member |
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I'm relatively new to camping, but after staying at The New Forest last year, this site wins hands down! This is REAL camping, with a lovely down to earth, back to basics feel about it. Its gives a very private and magical sensation, due to a restricted amount of pitches available and there are trees and shrubs all around enclosing your site. So much nicer than being huddled in a field with hundreds of others looking on! The toilets and showers were clean and worked well.
The highlight was the real camp-fire. We all loved it, esp the kids! Me included! Who needs entertainment when you can sit around a fire when the Sun's going down. We toasted waffles,marshmallows, and did toast in the morning. IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT! Our hosts were lovely, always had time for a chat and by looking at them, we should all try and go for this way of life. Thanks guys we loved it!
There's loads more to see and do, for instance a little stream which runs through the bottom of the site. This was a massive hit with the kids.
I didn't really want to do this review because the least amount of people who know about it, the easier it will be for us to book next year!
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Debnade |
2 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned from 3 days at Blackberry Woods - what a fantastic experience!
We went with another family so had two pitches and fire pits . We were able to pick blackberries and damsons from the woods to use for puddings and the kids nicked a handful of corn on the cob from the neighbouring field one night for the BBQ. Felt like we were really living off the land.
The fire pit we had (we were on the Humpty Dumpty pitch) was huge, and allowed for all nine of us to sit round with a beer or 5, each evening until the rest of the camp went quite at about 11 pm.
During the night (me being a light sleeper) I was aware of but did not see, plenty of badger activity, small owls and another owl that I couldn't identify by call alone , and our tent (huge old fashioned frame tent) became a regular jaunt for a couple of shrews in the night. We kept lifting the tent flaps for them to leave, but they decided they preferred our tent to their own home.
Birds were great, we didn't hear or see the nightingales, but there were plenty of others; usual suspects like blue and great tit, greenfinch, blackbirds, magpies, crows etc, but also goldfinch, blackcap, whitethroat, chiffchaff, goldcrest, mistle thrush etc.
Great site, as had already been said. Will definitely be going back, and will try the mint in my potatoes from the end of the woods near the stream. Unfortunately, the hens didn't lay eggs in the days we were there, but maybe they will be on the menu next time.
Only down side is that there was only one washing up area and only one female shower, so sometimes a queue! Also, the bags of logs are pricey (£3.50, for a small net bag), so might be worth trying to find some at one of the local farms.
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| Date of Visit: July 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Popeye1973 |
1 review from this member |
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The campsite is really beautiful and the other reviewers are right, it is so much better than every other campsite we have ever stayed at. With only one large reservation.
The facilities are not just basic. 2 toilets for men and 2 for women was marginally just enough. However, they don't work. The note saying "if it's yellow let it mellow, if it's brown, flush it down" is fine, when you are not sharing the loo with about 30 other bottoms. It is also fine as long as you are able to flush when you feel things are "yellow", or "brown" enough. We couldn't do this and they really smelt, really smelt. It was the hot topic of conversation around the camp site, so cannot be simply put down to my lack of adventurous spirit or middle class bravado.
One shower per sex also wasn't too problematic. They got cleaned every day, but again even when you put your 20p in you couldn't always get hot water. A note blithely stating that it was "good for your circulation" was fine for adults, but we had a 2 year old with us and he didn't find it quite so stimulating.
Overall I feel this is a lovely campsite, and yes it is more expensive than others. I can recommend it because this is how camping should be, not with some 1960's style land lady telling you where to pitch or how far apart your tents should be. It was also heaven to be away from the caravan club types with sky TV and no imagination. However the owners should carry their philosophy through and if they want to charge a little more, then as a bare minimum what they provide should work, but in all honesty, they should provide facilities commensurate with the prices they charge.
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