Camping (including campsite rules)
Campsite now taking bookings for this summer!
Bookings taken via PitchUp.com.
https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/England/South_East/East_Sussex/ditchling/the-oaks-poultry-farm/
We welcome you to stay at our straight forward and informal campsite situated on our farm within picturesque Sussex countryside and in the South Downs National Park. Our campsite is open from 14th July to 29th August.
The site is basic and one simple field on our farm. Pitches will be marked out around the field, but we do not allocate pitches so you can choose your perfect spot.
To complete your camping experience you are able to have your own small campfire. Logs are available at our onsite shop, or feel free to bring your own. Whilst we are surrounded by woodland, it is owned by the South Downs National Park who carefully manage it to promote wildlife. Therefore, however tempting, we ask you not to remove any wood from any woodland.
Our Facilities
The campsite has access to onsite toilet and showers, split into male and female. Along with washing up facilities.
On site Farm Shop selling our quality fresh meat off the farm, eggs, logs and camping essentials, including baked beans, milk and bacon. Please note the farm shop is closed on Sundays, but we take orders which can be collected on a Sunday.
On site cafe/tea room selling excellent tea, coffee, home made cakes and ice creams.
If it's wet, we have a small indoor children's farm and play area including seating area for parents along with giant sand pit, mud kitchens and small petting animals. This is free to all campers and included in the pitch fee. (We charge £5 per child to visit).
Camping Rules
To ensure everyone enjoys their stay on our campsite we would appreciate if you abide by the strict campsite rules.
We ask that you adhere to these rules whilst on your Pitch at The Oaks Poultry Farm. This ensures that all site users, our neighbours and farm animals have the best experience possible.
Please be aware that The Oaks Poultry Farm is a working farm and some areas of the farm are strictly out of bounds to the public for your own safety.
Occupiers are responsible for their own conduct and the conduct of their children who should be supervised at all times.
We expect everyone to have courtesy, respect and consideration at all times to neighbours and other campers. Bad language, unruly and/or intimidating behavior will not be tolerated.
Failure to comply with the camp rules will lead to eviction from the campsite. In these circumstances the company shall not be under any liability to the persons involved and shall be discharged from further performance of its obligations. The management reserves the right to refuse admission to any person or vehicle and the management reserve the right to evict anyone at any time if their behaviour is deemed to be unacceptable.
FIRE
In the event of fire:
1. Ensure the campsite is evacuated.
2. Raise the alarm
3. Call the fire Brigade.
4. Alert the park owners
Reception in the Shop
The Farm Shop is open 9.00am to 4.00pm Mon to Fri and 9.00am to 2.00pm on Saturday. Orders can be taken for collection only on Sunday.
The Farm Coffee Shop is open 9.00am to 4.00pm Tue to Sat.
Emergency Telephone Number:
Owner – Ed Perrett – 07976 278586
Insurance
The Oaks Poultry Farm accepts no responsibility for loss, damage or theft of any property, including vehicles, caravans, and contents thereof.
Customers must ensure that they have adequate insurance and their property is secured at all times.
Speed Limit
The speed limit on-site is 5mph. As there are often young children playing, we ask you to take special care when driving on-site.
Cars
Only one vehicle is allowed per pitch. Parking is permitted by the pitch. Please remember the 5mph speed limit.
No Caravans but Motor Homes are welcome - no electric hook up available
Only one motor home permitted per pitch. Sorry, we can not accommodate caravans due to restrictions on entrance to the campsite field. Please note there is no electric hook up available.
Barbecue & Open Fires
Fire baskets are allowed with prior consent as long as they are off the ground but must be extinguished by 10.30pm. Barbecues may be lit provided they are raised off the ground and are in a suitable container. Fire pit's will be created per pitch. Whilst you can't control the wind direction, but please ensure the smoke and fumes do not annoy other site users.
No Dogs
As we are a working farm, we are afraid we do not permit dogs in our campsite.
The Farm and Animals
Please ensure you stick to footpaths and do not enter any part of the farm (including fields). Do not feed or interfere with the animals. We are a working farm. Ensure children are supervised at all times. Please remember to wash your hands regularly.
Wildlife & Vegetation
Please do not feed the animals in and around the site.
Respect of the flora on the park is expected. Please do not allow children to climb, break or otherwise damage the trees and bushes.
Noise
Please keep noise at a level which will not disturb other site users especially between 10.00pm and 9.00am. All noise must stop by 10.30pm.
No stag or hen parties are accepted
We do not accept bookings of same gender groups of over 4 people. We are a small family friendly campsite.
Walking & Cycling
Cycling is permitted on site and on the adjoining bridleway.
We have a great selection of walks ranging from 1 mile to 8 miles starting and finishing at The Oaks Poultry Farm.
Cleanliness
We make every effort to keep the site facilities clean and tidy and ask for your assistance in maintaining this standard by leaving all facilities clean after use. No Fences or permanent structures are to be erected, only temporary structures are permitted and these are to be removed and stored at the end of each stay, and all items are to be stored out of sight in the awning at the end of each stay.
Rubbish Disposal
All rubbish and waste must be taken away with you at the end of your stay.
Children Indoor Farm and play area
The use of the play area’s are entirely at the users risk and children must be supervised by an adult at all times. The children’s farm barn will be open at 9.00am and close at 4.00pm.
Toilet & Shower
The toilet and shower block is for the use of all people on the site and is open 24 hours a day. Please respect other campsite users and leave the facilities clean & tidy after use.
Terms and Conditions
The Owner and The Oaks Poultry Farm Staff reserves the right to exclude customers for breach of our terms and conditions.
The management reserves the right to remove any person or property who in its opinion is not suitable to use the Park, or whose behavior is considered by the management to be detrimental to the interests of other guests.
By booking in at The Oaks Poultry Farm Camp site you will have agreed to comply with our site rules. Please note that these are not exhaustive and may be added to or amended during the season.