The Horsebox – Sussex
- Truck for 4
1 double, 2 children's beds. PLEASE NOTE: Beds are 4ft and 5ft off the ground respectively and there are NO LADDERS! The children's beds are 4 foot long. Guests will need to pay the Wilderness Wood entrance fee on top of the booking price on arrival.
Wilderness Woods is a labour of love in the hands of its second generation. The Yarrow family has dedicated themselves to making their 62 acres not only an award winning sustainable slice of the Sussex countryside, but a place of fun, food and learning. Activities range from Junior Ranger programs to relaxed barbecue weekends and even celebrity guest speakers at candlelit outdoor dinners. Find out more here! The Barn Café is a homely place to eat with fabulous breakfasts served 10-11:30, and Horsebox guests get free hot drinks tickets on check in.
The Horsebox adds a truckload of oddness to its corner of the wood. While perfect quiet cannot be guaranteed, the Horsebox is away from all the main trails and the other campers in the woodland with its own private shower (in a spiral-fenced enclosure) and compost loo. All you need is provided - just bring a torch for exploring!
Despite its red leather Chesterfield and reclaimed oak flooring, The Horsebox is for the hardier traveller. All the beds are raised and take some scrambling into and the shower is in a spiral-fenced enclosure of birch branches, with the water heated over the fire. It all adds up to an experience that combines the best of wild woodland fun with a touch of comfort and more than a hint of the unusual.
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Children welcome
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Pets welcome
Chiildren are welcome but the beds are 4ft and 5ft off the ground respectively and there are NO LADDERS! The children's beds are 4 foot long.
Our guests say...
"Myself and my two children (7 & 8 yrs) had an amazing time. Very exciting when we saw the horse box for the first time along the track. We really enjoyed a sense of wilderness and cooked everything on the camp fire. The outdoor shower was surprisingly good, even the kids were up for it. We also took a firecraft workshop and put the skills to use back at the camp. Magical and imaginative place. The Wilderness Woods site was tidy and well run by a very hospitable team. I've already recommended the horsebox to friends and will probably return."
Mark, 13/08/2012
"We took our two girls (6 & 8) and had an amazing experience in the Horsebox. It was really private and at night you felt like the only ones there! The girls loved running around the beautiful woods and making little dens and fairy gardens for their toys as well as the adventure of camping out in their bunk beds! My husband enjoyed starting up a campfire each night and we all loved toasting marshmallows and reading round the fire after a yummy fire cooked tea. The woods were a day out in themselves, with loads of fun activities to stir up young imaginations. Location was good, nearby Uckfield having all you need and a 45 minute drive to Brighton Beach. Couldn't recommend the Horsebox enough, friendly and helpful staff too. Only caution would be to those with older children...the bunk beds are not very long and the girls only just fitted comfortably. Don't be put off though, it was a lovely experience and one not to be missed."
Clare, 07/08/2012
"Our stay was amazing, really enjoyed ourselves. Lovely touches, jug of milk, wild flowers in a vase, a full barrow load of wood for the open fire, clean cosy bed. We had the most amazing special and relaxed time. Thank you very much."
Holly, 28/05/2012
"Absolutely loved it. I had hoped my slightly towny boyfriend would be eased into camping with the stay in the horsebox and I think he loved it as much as I did! A very comfortable stay; loved cooking a full breakfast over the camp fire; the shower was great and surprisingly more than adequate. The wood itself is beautiful and is incredibly well managed. We can't wait to return."
Helen, 18/05/2012
"The best thing about our stay was having two deer stumble across our camp while were eating breakfast one morning. There were no bad things at all."
Neil, 02/04/2012
"The Horsebox was fantastic! Extremely well equipped, and we were warm, dry, cosy and very comfortable. The children loved the adventure of it all and their up-top bunks. We had a wonderful weekend celebrating my husband's 40th birthday in this very special place. Big thanks to Sarah for waiting up for us on the Friday night, as we arrived so late!"
Jayne, 17/06/2011
"We loved everything about it. Being in the woods and away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life was probably the best thing and the only thing that could have made the whole experience any better was if there was a cool box when we arrived for our G&T!"
Nicola & Bruce, 10/06/2011