Forest Garden Shovelstrode

Upstairs bedroom on the mezzanine in Anderida Cabin (added by manager 14 Jan 2019)

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  • A magical woodland eco-retreat nestled on the edge of Ashdown Forest
  • A place to escape, unwind, and soak up the forest atmosphere
Forest Garden Shovelstrode, located on the edge of Ashdown Forest in Sussex, was created in 2010 by Charles & Lisa Hooper as a place for people to escape their busy lives and re-connect with nature. Guests can really unwind in a beautiful Yurt or Log cabin within a secluded ancient woodland surrounded by the sights, sounds and smells of the flora and fauna Charles & Lisa also teach people different ways of living more self sufficiently and lowering their carbon footprint through a variety of traditional woodland craft courses. The centre piece is a Forest Garden where an abundance of useful, and mostly edible, plants are grown within the seven canopy layers. The fruits of their labour are then harvested and supply the Forest Garden Cafe where delicious home cooked and locally sourced organic food is served to the guests. (The Bramley apple juice is an absolute favourite!) There are only 2 luxury Yurts and 4 log cabins located in their own secluded area of the woodland, each with 2 x double beds. Guests will enjoy in the calm and meditative atmosphere of the ancient woodland formerly known as ‘Anderida Forest’. The Yurts & cabins sleep between 2 and 6 people. Each has a twin gas ring cooker, log burner, outside fire pit and BBQ and are located between 50-80m apart ensuring seclusion. The whole site can accommodate groups up to 25 people. The centre piece is the creation of the Forest Garden, a low-maintenance and sustainable food production system based on companion-planting, which incorporates a variety of perennial fruits, nuts, shrubs and herbs grown within the seven canopy layers. (An acre of Forest Garden can sustain up to 10 people.) Much of the food grown is served to guests in Forest Garden café and shop. Features include:  2 private and luxurious yurts  Log burner  Fully equipped kitchen  Private Barbeque area  Outdoor and indoor dining areas for each yurt  Access to local walks  Shared facilities include:  Shower house  Flushing loos  Shop on site

Site type

Tent pitches 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Rent a tent 2
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

French

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest

Luxury

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Forest Garden Shovelstrode

Shovelstrode Lane

East Grinstead

East Grinstead

West Sussex

England

RH19 3PH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.12737°N
0.03041°W

Route directions

Forest Garden Shovelstrode is only an hour from London by train, and 30 minutes from Gatwick. Shovelstrode lane is just off the A264 to Tunbridge Wells Road. You can also reach us from the A22 which goes through East Grinstead and Forest Row and go does to Eastbourne.

Nearest transport

Coach
1.7 mi War Memorial
1.7 mi War Memorial
1.9 mi Brambletye
Rail
2.1 mi East Grinstead Rail Station
2.5 mi Dormans Rail Station
3.8 mi Lingfield Rail Station
Ferry
23.3 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
24.1 mi Ditton Island Ferry Landing
24.2 mi Kingston Town End Pier
Airport
8.6 mi London Gatwick Airport
8.7 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
9.4 mi London Gatwick Airport North Terminal

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Forest Garden Shovelstrode, although only an hour from London is located in the beautiful county of Sussex, close to the famous Ashdown Forest, home to AA Milne, creator of Winnie the Pooh. Originally a deer hunting forest in Norman times, Ashdown Forest is now the largest free public access space in the South East. Visits can be made to the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Hever Castle and the famous spa town of Tunbridge Wells.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Brighton Kemptown 22.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Brighton Central 22.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Hove 22.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Saltdean 22.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Southwick 23.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Standen 2.6 mi

Hever Castle and Gardens 5.5 mi

Wakehurst Place 6.5 mi

Groombridge Place and The Enchanted Forest 6.9 mi

Penshurst Place and Gardens 7.4 mi

National Trust

Standen 2.6 mi

Wakehurst Place 6.5 mi

Chartwell 8.2 mi

Sheffield Park Garden 8.9 mi

Emmetts Garden 9.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

BROCKHURST 1.1 mi

HAMMERWOOD PARK 1.2 mi

East Grinstead, Standen and Weir Wood Reservoir 1.7 mi

GREATHED MANOR 2.2 mi

Standen 2.6 mi

Local events

  • Glyndebourne Festival (Thursday 16 May 2024 – Thursday 16 May 2024)

    Lewes, East Sussex 17.3 mi

  • Mighty Hoopla (Saturday 1 June 2024 – Saturday 1 June 2024)

    London, Greater London 22.8 mi

  • Hampton Court Palace Festival (Tuesday 11 June 2024 – Tuesday 11 June 2024)

    Hampton, Surrey 24.9 mi

  • British Summer Time (Friday 5 July 2024 – Friday 5 July 2024)

    London, Greater London 27.6 mi

  • All Points East (Saturday 17 August 2024 – Saturday 17 August 2024)

    London, Greater London 28.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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