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A "magical" woodland campsite has been rated in a list of the country’s outstanding campsites for 2024. Beech Estate Campsite, near Battle, featured in Campsites.co.

uk’s ranking of the 150 best places to camp in the UK this year. Set in 600 acres of private woodland, the campsite was praised for its options of regular camping or glamping in bell tents. Guests can pitch up among the trees and get back to nature, complete with bucket showers and campfires.



Hugh Sandie, the owner of the campsite said: "My idea was to provide the essence of wild camping in an environmentally friendly, easy, and enjoyable way for families. "Don't expect silk sheets and butler service, but we will give you a back-to-nature experience that won't be forgotten." A Camspites.

co.uk spokeswoman said guests "could not speak more highly of the campsite," with 100 percent of guests saying they would recommend the site and an average 4.89 rating.

Campsites.co.uk website said it is the "perfect spot" for families, groups and couples looking to get away from it all.

In reviews online, guests praise the campsite for its beautiful setting. READ MORE: These are the top ten campsites in Sussex One review said: "Wonderful site in a beautiful woodland setting. The staff are very attentive and the facilities are clean and plentiful.

Bucket showers must be tried." "It was an amazing stay, lovely staff and a great camping experience," said another happy camper. "What more could you want than a campsite in the woodland? Quite and peaceful break away from the chaos of everyday life.

" The Beech Estate Campsite in Battle won Campsites.co.uk's best campsite in the South East overall last year.

This year, it was one of 150 on Campsites.co.uk’s annual list of outstanding sites highlighting camping, glamping, and touring sites across the UK which offer campers a "reliably great holiday.

" The list ranges from eco-forest hideaways to family-friendly holiday parks and luxury glamping. Martin Smith, the founder of Campsites.co.

uk, said: "I'm really pleased to launch our list of Outstanding Sites for 2024, to make it easy for campers to find somewhere reliably excellent to book.".

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