The creak of a country gate, the rustle of wind through ancient Sussex oaks, and you've arrived somewhere that feels more like a welcoming home than a campsite. Hunters Lodge sits in Chichester's gentle countryside, where the South Downs rise to the north and the harbour glimmers to the south.
This one suits couples after a cosy retreat or small families wanting a mix of comfort and outdoor time — you've got camping pods for that snug-but-outdoors feeling, or guest house rooms if the weather turns. Dog owners should ask ahead to see what's possible. It's the sort of place where you can plan a walking holiday without sacrificing a proper bed, or dip your toes into camping without committing to canvas.
Campfires need checking when you arrive, so have that conversation early if you're hoping for an evening by the flames. Open year-round, so it's as good for a February escape as an August break. The vibe feels low-key and genuinely hospitable — more country inn than regimented pitch rows, somewhere you might linger over breakfast before heading out onto the Downs.
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- Apuldram Fishing and Boat Club6.33 kmFishing water
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- DirectionsThe Lighthouse Fish and ChipsTakeaway 3.5 km~40 min walkkebab;fish and chips;burger
- DirectionsHorse & GroomPub 3.5 km~40 min walk
- DirectionsNamaste PunjabRestaurant 3.5 km~40 min walkindian
- DirectionsThe BellPub 3.5 km~40 min walk
- DirectionsGeorge & Dragon InnPub 3.8 km~45 min walk
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