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Safari Tent
2 Bedrooms
Sleeps 4
Max 2 pets
From £119 per night

Accepted Swallow’s Hide is another of our fantastic Safari Tents and unlike any other camping experience. Situated on the bank of the Sumners Lake the views through the fully opening bi-fold doors are superb!

The tent itself can sleep a family of four between two bedrooms but is also perfect for couples. The master bedroom comes with a double bed and the second bedroom a set of bunk beds. All the bed linen is supplied.

The living area is furnished with a sofa, tub chair, fold-up dining table and benches and a large log burner. A “smart” satellite television with catch-up services and free Wi-Fi

Also in the living area is a well equipped kitchen complete with, an oven, hob, fridge, sink, microwave and plenty of storage space. Cooking equipment, glassware, crockery and cutlery are all provided.

In the surprisingly spacious bathroom you will find a shower, flushing toilet, towel rail, sink and light-up mirror.

Outside you will find a large BBQ, picnic bench, bait and tackle storage shed complete with its own bait fridge and two lounge chairs perfect for enjoying the view.

There is a private veranda overlooking the Sumners Lake and is ideal for fishing or just relaxing and taking it all in.

Use of electric and gas is inclusive, and all the bed linen and towels are provided. Guests will need to bring their own washing up liquid, bin bags etc

Fishing on Sumners Lake from your platform is included within your stay. Guests are welcome to fish the other lakes which are near-by but will need to purchase a day ticket.

Glamping at Sumners Ponds Fishery and Campsite in West Sussex is a unique and beautiful spot set in tranquil countryside amongst 100 acres of lakes, woodland and pasture.

The campsite itself boasts high quality campsite facilities, acres of woodland, a working farm and fishing lakes. All this in a beautiful setting which is perfect for just relaxing, or for the more active, exploring the many footpaths and safe cycle-ways within and around the site.

Sumners Ponds is an ideal touring base, with many beautiful towns and villages near by. Access to the South Downs National Park and the coast is easy, while Brighton is only half an hour by car and London only one hour away. There really is something for everyone.

The Cafe by the Lake is our restaurant and bar which is open to both those staying on site and the general public.

Swallow’s Hide is another of our fantastic Safari Tents and unlike any other camping experience. Situated on the bank of the Sumners Lake the views through the fully opening bi-fold doors are superb!

The tent itself can sleep a family of four between two bedrooms but is also perfect for couples. The master bedroom comes with a double bed and the second bedroom a set of bunk beds. All the bed linen is supplied.

The living area is furnished with a sofa, tub chair, fold-up dining table and benches and a large log burner. A “smart” satellite television with catch-up services and free Wi-Fi

Also in the living area is a well equipped kitchen complete with, an oven, hob, fridge, sink, microwave and plenty of storage space. Cooking equipment, glassware, crockery and cutlery are all provided.

In the surprisingly spacious bathroom you will find a shower, flushing toilet, towel rail, sink and light-up mirror.

Outside you will find a large BBQ, picnic bench, bait and tackle storage shed complete with its own bait fridge and two lounge chairs perfect for enjoying the view.

There is a private veranda overlooking the Sumners Lake and is ideal for fishing or just relaxing and taking it all in.

Use of electric and gas is inclusive, and all the bed linen and towels are provided. Guests will need to bring their own washing up liquid, bin bags etc

Fishing on Sumners Lake from your platform is included within your stay. Guests are welcome to fish the other lakes which are near-by but will need to purchase a day ticket.

Glamping at Sumners Ponds Fishery and Campsite in West Sussex is a unique and beautiful spot set in tranquil countryside amongst 100 acres of lakes, woodland and pasture.

The campsite itself boasts high quality campsite facilities, acres of woodland, a working farm and fishing lakes. All this in a beautiful setting which is perfect for just relaxing, or for the more active, exploring the many footpaths and safe cycle-ways within and around the site.

Sumners Ponds is an ideal touring base, with many beautiful towns and villages near by. Access to the South Downs National Park and the coast is easy, while Brighton is only half an hour by car and London only one hour away. There really is something for everyone.

The Cafe by the Lake is our restaurant and bar which is open to both those staying on site and the general public.

Check in/out times

Check in

15:00

Features

Sleeps a family of four
Bed linen
Log burning stove
Showers blocks and electricity is included
Free Wi-Fi
Private veranda overlooking the Sumners Lake
A “smart” satellite television with catch-up services
A BBQ, fridge, cooking equipment, glassware, crockery and cutlery are provided
A drinking water tap is available on the veranda

Accommodation Features

Bedding Provided
Kitchen
Heating
TV
Microwave
Fridge
Cooker / Hob
Outdoor Furniture
Kettle

What We Can Accommodate

Suitable for Couples
Suitable for Families
Suitable for Groups

Things To Bring

Basic Provisions
Towels

Availability Calendar

35 Reviews

Swallows Hide - so lovely

Groombridge, Lynn - 11/10/2024

5

We stayed at Swallows Hide from a Friday to Monday. It was amazing. It is described as a safari tent but it is so much more than that. Very well equipped with everything you could need. Super clean. The welcome pack is very well received too! We also had a family lunch in the Cafe by the Lake and the food was delicious. The staff at Sumner Ponds are friendly and very helpful.The only comment I have for improvements would be the sofa in the lounge isn’t very comfortable- we had good weather so weren’t in there much but a new sofa would make the trip absolutely perfect! The beds were really comfortable and we used the gas BBQ which was great. My husband caught some carp during our stay too so he was a happy man! We will definitely go back.

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First visit to Sumner

Bloor, Malcolm - 06/08/2024

4

Staff very friendly and helpful, nothing too much. Good facilities, shower block and toilets clean. Only small moan, showers need more power. Cafe nice and clean. Food on offer good variations, but bit expensive

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Nice relaxing stay.

Vorster, Wendy - 23/07/2024

4

Had a very relaxing week, staff are always very friendly and helpful. Our accommodation was well equipped, clean and comfortable. Only downside was the double bed mattress was uncomfortable, you could feel the springs in the mattress so either needs replacing or a topper. Sofa was very uncomfortable, a small l shaped sofa would be ideal.

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Well run camp site had a lovely week in swallows hide

Chadwick - 26/05/2024

5

Shallows hide was very comfortable for us old times Nice food in the restaurant on the lake,Queens head across the rd do nice food.Staff at Sumner pond very helpful .All in all very nice place to stay

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We stayed in swallows safari tent and it didn’t disappoint

Capelin, Sarah - 09/02/2024

5

The swallows safari tent was amazing. Lovely and clean. Welcome pack was a nice touch. Log burner was amazing. Staff as always are great. Nothing was too much for them. Definitely going to book again.

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Fantastic Safari Tent

Sharp, Claire - 24/11/2023

5

The tent was so well equipped! I packed bin bags, tea towels, washing up liquid, tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper but it was all there for us on arrival. The beds were so comfy and the tent felt so homely and warm. Perfect celebration for my husband’s 50th birthday.

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Warm welcome. Everything explained. First impression, excellent.

Atley, Gillian - 14/11/2023

5

Stayed in a Safari tent. All mod cons warm and cosy, great view of the lake.Only one criticism the sofa bed could have been more comfortable. Overall a perfect long weekend away.

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Monster Pike 😊

Young, Beverley - 03/11/2023

5

Stayed here 3 times now, lovely place and staff could not be more helpful. thank you 🙏 My partner caught loads of fish, one of which was a very large pike so he was very happy!We will be back soon 😊

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Lovely little retreat

Canning, Jo - 20/10/2023

5

Our swallow hide safari tent was just perfect.Location, cleanliness, well equipped, cosyLittle welcome pack was an added bonus

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Accommodation was great, welcome pack was much appreciated and in general can have no complaints. Staff at reception were very helpful and made us feel happy.

Rice, Colin - 04/10/2023

5

We didn't have to leave our safari tent so we didn't use the other facilities.

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Summary

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97.1% would recommend this accommodation

97.1% would stay here again

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