The Downs Stables Holiday Lets have two cosy Glamping Pods situated in the heart of a historic National Hunt Racing Yard in Findon, West Sussex. Each holiday let accommodates a maximum of two people. The Downs Stables is a fully working National Hunt Racing Yard with approximately 30 horses in training, situated right on the South Downs National Park with direct access to miles and miles of Sussex Countryside. We are 5 miles from the sea, 20 miles from Brighton and Goodwood and walking distance to four pubs, two restaurants , a cafe and post office/village shop. If you like horses and the countryside you are sure to love it here. The perfect spot for walkers, cyclists and those looking for a relaxing holiday. Each Glamping Pod has a double bed and table and chairs as well as outdoor seating area and BBQ. Then access to a (SHARED WITH ONE OTHER POD) full sized kitchen , bathroom and toilet is a short walk just across the pathway. Within the kitchen area there is a cooker, hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge and freezer. As well as a bathroom with a bath and shower that goes over the bath, loo and sink and a seperate toilet too. This area is shared with the other glamping pod.

We train racehorses and keep Connemara's and love the outdoor lifestyle. We have had horses all our lives and live on site.

The glamping pods of The Downs Stables Holidays are situated between the South Downs and the sea, on the outskirts of the village of Findon. They offer a grown-up glamping experience in the heart of a historic racing yard. It’s a peaceful place in the West Sussex countryside with a vineyard, a choice of pubs, and a fine-dining restaurant all within walking distance. And that’s not to mention the South Downs themselves. These chalky hills are the highlight of the UK’s newest national park and form the backdrop to your stay. They're perfect for long walks and challenging cycle rides with views towards the sea at Worthing. It’s walkers, cyclists, and those who love the countryside who will get the most out of a stay here. And it goes without saying that if you’re interested in horse racing you’ll get a particular kick out of waking up to the sound of hooves thundering by and the chance to tour the stables with trainer, Nick. Wife, Ruth, your Hipcamp host, will welcome you to the yard and show you to your private pad. Each of the two pods offers a kind of hotel-room-in-the-outdoors, with a bed, towels, and tea and coffee-making provisions. There’s a private space to sit outside and a barbecue to cook on. Toilets and a proper tiled bathroom are a few steps away—and there’s a well-equipped indoor kitchen too. It’s tempting to use all these excellent facilities to cook a proper meal but, to be honest, in this location, there’s not much need. Findon has more than its fair share of places to eat and drink. Book The Sylvan Oak for a special occasion, head for The Village House for good food and real ales, or go a little further to the Wiston vineyard for a glass of sparkling English wine to celebrate your holiday in the South Downs. The best use of the kitchen is for warming breakfast pastries from the community-owned shop that’s a few minutes’ walk down the road. A lovely bonus in such a peaceful spot.