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Welcome to Big Sky Tipi Holidays

Big Sky Tipi Holidays offers Luxury Camping (Glamping) in authentic Sioux Tipis in East Sussex

Take a deep breath, relax and experience the magic of a tipi holiday in the heart of beautiful East Sussex. Leave the frantic pace of modern life behind and unwind around the camp fire enjoying the tranquillity of tipi living.
At Big Sky Tipi Holidays we aim to provide a unique camping experience for all the family to enjoy. Each authentic Sioux Indian tipi (all hand painted with traditional Sioux designs) will sleep 4-6 people (depending on the mix of children/adults). Inside they have hand painted liners, an ‘Ozan’ (a canvas ceiling for extra cosiness) over the bed. Bean bags and faux fur rugs on the floor provide a comfortable and snug living space. This is camping with a difference, an unrivalled night under the stars!
Situated 5 miles from the coast, close to the Victorian resort town of Eastbourne, we are also within easy access to the newly designated South Downs National park. We are located 5 minutes walk from Herstmonceux Castle, the site of the original Greenwich Observatory and now the Observatory Science Centre. The site was selected for its’ clear skies, free from light pollution. Whilst the original Greenwich astronomers have long since moved on, we still benefit from the clear skies unhindered by light pollution – perfect for a night around the campfire and gazing into the heavens!

Tipi Living

Experience the magic and tranquility of tipi living. Enjoy a unique closeness to nature in your traditional Sioux dwelling. We have tried to make the interior as snug and cosy as possible with faux fur rugs on the floor and bean bags and cushions for you to sit relax. For this reason we respectfully ask that you do not wear shoes when inside. Most of your time (UK weather permitting!) will no doubt be spent outside; so we provide a picnic table and outdoor bean bags for your al fresco comfort.
Your tipi sleeps 4-6 people (depending on the mix of children/adults.) and is furnished with a full sized double (futon) bed complete with a feather topper, duvet, and pillows and linen. In addition we provide two further single futons/air beds, however duvets and linen are not provided and you will need to bring your own bedding for these 2 single beds.
We provide all your cooking equipment and utensils, including barbecue, corkscrew and a kettle for that all important first morning brew! All cutlery, glasses, pots and pans are included, minimising your packing and the equipment that you need to bring.
Also refer to our page on What’s Provided for a detailed list.
With your cooking utensils/equipment provided you can concentrate on what treats you wish to enjoy around the campfire, and little luxuries to make your stay as memorable as possible.
For the ultimate campfire breakfast and a perfect start to your day, we also sell our home produced, free range sausages, bacon and eggs. We have 2 wonderful pubs within 1 ½ miles both serving excellent food and real ales. If you cannot tear yourself away from relaxing in your new home each tipi has a cool box and we also provide a small fridge at the toilet/showers for keeping your provisions cool.

As there are other guests on site (many with young children) and in the interests of our neighbours, we do not allow loud music. We are happy for music to be played on personal IPods or musical instruments (i.e. guitars) but we would ask you to respect other guests and keep your music and noise levels to a minimum, especially in the evenings. Thank you.

What’s Provided

Inside your tipi:

Double futon mattress with duvet, feather topper, sheet, pillows and pillow cases
Two single futons/air beds (no bedding provided)
Faux Fur Rugs and cushions on floor
Indoor beanbag
Cutlery
Glasses
Pots and pans
Cups and plates
BBQ utensils
Dustpan and brush
Gas Heater (gas canister available separately for purchase. Gives approx. 2 hours of heat.)

Outside your tipi:

BBQ
Gas stove and gas cylinder
Fire Pit
Bucket
Cool box
Outdoor beanbag
Plastic chairs
Water carrier
Picnic table
Tarpaulin Shelter

Toilet Block:

Showers
Toilets
Electricity points
Washing up area
Communal fridge
Outside tap

Things you May Wish to Bring

Torch(es)
Interior Light
Bedding for anyone sleeping on the single futons and extra blankets if you think you think you might be cold
Towels
Firelighters, matches & washing up liquid
Groceries (including charcoal)
Wellies (especially children’s), wet weather gear
Medicines & personal medical kit including treatment for any stings or burns
Folding chairs if you want individual seats you can move around
Additional storage boxes/baskets for your food/belongings if you feel it necessary
Insect Repellent

Our Site

The tipi site is set in a two acre meadow, part of 23 acres of meadows fields and ancient woodland, next to the well-known 1066 Walk and only 5 miles from the coast. Your view from the tipis will be over the gently sloping fields and our 14 acre woodland which is perfect for children to play in. The proximity to the woodlands means the meadows are popular sites for all manner of wildlife including deer, badgers, foxes, birds of prey and a resident Barn Owl.
Closer to home, we invite you to spend the day exploring our site which includes ancient broad leaf Wartling Wood. The 1066 walk passes through our woods giving you walking/cycle access to the beautiful Sussex countryside .We have 2 great pubs within 1 ½ miles of our site serving fantastic food and local ales. There are numerous historic sites and tourist attractions available locally for you to enjoy, including Pevensey Castle, the seaside villages of Pevensey and Norman’s Bay, site of the Norman landings in 1066.

Toilet/Shower Block

Our purpose built toilet and shower block (complete with disabled facilities) will provide you with hot showers, clean toilets and electricity points; everything you need to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
We also have a covered washing up area, but sadly you will have to do the washing up! A small communal fridge is also available should you wish to keep and food or more likely, a nice bottle of wine chilled.

To Do

Whether you choose to relax and enjoy the beautiful Sussex countryside from the comfort of a beanbag by your tipi or if you wish to venture further afield there are a variety of attractions locally for you to enjoy.
Our site comprises 23 acres of pasture and semi ancient woodland which you are free to explore and part of the 1066 Country walk passes through our site.
.We are a 5 minute walk from Herstmonceux Castle (www.herstmonceux-castle.com) and The Observatory Science Centre (www.the-observatory.org) a must-visit for guests with children.
Within walking distance (1 ½ miles), we have 2 excellent pubs serving home cooked food The Lamb Inn (www.lambinnwartling.co.uk ) & Bull’s Head (www.bullsheadborehamstreet.co.uk) and real ales in addition the historic tea room, Scolfes. (www.scolfes.co.uk). In Herstmonceux we have an excellent Indian restaurant (www.easternpromiserestaurant.co.uk) and a fine French Restaurant (www.sundialrestaurant.co.uk)
If you choose to do nothing more strenuous than relaxing on your tipi’s beanbags, then we can even provide a visit from a mobile therapist who does sessions in Indian head massages, reflexology and Tai Chi.
If you really want to chill out, we can arrange to have someone come and cook for you. Using his own locally reared produce and local seafood, Keith Russell will come to your tipi and cook for you (minimum 8 people). Barbecue packs of meat are also available from his business, Wartling Wood Produce (www.wartlingwoodproduce.co.uk)
If you wish to really explore our site and woodland we can arrange for Mark Lloyd a qualified bushcraft instructor to take groups for bushcraft sessions including fire lighting with natural materials, shelter building and knots and casting pewter jewellery on an open fire, useful edible and medicinal plants & trees.
Situated 4 miles from the coast and on the fringe of the South Downs National Park we have a wealth of days out and activities too numerous to mention. The following website gives a good comprehensive list www.sussextourism.org.uk

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