bothy Pre-visit information

Thank you for booking with us!

Check in

Please arrive after 3pm on day of arrival and leave by 10am on day of departure. There is no formal check-in, but our cleaners will be working between 10am-3pm on changeover days.

If you arrive after 7pm the main gate code is 1177.

Keys

The Bothy keys can be found in a lockbox to the right of the front door.

The Bothy lockbox code will be sent to you before your stay.

At the end of your stay, please lock up and return the keys to the lockbox outside the main door.

Facilities

A welcome pack containing instructions and useful local information can be found in the Bothy.

All bedding and towels are provided. Please let us know in advance if you require hypoallergenic non-feather duvet and pillows.

The kitchen is equipped with all the utensils you should need for simple home cooking. There’s an electric oven and gas hob, plus a fridge/freezer.

We supply a pint of organic milk, tea and coffee for your arrival. Please let us know if you’d rather not receive cow’s milk.

Please feel free to make use of the wood-burning stove. Please note the wood-burning stove is strictly not for cooking. 

Any issues

Feel free to contact us after you’ve settled in if there’s anything we can help with.

During your stay please also get in touch to report details of any damage, injury or dangerous occurrences so that they can be acted upon.

Please note the Bothy is in a rural woodland location, so you may receive a visit from the local wildlife.

Public Footpaths

There are 16 miles of public and permissive footpaths within the Knepp Rewilding project, which cover an area of 3,500 acres, five tree viewing-platforms, and a bird-hide overlooking Knepp Lake.

We supply complimentary maps of suggested circular walking routes.

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Bothy Map
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Location

Address: Knepp Castle Estate, off Pound Lane, West Grinstead, West Sussex, RH13 8PG
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Grid Reference: TQ152221

Travelling by car

Click here for directions. 

Parking: After unloading your bags, please leave your car in the Car Park in the woods behind The Bothy.

Please think carefully about what valuables you choose to bring with you. We’re in a very rural and relatively crime-free area but we can’t take responsibility for valuables on site or left in vehicles.

Travelling from the Knepp Wilding Kitchen

Please allow 10 minutes to drive and 1 hour to walk to the Bothy.

Travelling by public transport

Walk/Cycle

We are surrounded by public footpaths and bridleways, including:

Sussex Diamond Way (North)
Downs Link (East)
South Downs Way (South)
West Sussex Literary Trail (West)

Bus

The 23 bus runs along the A24 between Horsham and Worthing. 

Our closest stop is Partidge Green Turn on the A24. You can then follow the public footpath to the Bothy. 

Rail

Our closest train stations are:

Billingshurst (8.3 miles)
Horsham (8.9 miles)
Christ’s Hospital (9 miles)

There is a taxi rank outside Horsham Station. 

Our 12+ Policy

Knepp Wildland Safaris, our gardens and campsite are all about the quiet and patient observation of nature.

Some of the species we are likely to encounter are shy or can be frightened by loud noises or sudden movements. Our campsite with open-air fire-pits, wood-burning stoves and an on-site pond is unsuitable for small children.

For this reason, our safaris, garden visits, holiday cottages and campsite are suitable only for children of 12 and over.

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