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The Dairy 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 gate code is 1802.
Keys
The Dairy keys can be found in a lockbox to the right of the front door. Press the round button to start, enter the code, then press the round button again.Â
The Dairy 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 Dairy.
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 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.Â
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.
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.
Location
Address: New Barn Farm, Swallows Lane, Dial Post, West Sussex, RH13 8NN
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Grid Reference:   TQ 15013 20392
Travelling by car
Click here for directions. 
Please park in the designated parking spot, found at the far end of the Dairy building.
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 5 minutes to drive and 15 minutes to walk to the Dairy from the Knepp Wilding Kitchen.
Travelling by public transport
As we’re in a rural location, we recommend planning your journey in advance.
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.
The nearest bus stop is Partridge Green Turn on the A24. From there you’ll need to walk along the public highway sliproad for about 50m from the northbound bus stop, or cross the dual carriageway for the southbound stop, before joining the public footpath to the Dairy.
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.
Additional Information
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We strongly recommend that all guests take out suitable travel insurance when booking their safari. This can help protect you against unforeseen circumstances, including illness, injury, travel disruption or the need to cancel your booking. Please ensure your policy provides the level of cover you require.