Frequently Asked Questions
Planning a stay at Downash Wood Treehouses? Here you’ll find answers to the questions guests ask most often about our treehouses and cabins, including location, travel, facilities, booking, and what to expect during your stay. Downash Wood Treehouses offers luxury self-catering treehouses and cosy cabins in private woodland in East Sussex near the Kent border, close to Bewl Water and within easy reach of London.
Getting here
1 / Where is Downash Wood Treehouses located?
Downash Wood Treehouses is in East Sussex, near the Kent border, set in private woodland close to Bewl Water and within the High Weald National Landscape. We are tucked away on Tinkers Lane and are within walking distance of Ticehurst village, with its supermarket, artisan shops, café, and food-led pubs.
2 / How far is Downash Wood Treehouses from London?
Downash Wood Treehouses is about an hour from London, making it ideal for short breaks and weekend escapes. We are in peaceful woodland just off the A21, so guests can leave the city behind and arrive in a quiet countryside setting without a long journey.
3 / Can guests reach Downash Wood without a car?
Yes, a car-free stay is possible. Our car-free travel information explains how to reach us by train, bus, taxi, or bike, and from Wadhurst guests can take the 1066 bus to the top of Tinkers Lane followed by a short walk.
4 / How close are you to Bewl Water?
Downash Wood is very close to Bewl Water and makes an excellent base for visiting the reservoir. Guests can enjoy easy access to walking, cycling, water activities, and scenic views during their stay.
Choosing your stay
1 / What types of accommodation do you offer?
We offer a collection of uniquely designed self-catering treehouses and cabins in private woodland and meadow settings. Each space is positioned for privacy, with the only communal area being the private guest parking in the centre of the woodland.
2 / Which treehouse is best for a romantic break?
Tinkers Treehouse is our most romantic treehouse for couples seeking a luxury stay in the treetops. It is set among the oaks and silver birch of Downash Wood and offers a peaceful, secluded setting that feels far removed from everyday life.
3 / Which accommodation is best for families?
Oakey Koakey Treehouse is our best option for families. It is designed with both comfort and fun in mind, with a king-size bed for adults and a separate bunk room that children love.
4 / How many guests can each treehouse or cabin sleep?
Oakey Koakey Treehouse sleeps up to four guests and is ideal for families, while Tinkers Treehouse is designed for couples. Our cabins are best suited to couples, and guests should check each accommodation page for the latest occupancy details before booking.
5 / Is the accommodation private and secluded?
Yes, each treehouse and cabin has been carefully positioned to give guests privacy and a sense of seclusion. Downash Wood is designed to feel peaceful and tucked away, even though local villages and amenities are still within easy reach.
6 / Is Downash Wood suitable for a honeymoon, minimoon, or anniversary stay?
Yes, Downash Wood Treehouses is ideal for honeymoons, mini-moons, anniversaries, birthdays, and other special occasions. The private woodland setting, peaceful atmosphere, and luxury touches make it a memorable place to celebrate, and many guests have chosen to propose here or mark a special moment on the banks of the reservoir.
Comfort and facilities
1 / Are the treehouses self-catering?
Yes, all of our accommodation is self-catering. Guests can enjoy the independence of their own private stay, with useful essentials provided to help them settle in comfortably.
2 / Do the treehouses and cabins have proper bathrooms and flushing toilets?
Yes, all of our treehouses and cabins have proper shower rooms with hot water and real flushing toilets. They combine the experience of staying close to nature with the comfort of modern facilities.
3 / Is there heating for winter stays?
Yes, all of our accommodation is heated for year-round comfort. Downash Wood Treehouses is designed for cosy stays in every season, whether you are visiting for a summer break or a winter escape.
4 / Are Downash Wood Treehouses open all year?
​Yes, Downash Wood Treehouses is suitable for year-round stays, with heated accommodation designed for comfort in every season.
5 / Do the cabins and treehouses have BBQ or firepit areas?
Yes, all our accommodation has an outdoor firepit or barbecue area where guests can cook and relax outside. Individual features vary by property, so the accommodation page will confirm exactly what is included.
6 / Do you provide towels, bedding, tea, coffee, or other essentials?
Yes, we provide the essentials for a comfortable stay. Beds are made up for arrival, towels are included, and guests are welcomed with helpful basics such as tea, coffee, and milk.
Things to do nearby
1 / Are there places to walk or cycle nearby?
Yes, there are excellent walking and cycling routes nearby. Bewl Water has a 12.5-mile circular route for walking and cycling, and Bedgebury Pinetum offers a wide choice of trails through its large forest setting.
2 / What activities are available at Bewl Water?
Bewl Water offers a wide range of outdoor activities during your stay, including walking, cycling, canoeing, paddleboarding, sailing, windsurfing, wingfoiling, pedalos, open water swimming, trout fishing and the Aqua Park. It is also a great place for families, with activities such as soft play and the adventure play area, making Downash Wood Treehouses an ideal base for both active breaks and relaxed countryside stays.
3 / What can we do at Bedgebury Pinetum during our stay?
Bedgebury Pinetum is ideal for an active day out, with peaceful walking routes, forest bike trails, play areas, bike hire, and family-friendly facilities. For something more adventurous, Go Ape Bedgebury offers high ropes, zip lines, treetop challenges, and forest biking in a beautiful woodland setting, and there is also a lovely café overlooking the lake where you can relax after your activities.
4 / Are pubs or shops nearby?
Yes, there are good local pubs, shops, and useful amenities nearby in Ticehurst. This means guests can enjoy a secluded woodland stay while still being within easy reach of food, drink, and village essentials.
5 / What wildlife might guests see during their stay?
Guests regularly spot deer at Downash Wood, along with rabbits, foxes, squirrels, buzzards, red kites, and other woodland birds. Wildlife sightings vary with the season and time of day, which is part of what makes each stay feel different.
Planning your stay
1 / What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 3pm onwards, and check-out is by 10am on the day of departure. All of our accommodation is self-access, with arrival details provided before your stay so you can let yourselves in using the key box.
2 / Where do guests check availability and book?
Guests can check live availability and book through Canopy & Stars. Our accommodation pages link through to their booking system for calendars, pricing, and reservations.
3 / Can guests arrange food and drink deliveries during their stay?
Yes, guests can arrange food and drink deliveries for their stay. We have an arrangement with Eggs to Apples farm shop, where orders can be placed online or by phone and delivered on the day of arrival.
4 / Can supermarket deliveries or takeaways reach Downash Wood Treehouses?
Some guests have successfully arranged supermarket deliveries and local takeaways, but drivers need to be met at the top gate. We provide the what3words location in the directions email, as the postcode takes drivers too far up Tinkers Lane.