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        • Willow Festive Decoration Workshops
        • Willow Bird Feeders Course
        • Willow Peony Plant Support Course
        • Willow Garden Obelisk Course
        • Willow Frame Basket Course
        • Willow Reindeer Course
        • Living Willow Tree Course
      • Wellbeing Courses >
        • Bushcraft Skills: One or two day
        • Creative Forest Bathing & Therapeutic Sound day
        • Nature Led Meditation Evening
        • Foraging, Fire and Folklore
        • Unwind in the Woods Retreat
        • Medicinal Herb Workshops
        • Soundbath Evening
      • Craft and Upcycling Courses >
        • Natural Cosmetics Workshop:Herbal Bathroom Day
        • Off-loom Weaving Workshop
        • Natural Ink Making Workshop
        • Fabric Baskets Course
        • Natural Cosmetics Workshop
      • Home and Garden Courses >
        • Intro to Permaculture Design Course
        • Natural Cleaning Workshop
        • Composting Masterclass
        • Kitchen Gardening Course
        • Gardening in a Changing Climate Course
        • Clay Oven Building Course
        • Mushroom Cultivation Course
        • Compost Toilets Course
      • Wood Craft Courses >
        • Spoon Carving Course
        • Shrink Pot Carving Course
        • Devon Stave Basket Making Course
        • Advanced Knife Skills Course
        • Woodworking Skills for Women Course
      • Forest School Training >
        • Supporting Children through Anxiety and Trauma with Jon Cree
        • Rough Play in Natural World Settings with Jon Cree
        • Forest School Leader Training
        • Climbing Frames, Ropes & Ladders Course with Jon Cree
        • Forest School Taster Day
      • Sustainable Land Management Courses >
        • Wildflower Identification Workshop
        • Coppicing Course
        • Hedgelaying Course
        • Wildflower Meadows Course
        • Woodland Management Course
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SOUTH DOWNS ECO LODGE
YurtS

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For a truly special off-grid getaway, stay in one of our rustic yurts. Cosy up next to the log burning fire and get a real sense of being immersed in nature. Everything you need for a peaceful getaway with your loved ones. 

Our 55 acres of beautiful grounds and woodland is available for you to explore. There are several wonderful pubs close by. Our staff can provide a list. Many wonderful walks are on your doorstep as we are on the South Downs Way.
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Olive Yurt

£140 per night ​
Large Yurt - Sleeps 4 
Available April to October Only

2 Night minimum stay at weekends.
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Check In From 2pm  -  Check Out By 11am
​​Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Olive Yurt has a wood-burning fire, rugs and furniture, including a double bed and 2 single beds with bedding, a dining table and chairs.   
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Mini Yurt

£90 per night ​
Small Yurt - Sleeps 2 
Available April to October Only
2 Night minimum stay at weekends.
​
Check In From 2pm  -  Check Out By 11am
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​Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Mini Yurt sleeps 2 adults. It has a double bed with bedding, a wood burner, rugs and chairs. It is located in its own bay with its own outdoor fire pit.
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catering

COOKING​
When staying in any of our yurts, you will need to bring cooking equipment, such as a camping stove, pans, cups, cutlery etc

​FOOD
You will need to make your own catering arrangements. Local takeaway food delivery menus are available. Please ask the accommodation staff.

PIZZA OVEN
There is a wood fired pizza oven for campers to use, at a cost of £10. You just need to book it via the accommodation office.  01730 823549​​

CAFE

Wednesday to Sunday
8:30am to 4pm 

Breakfast served from 8.30am to 10am
Lunch served from 11.30am to 2.30pm
Open Most Bank Holidays
01730 823755.
Cafe

frequently asked questions

​GIFT SHOP
We have a gift shop open Monday to Friday in office hours.

​DOGS
Dogs are welcome in our grounds, but must be kept on a lead at all times.
Dogs are allowed in Olive Yurt, Mini Yurt and in tents. 
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Dogs are not allowed in Rose Yurt.
Cost - Yurts £2  Tents £2
Dogs are not allowed in the South Downs Eco Lodge except registered assistance dogs.


BYCYCLE STORAGE
If you want to arrive by bike then please ask us for bike storage. Unfortunatly we do not allow bikes or scooters to be taked in doors in any of our accommodation. A cleaning fee of £50 per bike will need to be paid if you do take bikes indoors. 

Facilities

SHOWERS
Our off grid campsite facilities include a solar shower block and a washing up area in our straw bale and wooden building, a compost toilet and running water. 

WOODBURNERS & FIREWOOD
As part of your yurt booking you have a wood burner for heat in your yurt.  We provide a load of logs, firelighters and kindling which is replaced each day for any additional nights during your stay. 

OUTDOOR FIRE BOWLS
Fire bowls are available for hire and are supplied with logs, which are sourced from sustainable British woodlands.

ELECTRICITY
We are fully "Off Grid" on the campsite and there is no electricity or lighting in our yurts. Please bring a camping light or torch. There are no facilities to charge phones onsite.

BEDDING
Sheets, pillows and duvets are provided in all our yurts. 

​TOWELS
Please bring your own towels when you stay in our yurts. 
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HEALTH AND SAFETY DISCLAIMER
When visiting our site please take appropriate care, some areas have uneven surfaces with trip hazards associated with the great outdoors - conditions can be slippery in wet weather. Please ensure that you dress for the outdoors and bring footwear suitable for all types of weather. The Sustainability Centre will not accept responsibility for any injuries sustained by visitors.  
​EARTHWORKS TRUST  ​
The Sustainability Centre is owned and operated by ​The Earthworks Trust (Charity No. 1079866).
EARTHWORKS FOUNDATION
Our trading company is Earthworks Foundation.
​All profits go to support our charity The Earthworks Trust.




​Charity Number ​

​​1079866
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Main Address

The Sustainability Centre 
​Droxford Road,
East Meon, Hants
​GU32 1HR

Reception

01730 823166
​[email protected]

Cafe

01730 823755
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South Downs Eco Lodge ​& Camp Site

01730 823549
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​01730 823425
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        • Willow Festive Decoration Workshops
        • Willow Bird Feeders Course
        • Willow Peony Plant Support Course
        • Willow Garden Obelisk Course
        • Willow Frame Basket Course
        • Willow Reindeer Course
        • Living Willow Tree Course
      • Wellbeing Courses >
        • Bushcraft Skills: One or two day
        • Creative Forest Bathing & Therapeutic Sound day
        • Nature Led Meditation Evening
        • Foraging, Fire and Folklore
        • Unwind in the Woods Retreat
        • Medicinal Herb Workshops
        • Soundbath Evening
      • Craft and Upcycling Courses >
        • Natural Cosmetics Workshop:Herbal Bathroom Day
        • Off-loom Weaving Workshop
        • Natural Ink Making Workshop
        • Fabric Baskets Course
        • Natural Cosmetics Workshop
      • Home and Garden Courses >
        • Intro to Permaculture Design Course
        • Natural Cleaning Workshop
        • Composting Masterclass
        • Kitchen Gardening Course
        • Gardening in a Changing Climate Course
        • Clay Oven Building Course
        • Mushroom Cultivation Course
        • Compost Toilets Course
      • Wood Craft Courses >
        • Spoon Carving Course
        • Shrink Pot Carving Course
        • Devon Stave Basket Making Course
        • Advanced Knife Skills Course
        • Woodworking Skills for Women Course
      • Forest School Training >
        • Supporting Children through Anxiety and Trauma with Jon Cree
        • Rough Play in Natural World Settings with Jon Cree
        • Forest School Leader Training
        • Climbing Frames, Ropes & Ladders Course with Jon Cree
        • Forest School Taster Day
      • Sustainable Land Management Courses >
        • Wildflower Identification Workshop
        • Coppicing Course
        • Hedgelaying Course
        • Wildflower Meadows Course
        • Woodland Management Course
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        • Beekeepers
        • Chalk Grassland
        • Coppice
        • Forest Gardening
        • Herb Gardens
        • Mini Meadow
        • Nettles & Brambles
        • Permaculture
        • Ponds
      • Building & Structures >
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        • Compost Toilet
        • Low Impact Building
        • Solar Projects
        • Tree Bog
        • Wetherdown Lodge
        • Woodland Hall
        • Yurts
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