Angus the Fire Engine

Angus is a fully refurbished vintage fire engine converted into insulated glamping accommodation at Blackberry Wood, a small family-run woodland site near Ditchling at the foot of the South Downs. The unit sleeps up to four on two double bunk beds and includes underfloor heating and a compact shower room.

The fire engine has a kitchenette with a 2-ring hob, toaster and fridge, plus a private outdoor area with a fire pit, BBQ grill and deck furniture. Pets are not permitted and all units are shoe-free zones; check-in for glamping is from 3pm and there is a small car park close to the unit.

A quirky, compact stay inside a converted fire engine with practical facilities for a short countryside break.

Look out for:

• Insulated cabin layout with two double bunk beds (sleeps 4).

• Kitchenette: 2-ring electric hob, toaster, fridge with small freezer, kettle and basic pans/cutlery provided.

• Private outdoor space: fire pit, BBQ grill, table and deck chairs.

• Shower room and toilet on board; a hand towel is provided but full towels are not supplied.

Best way to experience it: Arrive after the 3pm glamping check-in, park in the nearby glamping car park opposite Angus, unpack into the compact cabin, and use the private fire pit for an evening BBQ or wood fire while exploring the South Downs by day.

• Pets are not allowed.

• All units are shoe-free zones.

• Glamping check-in from 3pm; there is a small on-site car park next to the unit.

• Towels (beyond a provided hand towel) are not supplied.