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Site summary
- Location
- Moat Wood, South Street, East Hoathly, Lewes
- Site area
- 3.33 acres
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Setting
- Adjacent to ancient woodland (Moat Wood)
- Planning authority
- Wealden District Council
About the site
Moat Wood is a 3.33-acre freehold parcel on South Street, East Hoathly, within the Wealden District Council area. The land is adjacent to Moat Wood, an ancient woodland designated by Natural England, and sits close to the East Hoathly conservation area.
The site is Grade 4 agricultural land and is recorded as SHLAA negative. There are no existing planning applications within the site boundary, and a public footpath (Footpath 21a) runs in the vicinity. Further title, environmental and topographical detail is available in the full land pack.
Planning context
- No current residential, commercial or mixed-use applications on site.
- SHLAA negative — not allocated in the local plan housing land supply.
- Ancient woodland and conservation-area constraints will shape any future approach.
- Public footpath (Footpath 21a) present — access and rights-of-way to be verified.
Local market context
Recent residential sales within approximately 1,640 ft of the site show an average sold price of around £430/ft² and an estimated market value of around £438/ft².
Source: LandInsight comparables, sales within 1,640 ft, 2021–2023. For indicative context only.
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Important: The site is offered subject to contract, legal checks, planning and verification. No planning consent or development potential is confirmed. Title, ownership and all environmental matters should be confirmed through the land pack and independent due diligence before any commitment.
What could you create on the right site?
Finding the right land can be the first step. Marshwood Eco Pod shows how Roamify can then work with a landowner to unlock its potential.
For this project, Roamify partnered with the landowner, built the conversion and retains ownership of the unit. The result is a one-bedroom woodland retreat in Bedfordshire that now welcomes paying guests through Airbnb.
This is an important proof point for landowners: the opportunity is not limited to simply buying a container. Roamify can explore partnership structures that bring together land, unit, design and commercial use.
Marshwood Eco Pod
A genuine Roamify project delivered in partnership with the landowner. Roamify built and owns the converted shipping-container unit, which is positioned within secluded woodland and now operates as bookable short-stay accommodation.
Marshwood demonstrates how the right land and the right unit can be brought together to create a distinctive hospitality asset — and gives prospective land partners a tangible example of what Roamify can deliver. This Bedfordshire site is not offered for sale.
Guests are already booking it.
Marshwood is not a CGI, prototype or theoretical use case. It is a completed Roamify-owned unit operating on a partner landowner's site, with real guests and real reviews.
“Perfect stay, exactly what we needed and in great location for Tofte Manor. Was lovely tranquil setting very quite and peaceful. Raquel was very responsive and helpful when it came to our needs. Definitely recommend.”
“Perfect, peaceful getaway. Highly recommend.”
“Lovely little spot for a few nights, well appointed container and excellent communication from the host. The lock and gates sometimes took some time, may benefit from some automatic gates in future. However all together it was a very clean and comfy place to stay. It was good value and I would recommend this to others for a short stay.”
“We absolutely loved staying at Raquel's Hideaway this weekend! The property is stunning, set in such a peaceful and quiet location. The interior is modern, beautifully decorated and very homely, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. We actually really enjoyed that there was no TV, as it made the stay feel like a proper break away from normal life and gave us the chance to switch off and enjoy our surroundings. The only small thing to note is that there isn't an oven, but we used the air fryer to cook pizza and it worked perfectly fine for us! Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend Raquel's Hideaway. 10/10! We'd love to come back.”
“We had a lovely stay. The accommodation is in a peaceful location surrounded by wildlife and was perfect for our overnight stay while attending an event nearby. It was spotlessly clean, surprisingly spacious and well equipped, with thoughtful touches such as fresh flowers and shortbread. We'd happily recommend it.”
“Wonderful host, extremely helpful and accommodating. Beautiful place, had a great stay will defo book again if im ever travelling that way.”
Rating shown on the Airbnb listing at the time of this website update.
See Marshwood Eco Pod and all guest reviewsHave land with potential?
If you own an attractive site and think a Roamify unit could work there, talk to us. We are interested in suitable land as well as opportunities to work directly with landowners. All opportunities remain subject to commercial assessment, access, services, planning and other site-specific considerations.
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