Digital Detox Breaks in West Sussex
Reset your mind, switch off from screens, and reconnect with nature in a peaceful corner of the South Downs countryside
Reset your mind, switch off from screens, and reconnect with nature in a peaceful corner of the South Downs countryside
This is not an artificially “off-grid” experience. It’s simply a quiet, natural place that encourages you to switch off without trying — a field of your own, bordered by trees and sky, where the noise of everyday life just disappears.
You won’t find WiFi here. You won’t be surrounded by people. You won’t be tempted by TVs or screens. Instead, you’ll find:
Private wood-fired hot tubs
Quiet mornings and darker, star-filled nights
Nature right outside your window
Real conversation and slow meals
Cosy interiors made for reading, resting, reconnecting
Space to think — without interruption
This is a digital detox that is designed to feel gentle and natural.
A beautifully converted American school bus — reimagined as a luxury cabin-style hideaway — set in its own secluded meadow beneath the South Downs. Perfect for couples, solo resets or screen-free family escapes, the Skoolie offers:
If you prefer a purpose-built cabin for your detox break, our Vacationist Eco-Cabin offers a calm, minimalist retreat in the East Sussex countryside — around an hour from the Skoolie and part of our wider collection of peaceful, screen-free stays.
Perfect for couples, solo resets or anyone seeking quiet simplicity. Inside, you’ll find:
A warm, wood-panelled interior
A wood-fired hot tub
Complete privacy with woodland and field views
Soft, natural light
A soothing, no-WiFi atmosphere for real rest
Most guests arrive feeling busy, overstimulated and “on” — and leave saying the same thing: “We didn’t realise how much we needed this.”
The benefits of a digital detox here are well documented:
Clearer headspace
Better sleep
Deeper connection
Less stress
More presence
Creativity returning
Kids rediscovering simple play
This is natural and what happens when you can get away properly and switch off.
Our meadow retreats sit close to Pulborough, Thakeham and Storrington, with woodland walks, riverside paths and the South Downs Way all nearby. You can explore:
Knepp Wildland
Amberley
Wiston Estate
Local vineyards
Cissbury Ring
Parham Park
Read more about local walks and attractions.
Or stay in, soak in the tub, read, nap, cook and enjoy the quiet.
