Can someone recommend a family campsite, dog friendly, anywhere in Dorset/Devon that is NOT a large, holiday park type of place? We're after something small, sheltered, safe for young kids, away from any busy roads, with a nice local village pub/restaurant (not a chain pub) within strolling distance, a children's play area on site, a shop on site and close to the sea - walking distance preferably. We're not fussed about how good the showers/washing facilities are, just as long as there are some.
I am struggling to find a site that provides all of the above!
Many thanks.
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Have you tried the campsite search facilityat the top of the page,click on then put in the county all sites in that county will be there along with reviews,so hopefully you will find one to suit.Best of luck
Thankyou, yes I have done this campsite search ... lots of sites, which meet majority of our criteria but not all. We found one, but a review suggested it was on too much of a slope and not very well sheltered. Will continue my search!
This is just along the road from my Dad's house. I haven't stayed here (no need!) but as a location it is lovely. It is on a slope but most of this area is - their own website suggests that their camping fields are terraced.
Uplyme is right on the Devon/Dorset border and the site is tucked away in the heart of the village.
Try webbers park, exmouth. its a lovely site, with play park, small shop, village location, 10 mins in car to the sea, brand new shower block with family bathroom. A fantastic view acrose the esturty to Dartmore, and at night can see the lights of exeter, very beutiful.
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As a second post I've just read some of the reviews and it sounds lovely - I might give it a try when all of the family are at Dad's house next time - it sounds much more peacefull.
The village shops are very close and lovely so I wouldn't be concerned about the site shop being small. The Talbot Arms at the bottom of Gore Lane is a great pub.
We have stayed at Nordens Farm near Corfe Castle a couple of times, a great site with childrens play area, shop and a B & B that offers lunch and evening dinner. It is a drive away from the beach at swanage, but netherless has easy access to some of Dorsets finest areas of outstanding beauty. Well worth a visit.
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Just read message from Piglet and Tigger but can't see name of the site and can't get anywhere using the link. would be very grateful if you could give details as this sounds like the perfect site for us for easter.
It's an ideal, small, quiet, clean site with a play area and a little shop plus an indoor social room. 5-10 minutes easy walk from the seafront at Swanage (depending how fast you walk).
No 'village' pub, being just on the edge of the town, but if you walk down to the seafront, turn left, walk along the seafront road until it meets the houses (another 5 minutes or so) and the road starts to go slightly uphill, on the left hand side is a pub called the Crows Nest. It has a village pub atmosphere (many locals use it). It has a small cosy restaurant for adults and a larger room with tables where adults can eat with their children. Also has a small children's play area in the garden.
Quote: Originally posted by happy hippy on 10/1/2007
Try webbers park, exmouth. its a lovely site, with play park, small shop, village location, 10 mins in car to the sea, brand new shower block with family bathroom. A fantastic view acrose the esturty to Dartmore, and at night can see the lights of exeter, very beutiful.
Shhh keep it a secret. Haven't sorted out my booking yet.
You could also try the Shrubbery in Lyme Regis were going back this year for our second visit, very nicley situated for most of the south coast attractions.
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A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
Topic: Reocmmendation needed for Dorset/Devon
Haven't sorted out my booking yet.
