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Toms Field in Langton Matravers is a great location for us and we've been here a number of times.
There is a bus stop a short walk from the entrance that runs between Poole in one direction and Swanage in the other.
The site has everything we need, is run by friendly and helpful people, has a small shop for those forgotten essentials and a small cafe if you need a breakfast.
The ablution and services block could do with a bit of updating though. It's the original one from when we first started to use the site many, many years ago.
It's cleaned and maintained but looking rather tired these days and as the nightly rate increases it would be good to see some improvements.
It would be good to see the installation of a drive-over grey waste dump for motorhomes as we end up driving home with a tank full of grey water - our motorhome is not geared up for an aquaroll.
There are electric hookups and the walks fromn the site are quite wonderful.
There are two pubs within walking distance - one in the village of Langton Matravers and one across the fields in Worth Matravers and on the way you pass a field with preserved dinosaur footprints.
The location of the site is excellent, in beautiful countryside with views over the Purbeck Hills towards the sea.
It has all you need, with the usual toilet blocks with free, powerful showers, sinks stations which are under cover. It has a drying room and washing machine (which I didn’t need to use).
If you don’t want to cook your own breakfast, there’s a little independent cafe hut on site (Sprout and Bean) offering excellent coffee and warm pastries as well as breakfast buns. And if you don’t want to cook in the evening, it’s only a short walk to the village pub.
You can park the car next to your tent then leave it as there’s a good bus service for popping into Swanage or visiting further afield - which is much better than my local rural bus service in Yorkshire! There are lovely walks from the site, the South West Coast Path is close by & the shop has leaflets of circular walks - I can highly recommend the walk to Dancing Ledge, returning via the Square & Compass in Worth Matravers for a pint & pasty, then popping to see dinosaur footprints!
Not surprisingly, the site was full and as I’d booked last minute & my pitch was slightly sloping, but not too much. I don’t have electric hook up and it was great value for money.
The location is the best thing about this site and I’ll definitely stay there again for longer next time. via mobile
Set in 15 acres of breathtaking countryside,right next door to the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, this site offers stunning views of the Chesil Bank, Fleet Lagoon, and Lyme Bay. Welcoming tents, motorhomes and caravans, this family friendly site offers spacious grass pitches with or without electric. For kids there's an outdoor heated swimming pool, 3 acre playing area including slides, swings and more.
Facilities include toilets, showers, washing up, launderette, and WifI. There is an onsite shop and off-licence. The Bar in the Barn at the site serves a delicious food and offers a variety of entertainment, including live music. As well as the attractions of Weymouth's beach and harbour, this is a great base to explore family attractions throughout South and West Dorset. Find out more here
First time in my own tent (I shared a tent with someone in 2000 I think to go to Glastonbury). It was all trouble-free. The toilets and showers were clean. The owners were friendly and helpful. It rained, but never mind. I charged my mobile phone in the site shop one morning, but used my power banks the rest of the time.
I was on a slope, which was annoying, especially as I didn't think about it when I pitched the tent. The birds seemed quite unafraid, and would hop past the tent regularly. The site was generally quiet - the 11PM no noise rule definitely works.
The showers stay on until you turn them off and are free. They give good pressure, and the temperature is easy to adjust. The taps in the toilets have to be held down, which is irritating (they don't stay on for a while after you press them). The toilet paper is dispensed in single sheets - I might take a toilet roll next time.
The on site breakfast service seemed a bit expensive for what I got, but I only used them once (muesli + UHT milk the rest of the time!). They took credit cards, which was convenient.
There's a pub in the village where I went for tea - it was popular over the Bank Holiday weekend. They did pizzas on Friday night, as well as the normal menu. The pub also houses the village shop, where you can get a cup of tea and a pastie as well as normal village shop things. Between the campsite and the pub is a children's playground.
There are plenty of paths and bridleways in the area - I walked from the campsite to the Square and Compass pub in Worth Matravers for a pint and a pastie, then to the Scott Arms in Kingston for more beer and Jamaican food, then got the bus back to the campsite.
It's also possible to walk to Swanage. There's one bus an hour between Wareham and Swanage via Kingston and Corfe castle that goes past the campsite, or you can walk to Herston for a choice of buses. Swanage has the usual set of seaside shops, plus a full-size Co-op, Budgens, Boots, and a hardware shop.
I'd suggest not trying to take a tent on the number 40 bus from Wareham to the campsite - they don't really fit. Next time, I'll get a taxi.
I stayed at this campsite for 3 nights at the start of October. Very well organised check in procedure with prompt return of calls and excellent greeting on arrival.
There are some views over Swanage from 'The Upper Ridge' which I chose although most pitches in this section slope slightly. Other flatter pitches available.
Plenty of shelter from mature hedges. Good washing and toilet facilities, always clean and plenty of hot water (token system not in use), however shower block somewhat dated with small shower and toilet cubicles. Didn't bother me, perhaps even adds character. Well stocked shop and breakfasts provided at weekends.
Pub in village 5 minutes walk, or better still head along the Priests Way to the Square and Compass, about 30 minutes walk.
Beautiful walks from the campsite, Dancing Ledge, Seaton, Durlston, Swanage. Bus from village, Steam train from Harnam Cross.
Lovely quiet, well organised site in a superb location, which is what you pay for.
Great location- pub within walking distance, still serving food. Small shop on site and also within walking to little village shop selling local cheeses, fresh bread and other essentials.
Lots of walks from the site, also a great local bus from the village to Poole and other local places.
Would recommend this site, had a great time. via mobile
Set in 15 acres of breathtaking countryside,right next door to the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, this site offers stunning views of the Chesil Bank, Fleet Lagoon, and Lyme Bay. Welcoming tents, motorhomes and caravans, this family friendly site offers spacious grass pitches with or without electric. For kids there's an outdoor heated swimming pool, 3 acre playing area including slides, swings and more.
Facilities include toilets, showers, washing up, launderette, and WifI. There is an onsite shop and off-licence. The Bar in the Barn at the site serves a delicious food and offers a variety of entertainment, including live music. As well as the attractions of Weymouth's beach and harbour, this is a great base to explore family attractions throughout South and West Dorset. Find out more here
This is a basic but well-located site. Reasonable value at £24 pn. Friendly and helpful staff.
However, there are no hardstandings, all pitches are grass and all pitches are sloping. The breakfast was excellent both for quality and value (£7. 50 for full English and coffee)
The facilities are basic but clean.
Notes :
1) The Breezer Summer bus timetable stops after 21st September
2) Bus takes 10 minutes to Swanage and 30 minutes to Wareham
3) Market Day in Swanage is Friday
4) Market day in Wareham (on the quay and quite small) is Saturday
Lovely peaceful site just a toilet block, shop, fields and cows perfect for us.
Super coast line, lots and lots of great walks, Fantastic views, Easy access to Swanage by walking, cycling or bus. Good bus routes to Corf castle, Poole and other areas.
Very helpful staff, good shop. Lovely fresh
Bread and croissants.
Just be carful if your not a strong cyclist, most of the cycling routes were up lots of steep hills.
We would definitely recommend this site. via mobile
We visited this site mid-week (on a Thursday) before the school holidays and were able to book a pitch over the phone the day before arriving.
We were met at the gate by a friendly gentleman and he suggested that we use the 'family field' as it is flatter for our classic 1970's VW Camper. We actually drove around the upper, more sloped, field first but agreed that the lower field was more suitable. There are no marked pitches but quite a few areas were reserved, presumably for the weekend, so it wasn’t too packed in either field and therefore not a lot of people around and it was lovely and quiet.
The location is great and we had intended to stay a few days to explore the coastal paths and possibly walks to Corfe and Swanage. However, when we checked the toilet and shower facilities we were not so sure as both the male and female blocks left a lot to be desired as they were dirty and smelly with the floors somewhat awash. We had expected to find dated facilities but not for them to be in the state that we found them. Having read some good reviews we wondered if we had arrived before the cleaners so we booked for just the one night and left things open.
We enjoyed the walk to the Dancing Ledge on the coast during the afternoon and then pored over the maps in anticipation of further walks over the following days. However, things in the facilities blocks were just as bad in the evening so we decided not to take showers and to leave next morning. Hopefully we just hit a bad time to visit but I am afraid that we are unlikely to return unless later reviews show that was the case.
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Tent Pitches 
No Caravans 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
Wild Swimming <5 miles 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
Beach <5 miles 
Watersports <5 miles 
No Boat Launch 
Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Toms Field in Langton Matravers is a great location for us and we've been here a number of times. 
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