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Lovely little site perfectly placed in the Isle of Purbeck, five minutes walk from Harmans Cross station where you can catch the steam train to Swanage or Corfe castle.
Nice views of the Purbeck hills from the site especially the upper level.
Yes the facilities are a bit dated but work perfectly. Nice level pitches and great wardens.
It's no wonder this site always appears to be fully booked. via mobile
We booked here for a birthday surprise for MrsP that entailed friends being on site before our arrival. We were able to locate a pitch opposite them.
That evening we had a lovely BBQ at one caravan, the following evening a curry in ours, just what this caravanning lark is all about.
On the second day we walked from the site to the coastal path and onwards to Swanage to find the car we had parked there earlier. A stroll along the promenade and ice cream was a treat.
We then returned to site via the Square and Compass at Worth Matravers, that is well worth the experience, not to mention the beer.
The next day after purchasing our train tickets from the helpful wardens, Trev & Clair, we walked to the nearby Harmons Cross station to catch the pre arranged train to Corfe Castle.
Whilst standing on the bridge friends arrived to surprise MrsP, then sister and family, and then whilst on the platform our neighbours from home arrived.
We boarded the train and arrived at Corfe Castle, where further friends were waiting on the platform. A little later in Corfe 2 more brothers and family completed the surprisers.
We went into the castle, a first for us despite driving past over decades. The kids enjoyed climbing, exploring and learning the history of the Castle.
A lovely relaxed lunch in the garden of The Greyhound, followed by local ice cream across the road finished off a great day out.
Return to HC via train and a walk back up the hill to site. A lovely part of the world. We will return.
Went to this site at easter, 2 adults and 2 children, 9 and 14, and 1 dog. Fantastic site with very friendly wardens. A small site where children can bike and safety play ball games. Clean shower block.
Just wished the shop stocked a little more. The surrounding walks for dogs were amazing. I love the area and think it can easily compete with cornwall.
Swanage has a small town and beach but the whole of the surrounding coast was great for the whole family. Would we return ?- Yes.
What can I say, lovely, lovely, lovely site, we have been visiting this site now for nearly 10 years and will continue holidaying there for many more to come. Lovely area, lovely beaches and plenty to do.
Having children we visit mainly at Whit and in the Summer Holidays and always have a great time.
During the school holidays the site gets busy with children and as they are on holiday they should be able to enjoy themselves, make new friends and many meet up with holiday friends year after year. Riding their bikes and scooting round the site is ideal, parents know where their younger children are and people who are on the site know to be careful when driving round the site. Yes they can be noisy but isnt that part of what the 'holiday experience' should be! children and family's having fun with plenty of laughter.
My only complaint is about some of the people who use this site, trying to spoil children's fun and complain about 'nothing' they seem to forget that they was once young themselves. Those who don't like the site being noisy should holiday when the children are at school and not in school holidays!
Can not wait for our next visit to this lovely site
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 was our second visit to Haycraft. Lovely lovely site!
The weather could not have been kinder, nor the relief wardens on arrival and the normal wardens on departure.
The kids enjoyed roller skating and scooting around the site - not so many kids around this visit though (more arriving as we left though on Good Friday). Never queued once for lovely clean, powerful showers. Also never begrudged washing up in the sunshine.
We attempted the walk to Corfe with our 10 and 2 year old. Beautiful walk across fields, right next to the stream train line. There is a small section along the main road, which we decided against and ended up doing a rather dodgy detour (adding a couple of miles) which resulted in me leaving hubby and kids in Corfe, while I caught the train back to get the car.
Take plenty of provisions as the Co-op in Swanage is very pricey and a pig to park in. Same goes for Sainsburys in Wareham. The garage in Harmans Cross has groceries but is also pricey.
Swanage is a lovely quaint town and a ride on the steam train to Corfe Castle a must.
Bracing walk at Studland beach. Naturist runner a Hi light for our 10 year old. Think she'll be dining out on that story at school!
We enjoyed a day out to Weymouth and used the park and ride for £3. Visited the SeaLife centre and tower (use discount vouchers if you have them as Merlin and expensive). Great day out. Finished with dinner at Morrisons for £9 for all 4 of us (kids eat free weeknights).
Site does need an on site playground - one very close and the approach road is a bit hairy, but thankfully we didn't meet anyone. That's why I've given it less stars - but if those things don't bother you, it's a 10/10
Just spent a lovely couple of days at this site. It's a smallish site in a fantastic rural location. Facilities are lovely and clean, but the shower cubicles could do with a few more hooks for hanging stuff. Shower pressure was fantastic.
Certainly not the site's fault, but wish some of the other campers would be a bit more considerate in how they leave the toilets and sinks. Maybe it was kids? The family bathroom was fantastic with purpose built baby bath and shower and toddler toilet.
Pitches are lovely and flat with hard standing on the top terrace. We had Sun all day on number 37!
If you have kids, don't make the mistake that I did and forget your scooters, as I never heard the end of it. There is a lovely smooth road that runs around the site, that all the kids use. I wouldn't say they caused a nuisance, as was the middle of summer holidays and they played quietly and sensibly. There is only a playing field at the site but there is playpark a 10 min walk from the site, next door to the train station. Too far to let our 9 year old go alone.
A ride on the stream train is a must and of course a visit to Swanage and Corfe Castle.
The reception has a small amount of groceries - eggs milk etc. The Spar at Harmans Cross Garage had groceries too. Plus Co-op at Swanage and a small Sainsburys at Wareham.
We really liked this site. The pitches were spacious and level, the facilities were good (I like the fact that the showers were not push button controlled). The Baby & Toddler room, complete with bath and mini loo, was a bonus too.
Location is excellent as it is just a short walk to the Swanage Steam Railway. It is a single track road getting to the site though, and it was further along the track than I expected.
Super site, with excellent hot water and water pressure, clean and tidy the whole time we were there. Never found a problem with queueing for showers but maybe that's because we use them later in the evening. The site itself is on two levels, made up of mainly hardstanding and some grass.
Children do tend to use the road as a scooter or bike run, but as there is only a grass field and no actual play park this is understandable.
The site is right on the Purbeck Way so walkers will enjoy the site. We literally parked our van up and didn't use it until we went home on Monday. We walked into Swanage and back via a different route - take the map, some sign posts are missing. We also walked to Corfe Castle and back by two different routes and to Worth Matravers. Swanage is lovely as is Corfe, the train is super and only a short walk from the site. In the height of summer there is a late train if you wish to go into Swanage or Corfe. We took the train to Corfe at 5. 30 had something to eat and walked back, about 2 miles.
Surrounding area is really something special, we only live about 45 minutes from the site and have enjoyed many days out in the area. Can recommend Durlston Country Park, Studland Beach, Fort Henry/Harry Rocks, the Banks Arms at Studland for pub food, although not the cheapest. The model villge tea room is dog friendly outside and in. The Nat Trust cafe is dog friendly in the back garden. The Bankes Arms at Studland and The Bankes Arms (both the same name) are both dog friendly inside and out, the Corfe one has lovely garden for the kids.
The big shopping centre at Poole not far away and also Poole Quay worth a visit. Wareham nice town and good for a wander and even a boat trip. Swanage has a lot to offer both for entertainment and food.
The site shop is good and all in all this is a great site. Access not too bad, although passing places in parts and a bit narrow if you approach slowly you will be fine, no matter what you are towing.
Child friendliness marked down as no facilities in park which would have kept them off the road around the site a bit more.
After several tries over the years we finally got a pitch on this little gem of a site. The wardens are very helpful and friendly and work hard to keep the site in tip top condition. Most of the pitches are generous but I was glad we were able to stay on the top level as the pitches under the trees looked a bit gloomy.
Excellent showers, although a little on the small side. I was glad I took my extra 'door hook' with me to hang clothes on. The force of the hot shower was amazing and only needed to be used on half power. My husband complained that someone persisted in smoking in the gents toilets and made it unpleasant for other users, and some drivers seemed to find it hard to find first gear and use the 5mph speed limit!
The area is nicely central to beaches, towns, museums and country parks. The local roads were easy to use even with our motorhome, otherwise we usually bus although on this occasion the nearby steam trains were great fun to use. You can buy tickets in the reception. I can highly recommend this site.
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No Tents 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Club Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <5 miles 
No Tennis 
Beach <5 miles 
Watersports <5 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
No Dog Walk 
Just arrived home after spending five nights at this great site. On arrival, the wardens could not have been more helpful. 
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