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South Lytchett Manor Caravan And Camping Park
Dorchester Road
Lytchett Minster
Poole
Dorset (Browse area)
BH16 6JB
Tel: 01202 622 577
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Pitches: 150
Open: 01/03/2026 to 02/01/2027
01/03/2027 to 02/01/2028
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 Wild Swimming <5 miles |
 Indoor Pool <1 mile |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire On Site |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 Beach <5 miles |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport On Site |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Holmes59 |
2 reviews from this member |
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 Just returned from our first ever family camping holiday. Due to the positive reviews and the site's own website we decided to visit Lytchett Manor.
On arrival we were met by friendly staff who personally showed us to our pitch. We had read a review that warned us that the first field was very close to the main road and traffic noise was a problem during the night.
On booking we had asked if we could have a pitch in any of the remaining fields to avoid this .At first they did take us to the field closet to the road! but after we had pointed this out were very happy to relocate us to a different field.
The only problem being that during the night you still hear the hum of the nearby bypass too much for us - may be we are light sleepers??
The shower and toilet block are very good, although a mop bucket was left to wipe over the floors after use - I struggle with this when in that when it has been wet the mop and water is so dirty all you end up doing is spreding germs and more mud across the floor, I changed the water on a few occasions but noticed that I was the only one.
Wasnt too sure what to expect on our first camping holiday. We had a great size pitch and our two children loved the play area and the thought that there were wild dear in the field next to our tent, this site is a great location to explore Dorset unless you are a light sleeper! 
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Eggy2008 |
5 reviews from this member |
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We needed a pitch for a couple of nights but unfortunately there was only space for the one night but as we hadn't booked sometimes that happens.
Plus remarks
The pitch was very flat and very well maintained , the staff were very helpful and very polite , there was a nice pub 5 minutes walk away that did great food , toilets showers were fine and the half past ten limit on noise was obeyed .
Minus remarks
We were in a field that was fenced with wire and the water supply although it was only 20 feet away from us was on the other side and we had to walk to the end of the fence to cross.
Although we only stayed for one night it was very enjoyable and we would recommend this site to everyone.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: 4brookies |
1 review from this member |
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Just returned from a great week in Dorset and were not disappointed with choosing this campsite. From the moment we arrived we were made very welcome. The site was flat and very well maintained. It did seem to be full but wasn't overcrowded at all.The pitches were very large which meant no one was too close to their neighbour. Everybody seemed to stick to the 10.30pm quiet rule and no cars are allowed after 11pm which was great. The shower/toilet blocks were clean and we never had to queue.
The only niggle we had was that because it was busy the freezer for the ice packs was always full to the brim which meant that the blocks were never properly frozen. A larger freezer may be required. However because this facility was free we didn't want to make a fuss.
We are all looking forward to going back again next year.
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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Paula Gout |
1 review from this member |
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The trip to South Lytchett Manor was the first camping trip our family had made for 12 years. Our son (aged 11) had felt deprived of such a holiday and seeing as we had had many enjoyable camping holidays with his younger sister, we decided it was time to give it a go again. Our party consisted of 4 adults, 1 child and 2 dogs. We chose South Lytchett Manor purely from the reviews left by previous visitors and I must say the site lived up to its reputation.
On arrival, we were met by friendly staff who gave us all the information we needed to make our stay enjoyable, down to reserving our choice of daily paper, and we were shown personally to our pitch.
The small toilet and shower blocks were clean and welcoming with fantastic hairdryers (very important!) and fresh flowers. The shower cubicles were always clean (a mop is provided for you to use after your shower - there was no feeling of walking into someone elses mess).
The games room is very well stocked with ideas for trips out/restaurants/pubs and the staff were always very helpful with any question asked - even checking on the web site if it was likely to stop raining!
Ideally situated for exploring the local area, excellent Tesco and Asda nearby too. Shell Bay is a beautiful beach and is dog friendly too.
Overall we would highly recommend this site from both a child, adult and dog perspective. The only improvement would be the weather - we chose the wetest week of the summer so far!
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Markis42 |
15 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned from this site after a weeks stay.Due to the high number of positive reviews and the sites own high regard for itself we decided to make it our holiday destination.
This is a site that charges £31.50 per night for two adults and two kids so its clearly on the dear side, however we thought this along with a self praising website would give us that special place feeling.
First thing you see as you pass through the barrier is a filthy twin axle 'season pitcher' this does not give a very good first impression.
The layout is basically a road through the middle with camping pitches in three adjacent fields. This caused traffic to pass along the road past our pitch some of which clearly had no regard for the speed limit.
The showers were at best ok and did smell at times and were very heavily used with a queue a lot of the time. The washing up area is too small for the amount of campers and we had to queue many times for this as well. The music in the showers appears to be the local radio station.
All in all a reasonable site but spoilt by a poor layout and inadequate facilities for the amount of people on site along with a price tag way above its station.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Emma dawson |
13 reviews from this member |
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We've just returned after spending 5 glorious days at this campsite. We too were greeted by friendly staff who showed us to our large pitch. Later another member of staff asked if we were okay and even offered us his puncture repair kit, if their shop didn't stock it.(They did!)The toilet block was superb - always clean and I liked the professional hairdryers. Although I would have liked a socket for my straighteners! (I'm being fussy, I know!) The site is very well run and secure. There is plenty to do and see in the surrounding area. My only criticism of the site was that there was only 1 small freezer.I wished we had booked hook up as the weather was very hot and the freezer was so full of ice blocks, they didn't freeze. We will hopefully be returning next year for another great holiday. See you soon x
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Peted1967 |
2 reviews from this member |
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Just arrived home from this years family(less) holiday at South Lytchett Manor. For the first time we didn't have any children in tow (working and off on scout camp). We used a small three man tent and lived as simply as we could for 7 nights.
The reception on arrival was excellent, we were greeted to a warm welcome and plenty of information regarding the site and local area. We were then shown to our large pitch by one of the numerous members of staff on a bicycle.
Being the school summer holidays we were expecting the place to be over full but it wasn't, most if not all the pitches were occupied but with a well organised layout there was lots of open areas for children to play.
After erecting the tent on pitch No 120 we explored the site to find the best toilet and shower facilities we have seen at a camp site in 20 years of camping. I have been in many B&B's and hotels which have been put to shame by the standard of these facilities! There were 3 blocks, our nearest (smallest block) had 2 outdoor plate washing sinks with piping hot water available at all times. There were 2 superb male showers, 2 urinals 2 toilets and 4 sinks. This cleanliness was mirrored in the ladies (additional loo and showers) My wife stated that there was family / baby facilities in other blocks. They were spotlessly clean and most other users mopped the shower area after use as requested.
We read some reviews on this site before we arrived expecting some 'noise' from nearby roads, we thing that 'noise' is over the top as it implied loud, we found this not to be the case (one morning we were still asleep in at 9:30 am). We found the site to be peaceful, the children in our field were a credit to their families as not once were they intrusive.
We loved the whole holiday on this coast (a change from Wales)the two local pubs (5 minutes walk) are both very good if a little expensive (£25 for two main courses and 1 pint of lager) than we are used to.
I recommend this site to all other campers both tent and caravan as it is extremely well run and not overcrowded, we will certainly be going back next year.
We had a number of day trips to namely, Portsmouth Dockyard (Mary Rose, HMS Victory and a few more) Wimbourne (Market on Friday)Dorchester and Poole Harbour (Biker meet Tuesday with all classic, Harley Davidsons and Sports Bikes)
Thanks for a great holiday in a lovely part of the South of England
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Weno |
1 review from this member |
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We went to this campsite during May Bank Holiday and had a fantastic 4 nights. The campsite owners were great and very helpful.
We went with a group there were 3 tents and a trailer tent and we had pitches near to the play area. This was great our children (7 all together) all under the age of 6 could play with us watching from the tent with a glass of wine or cup of tea depending on the time of day. The kids loved the play area just suitable for their ages 1-6yrs. They loved playing by the tents and having lots of fun playing football, in the paddling pool and generally just running free! The campsite was quiet at night and we were woken in the morning by the birds.
The facilities were great, hot showers all day every day and very clean heated toilet block. The family bathrooms were great for my little girls with babybath and changing facilities.
I would recommend this campsite to anyone but especially families with young children as I felt very relaxed during the stay and always felt the girls were safe.
The surrounding area is very pretty with lots to do, Swannage, Bournemouth, Monkey world, Studland National Trust Beach via chain ferry a must, Poole harbour. Great Indian takeaway down the road.
We will definitely go back some day when we have finished exploring the rest of sunny Britain!
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Tiggerntaz |
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We were very impressed from the moment we arrived - from the friendly welcome to the fantastic facilities. Everyone involved was totally professional, willing to help in any way, always wanting to know if we were having a good time and that everything was OK.
The toilet blocks were the best I've seen and the little touches really made it. There were staff checking the blocks at 10.30 pm to make sure everything was OK. The shop seemed well stocked although we didn't use it much. Having 'pet' Chinese and Indian takeaways who will deliver to the site is a real treat if you feel lazy!
We would definitely recommend this site (we have done already to anyone who will listen!) and we will be back next year for a longer stay. I know that nobody can control the weather but, apart from being a bit exposed in the large camping field, we had a great time. There is so much to see and do in the area - Monkey World was brilliant and the Tank Museum kept my husband quiet! Also, Swanage and Corfe Castle were beautiful!
The local pub seemed to be doing a good trade too!
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Duffnut |
31 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here for a weekend on a UKCS meet. The site has a strange layout with one central road running through the middle, we were in the field at the far end of the site which is quite picturesque surrounded by trees.
There is a nice new toilet block with waste and chemical disposal points, a washing up area with 2 sinks, this is just for the end of the site there is a larger block half along the site and another near the entrance. Didn't go in the other blocks but the loos were great, the only thing they could do with is a couple more hooks and / or a seat in the showers and to lose the shower curtain with its need to give you a hug all the time. The changing area in each shower cubical is a good size though and the fact you can set the temperature of the water and don't have to keep pressing a button far outweighs those bits.
There is a large field for games and the kids tell me a good play area. There is a quite well stocked shop and a games room with pool table and TV. There is also a good selection of leaflets for all the stuff you can do in the area. Entry to the site is by keypad and you need to be in by 11 else you will have to park in the car park and walk to your pitch.
The site is easy to find and in a good location for the towns around it.
As everyone has said the staff were great and helped us out when our water pump bust after the shop was closed someone opened the shop to get us a water container and waited outside for us to come and get it.
Will go back to this site again as it is a little Gem and is in a great location and has great facilities.
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Pete entwistle |
1 review from this member |
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This is probably the best site we have been on , the staff are great helpful and very genuine, nothing is any trouble and the facilities are exceptional. They have spent a fortune to make it a great site and one we will visit first in Poole every time.
Plenty of hookups and water taps, good pitch sizes, great shop. Bus service to Poole every 10mins, good taxi service
Awesome toilet/shower blocks , very well presented site I cant stress enough , try it you will not be disappointed and not expensive.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: KIZZER12 |
1 review from this member |
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Myself & friends had the best weekend at the manor from minute we arrived the sun was shining the staff was so friendly and helpful as if they knew you. The site was extremly clean. Good size plots, with great atmosphere around the campsite.
A very good breakfast van on site if you dont want to cook. Lovely little woodland area to walk around. Nice play area for the children.
The shower/toilet block was amazing i have never been to one as nice or as clean as this! They have flowers, & also music so you can sing along while you are in the shower! & theres no push button shower here! It can be such a pain pushing the button all the time. The music is there when you are washing up too. Its a nice little touch what more could you ask for!
The location is great 5 min walk from the pub which also serves lovely food. 5-10 min drive (5 miles) from the best beach sandbanks with a carpark next to it, also has crazy golf. I will be going back as soon as i can. I really enjoyed my stay and hope you will as much as i did.
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Macmoore |
4 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned from our very first camping trip and we had a wonderful time. We found staff extremely friendly and helpful, the facilities were clean. The shop had everything we forgot to pack at reasonable prices. I would recommend this place and will be returning very soon.
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Smudge76 |
1 review from this member |
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This was our very first camping trip and to be honest we do not want to visit any other site. It was absolutely perfect. We were given a pitch near the childrens play area which was perfect for our 5 yr old to run over to play whilst we watched from the tent. The staff were friendly and the facilities were clean and well equipped. To top it off the weather was beautiful. We will definitely be returning in the not so distant future.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Deadly dor |
14 reviews from this member |
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Spent 8 nights at this site 17th. May - Sunday 25th. May.
A lovely clean and quiet site that gradually filled up towards the Bank Holiday Weekend, but all the facilities were kept spotless.
Staff very friendly and always made time to stop and speak to visitors (even as the site became fuller) giving plenty of ideas of places to visit.
Basics on hand at shop, TV in games Room.
B/H Weekend Breakfast Bar open excellent value.
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