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We stayed at this site during the Jubilee week, we had travelled 250miles and we were looking forward to seeing the area. We were not disappointed, although the weather let us down badly, the site was very pleasant, clean and tidy with spacious pitches some of them elevated with partial views.
There is a massive play area and a good dog walk. The steam train to Corfe Castle and Swanage is just a short walk down the road, just even to stand on the bridge and watch the train go by was a delight.
Others have said that there is a garage and shop nearby and there are plenty of places to eat around and about.
I am sorry to have to put across some negative points but they have to be said.
One thing that lets the site down are the showers and toilets, they are not up to the usual caravan club standards and I think they are well over due for a refurb. Most of the time, whatever time of day the floor was always wet with water made by condensation, it dripped from the pipes above on to your head whilst using the toilet.
The other thing I didn't like was children group together and use the road around the site as a race track on their scooters and bikes. Because the road is a continuous oval and has some quite big dips in it enables them to travel at speed, we thought it was both noisy and dangerous. The wardens must be ok with this because the road goes right by their caravan and office.
I would maybe visit the site again pitching in a different area away from the road, perhaps in the grassy area.
Stayed 4 nights over Easter. Arrived late on Thursday and only a handful of pitches left. We had a choice of a hard standing or grass pitch and chose a grass pitch in a small secluded area at the top of the site where there's space for 5 units in total.
Usual CC standard, large pitches, nice showers (although a queue of 1 or 2 people at peak times). There was apparently a problem with tepid water when we were there but I thought everything was absolutely fine.
Good for dog owners as the on site walk is circular, takes about 20 mins and is great.
We've got older kids (13&9) so didn't use the onside play areas. There's a real mix of children's ages so easy for friends.
Surrounding area is lovely. A short walk to a steam railway station where you can get to swanage and corfe castle. Probably a 2 mile x-country walk to get to the castle if you fancy it.
The access road feels a bit daunting first time but it's shorter than it feels and there's plenty of passing places.
Wardens nice and helpful.
Lots to do out and about (corfe castle, lulworth cove, durdle door, lots of pubs). Nearest supermarkets are in swanage and wareham, both about 10-15 min drive away. There's an on site shop but other than ice creams for the kids, we didn't use it.
All and all, a great site in a great location - thoroughly recommended and would visit again.
Visited this lovely little site at the end of the october heatwave in what turned out to be a gorgeous week. Apart from a few very windy nights which resulted in our taking the awning down,
This site is a little gem. Very quiet, lovely large hard standings, clean & warm toilet block & gorgeous views towards swanage.
The upper level gets all the sun this time of year, the lower level pitches against the trees, do not.
Lots to do in the area, we visited corfe castle, lulworth cove & durdle door, old harry rocks in studland & a great coast walk towards swanage. Monkey world & weymouth which we hadn't been to before & a lovely portland bill watching the sea crashing in.
Swanage is a nice typical seaside town, the country park at durleston is worth a visit for its walks.
Kingston lacy is a good day out with fantastic walks & gardens. Had a lovely meal at the halfway house near wareham.
Beautiful, friendly site situated within easy walking distance of the Swanage Steam Railway. The railway goes down into Swanage which has a great sea front, amusements, quaint shops and lovely country park.
Travel the other way to the historic village of Corfe Castle to spend a few hours visiting the castle itself, looking in the shops or eating at one of the many pubs/tea rooms. There is also a model village at Corfe which is worth a look. There are plenty of places to eat within a short drive of the site.
The site itself is super, plenty of hardstanding and electric, wonderful super clean facilities (heated if necessary), great washing up area and lovely location. The views are gorgeous, there is a great doggy walking area and footpaths lead over the Purbecks from the site itself.
There is a kids play area and everywhere on site is well kept and tidy with mowed grass and flower beds. We were greeted with a huge smile and introduction to the site. I would highly recommend this site - please book in advance as it is very popular, it was full when we visited early October which tells you something.
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
Decided to phone this site at 5.30pm on a Sat evening from Middle Beach car park, Studland, having headed off on a whim that morning. Caught the wardens just before they closed the office who, after a little rummaging, confirmed they did have a pitch for one night.
We arrived an hour later, after having stocked up in the Co-op in Swanage. There were just 3 pitches left. Very popular site and easy to see why. Well-spaced hard standings, nicely kept grass, the usual super-tidy CC refuse areas, water points and waste water disposal areas. The motorhome service point is on a slope and it meant our tank emptied at break-neck speed!
Nice dog walk area for the yellow lab. There is a small gate at the top of the dog walk open field with a footpath that runs along the back of the site and then turns right over a stile, behind the back of a house where a Purbeck stone carver works. Fascinating looking through all of his work at 6am (pooch doesn't understand lie-ins!) laid out in the garden. He also has an honesty table with plants out on the lane (you pass it on the approach to the site). And the magical sight of a very small foal (2-3 weeks old?) sticking very close to Mum as we walked past - set me up for a great day!
Super clean, warm toilet/shower block. 3 large sinks outside under cover for washing up. Small shop with essentials, including a good selection of maps. Recommend the locally produced one with Swanage and Purbeck walks. Also a small wooden hut brimming with local info which is open all the time, night and day. Great site, will return again as we love the Isle of Purbeck.
Our biggest regret staying at this site was that we were only there for one night. The service, the facilities, the pitch were all spot on. The view over the countryside to the sea in the distance was awesome. The approach is via a lane so caution is needed. At the bottom of the lane is a petrol station and shop which can be used for supplies! About half a mile away from the site is a station for the steam train that takes you into Swanage. We went for the ride which was very enjoyable. Would I return? Oh yes cant wait!
Would agree with most previous comments although unfortunately during our visit toilet block seemed under pressure: showers often luke warm and for a couple of days one shower in male toilet block out of action (leaving just two for 50 plus pitches). This was remedied by a local contractor later on. This is a shame as other CC sites are much better even under peak season pressures. Site itself well kept and the wardens did appear to be working hard to maintain the site at a busy time of year. The wardens were polite and business-like. Not having a play area isn’t a concern as the well kept play field is very big.
Some pitches are better than others and although there is a restriction on outfit length, it is worth noting that some pitches are on the shorter side in length and parking a car in front doesn’t leave much room. However, there are sensible spaces between each outfit so it doesn’t feel hemmed in.
Location is great: Studland Bay has nice beaches, Swanage is traditional seaside town and doesn’t have a run down feel that is found in some UK resorts. Train is fun for children although a little pricey, several attractions locally for children (Farmer Palmers and Monkey World for example, which are worth considering). Corfe Castle a nice day out. Worth joining National Trust if staying for a couple of weeks and you plan to go to Studland Bay very often.
Overall quite a good site but would be made even better if the site infrastructure was a bit more resilient at peak times.
We stayed on this small peaceful site for a week. When you arrive, if the wardens are busy, they leave a peg board on the office door showing which pitches are available. You select your pitch and then remove the peg number for the pitch you have chosen.The site is on 2 levels and if you have problems with mobility or hauling water/waste/toilet cassette to services you are best advised to select the lower level.The toilet block is fine with lovely hot showers and is cleaned daily.
It is a mile walk down to the steam train station (longer uphill on the way back!) and you can travel either to Corfe Castle or Swanage in the opposite direction. The fare was £5.50 return per person. The station in Swanage is right by the bus stop from where you can use your over 60's pass and travel by bus as far as Bournemouth if you wish.It is a lovely trip all along the Studland peninsula and over on the car ferry to Poole and beyond. Swanage is a lovely traditional English sea side resort with striped deck chairs, Punch and Judy show and a pier which you have to pay to walk to! There is a selection of cafe's,pubs and shops including a Co-op supermarket. To access a shop from the site you have to go by car down to the Spar attached to the Texaco garage they are well stocked and you can buy most essentials there.
Places we enjoyed visiting were Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour (red squirrels with blond tails can be seen there and there is an Enid Blyton connection to the island),Tyneham Village(only open at weekends due to army manoeuvres) Moreton Church to see the Whistler etched windows, We had a good afternoon tea in the tea room at Moreton Village in a building which used to be the school house. Laurence of Arabia house and grave is worth a visit. Dorchester where the menfolk enjoyed a pint of 'Piddle' at the local pub and a visit to Wellworths for old times sake.We also had a good time at Wimborne where they had a jazz festival and lots of fun and activities including a parade through the town. Corfe Castle should be saved for a warm dry day as some of the stones are very slippy when climbing over the ruins. We really enjoyed our time in lovely Dorset and hope you do as well. NB Watch out for army tanks whose drivers have L plates around the area!
We stayed at this site for 1 week in June 2009. We found that it is a lovely site, nestling in the Purbeck Hills, in a very quiet country lane and very peaceful, The plots are very generous and well spaced, (just 53 pitches) on level ground, with good lighting, water, electricity and TV hook-up. There are some nice gravel pitches and some secluded grass pitches, which look lovely.
We were seriously delayed and arrived very late, long after reception had closed, but the staff were still on hand, very pleasant, helpful and accommodating.
We found the facilities to be superb. Very clean and up to the usual standard that you would expect from a Caravan Club site, and then some! The shower block is one of the best and cleanest that we have experienced.
Reception sells certain essentials and there is a local spar and a local pub which serves excellent food, but there is also a very good choice of restaurants, shops and supermarkets etc. In the town of Swanage.
Situated in lovely countryside, close to a station for The Swanage Light Railway with a Steam Train service into Swanage. Swanage Town centre has a lovely sandy beach and is just 2.5 miles away, Studland Bay is 4.5 miles, and Corfe Castle just 2.5 miles. There are excellent cross country walking pathways and a good cycle route into the town of Swanage.
We will certainly visit this site again.
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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 
We stayed at this site during the Jubilee week, we had travelled 250miles and we were looking forward to seeing the area. We were not disappointed, although the weather let us down badly, the site was very pleasant, clean and tidy with spacious pitches some of them elevated with partial views. 
