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Had an enjoyable stay for two nights over a weekend.
Very friendly greeting at reception, with good local knowledge of the area. Our hardstanding pitch was flat enough to level with our small chocks and well maintained.
Plenty of good walks directly from the site and it's a nice stroll down to Corfe Castle and the pubs in the village. We walked along the Purbeck way down to Swanage which was a nice scenic walk.
Generally we stay on grass pitches but they looked a bit sloping so we'll use this site again when we want to stay on a site with hardstanding in the area.
Our arrival to Corfe Castle camping and caravan club site was a little bumpy driving up the narrow lane with the caravan rocking side to side but taken slowly things were fine. The site looked nice and compact so to speak with small to large pitches. The whole site was in trees and was nice and shaded with an abundance of wild life and insects, I say insects as trees do contain a good variety of these little creatures so unless your an insect lover it would be advisable to keep your awnings and windows shut at night! The views around this site are stunning and plenty of walks to please everyone. It was nice to see such a variety of folk taking up camping for the first time and from different walks of life' a clear indication camping is making a huge return in this country.
After booking in at reception we were taken to our hard standing pitch amongst the trees. Now I give a word of advice here, whether you take this on board is up to you. Before handing over your hard earned cash to settle up total account, request an inspection of the pitch because, firstly is the pitch big enough for what you asked for? and secondly is the pitch liable to get muddy or flooded when it rains? because if you just hand over your money and settle up, you get what you see. ! I am sure the site manager would be more than willing to give you advice and help.
The particular pitch we had was of grass with a hard plastic underlay. It was nice and level but rather small. Thankfully we only had a small porch awning which just gave us enough room to park the car with a tight squeeze. Also I was quite shocked at how close the neighbouring pitches were. I did not need a tape measure to clearly see many of the pitches were much much less than 6 metres apart rule. So quietly does it if your a snoring person.
The toilet block was in perfect condition and spotless as always with this Club Site. Water was hot and only a few minutes wait for a shower during busy times. The male shower block consisted of 4 showers and 3 toilet cubicles and 2 private wash basins as well as urinals. The main reception block consisted of a shop containing less than the bare essentials, a room with nice sofa's to browse through the local attraction leaflets. Also a converted Red Telephone box containing books, cd's, etc to borrow whist on your stay.
Our little boy enjoyed the brand new children's area consisting of a large multi person swing and a wooden climbing house with a slide as an exit.
Drinking water and waste water outlets were positioned very well around the site.
Something which doesn't get mentioned very often on reviews is TV and Mobile phone reception, well this particular site unless your parked at the very top of the site TV reception is poor to non existent, the mobiles worked fine if you didn't mind taking a gentle walk up hill until you got signal, this applied to all networks.
On our exit we could only tow our caravan one way around the track as manoeuvring our caravan was very tight due to the small pitch and narrow service track. Due to the dusty and stone road surface it took us three attempts to climb the steep hill and out onto flat ground. My clutch and tyres were not happy. I could see why certain parts of this road had deep ruts.
Over all it was a nice well kept site, however due to the uncertainty with getting a large pitch or small pitch and the close proximity to other pitches we will not be returning to this site.
We booked this site as we wanted to visit many places on the Jurassic coast and we prefer to stay on a club site. The other choice was Charmouth but we decided that Corfe looked a more interesting site. We had been a little worried reading other reviews about sloping pitches but it wasn't too bad. There was a slight slope but nothing we couldn't deal with. The pitches are not large but the warden did estimate 6 metres and asked us not to put our tent beyond a certain point. Due to the way the site is laid out with many trees it is not possible to pitch tents in different places so there was no grass at all under the tent, night after night of use had left bare earth, thankfully it was dry so did not become a mud bath. The toilets were clean and sufficient for the site, the longest I had to wait for a shower was about 2 mins and I never had to wait for the toilet. We did have to wait 5 mins a couple of times for washing up but it was no big deal. We had no problem finding the site, I had checked google maps before we went and it was very easy to find. Our son loved the site but be warned in the trees is a little stream and many children got very muddy! We had a wonderful time and will be returning next year.
This is a nice site perfectly located in beautiful surroundings. Do not be put off by the awful single track lane leading to the site or the lack of signage. The toilet block is clean and although the site was full, we never had to wait for showers etc. Do not be tempted to arrive early at the site if towing, as there are not passing places except space for a car at the top of the lane, it could be a potential nightmare. There are pot holes at the top of the lane which need attention but be slow and it will be okay. The staff are friendly and there is a lovely information room. The road on site is chalky gravel and we saw some caravans struggle to get up the slope, even four wheel drive cars. We had a nice pitch, out of the way at the bottom of the site, but we did notice that there are a lot of pitches for a small site. Some of the pitches seemed very small and caravans struggled to reverse on the pitches from the narrow road around site. All that said, the location of the site and the views from the hills behind it make it a worth while visit. It is a walkers dream and family friendly as there is a small enclosed play area for younger children.
We visited this club site as we were going to the Swanage Jazz Festival. When we arrived we had a choice of 2 hardstanding pitches, one was under the trees so we decided on the other.
This pitch was quite small and had we erected an awning, we would have had hardly any room at all! Other people were also complaining about the size of some of the pitches.
The toilets were spotless and cleaned every day at 11am. The showers had plenty of hot water.
The area is lovely and the walk from the caravan site to Corfe very enjoyable, We saw many butterflies and birds.
The staff were very helpful and obliging.
My only complaint really is the size of the pitches, not what I would have thought for a Camping & Caravan Club site. Normally they are very strict about the '6 metre' rule
I never ever like to give negative reviews however this site is not typical of a Camping and Caravan Club site. On any club site I would presume the units were legally spaced but it did not appear so, it looked like they were crammed in. The site is situated in one of the UKs most picturesque areas however the views are mainly obscured. This problem is nothing compared to just finding the site! As you travel to the site from Corfe Castle it is true there is a national brown sign denoting a camp site however this had disappeared in the undergrowth and hedge. It actually took me two trips along the lane for me to even notice the sign. Then it was only after a local person informed me to its whereabouts. If you are coming in from the other direction it’s impossible to see it at all. There was no camping and caravan club sign at all and nothing giving the name of the site! This is bad as there is another four sites along the same lane.
On arriving sometime after seven in the evening and there was no one about. So we stayed at one of the other sites along the lane. Whilst staying at this other site it became evident how difficult the lack of signage at the club site was making it for club members and others, as at least twice a day club members and others came onto the site where we stayed asking if this was the club site. People who were regular visitors to the site where I stayed alleged that this had happened more days than not.
So if I go back to the area I would not even consider the club site as it does not meet my expectations of a Camping and Caravan Club site.
Poorly signposted from the road no normal sign for a C&CC site just a brown tourist sign (only noticeable from Corfe) up a long single track therefore could easily be missed.
We were pitched on the upper level near the dog walk however this was up hill from the water point at the bottom - which may cause problems for some also it was some way to the facilities (toilets/showers/bins etc)
The facilities where to Club Site standards however as said was at the opposite end of the site it may be prudent in investing in another perhaps smaller block at the top end of the site and also a water point to upper level to provide easier access if feasible.
The staff were friendly and the site boasts a good information office.
You can walk directly into Corfe via the adjacent dog walk/exit (20 mins walk) where you are able to catch buses to Poole/Bournmouth which is worth a trip for the day.
The nearest supermarket is in Swanage although Corfe does have a small convenience store and pubs for food (quite expensive though)
We booked two nights with view to staying four over the phone, we were told on arrival two extra which was expressed prior to arrival would be a problem, but however they said they would see what they could do, and come back to us. And guess what they never did come back to us.
Access to site is ok little rough as stated in reviews, but no real problem take it slow and its ok, site entrance can be busy as if some one is parked up to book in it completely blocks access to the site so be prepared for a wait!, some people have no patience! here.
We found majority of fellow campers not so sociable a reply to good morning is hard work.
we were lucky with our pitch as it was dead level on hard standing but most are on grass and on a slope, and will be tricky to level up unless you have levelling blocks don't use your legs like some where as you will damage your unit.
We had two dogs as pre booked and stuck next to a camper with a cat! on a lead! now we all no most dogs and cats don't! get on! don't we!.
I've never seen some one with a cat on a length off string in a camp site!, its weird! if you ask me, but then some people are.
My dogs which are as good as gold and never a problem kept a eye on the ginger tom! and guess what the rude women told me off!. She shouted from the top of her voice! in the very peaceful site, now!, as I'm a placid person, I took my dogs round the other side of my van and tied them up there! so just to keep the peace, as by this time we were already starting to pack up any way and set off to pastures greener!
And so as you can guess its 100% that we are not going to return to this site.
On arrival at the campsite we were a little disappointed to not have been put together with our friends, as this was requested when we made the booking. Not the end of the world as the site is only small so we could wave to each other!
The pitches are a little sloped so you may have to use a little patience when levelling up. The toilets and shower block were spotless and cleaned regularly ever day at 11. 00.
The walk from the site takes you directly up onto the ridge were you can pick up many other walks. You can also easily walk down into the village of Corfe where there was a particularly good pub & bakery.
Don't be put off by the approach lane to the site which is full of potholes and a bit rough around the edges, you may think you are driving up a farm track, but persevere.
Just to warn you the television is really poor at the bottom end of the site, so if you want to receive a channel or two ask for a pitch at the top end of the site.
Have just returned home from Corfe Castle and I want to go straight back! What a beautiful site. We were very lucky with our pitch - a hard standing which was level and in the sunshine. We have 2 Labradors and they were well catered for with walks - such stunning countryside.
The loos and shower block were fine, clean and never a queue although I would expect more people in peak months. The laundry room was functional, £3. 50 per wash and £1 for 20 mins tumble dryer.
I am fairly new to caravanning and would have liked some help reversing into our pitch but we were left to it. Didn't like to ask which was my pride taking over! At 0405 hrs this morning I could hear rustling outside. On investigating I found a fox dragging the dog food bin into the hedge!
Corfe Castle is lovely, the village is quaint and the site is well placed for the coast.
I would thoroughly recommend this site although the drive in takes some nerve!
Stayed here for a week at the end of the Summer Hols before the kids went back to school. Lovely site in a fantastic location.
We booked a hardstanding pitch with EHU for our caravan and awning. It rained a lot that week, but the pitch remained well drained. The only downside was that we were under trees which made for some very noisy nights as the water fell off the leaves and thudded on our roof. In fairness it does say on the notes for the site that some pitches are under trees. It may be worth trying to book one from free from trees though.
Shower block was well maintained, and although there were not many cubicles, I never had to wait. Good reception shop, and an excellent information centre with plenty of leaflets for nearby attractions.
The village of Corfe is very picturesque, with some lovely little shops. It is worth noting though that bar a nice little deli shop, there is nowhere near to buy provisions, so go well stocked for your stay or be prepared to drive. Pubs are good, but be prepared for the tourist prices!
A national trust membership is useful in this area for access to Corfe Castle, and for the numerous coastal/beach car parks, all of which seem to charge a flat rate of £8.
There is a fantastic free kids playground in the village of Harman's Cross just by the village Hall and Steam Railway. Our two loved the zip wire, and running to se the steam trains at the bridge.
If you are into walking, there are masses of footpaths in this area, and occasional access onto the military ranges nearby which include some beautiful natural moorland and costal cliffs.
Swanage is worth a visit, with a good range of shops, cafes, and crabbing on the seafront. If the weather is kind to you (we had one glorious day!) then head for the beaches at Studland, but be prepared to go early if it's high season as the roads get clogged early on, and at home time.
People moan about the access to this site, as it is up a narrow track with no passing places. We towed our 22ft van in and out with no problems. Just take it easy over the potholes and remember that you have priority over anyone not towing. If you're unlucky enough to meet someone else who is towing as well, then it's down to the reversing skills of whoever is nearest to either end!
All in all, a very pleasant site, in a beautiful part of the country.
This site is set on a hillside so the entrance to it is located up a steep lane. The hardstandings look fairly level for the vans but the tent pitches are put on quite sloping ground. We arrived in the rain for an 11 day holiday. The most modern aspect of the site is the reception block that has an adjoining conservatory with a sofa & all the books & information laid out.
The warden said we had a choice of 2 pitches but when he saw we had a trailer he said that the choice would only be 1 pitch as the access to the other pitch was too steep & muddy. The pitch we were shown was a triangular shape on the corner of the road below a small bank & it was a mudbath. We valiantly pitched on an angle as that was the only way the tunnel tent would fit but the sea of mud in the doorway became a nightmare almost immediately.
We asked the warden if had something like bark to put down to soak up the mud, but he replied that the drainage system was struggling to cope with the amount of rain & they could offer no remedy, suffice to say that after putting our indoor carpet outdoor to help stop the tracking in of mud we left after 2 days. I know they have no control over weather but should have strategy in place to deal with such weather.
It was also put as a 5* loo but no way does this match other 5* C & C C sites that we've stayed at, other campers in the shower block also passed comment on this. 20 min walk to Corfe, The Greyhound Pub allows dogs in.
This is a super campsite in a great location. We got a good welcome and the local information on hand is fantastic and enabled us to plan our 4 days very quickly.
The site is on quite a steep slope and we were at the top but apart from a longish walk to the well appointed and clean amenities block and hauling the water uphill it did not present a problem. The dog walk is easy to access and leads to Corfe Castle a short distance away or up onto the ridge.
You are a short walk from the Swanage Railway, or it is free parking if the weather is poor, and it is well worth a visit as is Swanage itself.
The New Inn at Church Knowle about a mile away is a great place to eat both lunchtimes and evenings. Via the cheap ferry you have good access to Poole and Bournemouth and the Quays at Christchurch are worth a visit for a stroll and a morning coffee. We did very little shopping in the area but Swanage looked to provide some good shops for general groceries etc.
Overall a good, quiet campsite, very well run, on the lovely Isle of Purbeck, well worth a visit.
This is a great site in a very good location. The staff and owners were friendly and helpful. The facilities were clean and well maintained. There is a useful information room which includes a sofa to sit on while looking through the information books.
Corfe is a 15 minute walk away across the fields and from there a steam train can be taken to Swanage. The area has plenty to offer the walker including the Purbeck Hills and coastal paths. There are plenty of good pubs offering lunches and evening meals.
The site is on a hill but most of the pitches have been levelled and are delimited from each other. It is a fairly sheltered site, which was fortunate as we had gale force winds during our stay.
The signage to the site is not clear at the road junction and it would be easy to drive past as only a brown tourist camp site sign points up the lane. The lane itself looks more like a small farm track and is slightly overgrown.
I have just returned after spending 8 nights at Corfe Castle. On arrival we were greeted by friendly members of staff and walked to our pitch. The site were very accommodating to our needs as we were 1 of 3 family members to pitch at this site during the 8 nights, where they put us all together.
The site is small and is in a lovely location. The signpost is very small and easily missed (as we did). Toilet block, washing up and laundry are all kept well and didn't have to wait for any of the facilities during our stay.
There is fish and chip van which visits on a Wednesday evening between 5:30 and 6:30 which was a fantastic welcome from trying to organise dinner for a number of family members.
Unfortunately as others have said the site is very hilly and as such tent pitches are on a slope which made for difficult pitching. Although there are some flatter pitches (used mainly for the caravan pitches which are able to level out!) the main 'tent' area is on a slope. The pitches themselves are not clearly marked which made for interesting setting up for other campers throughout the week. During the 8 nights we were there the electricity was 'tripped' on average 2-3 times a day and at most 6 times in one day. Each time we had to goto the office to get this reset at the main switch which got very tedious (please bear in mind it was not us that was tripping the electricity).
The children's play area is dated and could be doing with an update, although it is in an ideal location away from other campers.
As for walks we did venture into Corfe along the track from the site, beware there is a stretch of about 200 meters that is single track not ideal for a buggy. The walk is lovely and takes about 20 minutes. In Corfe there are a small selection of shops the obvious castle ruin and not much else. There is a pub which serves take-away fish and chips however at £4. 50 for sausage a chips we ventured into Swanage for our first night take-away.
The site is perfectly located for a number of local attractions Poole, Swanage, Monkey World, Bovington and Lulworth to name a few.
We don't tend to re-visit sites once we have been to them as there are so many out there but if we did its unlikely we would return here due to the inconvenience of having to get the electricity reset on numerous occasions, the space between pitches and the slope of the 'tent' area. If you are able to see passed these issues then its a lovely site in a great location.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
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 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
Wild Swimming <5 miles 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
Cycle Hire <5 miles 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis <5 miles 
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
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Had an enjoyable stay for two nights over a weekend. 
