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We spent 11 nights here and had a great time. The site was extremely busy with people coming and going all the time but it was always quiet at night. The bathroom facilities were great especially the new blocks and I never had to wait more than a couple of minutes for a shower. The wetroom layout in the new blocks are useful for getting the kids washed.
We used most of the facilities on site - the shop is really well stocked for such a small space and is reasonably priced, the laundry facilities are really good and the playground etc went down really well. We did however find that on occasion these were being taken over by some older children - not the fault of the site but a bit annoying!
My only concern about the site was the allocation of pitches - you just pick your own which sounds great but did lead to some people taking advantage. Perhaps better signage or allocation of pitches would stop this from becoming a problem? All in all though we loved the site and would definitely use it again.
WOW. What a find, everything you want and more. We are a family of 6, 2 adults, 4 kids 8, 6, 4 & 1 so we take up a lot of space with our big tent, gazebo and bikes etc. We had an electrical hookup which was great and we had more than enough space, even room for the kids to play ball next to the tent. The campsite is mainly level and has a wonderful shop, beer tent and the play park was fantastic for all of our kids. The site is a wonderful size so the kids could roam around freely without us worrying. All the toilet, shower blocks were lovely and clean and never a long queue. Plus the laundry room enables you to use the freezer for ice blocks, has 2 free microwaves which was a godsend for heating the kids milk. Lockers to charge laptops and phones etc.
The site is everything we want and need when you have children and as for the area it was superb. We loved Portland, went to the Castle, Museum and Lighthouse. Plus visited Corfe Castle, Lulworth Castle and Cove. If you are a member of National Trust and English Heritage you would need a month to do everything.
Morrisons is not far away and open late so works really well for shopping. In fact I could go on forever, there are no down sides to this campsite, we will be going back for sure.
What a brilliant site! This site is a lovely site to visit. Small and friendly with everything you could ever need-and I'm a very fussy camper! The site has large spacious pitches- our tent is 7m x 4m and we still had loads of room to park our car next to us. There are two toilet blocks, one is brand new, and it is so posh we have named it The Throne Room! Very rarely have to wait and they are clean, and the toilets are always clean and tidy and never run out of paper.
There is a kids playground/park area in one corner of the site so you can pitch away from it, but it is safe enough and near enough from most of the site to still be able to send your children over on their own. There is a shop on site that sells lovely local produce and unlike many places, does not rip you off. You will often find Daniel in the shop- he is lovely, and you having a good holiday is his one and only aim! He is very helpful and often pops round to see if you are ok. The bell tent is another lovely feature, opening at weekends to sell bottles of local ale and cider and on Saturdays, there is a pizza wagon that makes homemade fresh pizzas before your very eyes.
The area is brilliant with lots to do. A good pub just down the road that does nice food that's value for money, Weymouth is only 10 mins away and there is a great park and ride for just £2. 50. You've also got Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, West Bay, Portland Bill and lots more!
If you a looking for a nice family site, this is the place to go. We've enjoyed it so much, that we have just come back for a second week- we booked before we left last time!
A couple of people have mentioned the pilon- it's really not a problem, and actually you wouldn't even know it was there except when it is really quiet and the wind blows in your direction when you might here a very faint buzzing, but it really is hardly noticeable.
What makes this site so great, is not only the brilliant facilities. It wouldn't be the same without the fantastic and friendly staff and the infamous Daniel! Take a look at Higher Moor on Facebook and you will see his lovely catalogue of events and the comings and goings of the guests! I
We will be booking again, we love it here and I would go as far as to say it is quite possibly the best site we have stayed at!
Visited this site in early July and was very impressed with everything. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We had electric hookup and found a lovely level pitch to put up the tent. All the toilet/shower blocks were very clean and well presented, with very little queues for the showers! the whole site had a very relaxed atmosphere with a lovely mix of tents, caravans and motor-homes. The laundry room (which we did not need but did have a peek at!) was very well equipped and even had small lockers with plug sockets in to safely recharge ! The wifi was a bit high and miss at times but that really is a very minor point. Yes, there are the electricity pylons but you can always turn your chair round so that you don't see them! The site was very easy to find and is superbly placed to visit Weymouth and surrounding areas. Looking forward to returning and would highly recommend this site to anyone (however I am reluctant to do so as I may struggle to get a pitch in the future when this gem gets well known!)
Very nice site, the toilets and showers was immaculate, lovely large pitches. Can be a bit windy and open, therefore if its really sunny there is no where to shade but they have planted a load of trees so I think in a couple of years it will be perfect.
Morrisons is just up the road and the best thing was the park and ride which is about a mile away, it saved us a fortune on parking and drops off just outside marks and spencers so convenient for both the beach and shops, and at only £2. 50 per car all day it was saving us £5. 00 a day.
The owner was very welcoming and told us we could choose our own pitch. The shop was well stocked with everything including camping gear and lovely little gift ideas for those back home. The little play area was great for the kids also the goal post and table tennis for the bigger kids is great. The washing up area even had washing up liquid provided which was a nice touch, mind you it disappeared half way through the week, I think someone must have pinched it, such a shame but that life these days!
All in all a perfect site and will definitely be going back.
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
A lovely, clean site - we really appreciated being able to turn up and find a pitch that suited us. We had paid a few extra pounds for an electric hook-up, which was worth it for being able to top up the inflatable mattresses and recharge the camera batteries etc. The shop is well-stocked, the owners very friendly and helpful.
The only minor negative - we went at the height of hayfever season & it showed, so if you're a sufferer, stock up on antihistamines etc! It would probably have been the same at any other site though - that's camping for you! The map in the brochure is out of date - there is now a lovely children's playground that can be seen from almost anywhere on the site - and there is a second block of toilets/ showers, which are really lovely - shower cubicles spacious enough to hang your clothes inside, and hot (not lukewarm) water!
We made full use of the laundry facilities (we have 3 young boys!) £3 for a wash cycle, and there is a dryer available too, if the weather is not as lovely as it was for us. (there are washing lines available to hang clothes from, even pegs are provided!)
The toilets were always clean (hand soap provided here too!) and the covered washing-up area was also kept clean. Plenty of water and rubbish points around the site.
All in all, a really lovely site - we would definitely go back! I gave a '9' for location and child-friendliness purely because despite the beautiful scenery (and friendly rabbits), the site is close to an electricity pylon, so kite-flying is rightly prohibited.
PS For families, I recommend looking out for the 'Resort' free tourist magazine, available at many places nearby - you can get some great discount vouchers in it (including 50% off the Sealife centre and free kids entry to Sandworld) We also recommend Abbotsbury children's farm - my boys loved being able to feed the baby goats and take them for a walk.
This site is well off the beaten track and very peaceful despite being so close to Weymouth. It is a well kept site, virtually all grass pitches on a moderately sloping site and well marked out. Most of the pitches have electric hook up and all are near water points. There are two very clean toilet/shower blocks and a third block is available in the high season. The washbasins are all communal which some people may dislike. Pushbutton showers – no use for washing long hair as you end up leaning on the button. Hair dryers are provided. The washing up area is as open to the elements as many others. In one corner is a small play area for children. There are picnic benches available and every pitch is supplied with a rubber mat – I assume for use in the wet weather. The laundry room also houses a microwave, freezer and a book exchange (I really like campsites which have the latter). The site shop is well stocked and reasonably priced but there is a huge Morrisons only a couple of miles away. It was only half full on our visit so plenty of room and no queues. It is within easy reach of many of Dorset's famous attractions and makes for a peaceful base to explore the area. I would recommend this site to friends and would probably return if we are in the area.
Spent 8 nights at this site including 2 Friday nights. Found the site to be extremely busy at the weekends but quieter during the week. Unusually we were given the opportunity to pick our own pitch. We had booked a hard standing pitch but on arrival none were available, which was a bit annoying.
Facilities
A great deal of thought and care has gone into the provision of quality facilities and the whole site is maintained to a 5* standard. The on site farm shop is very useful. Locally there is a petrol station within 2 miles of the site and supermarket within 3 miles.
Some points worth mentioning.
Beware the approach from Broadwey. The road is both narrow, with tight bends and road humps that are particularly high.
The site itself is on the side of a valley and therefore there are some sloping pitches. It also seems to be susceptible to the prevailing winds, so make sure you peg down well.
We found that when the site was busy there was not a great deal of room between us and the unit in the next row. I measured 2 metres.
The toilets are cleaned twice daily, 6 am to 6.30 am and 4pm to 4.30 pm however, this morning the cleaners arrived at 4.30 am. So if you pitch near either toilet block be aware you are likely to be woken by the arrival of their vehicle and the cleaning operation itself. Having said that the toilets blocks are immaculate.
Talking of vehicles, there appears to be no night time curfew on the movement of vehicles on the site. Late arrivals were let on the site as late as 11 pm and took at least 45 minutes to set up.
Unfortunately, our enjoyment of the all this beautiful site has to offer was marred by us witnessing an argument and a brawl between 2 male members of the large family group on the pitch opposite us. The same family also had several children with them who insisted on playing ball games around adjacent pitches. Inevitability the ball hit vehicles, tents and awnings several times.
Visited the site this May bank holiday for 3 nights and was all in all the best site we have been to for a good few years.
Good points - Very child friendly (could see the kids play area from our pitch and site felt so safe we had no problem with letting our 5 and 3 year olds wander off on their own).
Customer service (the owners and staff could not have been more friendly and were always asking if everything was okay or if anything needed to change, also advised and allowed you to choose your pitch on arrival and drive round a few)
Pub Tent (had a quiet pint on the friday night in the pub marquee and enjoyed a local ale or two),
Pizza oven (Cooked to order, in pizza oven in a horsebox. Not sure if this was just for the bank holiday weekend of a permanent feature)
Lastly facilities! All the facilities were exceptional and very clean and tidy, obviously new as a new site, but best quality and no cheap stuff put in. Also had drying racks, washing up liquid and washing up bowls free for use in washing up area, and was little touches that made the difference.
Bad points - Am being really picky here. Electricity Pylon (close to site, which wasn't a problem, but when the sound of wind dropped did buzz fairly loudly which was annoying at night. Second criticism at night was lighting. Not sure if they had to follow some health and safety measures but every electric hook-up post and every bin\water point had fairly bright light on them at night. Just meant that was not totally dark. But sure they could save money by turning a few off.
Overall - Brilliant site and would definitely visit again if in the area.
What a lovely site. The reception is manned by the owners son and provides a lovely welcome so much nicer than the impersonal 'pay your fees and go away' you get at many sites. During our 5 day stay we had many chats and enquiries were constantly made as to everything being OK. As on our arrival the site was very quiet we were given the option to choose our own pitch, all of which were very well kept and spacious. The site did get busier as it was bank holiday weekend while we were there but activity was monitored and any issues were immediately addressed, a member of the family even stayed on site overnight tu deal with anything that may arise, a demonstration of the commitment to the comfort of guests.
All facilities are kept in top notch condition, there is a lovely brand new block newly installed plus a slightly older one but both immaculate.
The love and care that is put into this site shows in every aspect and we were so sorry to leave, will definitely return when visiting Weymouth again.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
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 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
Games Room 
Evening Entertainment 
Fishing <5 miles 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <1 mile 
Cycle Hire On Site 
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 <5 miles
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
We spent 11 nights here and had a great time. The site was extremely busy with people coming and going all the time but it was always quiet at night. The bathroom facilities were great especially the new blocks and I never had to wait more than a couple of minutes for a shower. The wetroom layout in the new blocks are useful for getting the kids washed. 
