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Myself & husband and two children 12 & 8 have just returned from Merley Court. We had a fab 4 nights. Our pitch was a good size with electric hook up and water tap nearby. Also very close and convenient to a toilet / shower block which were lovely and clean at all times. They have two small tennis courts which the kids enjoyed using, a small playground with swings etc and an outdoor pool with small child section. Although the pool is small it was adequate. There was evening entertainment quiz, bingo etc and a games room. In the reception area there is also a small shop which sells food, drink, ice creams and quite a lot of camping gear, stove etc just in case you have left anything behind. There is also a camping shop located next door with an even bigger selection. There is lots to do in the local area. We spent time at the lovely sandy beaches in Bournemouth, Ski slopes in Christchurch to name just a few. We recommend this site and certainly plan to return.
Decent campsite, good pitches, good outdoor pool, good caravan and camping shop nearby that stocks a lot of equipment, even had continental spare fuses for my caravan. Downsides are rip off prices for almost everything, for instance, a kids milkshake costs about 2.50, I did check to see if the cow was included in the cup. It was not. The Site has a wooded dog walk area, there are some euro tents in the woods that people can hire but be advised that they are sited on possibly the worst pitches ever, dark, dark, dark, would be ok if you have night vision goggles that can work 24/7.
After reading the reviews, we were locking forward to our visit, but have to say, we were a little disappointed. First visit to the ladies loos found the sanitary bins in every cubicle overflowing, not nice. This was late afternoon, just 3-4 hours after the block had been cleaned. The loos and showers were only cleaned once a day which is sometimes not enough when the weather is grotty and muddy feet trail in and out of the blocks. Also, did not have a decent shower the whole time we were there, thermostats on showers seemed erratic and after a blast of scalding water followed by a blast of cold, I decided to just have a hose down in the caravan; not an option open to those in tents. Our children (aged 15 and 12) went to the pool, only to find it bursting to the seams with 6 year olds and inflatable toys, great if you are an under 10, but not great for everyone else.T here was a distinct lack of welcome in the bar / restaurant area, with all kinds of contradictory signs as to whether children could be in the bar / only when eating in the bar, so we decided not to bother. I realise many people may disagree with our review, but for the very high price paid I think the least we could expect was clean toilets and safe showers.
Just arrived home this afternoon after spending an extended weekend at Merley Court.
This was our first camping trip (well, since childhood anyway) and we were worried that we wouldn't have much choice of camp sites given that we had to take our van as we had bought so much camping gear, we couldn't fit it into our car. Most sites have a no commercial vehicle policy - understandable - but, I phoned the camp site operator (Shorefield Holidays) and explained our situation. Merley Court were most obliging. Whilst we were not permitted to keep the van by our pitch, we were allowed to unload our stuff and then park the van in the car park by the entrance. We really appreciated this.
We arrived and were given directions to our serviced pitch which was located conveniently near to the well stocked shop, the shower block and the bar. Our large family tent (7mx4m) had plenty of room around it. We were given a card for access to the park (£5 deposit) so we could come and go as we pleased. The pitch was nicely kept with a hedgerow around two sides of us which housed the electric hook-up.
The showers and toilets were without doubt the cleanest I have ever come across. Having such clean facilities actually encourage you to keep them clean. I mopped out the shower after every use (mop and bucket conveniently provided for the use) They even have the radio playing in the shower block which made me smile and there was always toilet paper. There was plenty of hangers / hooks and shelves for your clothes whilst you shower and the water was always hot with a good jet of water that you did not have to run around in to get wet ! The best bit is, the showers are all in with the price of the pitch so no taking bags of 20p's in with you.
The bar was friendly and provided a big selection to keep everyone well watered. The games room had plenty to keep the youngsters amused and the food was very good.
We didn't get a chance to sample the swimming pool but it did look very clean and tidy. Likewise, the tennis courts and children's play area looked well maintained too.
The site is situated around 15 minutes from Poole / Bournemouth and is off the main A31. The site enjoys a quiet location which is near enough to any amenity you'd need. We found the site staff to be friendly and most helpful.
When it came to our final day (sadly) we enquired as to the check out time of 10am as we felt we would struggle to pack everything up by then and we considered booking an extra night - no need ! for an extra £7 we could have a late check out (up till 4pm) which we readily took advantage of. We found the extra time well worth the £7 so take advantage of it (if available - depending on when the next occupant is arriving).
For those needing any camping equipment, there is a camping shop next door to the site.
I cannot think of a single thing that we didn't like about Merley Court and we will definitely be back for more of this fabulous touring park.
A very well kept site, easy to find. We stayed on one of their executive pitches which included, water, waste and TV aerial. It seems all their pitches are level and a good size, plenty of room to park the car and awning etc. Shop sold all the essentials and there is a handy caravan / camping shop next door. The outdoor pool was quite small but clean and lifeguard on duty when open. You do have free use of Oakdeans indoor leisure complex which is a few miles away (sadly we ran out of time to use the facilities). Toilet / shower blocks were kept clean and tidy with plenty of hot water. The laundry and washing facilities were very good too. Only went to the bar once for a quick drink, odd place that could do with modernising. Overall a lovely clean and quiet 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
Just back today from a wonderful week at Merley Court.
I would guess the site was around 3/4 full (we went a week before schools out), but never ever felt crowded or busy.
We walked around most of the camp over the course of our stay and all of the pitches seemed very generous and well maintained. Drainage seems excellent as it rained quite heavily overnight a few times but was never muddy and not a puddle in sight.
I cannot say enough about the facilities, we only used the shower block nearest us (it was the main block) and it was absolutely spotless. It consisted of a separate male and female loo and shower block, a laundry room and a room to do your washing up.
The showers were great, there were either 6 or 8 (I cannot remember exactly) but were very nice and private with walls and doors that went to the floor so you never caught site of anyone's feet in the next cubicle.
The pool was great, nice and clean and never seemed busy at all, I think there might of been 10 people at the most using it at any one time.
The pub and onsite restaurant were nice although a touch pricey and the onsite shop was well stocked with fresh goods (bread, milk etc) as well as odds and ends that you might have left at home.
Without exception the staff were tip top, from the life guard at the pool to the chap behind the bar who spectated while we played Jenga while enjoying a drink, they were all really lovely people.
We rely on Electric Hook Ups, but on seeing the woodland pitches we may have to reconsider as they were spectacularly nice, really secluded!
I guess the site is a little isolated and you will need a car to get to any of the local tourist spots, but nothing was really to far away.
We went to Monkey World (35-40 mins away), Bournemouth (25-30 mins), Poole (20 mins away) and the Sandbanks (25 mins away), they were all very easy to get to on quite major roads so no trying to navigate through narrow lanes etc. Incidentally if you haven't been to the Sandbanks you really need to go, easily the nicest beach I have been to in years!
Visited end of June for extended weekend break. As we have a fairly large tent (7.1 x 4m without guy ropes) we were advised when booking that most pitches were only 7 x 7m but a few slightly larger ones were available. On arrival, the pitch we'd booked with EHU was overlooked on all sides so we were offered a selection of other pitches, all of which had EHU, were flat with small hedges breaking the pitches up and would easily have accommodated the tent and left plenty of space for parking.
We did a quick switch, no fuss checking in just a £5 deposit for the barrier keycard and all done. Found it a bit odd as so many sites hand you a load of info, site maps and rules and regs when you check in, but here it was still professional but seemed really laid back.
Settled in on one of the more secluded pitches, very peaceful, not too crowded at all. Shower block not too far away, only 3 showers in each but never had to wait to use them. Basic but more than adequate facilities.
Had heavy rain & thunderstorms through 1st night but awoke in morning to find the pitch had taken it in its stride. No flooding or waterlogging anywhere at all considering the site is fairly flat.
Great to come back from the beach and use the heated pool late afternoon. Separate shallow bit for toddlers and bar right next door. Lifeguard always on duty but seemingly always a bit miserable and keen to get away early - supposed to be open till 6pm but was regularly telling people time was up and to get out when it was only 5:30pm.
Good quiet location set far enough away from the roads not to really notice but easy links for Poole, Brighton & Sandbanks. Need car to go most places so parking charges soon add up.
There were groups with children that arrived by the weekend and before you knew it, a dozen toddlers were running around screaming and playing amongst everyones pitches. I don't mind kids and fair enough, kids want to play - but round my tent at 6.45 in the morning is not the way I like to stir from my slumber!
There was another large family group that started up a campfire too, but I guess due to lack of warden patrols and basic info on rules, these were quite mild issues that were bound to crop up on an otherwise laid back and relaxing site.
All in all, a good base site to camp and explore the area and would visit again.
Visited on a the Conway Owners Rally. Lovely clean site with plenty of room. Facilities spotless with piped music whilst you shower. Well stocked and helpful shop but little dear but great staff. Crowded over the weekend but emptied out on the Monday.
Great little narrow railway just through wooded camping area. No charge for railway but not operating every weekend. Useful camping shop just down the lane again not cheapest but good range of goods.
Residential static site (same owners) deserted but nice to stroll around. Pitch and putt golf course also adjacent.
Showers, toilets and washing up facilities could not be faulted. Everything was very clean and new - only gripe with showers was having to hit the button every so often for water, but hey, can't have it all.
Nice sized pitches.
Site was nice and quiet when we went, with little car traffic so were happy for our children to run around by tent.
Just got home from our first visit to this campsite,it was a really lovely bank holiday weekend. This site is a short drive from the beaches and quayside of Poole, and in easy reach of the tourist attractions the county has to offer.
It would make a good base for families wanting to spend a few days out and about in the summer holidays, it has plenty of things to do on the stay on site days too.
The pitches were clean and tidy some with hedges between them for privacy, they vary in size, so it's worth checking if you need a bit extra space.
Some of the pitches are in the woods and I also noticed a few new euro style frame tents set up + waiting for customers - really handy if you want to try out camping before you commit to buying everything Millets has to offer!
There are three shower blocks and a couple of bathrooms which are cleaned regularly and the dishwashing and laundry rooms looked in good condition.
There is a tea room on the site open daily for breakfast, lunch and cakes etc. It is closed in the afternoon but food is available from the bar and there is also a take away menu.
The bar has an adults only room and a family room which leads on to a games room with air hockey, pool tables and a few games machines - not too much, just enough to keep the older kids happy. There is also a small playroom for toddlers and a kids club featuring Cyril the squirrel for the little ones. The bar even has board games to use on those wet weekends.
The site has a clean heated outdoor swimming pool with a lifeguard at peak times and a nice safe play area.
The shop is well stocked and the staff are friendly + helpful.
At the rear of the site we found a cycle trailway that leads all the way to Poole Quay it's about a 6 mile ride but there's no need to go on the roads at all, it's a lovely way to travel and the beer tastes so good when you get there!
I would say this site would suit all types of campers of any age.The tariff is fair with no extra charge for awnings etc. And the pitch price includes up to 6 people per pitch, making it good value for our family.
The only downside I could find is that the leaving time is 10am - too early for us and all our junk, so it's worth booking an extra night so you can pack up at your leisure and leave when you feel like it.
So impressed we're going to book for the summer holidays.
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
My Family and I spent 4 days over the Easter holidays at the merley court campsite, we had a lovely time. The park is clean and friendly the shop is well stocked and staff were very helpful. We had breakfast and treated the children to an icecream sundea in the icecream parlour which was very well priced. We used the bar and family areas, we found this to be cheaper than most pubs for food and drinks were normal pub price and not over priced and the portions and quality were great. The new people were very friendly. This was our third visit to this site and we will be returning as it is ideally placed and we love the dorset coast.
Just had a brilliant Easter break at Merley Court.
When we booked we asked for a pitch near the toilet and the play park for my girls 6 & 2. Our pitch was perfect - nearest tent pitch to the park and 1 Min from the toilet block. Loos & showers were excellent - clean no matter the time of day. Site was fully booked but never seemed crowded. All the staff were really helpful and welcoming. Play park kept the girls amused for hours.
Site shop was standard and reasonably priced. There is an ice cream parlour that does breakfast and snacks throughout the day. Delicious ice creams and we had a great breakfast the morning of departure. On site bar was under new management and was as per previous reviews a bit expensive. In the family part of the bar there is a games room and a room for under 7's to play in - soft play and little wendy house and a kitchen.
All in all a great site with easy access to Poole (lots of supermarkets) & Bournemouth. Would definitely go back - esp later in season when on-site pool will be open. Although we did have use of sister parks excellent facilities 7 miles away.
We only seem to come to Merley out of season as it is quite local to us. We love the site. Being February it was quite quiet. The size of the pitches are brilliant, you have so much space for unit, awning and car. The toilet/shower blocks tend to be quite clean although cant comment if they are in busy times! The staff are friendly and all seem to have a good sense of humour. We don't use the bar but I am sure it is lovely. The kids loved the play area and the short woodland walk. We will be back to this site as the children have informed us that we will!
This site has very spacious pitches and all the facilities you could want. However there were a few things that disappointed us. At night there was hardly any lighting to see by if you wanted to walk to the bar etc. Also the bar was very expensive and the service very slow due to a lack of staff. In spite of the good facilities I would not recommend this site overall
We made a last minute booking at Merley Court as the site we had booked for the weekend had become flooded and we were unable to stay. On arrival at Merley the reception staff were very helpful and understanding and directed us to a hard standing pitch. It was fine but a little close to the toilet block and when we asked if any other pitches were available we were directed to a slightly more expensive pitch but it was worth every penny. The site itself is outstanding, very clean and well laid out. The facilities were spotless and although the site was quite full there were never any queues for showers.
We had a takeaway from the bar on Saturday night which was very good and the shop was well stocked. We are often surprised that reviewers complain about the higher prices in site shops but they should remember that sites do not have the buying power of large stores and they are convenient especially if you have a motorhome.
We will certainly return to this site as the staff here have restored our faith in campsites in the Poole area as we have had two very disappointing stays on other sites in the area this year.
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No Tents 
No Caravans 
No Motorhomes 
No Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
Holiday Homes for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
No Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
No Toilets 
No Showers 
No Washing Up Area 
Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
No Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
No Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
Outdoor Pool On Site 
Horse Riding <1 mile 
Cycle Hire <1 mile 
Golf <1 mile 
Tennis <1 mile 
Beach <10 miles 
Watersports <5 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <10 miles 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
No Dog Walk 
Myself & husband and two children 12 & 8 have just returned from Merley Court. We had a fab 4 nights. Our pitch was a good size with electric hook up and water tap nearby. Also very close and convenient to a toilet / shower block which were lovely and clean at all times. 
