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Stayed here or 3 nights (14-17 aug). In two tents, and a party of 10.
Owners seemed very friendly and helpful. The site is very well kept, grass is VERY short, toilets are cleaned twice a day, at least. There is a plug to use or mobile phones etc, and I used it a few times. Also a freezer to re-freeze ice packs.
There is a football field, well used by children and adults on the site, and a basketball net was also erected whilst there.
A good quiet location, short distance, driving, to Weymouth and supermarkets. We also went to West Bay on a lovely sunny day, not too far a drive.
There was an ice cream van that visited, best ice cream tasted or a while, no over inflated prices.
The prices were really very good, and please owners, don't do too much to this site. I feel it was perfect for my family and their needs.
There are electric pylons, I sometimes heard them, but after a while I, or any of the group, didn't take any notice of them.
We also had geese and swans flying over twice a day.
Wanted to go back, but fully booked. Will be returning next year.
We camped here for the Olympic sailing week, booked for 4 nights and stayed 8 as it was so convenient, the owners were lovely and their prices were much cheaper than other sites in the area (£19. 50 per night for this year but will have to go up next I believe).
Great site, only two weeks old and everything is very new. Obviously with a new site things like the screening hedges have not grown and they may need to give clearer advice on where exactly to pitch and park as the site gets busier.
Facilities - the loo blocks and showers are new portable cabin units made permanent. They were clean and much warmer than common high ceiling shower blocks. There are even insect screens on the windows. I would have preferred a few more hooks and space to change away from the doorway, but small details I am sure they will sort.
There were 3 ladies loos and two showers (presumably the same in the gents). That may not be enough as they get busy, but an extra loo block appeared while we were there and there are plans for more this winter.
The pitches were very spacious, and all grass which we like, it was a dry week but we had one day of torrential rain for several hours, the site seemed to drain fine. It it is on a rise but seemed sheltered from the sea breeze.
Quite a number of pitches have 10amp elec and they offer Free wifi - but if you want this park near the office to get best reception. The wifi worked great many nights and we could get iplayer sometimes, but at busy times (Olympic closing ceremony!) we could get nothing.
There were no kids facilities (apart from loads of grass) when we arrived but by the end of the week there was a basketball net and footy goal, and I think more is planned (thank -goodness - too many campsites use H&S/insurance costs as an excuse not to provide play equipment!)
A nice touch was the picnic bench/parasol supplied for some sites - this would be fantastic if in a tent - and a level of service I have only seen at places like Eurodisney. There was also a freezer for ice packs (I think they may have even supplied the ice packs to borrow) - we did not need them.
Location. Easy to get to off either the coast road or the Dorchster- Weymouth rd - beware the Nottington signpost was overgrown, look for the overhead traffic lights. Time from the motorway - allow 2hrs (I did not believe google maps when it said this!) - Dorset does not seem to have a single trunk road.
The campsite was a good location for getting around to Dorchester, Weymouth, Lulworth cove, and the coast road along Chesil Beach and as far as Lyme Bay. Probably 10 mins from Weymouth and 15 to Dorcester.
Loads to do. I recommend the Dianasour museum in Dorchester (Approx £25 / family) We also did Tutenkarmun, Teracotta Warriors and (only cos it was in the price) the Teddy museum - NB these are replicas / attractions not the originals but enjoyable anyway (Approx £50 did all 4)
Dorchester Museum also OK - £6. 50/adult kids free I think. We did not do any attractions in Weymouth but it was a nice town to mooch around the shops there are enough independants to make it interesting.
In terms of eating: We had a great meal in the Italian restraunt Bella Italia which we would recommend, but thought the Chinese restraunts either over priced or tacky (beware the menu out side is the takeaway prices - double them!). Fish and Chip restaurant - good fish naff chips.
We used this site as a base for going various places for kayaking and swimming: including Lulworth cove (20-30 mins) a few miles east along the coast- very pretty, very busy - but most folks go home at 5pm.
We also went west to Charnworth (40 mins)for some surf and fossil hunting - seriously recommended and they do fossil walks when the tide is right (need to book) we did one a few years ago and put the knoweldge to good use to find some golden ammonites (one or two little ones!) Also handy for the Abbotsbury swanery (again which we have visited before) and many many tea shops!
All in all a great site, 10 out of 10 for effort and new facilities, only down sides might be that there are large electric pylons in the field and perhaps the facilities may be stretched as they get busier.
We will go back next time we are down Dorset way, and recommend anyone who likes campsites as against regimented caravan sites to try it.
Just returned from a short stay at Higher Moor Farm. We had a great time, the site was immaculate, toilets and showers were very clean, and staff very friendly and accommodating.
Very peaceful and tranquil site with lovely views. We would definitely visit again and recommend to friends.
Only one very small grumble was that there were not enough showers and they were rather small with not enough hooks for clothes and towel.
The services on this camp site are second to none. Fantastic toilets and shower blocks, clean facilities through out.
Staff are extremely helpful and friendly.
On arrival we had no electric cable, so we were given one by the owners completely free of charge.
I rate this camp site 5* + and would recommend the site to any visiting tourist.
We had a great stay and will be visiting again in the future.
If I could maybe recommend a non perishable food and drinks van of an evening, selling pop, sweets and lager etc (2 hours in the evening). I think this would also be a little money earner.
Many thanks for looking after us.
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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 
Stayed here or 3 nights (14-17 aug). In two tents, and a party of 10. 
