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Great site. Has a lovely sea view if you can get a space on the cliff top but it is on a slope, breezeblocks provided but couldn't get our fridge to work but who needs a fridge with a view like that. Freezer provided in washing up block.
Plenty of room for the kids to play and lots of car free paths for my son to ride his bike. Playground had great facilities but a bit far away for my kids to access by themselves.
Shop is fairly priced with fresh bread and pastries daily.
Went to pub on last night and had a good meal for about £50 for a family of four including drinks.
Toilets and showers were very nice, floor a little bit dirty but campsite was very busy so perhaps to be expected.
Durdle door is beautiful, my wife and son swam through it and my daughter loved playing on the shingle beach. Waves can be strong enough to knock you over. Lovely walks to nearby coves over a big hill but managed it with a pushchair.
Overall a great site, will return to it again and again.
Spent a week here July 18th - 25th, with two 7 year old twin daughters. Despite pretty appalling weather (wind and rain almost all week, day and night), we had an absolutely great time here. The field was a wonderful location, very peaceful with lovely views of the surrounding hills.
Facilities at this site were first class. Possibly as a result of so many families arriving and then departing within 48 hours (either by design, or due to the awful weather, not sure), the loos / showers etc were never crowded and were pretty much immaculately clean all week. I was taking my girls into the mens showers to wash their hair, and I only saw about 1 or 2 other people in there all week. Plenty of hot water, clean sinks / loos, couldn't have been better.
On a couple of occasions when the field shower blocks were being cleaned or were closed (early mornings), we had to use the blocks by the trees, and these were definitely inferior. The showers were hugely irritating as they had timer switches which only lasted for 17 seconds, so you were continually having to hit the button over and over again. 17 seconds - why??? Also, the shower heads were SOOOO close to the wall that it was quite uncomfortable to get your hair wet, you were continually banging your head against the pipes. Completely daft design, you wouldn't have it in your own house so why don't they fix this? Anyway, a small complaint. These blocks are also much shabbier and less pleasant to use than the field blocks, so perhaps an opportunity for a little upgrade.
Dish washing up facilities were also great, with plenty of sinks and loads of hot water. All in all the facilities were brilliant.
Laundrette was very useful mid week, with all those wet clothes. Wash £3.50, tunble dry (15 mins) £1.50 per go, so again a bit on the pricey side but if it weren't for the crap weather w wouldn't have needed to use it.
Shop was always well stocked and sold pretty much everything you could need, even if some of the prices were surprisingly high. On the other hand, they do sell a kite for 99p which was brilliant, and which my kids flew pretty much every day, so just about the best 99p's entertainment value I have ever come across.
The bar / restaurant were perfectly pleasant, with a good range of beers and food. As with the shop, the food was rather overpriced for what it was but I doubt anyone was eating in there regularly so it served a purpose (i.E. Lunch on day 1).
The little games room next to the bar was a disappointment - my kids love table football, but the table was out of order for the whole week we were there. How hard is it to fix a table football game? Ah well.
So, all in all the site and facilities were fantastic, despite the odd little niggle which are only little niggles.
Walk down to Man o War beach / Durdle door was stunning. Swam in the sea a few mornings, what a great start to the day. Views and scenery just breathtaking. Did the walk across to Lulworth Cove, perfect for little legs. Perfect sea-air walking.
Local attractions - food in the Castle Inn in West Lulworth was a HUGE disappointment. The place seems to trade on location and chocolate box thatched roof looks, but it's simply not up to scratch under the bonnet. For great food you have to go a little further to East Lulworth, to the Weld Arms- simply one of the best places for pub food I have ever come across. Everywhere surprisingly pricey (even from a Londoner's point of view), but they have a captive tourist trade throughout the area so I suppose they can get away with it. It works in the Weld Arms where you get stunning top quality food, but not at the Castle Inn, where the food is decidedly second rate (see tripadvisor comments on these places for other opinions).
Tip - avoid local taxis if possible. We got caught at Lulworth Cove one particularly rainy day and needed to get a taxi to East Lulworth as the kids legs were too tired. £25 quid for a 10 minute drive - verging on criminal, but again we had no choice and the locals know it. Some of the prices can quickly turn a budget camping holiday into a very expensive break away, particularly if poor weather forces you to do a few pub lunches etc.
Things to do locally: the Rex Cinema in Wareham - britain's oldest working cinema (?), a great experience; Wareham sports centre for rainy days - loads to do; canoeing on the river Frome; Corfe Castle steam train; and walking anywhere along the Purbecks.
All in all, despite the weather, a brilliant week, and we will certainly be returning to the Durdle Door campsite. Full marks to them for running a superb place. With good weather, the place must be absolute heaven for the little ones.
Facilities excellent with extremely clean toilet/shower block and lots of hot water although it is a bit of a trek if you are at the bottom end of the site (a smaller block in this area would be welcome). Another disadvantage of being at the bottom end of the site is that you are open to the elements and not protected from the wind by the trees growing on the rest of the site (try to avoid pitches T1, T2 & T3 plus those opposite). One consolation is that these pitches are quite large and, apart from the 'open' tent pitch area, most pitches are substantial.
Plentiful electric hookups (we had 2 on our pitch!). Reception staff very helpful as were the staff in the bar and shop. The children's playground was impressive with something for every age group.
Both Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are within easy walking distance and there is a decent pub just up from the cove. The Castle Inn in West Lulworth is well worth a visit with good food and real ale direct from the barrel.
From the site there is a nice 2 mile walk across the countryside to East Chaldon where you will find the Sailors Return which serves very good food & drink. Bus services are limited but are very cheap (£1.30 single to Dorchester, 11 miles away!) & if you book over 1 hour in advance they will pick up at campsite entrance. Would not hesitate to recommend or visit this site again.
We (2 adults) stayed here for a weekend in June (Friday & Saturday nights).
The location is excellent, a very short walk to the beach and reasonably easy to find from the directions given on the website.
We camped in the wooded area which is very picturesque, however we did find the birds very noisy and messy, so might try the open area next time!
The onsite pub was nice, we had good food and local beer on the Saturday night, plus live music. The shop was a bit expensive but that's to be expected.
Facilities were excellent, no queues for toilets or showers, both of which were very neat and clean. Dishwashing facilities were good, and there was even a freezer for ice packs!
All in all a very enjoyable stay, definitely recommended.
Just returned from a three night break at DD- only intended to stay for two nights, but after our first night decided to extend the break. What a great place! It was pretty quiet when we were there, we decided to pitch in the open field. The wooded area seemed more busy and felt a bit cramped, it's a slim strip of wooded grass, with a gravel track running through the centre. The open field is quite large and surrounded with a hedge, with static caravans on the other side.
The toilets and washing up facilities are at the top of the field, but there are no showers here. You need to go out of the bottom of the field and round the corner to find those, which is not too much of a walk. They are a bit out of date though, although they are free, so I didn't mind. Just a loose curtain in front, with a shower head mounted in the ceiling of the cubicle. Not really anywhere to hang anything, once you are in there, so I just used the shower curtain pole.
The shop is really good, though a bit pricey, as you would expect, and the bar is not too bad either. We had a meal there one night and thought it was just typical cheap pub grub.
The location is stunning. You can walk down to Durdle door and man of war beaches from the park, but it is one heck of a walk back up, so be prepared. It's all on man made steps cut into the cliff, which do get steep and narrow in places, but no one seemed to mind me taking it nice and slow! We even saw some brave souls carrying push chairs up and down them! You can also walk over the hill to Lulworth cove, which is lovely, and get yourself a nice cream tea!
All in all, we walked a lot, ate a lot, sun bathed a lot, swam a bit and had a superb time. Will 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
Stayed here over a very hot long weekend at the end of May 2009. First impressions favourable other than the price of the stay (£20 per night for a tent!) The 'wooded area' is a thin strip of very shaded trees with a track running through it. Unfortunately there are no marked pitches for tents anywhere. The result is that people then pitch/park as inconsiderately as possible to prevent others pitching nearby (chaos)
We eventually went to the open camping area, where despite the 'no ballgames' rule in the blurb, we were plagued by the football and yelling of a large group of kids, as their parents observed from behind their beer cans.
At 04.00 the next day the several hundred resident crows who survive on discarded food, started their noise. This racket will continue unabated during daylight hours and unless you have a soundproof tent, you will be awake at the same time as the crows.
The shop is very overpriced and limited choice is available. I didn't go to the bar but in fairness it looked ok.
The showers that I used reminded me of the facilities in 'Bad Lads Army.' No amount of white paint can disguise reinforced concrete blockhouses!
The area is very attractive as is the coastline, however the lack of any competition nearby limits improvement.
First time here for nearly twenty years, site has changed 100%. Great location very helpful and pleasant staff plenty of toilets and showers which were free, washing up area very spacious with plenty of sinks. Durdle door just a short walk from the site and lulworth cove about 5mins drive from camp. Beautiful area with plenty of coastal walks etc. Will definitely return next year .
My Brother and I stayed at this site for a Kayaking weekend. It is located above man o war beach and Durdle Door. If you have good weather it is an ideal location for the beaches without needing the car. There is a nice club house serving food, small shop and very helpful reception. There are 3 touring fields, 1 for tents only in a wooded area, an open field for tents and vans and the sea view (which we had). The sea view pitches are described as gently sloping! This is a bit inaccurate and you will need a ram for your near side wheel in order to level your van up. Be warned that the sea view pitches actually face a public car park which could pose a bit of a security issue for you. Also the traffic for the car park travels through the camp site and, on a nice day, gets very busy.
The shower blocks leave a little to be desired and even though one was described as the 'new' shower block they looked quite old and tired. There are lots to do in the local area as it is near to monkey world, The Tank Museum, Weymouth and Portland Bill. I will definitely book a long weekend with the family next year but I will buy a wheel ramp and probably use the shower in the van. The view from the van was superb on a clear day. If kayaking is your thing there are lots of small rocky bays and caves to explore along the coast line.
We stayed here for 2 nights and found this site to be one of our favourites. Right on top of Durdle Door and although a steep walk back up the hill, well worth it for the view! Would have loved to have booked a sea pitch, but way too windy and we had already lost one awning a few nights previous! We didnt sample the restaurant or shop so cant give you an opinion on those as we used local grocers and butchers to get our essentials. However we did go to the onsite pub and try the Kingston Press Cider on tap. Very nice, but very strong!
Met a load of people at the pub, some touring and some who have statics and found everyone to be really friendly. Great campsite and would love to visit next time the weather was on our side! The big dryers came in very handy as we had some damp washing that I couldnt get dry, a token was £1 for 16 mins drying and got everything nice and dry on setting 2. The only real downside was the showers were super hot and wouldnt seem to turn down no matter what way I turned the dial, and I even tried another one. So be careful!
Stayed here for 3 days during our kids Easter holidays (different to Dorset this year). Unfortunately very windy during our stay. We managed 2 nights on a pitch overlooking the sea but it was very exposed and we had to move in near the trees for the third night after one of our awning poles broke. A shame as the views are fantastic.
A fairly steep trek down to Durdle door but well worth it. We also did the walk over the hill to Lulworth Cove - again well worth it.
The facilities were good as was the shop. We bought a whole roasted chicken from the bar one night which was great!
Our kids enjoyed the very extensive play area although this wasn't very near the touring area.
Very pretty area with plenty to do. Good for walking and exploring the Jurassic coast.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
Holiday Homes for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
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 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
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 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
No Indoor Pool 
Outdoor Pool <5 miles 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <5 miles 
No Boat Launch 
Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Coastside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Great site. Has a lovely sea view if you can get a space on the cliff top but it is on a slope, breezeblocks provided but couldn't get our fridge to work but who needs a fridge with a view like that. Freezer provided in washing up block.
