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Stayed for three nights at the beginning of July. There were about 60 bookings but the size of the site made it seem empty. The new toilet block near the shop is nearing completion, so I guess it will be ready for high season. We went to the bar on the sister site one night and were disappointed that it was so tatty and expensive. Beers were over pub prices and food (at least to us) was over the top. Jacket potato with cheese £6.50??
Other than that, it's a nice quiet venue with spectacular views over the Fleet and Chesil. Can get very windy on the exposed pitches but that's the price you pay for a lovely view. There's plenty of more sheltered areas though. The old toilet block is showing it's age, so we cheekily drove to the sister site's new block for showers. Altogether a peaceful site and good for the price. Recommended.
We've just returned from a weeks camping. All in all we had a great time, Weymouth is an excellent holiday town and the weather was good.
The campsite in general was very pleasant, if you are prepared to camp right next to the toilet block then there is the most beautiful view of Chesil Bank.
As mentioned in previous reviews, the toilet block is a bit dated, but was kept clean. However, until the new block is completed the facilities are very few. The ladies in particular, whilst blessed with many, many toilets has only 3 (draughty) showers for the entire site (the mens has 5). Although there were plenty of sinks, there was nothing available for my 2 year old to wash or be washed in, not even a chair to stand on. Taking this into account, I find it fairly ridiculous that we had to pay extra to bring a child.
Other than that, the site was fine, good access to Weymouth, an adequately stocked camp shop - if you can navigate the random opening times, and a decent children's playground.
The site as a whole was beautifully maintained and the staff were very friendly. There is a walk down to the shore which is really lovely on a nice day.
Spent a few days here at half term. Had typical British weather sun & showers plus very windy and heavy rain.
Chose a large electric pitch due to size of our tent - Outwell Georgia XL. Very nice pitch - flat and spacious. If we were just round the corner we would have had a lovely sea view. We just went for a walk every evening and watched the sunset. Nice open space in front of pitches which also had the water point.
As said by other people the downside to this site is the outdated toilet blocks. There are new ones being built (this can be seen on their sister site at West Fleet - they look beautiful) but are not ready yet. Saying that they were always clean and fairly warm. You had to choose your shower carefully as some weren't the most powerful and you definitely had to wait for the washing-up facilities.
Didn't use the campsite shop as Weymouth and lots of shops are only a 10 minute drive away. Did get milk from there but didn't sell newspapers a bit disappointing on a Sunday Morning.
They do have a swimming pool & eating facilities at West Fleet but I didn't use as meant a drive or a long walk.
Surrounding area is good for kids and quite a few things to be done - we did
- Swanage railway
- Corfe castle (accessed via swanage railway)
- Weymouth beach (beautiful sand & clean)
- Sealife centre (forgot to take trunks & towels and kids missed out on the water play)
Would probably use site again as nice view and position to Weymouth but wouldn't choose if you wanted lots of facilities.
We have just come back from a long bank holiday stay here,and what a great time we had. The pitch was well roomy for our Kura 600. The showers were very clean and tidy at all times of the day and night, so were the toilets & wash hand basins, all spotless! The hot water Was Hot and plenty of it too even in busy times still hot. The shop opened odd hours but had most things you may need.
There are however a number of pitches that look right over Fleet Lagoon,And my goodness what a breath taking view on clear nights of the the sunset they have.
The walks from here are as you like,we walked to Fleet village then turned right and walked the coastal path back.We all slept well that night ! but then we did every night its so quite on the site.
This is one of the really good sites we have come across,our 9 and 10 year olds had a great time to,plenty of space for them to play in,as well as a play park for them too.
The swanary is close by,but we went at Easter.
We did try the Sub Tropical garden,but a Family ticket of £28 is too much to look at some plants.
All in All we had a really great holiday at Sea Barn farm,We will go again
My partner and I stayed at this site in early September.
We were not asked to pay any kind of bond on arrival; this may have been because it was not peak season, but that was a bonus.
The site was pretty empty; we had between two and five other tents in our field at any one time.
On arrival the shop/reception was closed (it opened between 8.30 and 10am and then 5pm until 6 or 7pm) and so a notice on the door advised us to pitch and return to pay the final balance when the shop was open. This enabled us to choose where we pitched which I don't believe is the case in peak season. A £10 surcharge would be added to fees collected on the field.
The views from the back fields were absolutely amazing. There was also a path directly from our field which led down to the waters edge on The Fleet Lagoon where we watched the sun(almost)set every night.There is a coastal path which takes you alongside The Fleet which gives beautiful views of the nature reserve.
The site is large but is broken up into fields, separated by fences and tall hedges so it feels quite cozy.
The showers and toilets are basic, but hot water was available whenever we used them, and they were cleaned at least three times a day, even though the site was relatively empty! They were always spotless. There were notices advising that the toilet/shower blocks would be undergoing a refurbishment during the winter months 07/08 when the site is closed.
The shop had all of the items one would expect and the staff were friendly and informative, giving us information on the local area and facilities available at the sister camp (bar, restaurant, heated swimming pool - we didn't use any of the facilities but did visit the site for a nosy and found it to be much busier with families and children).
There is a pub a few hundred meters down the road but we were advised against this by a fellow camper as being rather unfriendly.
The site is a fair distance (3 to 5miles-ish) from Weymouth, the nearest large town, but if you want the peace, quiet and tranquility, then you cant have both!
There is Abbotts Swannery a few miles up the road, which we decided not to visit due to the £8 per adult entrance fee, but if you had children then it would be worth it from an educational point of view (????). There are some beautiful villages on the journey there though.
Weymouth is everything you would expect from a seaside town. Tourists and families are well catered for and there is plenty to do (The History Walk, boat cruises and fishing trips,Sea Life Centre). The beach is pretty and clean, and dogs are not allowed. There are some gorgeous tea shops, cafes and gift shops nestled amongst the usual seaside naffness. There are many pubs and bars; we watched the football in Rendezvous which was a more modern venue than most of the traditional pubs around, and I can imagine that it would become very busy with people Friday and Saturday evenings.
Portland Bill, a whacking great lighthouse in Portland is a few miles away; there isn't really anything else to see there a part from a few good vantage points to check out the view (it seemed a bit bleak and industrial) but I can imagine that the view from the top of the lighthouse is worth the trip - the tours were not available the day we visited, so it would be worth checking if you plan on going.
All in all, I will definitely be returning to this site as I found it to be everything we were looking for: yes, it is basic, but it is camping! I would recommend out of season, weather permitting, for couples just looking for a few nights away, as I can imagine that it would be far busier in season. We loved it.
We have just come back from 2 weeks at sea barn, and really enjoyed it. We went for a really relaxing holiday and got it. Luckily the weather was great. We had no rain which we were expecting, so like all camping holidays it would have been different if it had been wet. All other campers were so friendly and the staff. We have put a deposit down for next year. It was our first camping holiday and so far we are hooked! It is a basic site, but that is what we were expecting. Again shower blocks old but kept extremely clean. The views are breathtaking.
We were there over a weekend, had a fantastic time. The fields were quite empty of campers due to poor weather but pitches were of a good size. Nice and quiet, good spaces to play, my daughter liked the play area. We used the restaurant at West Byfleet which was good, only a short walk away.
Shower blocks are old but very clean, hot water every time we took a shower. We didn't really use the shop so can't comment on that. Spectacular views, great walks near by.
All in all we thought it was a good campsite and would certainly consider going back there.
This was our first experience of camping and although the site was very basic, ie, the showers were draughty but clean, the laundrette was at the end of an old cattle shed, however we still had a great time. The views were pretty and the area was peaceful with some lovely walks. Hedges separated tenting areas which gave it a friendly and cosy feel, it was also good for when the wind came up off the sea. The site felt safe enough for us to allow our daughter the freedom to run around and play. Even though the site may have been below some standards, the basics, which is all that is required, were there, after all isn't that what camping is about. We as family would certainly contemplate returning to this site
Just returned from our 3rd visit to this site - we absolutely love it. Fair enough some of the facilities are old BUT they are always clean. We have always received a warm welcome and used the shop many times and have never experienced any hostility. The views from this site are breathtaking. Also used the West Fleet pool and club which were great as well.
Stayed over the Easter B.H. weekend '06. The weather forecast hadn't been great, and the site was only about 10% occupied. Beautiful location, genuinely spectacular views.. but be prepared for 1950's facilities & 'customer service'. Other reviewers' (negative) comments on credit / debit cards, showers, attitude, etc are spot on.
We didn't experience any post-booking price hiking, nor were we asked to pay the infamous behaviour 'bonds'.. but when I called in at reception during our stay, I was told we faced a £10 'fine' for not settling our bill in good time.. we owed £2.
Not entirely sure what prompted the owners to go into the 'hospitality' business - apparently Traffic Wardens are quite well paid these days..(!) Despite the great location, wouldn't stay there again by choice.
Spent 12 nights here in August. Found the campsite to have everything we wanted - I know the toilets need to be updated, but they were cleaned out regularly during the day to quite a high standard and we always had plenty of hot water. We had a bit of problem with noisy neighbours, but that was dealt with by the manager and the owner, quite efficiently. Di and her husband who both manage the site work hard and very long hours to make sure everybody are looked after. Great access for walks and liked the way the site was partition off with hedges gave some level of privacy. All the children seemed to be enjoying the freedom and had plenty of space to play.
A real shame. As a family group we have been visiting this campsite and sister site for over 28years (up to 4 times a year) and in all that time I can honestly say that no significant improvements have been made apart from the odd loo roll dispenser and washing up facilities.
This site has the potential to be something very special however we have vowed never to return.
Pre booked the B/H weekend with full payment(Credit Debit Cards not accepted pre paid booking by cheques take photocopies prior to sending and proof of money withdraw).
Upon booking in an £80 bond was demanded CASH ONLY of which no prior warning was given on website or booking forms. If we were unable to pay we would be asked to leave and not receive our already paid booking, some £78.
A Mother, Father, son and girlfriend group IS NOT recognised as a family group. Another fellow camper was querying a booking charge and for no apparent reason thrown out of the shop and told to speak to the "management".
More recently our stays have been over shadowed by the fact that we are not loyal customers but merely in the words of one employee last year "privileged to stay on the site".
A terrible shame as the site really could be something with fantastic views. The Fleet in a storm is truly amazing!
Had a pleasant week there. Unfortunately, the prices we had to pay was not what was quoted on the web site – it seems that they arbitrarily put up prices as the bank holiday approached, for example, my lad’s tent was charged at £17 and not £14. Also, we were charged for the electrics at £17 not £14 (should be £2 per night according to the web site which we used to pre-book). Obviously, these little ‘extras’ are a nice little earner for the site and as most places are full for the bank holidays, they have a captive audience but morally, they really should have been publicised.
The toilets and showers are old but functional. However, you need to take carrier bags for your clothes in the showers as there’s no shower curtains so your clothes will get wet if you simply hang them up. As it was a bank holiday, the site was packed, with people being forced to camp next to the rubbish bins as the site was trying to fit as many units in as possible.
A ‘nice’ point was the site having the rubbish bins right by the water taps! Not very hygienic and I’m sure this could have been thought out a little better by the site. Although we found the staff both friendly and helpful, and the views and dog-walking area brilliant, I don’t think we’ll be returning to the site due to the above comments
We booked up in plenty of time for the bank holiday weekend. Arrived after a long drive in the dark,and was eager to pitch. So rushed to book in and pay the remaining bill, only to be asked for a CASH ONLY bond of £20 per person. The reason for this was because we are not a family, just a couple. Seemed strange, having never come across this at any other site we have been too. Not having £40 cash on us, asked if part cash and cheque would be ok. Unfortunately not, so recommend if a couple, have plenty of cash on you! Was faced with a night in the car then, but managed to find someone willing to help us in out predicament at another site.
Just returned from a weeks camping there. Noted the mixed reviews before I went but decided to give it a go.
Very nice camp site if you like peace & quiet. Comes with the option of using the other site (West Fleet)down the road for the pool and entertainment and that is a lot more noisy.Has lovely views of Chesil Beach and a farm walk if you like that sort of thing. Has an 11pm curfew which is rigorously enforced so you won't get people keeping you awake into the early hours with noise - good if you are trying to get kids to sleep.
Real downside to Sea Barn is the toilet facilities - To put it bluntly they are dreadful. They are in need of knocking down & rebuilding with bigger boilers that provide more hot water. I didn't get one hot shower all week!. They are converted sheds - very cold, draughty and basic. There is nowhere dry in the shower cubicles to keep your clothes or dry yourself so everything gets wet during your shower. Can also get a bit dirty when the site is busy.
Had a basic playground for the kids but the site was quiet enough for them to play in the fields with balls etc. without worry.
One other major drawback is that they don't take debit or credit cards so take plenty of cash as the nearest cashpoint is about 3 miles away towards Weymouth.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
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 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
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 
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 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <5 miles 
No Tennis 
Beach <5 miles 
Watersports <5 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
Sea Views 
Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Stayed for three nights at the beginning of July. There were about 60 bookings but the size of the site made it seem empty. The new toilet block near the shop is nearing completion, so I guess it will be ready for high season. We went to the bar on the sister site one night and were disappointed that it was so tatty and expensive. Beers were over pub prices and food (at least to us) was over the top. Jacket potato with cheese £6.50??
