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July 2003 I stumbled across this site quite by accident on the internet and as none of the usual sites I visit around Poole and the New Forest had an electrical hook-up for the weekend we decided to give it a try.
I was a little apprehensive because after nearly 20 years of caravaning in this area, I had never heard mention of Beacon Hill in any of the recommend site guides and wondered what we might find.
What a great discovery! Beacon Hill is a large site spread out over 30 acres. Each of the camping/caravan areas, seems to be cut into the forest so, it gives a great sense of privacy and getting back to nature. On site there is a licensed bar, takeaway, shop, small fishing lake and an outdoor swimming pool.
The best thing about Beacon Hill for me, is that they don't do much advertising and I reckon that you would be able to get in and find an electrical hook-up on most weekends of the year.
My only criticism and it is a small one, is that the site could do with a little general tidying up, but on the whole, a very nice site and one we will definitely return to.
Reviewer: vince peacham
july 2001 we had a great time the 7 nights my wife, son and i stayed. Can't say i noticed the traffic from the main road and didn't use the pool while we were there. The sight is very picturesque and unregimented which is in-keeping with the sites natural beauty. were planning to go back this July (2003)and have managed to track the site via uk campsite an excellent web site and thanks very much
Reviewer: Claire Sullivan
August 2002 I totally agree with the above sentiments and would very much recommend Beacon Hill. I was very please to find availability at the site when I arrived in Dorset without anything booked. Yes the pool is cold and the price is a little more than I anticipated but the facilities are top class and cleaned often. We found a lovely cycle route locally and the site is only 10mins away by car to a Sainsbury's. This said the site is tucked away quite nicely but you can hear the nearest main road at night. The lady on reception was a sweety. We will be back.
Reviewer: Sian Rolfe
August 2001 Fantastic campsite, we have visited on three occasions and will most definately be returning.
Very picturesque with good vlean facilities.
A must to visit.
Reviewer: Paul Robinson
2000 With two consecutive sunny days predicted, we packed the tent in the back of the car and set off for Bournemouth. Being August, what we should have done was phone a few campsites first and make a booking. The Bournemouth/Poole area does boast some very well-equipped campsites and holiday centres, but if you don't book ahead you'll be left driving around Dorset looking for a site with a vacancy.
This is how we happened to stumble on the Beacon Hill Touring Park, not far from the A35 at Poole and convenient for the New Forest as well as for the seaside. The guide book listed it as a 4-star site, with outdoor heated pool, bar and entertainment facilities, children's playgrounds, two fishing lakes and just minutes from the beach.
Our guidebook predicted a cost of £12 for a tent, two adults and a child, but the actual cost was £19. This site takes cash/cheques ONLY, no credit/debit cards.
The site is large and built on a small hill. That said, the areas at the top and bottom are level and these are the areas where most visitors are pitched. Our pitch was on extremely hard and stony ground and we ended up bending 75% of our aluminium pegs. Other areas of the site were not so dry but still seemed stony. While we were there we were plagued with armies of hungry flying ants, which took some of the excitement out of the trip to say the least!
There are clean and well maintained toilet/shower blocks throughout the site. The shower temperature and flow rate are both adjustable. The dishwashing areas are clean and spacious. The bar area had entertainment (a singer) on the night we stayed. There is a downside if you're more interested in an early night, in that the sound does drift across at least half the site.
There is a cafe/take-away next to the bar area, and the campsite shop is very well stocked. There are two play areas for children, including climbing frames and a large slide. The two lakes cater for those who wish to indulge in some fishing. We were disappointed with the 'outdoor heated pool' which at 21 degrees was even colder than the sea. Maybe there was a problem with the heating system while we were there.
We didn't check whether the sea really was minutes away, although the map suggested it was minutes away by car if anything. The location was certainly suitable for trips into Poole and Bournemouth, and the various lovely beaches in between that most tourists don't seem to have found yet.
Beacon Hill Touring Park is better than many other places we've stayed in, but the price does reflect the facilities on offer. We were disappointed with the stony ground, the cold swimming pool and the fact that they only take cash/cheques (the nearest cash machine is a few miles away), but on the whole it's a good place to let the kids amuse themselves while also offering something for the grown-ups. If you're touring the Bournemouth/Poole area, then bear this site in mind.
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No Tents 
No Caravans 
No Motorhomes 
No Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics 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 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
No Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
No Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
No Shop 
No Bar 
No Restaurant 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport 
No Dog Walk 
July 2003
