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General
- Part of a 2,000-acre National Trust estate on the Jurassic Coast
- A 150-metre stroll from a beach for sea angling and fossil hunting
- Fishing lake, play area and shop on site
Want to feel on top of the world? Travel down to Dorset and Golden Cap, the highest point on the south coast of England and part of a 2000-acre National Trust estate.
Golden Cap Holiday Park is the most cap-tastic place to take all this in, as it’s surrounded by peaceful Dorset countryside and part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. And, as should be expected in Dorset, it’s right next to the water – in the seaside village of Seatown and 150 metres from a shingle beach known for its sea angling and fossil hunting.
Facilities at the park are excellent – there are two big modern shower/toilet blocks, a launderette and a well-stocked shop. Wifi is available across the whole park priced from an hour to a season – just buy a ticket online.
Guests can also pay to use the leisure facilities at the other West Dorset Leisure Holiday Park in the area, Highlands End Holiday Park which has a sauna/steam room and a heated indoor pool. And if you just can’t bring yourself to walk that 150 metres for some beach fishing, you can take it easy instead at Golden Cap’s own fishing lake.
Open from 17/03/2023 to 30/10/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
The grocery shop is open between 02/07 and 13/09.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
The indoor swimming pool is open between 03/03 and 18/12.
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring an awning
Max. persons: 6 x
One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan or Trailer tent or Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 7.0m width x 4.5m depth (23.0ft width x 14.8ft depth) Calculated area: 31.5m² (339.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 7.0m width x 4.5m depth (23.0ft width x 14.8ft depth) Calculated area: 31.5m² (339.1ft²)
Ground type: Gravel
Max. persons: 6 x
One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 7.0m width x 4.5m depth (23.0ft width x 14.8ft depth) Calculated area: 31.5m² (339.1ft²)
Ground type: Hardstanding
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 3.0m length (13.1ft width x 9.8ft length) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 2.2m width x 2.2m length (7.2ft width x 7.2ft length) Calculated area: 4.8m² (52.1ft²)
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 3.4m width x 3.0m length (11.2ft width x 9.8ft length) Calculated area: 10.2m² (109.8ft²)
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 3.4m width x 3.0m length (11.2ft width x 9.8ft length) Calculated area: 10.2m² (109.8ft²)
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Excellent in beautiful peaceful location.
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Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Check-in: one group at a time
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Distance markers in shared facilities
Hand sanitising stations
More frequent emptying of bins
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
We're Good To Go (VisitBritain accreditation)
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Camping pods
Themes
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Large (51-200 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers
Motorhome service point
Water hook-up points for tourers
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Coach Station
— 2.7 miles
South Station — 16.9 miles
Yeovil Bus Station — 17.3 miles
- Train stations
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Axminster Rail Station
— 8.9 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station — 10.5 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station — 11.7 miles
- Ferry ports
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Weymouth Ferry Terminal
— 18.2 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing — 27.4 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing — 28.2 miles
- Airports
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Exeter International Airport
— 26.1 miles
The nearest bus stop is Chideock Bridge which the X53 and 31 buses stop at.
Local attractions
Start at Stonebarrow Hill for 25 miles’ worth of walking trails around Golden Cap, making sure to pause after you puff uphill for the views across Lyme Bay to Dartmoor.
There’s a National Trust information point, shops and toilets in an old radar station on the hill to make a pitstop at before taking the trail through Langdon Hill Wood, taking the Smugglers’ Trail, or clambering cliffwards to see the ancient Thorncombe Beacon and views to Bridport and Chesil Beach, one of the biggest shingle stretches in the country. A walk east from the beacon will take you to the seaside village and coastal views of Eype, or you can wander west to the beach at Charmouth for more fossil hunting.
Other recommended day trips from Golden Cap are Lyme Regis with crazy golf on top of the promenade, the fishing village of Beer which can be combined with a trip to Seaton or Sidmouth, and the miles of sandy beach at West Bay with boat trips.
If you have little animal enthusiasts along on your trip, take them to hand-feed the 600 swans at Abbotsbury Swannery, or to get nautical at Weymouth Sea Life Park. For more grownup west Dorset attractions try Forde Abbey, Sherborne Castle or the Haynes Motor Museum… the kids might not mind these too much if you then take them to Dorchester’s award-winning Dinosaur Museum.
Must see
- Mapperton House & Gardens (7.0 miles)
- Abbotsbury Swannery (10.7 miles)
- Montacute House (16.4 miles)
National Trust
- Shute Barton (11.0 miles)
- Loughwood Meeting House (11.3 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 4 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
Golden Cap Holiday Park cancellation policy
No refunds within 10 weeks of arrival date.
Modifications are subject to a £25.00 fee.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Golden Cap Holiday Park will debit the balance from your card 10 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 10 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsVideo
- Does Golden Cap Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Golden Cap Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Golden Cap Holiday Park? Start at Stonebarrow Hill for 25 miles’ worth of walking trails around Golden Cap, making sure to pause after you puff uphill for the views across Lyme Bay to Dartmoor. There’s a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Golden Cap Holiday Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Golden Cap Holiday Park? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
