Ulwell Holiday Park

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Ulwell Cottage Caravan Park, nestling under the Purbeck Hills, is surrounded by outstandingly beautiful countryside and a breathtaking coastline of dramatic cliffs and clean, safe beaches. The park is open throughout the year, making it an ideal location for both families and couples. Over the years the family has developed the park to award-winning standards and in a style which compliments its surroundings.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 80
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent pitches 40
Touring caravan pitches 80
Caravans for hire 140
Opens

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

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 leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Ulwell Holiday Park

Ulwell

Swanage

Dorset

England

BH19 3DG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.62679°N
1.97016°W

Route directions

***How to find us at Ulwell Cottage Caravan Park*** By Road From Bournemouth via the Sandbanks chain ferry and following the B3351 into Swanage. From Wareham using the A351 into Swanage, turn left along the seafront towards Studland. By Bus The park is situated on the main bus route from Bournemouth to Swanage. GPS: 1 degree 58’ 16” west 50 degree 37’ 34” north Ulwell Cottage Caravan Park Ulwell Road, Swanage, Dorset BH19 3DG

Nearest transport

Coach
1.2 mi Bus Station
3.8 mi East Street
3.8 mi East Street
Rail
6.4 mi Poole Rail Station
6.7 mi Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station
7.1 mi Hamworthy Rail Station
Ferry
3.8 mi Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
4 mi Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
4.3 mi Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
12.1 mi Bournemouth International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

There is so much to discover and experience around picturesque Purbeck; gateway to the Jurassic Coast, England’s first World Heritage Site. Take a trip on a steam train to historical Corfe Castle, enjoy walks along the spectacular coastline and National Trust countryside and why not try out some bird watching, fishing, water sports or even sandcastle building…… all within three miles of the Park. Further afield are Monkey World, the Tank Museum, Weymouth - home to the 2012 Olympic Sailing Academy, Poole Harbour and the bright lights of Bournemouth.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Village Inn Pub 0.03 mi
  • The Crows Nest Inn Pub 0.8 mi
  • Isle of Purbeck Golf Club Restaurant 0.9 mi
  • Coastal Crust Pizza Restaurant 0.9 mi
  • Golden Bengal Restaurant 1.2 mi
  • The Globe Inn Pub 1.2 mi
  • Sea Breeze Restaurant 1.2 mi
  • The Royal Oak Pub 1.3 mi
  • The Corner Restaurant 1.3 mi
  • Old Harry Bar Pub 1.3 mi

Groceries

  • Courthill Stores Off-licence 1.2 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 1.3 mi
  • Budgens Supermarket 1.3 mi
  • The Dorset Cider Farm Off-licence 3.5 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 5.8 mi
  • Dorset Booze Off-licence 6.1 mi
  • Waste Not Want Not Supermarket 6.1 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 6.1 mi

Parks and play

  • Days Park 0.6 mi
  • King George's Play Area Playground 1.1 mi
  • The Chadwick Playground 1.2 mi
  • West Burton Field Playground 3.7 mi
  • Natural Play Area Playground 4.5 mi
  • Blue Pool Play Area Playground 5.5 mi
  • Canford Cliffs Village Pocket Park 5.7 mi
  • Treasure Island Play Area Playground 5.7 mi
  • Canford Cliffs Chine park 5.7 mi
  • Harbourside Park 6 mi

Family days out

  • Shep's Hollow Visitor attraction 0.8 mi
  • Punch and Judy Visitor attraction 1.2 mi
  • Santa-Fe Fun Park Theme park 1.3 mi
  • Agglestone Rock Visitor attraction 1.3 mi
  • Funworld Amusements Amusement arcade 1.3 mi
  • Swanage Lockup Visitor attraction 1.4 mi
  • Playland Amusements Amusement arcade 1.5 mi
  • Fort Henry Visitor attraction 1.6 mi
  • Putlake Adventure Farm Visitor attraction 1.8 mi
  • Norman's Quarry Visitor attraction 2.2 mi
  • Durlston National Nature Reserve Visitor attraction 2.2 mi
  • Old Harry Rocks Visitor attraction 2.3 mi
  • Spyway Barn Visitor attraction 2.4 mi
  • Oceanarium Aquarium 7.4 mi
  • Bournemouth Aviary Zoo 7.6 mi

Public transport

  • Ulwell College 0.03 mi
  • Mill Cottages 0.2 mi
  • Washpond Lane 0.3 mi
  • Currendon Hill 0.4 mi
  • James Day Mead 0.5 mi
  • Deans Hill 0.5 mi
  • All Saints Church 0.6 mi
  • Crows Nest Inn 0.8 mi
  • Woodhouse Hill 0.9 mi
  • Ivy Cottage 0.9 mi

Beaches

  • Swanage Beach 0.9 mi
  • South Beach 1.6 mi
  • Knoll Beach 1.9 mi
  • Studland Naturist Beach 2.8 mi
  • Sandbanks Beach 4.4 mi
  • Shore Road Beach 5.2 mi
  • Shipstal Beach 5.2 mi
  • Canford Cliffs Beach 5.7 mi
  • Branksome Chine Beach 6.2 mi

Other nearby

  • Isle of Purbeck Golf Club Golf course 0.7 mi
  • Swanage Golf Games Golf course 1 mi
  • Kirkwood Park Golf course 1 mi
  • Isle of Purbeck Golf Course 1.1 mi
  • Shell Bay Marine Marina 3.6 mi
  • Royal Motor Yacht Club Marina 4.4 mi
  • Salterns Marina 5.5 mi
  • Port of Poole Marina 5.7 mi
  • Poole Yacht Club Marina 5.8 mi
  • Parkstone Yacht Haven Marina 5.9 mi

Local services

  • Texaco Fuel station 1 mi
  • Pod Point Charging station 1.1 mi
  • Cardtronics UK Ltd Cashpoint 1.3 mi
  • Pod Point Charging station 1.3 mi
  • Well Pharmacy 1.3 mi
  • Swanage Medical Practice Doctors 1.3 mi
  • Nationwide Cashpoint 1.3 mi
  • Well Pharmacy 1.3 mi
  • NatWest Cashpoint 1.3 mi
  • Cashzone Cashpoint 1.4 mi

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Must see

Swanage Railway 1.2 mi

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 2.3 mi

Corfe Castle 4 mi

Brownsea Island 4.3 mi

Dorset Cruises 7.4 mi

National Trust

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 1.5 mi

Corfe Castle 3.9 mi

Brownsea Island 4.3 mi

White Mill 12.9 mi

Kingston Lacy 13 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 1 mi

Studland - Old Harry - Ballard Down - Studland 1.5 mi

Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 2.2 mi

Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 2.2 mi

Swash Channel 3.3 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ulwell Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Ulwell Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ulwell Holiday Park? There is so much to discover and experience around picturesque Purbeck; gateway to the Jurassic Coast, England’s first World Heritage Site. Take a trip on a steam train to historical Corfe Castle, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ulwell Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Reception is unmanned after 5pm. Please call the park using the contact details provided in the booking confirmation email if you are arriving after this time. The team will then provide you with the relevant information about your pitch.

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