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General
- Well-maintained peaceful lakeside site on a farm in Litton Cheney
- A 15-minute drive to Jurassic Coast beaches; half an hour to Weymouth
- Café on site, plus lake for swimming and watersports
Litton Lakes is a family-run Dorset lakeside site with spacious pitches on a working farm in the pretty village of Litton Cheney.
The area is something of a walkers’ paradise, with direct access to a network of footpaths and bridleways, and a dog-walking field just next to the site for any four-legged pals that haven’t had enough of a stretch. If you’d rather set out on two wheels you may like to note that National Cycle Route 2 passes the entrance to the site (and it’s suitable for cyclists of all ages and abilities).
Back at base after any such outings, guests can get some more activity in by launching their paddleboards or kayaks on the lake, taking a dip in the fresh water or simply settling down to admire the far-reaching countryside views (firepits can be hired and logs are available to buy if you need a bit of warmth to help you dry off after a dip).
And if what you really need is some sustenance? The site’s own Purple Turtle Café (open Friday to Sunday) should be your first port of call, for splendid cakes accompanied by cups of tea and freshly brewed coffee by the lake. You’re also welcome to light barbecues for bigger meals, or you might like to take a stroll down to the local pub, five minutes’ walk away.
This is a peaceful and family-friendly site that’s particularly attractive for those with an interest in photography as there’s some gorgeous scenery to snap nearby. It’s also in an area of very low light pollution, so stargazing should be on the schedule too if possible.
Open from 01/04/2023 to 30/09/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Dogs are not allowed in the accommodation units.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
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Max. persons: 9 x
One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan or Trailer tent or Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 7.0m width x 9.0m depth (23.0ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 63.0m² (678.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring an awning
Max. persons: 7 x
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Reviews
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Lovely family run campsite, safe clean and peaceful.
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Small friendly site- kids enjoyed playing safely and we all …
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Beautiful site hidden gem very nice people
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Beautiful lake and great site. Really friendly welcome on arrival.
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Lovely location, happy staff,level pitches would definitely stay again
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Features
Coronavirus
Hand sanitising stations
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
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
Themes
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
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
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Coach Station
— 5.4 miles
South Station — 9.2 miles
Marks and Spencer — 10.8 miles
- Train stations
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Maiden Newton Rail Station
— 6.1 miles
Upwey Rail Station — 8.9 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station — 9.0 miles
- Ferry ports
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Weymouth Ferry Terminal
— 11.1 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal — 28.7 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing — 29.0 miles
- Airports
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Exeter International Airport
— 33.8 miles
Local attractions
Need a tipple to top off your evening by the lake? Take a 10-minute walk along to the village’s very own vineyard, Bride Valley Vineyard, for tours, tastings and a bottle or two to sip while the sun goes down. (If you’re more of a beer drinker, you’ll need to take the 15-minute drive to Palmers Brewery, which also runs excellent tours.)
Time for the beach? Take your pick from the scenic offerings of West Bay and Burton Bradstock (both 15 minutes’ drive) and the 18-mile shingle stretch at Chesil Beach (half an hour), or head off to Weymouth (half an hour) to see the Sandworld sand sculptures and ogle the underwater beasts at the Sea Life Centre.
Away from the coast, top days out might take you to Abbotsbury Swannery and gardens (20 minutes) or to explore the Teddy Bear Museum, Dinosaur Museum and Maiden Castle Iron Age fort in Dorchester (half an hour).
Must see
- Abbotsbury Swannery (3.9 miles)
- Mapperton House & Gardens (6.5 miles)
- Radipole Lake Nature Reserve (10.4 miles)
National Trust
- Max Gate (9.8 miles)
- Hardy's Cottage (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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 7:30 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 12 p.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 4 p.m. – | 7:30 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
Litton Lakes cancellation policy
No refunds within 10 days of arrival date.
Modifications are subject to a £3.00 fee.
Bookings cannot be amended within 5 day(s) of arrival.
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. Litton Lakes will debit the balance from your card 10 days before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 10 days then the balance will be taken immediately.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Litton Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Litton Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Litton Lakes? Need a tipple to top off your evening by the lake? Take a 10-minute walk along to the village’s very own vineyard, Bride Valley Vineyard, for tours, tastings and a bottle or … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Litton Lakes?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Litton Lakes? From £22 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
