Litton Lakes
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- 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
Site type
50
50
50
5
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The café is open Friday to Sunday.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
No dogs allowedReviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Litton Lakes is praised for its beautiful location, friendly staff, and spacious pitches. The lake is a major highlight, popular for swimming and paddleboarding, with a cafe and nearby pub also well-received. Facilities are generally clean, though some guests noted issues with water pressure and a lack of lights in the toilet block. While many enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, some found it too busy or noisy, particularly with large groups. There's a consensus that improvements to toilet and shower facilities would be beneficial.
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An absolute gem of a campsite, completely tucked away and peaceful.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The space of the campsite was perfect, not too big and not too small.
The facilities were excellent, plenty of toilet & showers which were well maintained.
The surroundings were stunning and the lake was idyllic.
Disliked Nothing!!
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Relaxed atmosphere. Lovely setting by the lake.…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Relaxed atmosphere. Lovely setting by the lake.
Disliked Water pressure in sinks and showers was poor
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Lovely stay.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The setting- in the shelter of low lying hills, flat pitches, big skies, and of course the lake… a huge draw for swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking. A nice cafe on site, and in walking distance to the pub. Just about the perfect place. West bay is nearby and Bridport for the farmers market.
Disliked Ok… the water pressure in the shower block is a problem. My last shower was a very small dribble of water that ran down the shower stand and only one tap worked in the hand washing area.
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Fabulous 2 night break we definitely want to come back.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Most beautiful location and friendly staff.
The lake was great for SUP and the children loved jumping in.
The deluxe hot chocolate from the cafe is to die for.
We loved the field that the children could play on as well as our tent over looked it.
Disliked The shower water pressure was a bit low and the hot water a bit hit and miss.
But this didn’t spoil our time here.
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The setting is beautiful. The lake is great for all ages. Take…
Bell tent (basic)
Liked The setting is beautiful. The lake is great for all ages. Take your own SUP and there’s lots of fun to be had.
The bell tents are good, the carpet was handy. We fit 4 of us with living space and that included 3 camp beds.
It was clean and run by friendly staff. Beautiful pub up the road too.
Disliked The showers. Just not enough power to them.l and they stopped altogether at one point.
And for £100 a night for the bell tent hire, then a decent shower at anytime is a reasonable ask.
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Beautiful setting and the lake is perfect for children to mess about…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Beautiful setting and the lake is perfect for children to mess about out on. Fab cafe, shame it's not open into the evening too! The toilet facilities were super clean and always a toilet or shower available. Generous pitches and massive playing field. Lovely short stroll to a very friendly pub.
Disliked The bathroom facilities are basic and the hot water isn't v reliable, and if people are flushing the toilets the water pressure seemed to totally go. No electricity on site so come prepared with battery packs and no fridge or freezer to refreeze ice packs etc.
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Great site, lovely staff, beautiful lake and surroundings.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The site was lovely, well organised but flexible for small groups. Campers were respectful and site was quiet after 11pm.
Lake was well used but not too overcrowded and cafe was a great bonus.
Facilities were kept very clean.
Disliked My only issue was the showers and lack of water. It was very much hit and miss, but totally respect what owners are trying to achieve, wouldn’t put me off coming again.
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This is a great camp site. Well kept and clean with good facilities.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Loved the lake and the location. It’s a fabulous, small, family friendly site. This is the third year we have camped and will be back again.
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Wonderful short holiday
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely place with a lake and paths to walk. The campground was big enough for pitches not to crowd each other. The campsite warden is friendly and helpful . They have enough toilet and shower facilities and washing areas.
Disliked No signal for some mobile network but I managed to allow myself off my phone for 3 days😊, weak water pressure for showers
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Excellent staff and excellent facilities.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Plenty of space between each pitch. Beautiful lake to swim and paddleboard.
Very clean facilities.
Location is peaceful easy access to pub, farm shop, beaches.
Showers warm when timed right due to solar.
Disliked Some large groups could be noisy.
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The lake and the cafe were great. Loved the guardian goose! Nice…
Bell tent (basic)
Liked The lake and the cafe were great. Loved the guardian goose! Nice walks to the beach and the local pub.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
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 Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Litton Lakes
Litton Lane
Litton Cheney
Dorset
England
DT2 9DH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.70733°N
2.64691°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hive | 3.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Bay (West) | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Eypemouth | 6.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seatown | 7.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weymouth Lodmoor | 10.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Abbotsbury Swannery 3.9 mi
Mapperton House & Gardens 6.5 mi
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 10.4 mi
Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 10.4 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 11.4 mi
National Trust
Max Gate 9.8 mi
Hardy's Cottage 11.3 mi
Montacute House 17.1 mi
Clouds Hill 17.3 mi
Tintinhull Garden 18.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
South from Little Bredy 2.9 mi
Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 3 mi
BRIDEHEAD 3.4 mi
ABBOTSBURY GARDENS 3.4 mi
Abbotsbury - West Bexington - Chesil Beach - Abbotsbury 3.9 mi
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 9.7 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- 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 £25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.