The Dorset Hideaway

Positiv Lovely and clean facilities
Pitch a good size
Peaceful and nice quiet

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Hi there

Many thanks for your kind review, it really helps our family business, we are glad you enjoyed your stay:)

Many thanks
TDH

Positiv Fishing lakes
The fact that it really is hidden away in beautiful countryside.
Showers, toilets and washing up areas very clean.

Negativ Distance of toilet bock to campsite. They need an additional toilet block in the tent pitching area. Could be compostable loos if it’s tricky to get plumbing to that area.
The games room did not have any light switch, so unable to play the games once it gets dark.
Would be great if there was a little shop selling essentials.

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Hi there

Many thanks for your review.

With it being between a 30-90 second walk depending on where you're pitched to the toilets, being a small family-run site, adding another shower block is not feasible, on top of the two we already have. We pride ourselves on having modern and clean shower blocks and would not wish to add a compost loo block.

Regarding the games barn, we have plenty of lights in there that you can clearly see displayed hanging from the roof. In the summer months, when the nights are long, we do not switch them on, as it often gives kids a reason to stay out later, making noise to disturb other guests staying near this area. As the nights get shorter, we turn them on.

Many thanks
TDH

Positiv Clean facilities es, family shower room, plenty if space to pitch a tent

Negativ I think a little more children's area/activity would be nice, playground, etc.
Only two toilets for so many people

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Hi There

Many thanks for your honest review. We agree, we used to have more games for the children, but the more stuff we provided, the more it seemed either to disappear or get damaged. Regarding the two shower blocks, we have between 8-9 toilets/showers per sex and have never had an issue with queues.

Many thanks
TDH

Positiv Immaculate facilities

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Positiv Flat patches, big space for the kids to play, clean facilities and beautiful surroundings. Top tip - if you have no signal to call for attention to access the site, park up and head in on foot via the side gate to the left to hunt down a member of the team.

Negativ Bring some earplugs for the sheep!

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Positiv Really enjoyed our stay here. The site is so peaceful and everyone was friendly. The warden was really helpful. Everything was clean and well taken care of. Clean loos and showers, nice washing up area. Our dog loved the dog field. Will definitely be back at some point!

Negativ Personally I found the drive to the site a bit stressful as was through some pretty rural roads and villages. And it was a fair drive to get to town/shops...but that's literally what makes it such a lovely 'hideaway'.

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Hi Rachel

Many thanks for your kind and honest review, we look forward to seeing you sometime in the future.

Many thanks
TDH

Positiv Lovely location and great clean facilities

Negativ Some signs seemed out of date,said.to go to the shop for laundry things however no shop there?

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Hi Abigail

Many thanks for your review. Thank you for pointing out the sign. I have since removed and updated it with a new one. When in the thick of things on-site, these things tend to be harder to notice.

Many thanks
TDH

Positiv Absolutely perfect place just what we wanted, relaxing peaceful quiet,
Showers and washing facilities absolutely perfect clean the best .
Definitely highly recommend and 💯 coming again ,
Staff very polite and helpful
Thank you for an amazing stay

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Hi there

Many thanks for your lovely review, we look forward to seeing you again in the future.

Kind regards
TDH

Positiv Well equipped and designed site. They have everything you would expect or need from a campsite. They even have a local butcher show up every day before dinner time to provide you with tremendous quality meats for the BBQ.

Negativ I didn't personally mind much at all, but I feel that it's only fair to state this in case other potential travellers would dislike it..

The neighbouring fields are full of lovely sheep. Anyone who has spent time around sheep mums and calfs, or flocks in general, know that when they're out at night in the darkness they don't stay quiet! Expect a notable "baaaa" all night, particularly if you're tent camping. I found the noise quite cathartic if I'm honest!

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Hi there

Many thanks for your review. We appreciate your kind words. We would agree the neighbouring sheep are either love or hate lol! One thing I would mention as I wouldn't want other campers to expect something that isn't there. Our local butcher turns up every week on Saturday, not every day.

Many thanks TDH

Positiv Amazing location very quiet . Toilets and showers very nice and clean . Pitch was massive . Will definitely return .

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