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From $52.24 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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

Litton Lakes is a family-run Dorset lakeside site with spacious pitches and a modern shower block 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.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

The café is open Friday to Sunday.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to Tue, 30 Sept 2025

Site types & availability

Bell tent (basic)

7 people maximum

No dogs allowed

Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

7 people maximum

No dogs allowed

Bring all camping equipment minus the tent (linen, sleeping bags, pillows, cooking equipment, etc.)

Dimensions

5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

1 room

Open space 7 x Bring your own bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Car 1 included, 4 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Bed linen not provided

Extras

Double camp bed hire (2 max)		GBP 15 (GBP 15) per stay
Extra car (3 max)		GBP 6 (GBP 6) per stay
Firepit (1 max)		GBP 9 (GBP 9) per night
High chair (1 max)		GBP 5 (GBP 5) per stay
Single camp bed hire (6 max)		GBP 12 (GBP 12) per stay
Travel cot (1 max)		GBP 12 (GBP 12) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From GBP 130 (GBP 130) 2 nights, 2 adults

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Other site types

Unpowered grass site

9 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Site size: Max 7.0m width x 9.0m depth (23.0ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 63.0m² (678.1ft²)

9 people maximum

One Caravan or Tent or Motorhome or Campervan or Camper trailer allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site 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

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Caravan, Tent, Motorhome, Campervan, Camper trailer

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 3 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 3 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Dump point

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		GBP 3 (GBP 3) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		GBP 3 (GBP 3) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		GBP 5 (GBP 5) per night
Extra car (2 max)		GBP 4 (GBP 4) per night
Firepit (1 max)		GBP 9 (GBP 9) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From GBP 25 (GBP 25) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

There was a lot of activities available. Nice pub nearby and plenty…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Andrew B. May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: There was a lot of activities available. Nice pub nearby and plenty of space to walk the dog

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything. Our second visit. New facilities are great. Teens enjoyed paddle boarding.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Everything. Our second visit. New facilities are great. Teens enjoyed paddle boarding. Looking forward to going again later in the year.

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fantastic family friendly stay to enjoy nature!

Overall	9/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	9
Child friendliness	9
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Ian M. May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Litton Lakes is one of our favourite places to stay, beautiful clear water to swim, paddleboard and boat. A clean and quiet site with helpful and friendly staff. Delicious cafe for tasty treats and great children's play field and dog walking field to meet everyone's needs.

Disliked: We would love the cafe to be open everyday!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site but no hot water for 4 days.

Overall	5/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	1
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	3
Wifi	No rating

Laura J. May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Location, lake, small site, warden.

Disliked: No hot water for showers or washing up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous site with a lake for the children to paddleboard around and…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Fabulous site with a lake for the children to paddleboard around and a lovely little cafe overlooking. Simple camping, with everything you need, all very clean and well maintained.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small site, flat, well drained ground in nice setting. Nice having a…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	7
Child friendliness	7
Cleanliness	7
Wifi	No rating

Jason V. May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Small site, flat, well drained ground in nice setting. Nice having a playing field to fly kites.

Disliked: Cold shower on the Sunday morning; perfectly fine the other days.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A wonderful family run site which is set in an beautiful location.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Lydia M. May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: We have stayed at Litton lakes many times and it just keeps getting better. The site has undergone some great changes over the winter, with improved access to the lake, new toilets and solar powered showers. The atmosphere at the site is always so friendly. Because it is off grid the children really get back to basics with lots of games being played in the large field attached to the site. It is lovely to hear them all having fun playing together. In the evening the site is illuminated by campfires and you can hear groups of friend/ families chatting together. The lake is crystal clear and perfect for paddle boarding and swimming. The cafe sells lovely cakes, snacks, teas, coffee’s, smoothies and milk shakes. The pub near the site is worth visiting, but you may need to book in advance for food as it gets really busy. They often have live bands playing in the afternoon, and many people go to sit in their sunny garden to listen to them. We had four teenage boys in our group and they loved every minute of the trip. We can’t wait to come and visit again.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Might visit the place again, would recommend to others.

Overall	9/10
Location	9
Value for money	8
Accommodation	9
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Rokas J. May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Place was nice and quiet, lovely views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved our stay here, very peaceful with amazing views and lovely lake

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Quiet and peaceful with amazing views. Toilets and washing areas were very clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely chilled campsite, even when busy at the weekend. The lake was…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2025

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Lovely chilled campsite, even when busy at the weekend. The lake was such a delight to swim in and all age groups were enjoying the paddleboarding. The staff at the cafe were all pleasant and Sarah who runs the bookings is a real asset with keeping everything ticking over. The local pub served an amazing roast dinner!

Disliked: The new shower block needs a shelf and mirror in the cubicles. The cafe had a strange menu but the bacon sarnies were good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire 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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

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 85 cm)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Litton Lakes

Litton Lane

Litton Cheney

Dorset

England

DT2 9DH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.70733°N
-2.64691°W

Nearest transport

Coach

8.7 km Coach Station

14.8 km South Station

17.4 km Marks and Spencer

Rail

9.8 km Maiden Newton Rail Station

14.4 km Upwey Rail Station

14.4 km Dorchester West Rail Station

Ferry

17.8 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal

46.2 km Poole Ferry Terminal

46.7 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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

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).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Hive	5.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Bay (West)	8.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Eypemouth	9.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seatown	12.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weymouth Lodmoor	17 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Abbotsbury Swannery 6.3 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 10.5 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 16.7 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 16.8 km

Hardy's Birthplace 18.3 km

National Trust

Max Gate 15.7 km

Hardy's Cottage 18.2 km

Montacute House 27.5 km

Clouds Hill 27.8 km

Tintinhull Garden 30.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

South from Little Bredy 4.6 km

Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 4.8 km

BRIDEHEAD 5.4 km

ABBOTSBURY GARDENS 5.5 km

Abbotsbury - West Bexington - Chesil Beach - Abbotsbury 6.3 km

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 15.7 km

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 10 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Changes to your holiday

Modifications are subject to a GBP3.00 ($5.89) fee.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the campground/park is able to relet your unit/site.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is allowed.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/campervan please select the extra.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Additional terms

The café is open Friday to Sunday.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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?

Camping and caravan
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	7:30 p.m.
Depart by:	noon
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 $52.24 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Site types & availability

There was a lot of activities available. Nice pub nearby and plenty…

Everything. Our second visit. New facilities are great. Teens enjoyed paddle boarding.…

A fantastic family friendly stay to enjoy nature!

Great site but no hot water for 4 days.

Fabulous site with a lake for the children to paddleboard around and…

Small site, flat, well drained ground in nice setting. Nice having a…

A wonderful family run site which is set in an beautiful location.

Might visit the place again, would recommend to others.

Loved our stay here, very peaceful with amazing views and lovely lake

Lovely chilled campsite, even when busy at the weekend. The lake was…

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Accessibility

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

Nearest campgrounds

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