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

RV sites 80
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 40
Travel trailer sites 80
Trailers for rent 140

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Silver David Bellamy Conservation Award AA Holiday Centre

Nearest sites

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Ulwell Holiday Park

Ulwell

Swanage

Dorset

England

BH19 3DG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (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
2 km Bus Station
6.1 km East Street
6.2 km East Street
Rail
10.3 km Poole Rail Station
10.8 km Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station
11.5 km Hamworthy Rail Station
Ferry
6.1 km Shell Bay Ferry Terminal
6.5 km Sandbanks Ferry Terminal
7 km Brownsea Island Ferry Landing
Airport
19.4 km 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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Swanage Central 1.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Studland Knoll House 3.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Shell Bay North 5.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Sandbanks Peninsular 7.3 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poole Shore Road Beach 8.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Swanage Railway 2 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 3.7 km

Corfe Castle 6.4 km

Brownsea Island 7 km

Dorset Cruises 12 km

National Trust

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 2.4 km

Corfe Castle 6.3 km

Brownsea Island 6.9 km

White Mill 20.8 km

Kingston Lacy 20.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Herston - Worth Matravers - Corfe 1.6 km

Studland - Old Harry - Ballard Down - Studland 2.5 km

Durlston Castle Historic Landscape 3.5 km

Swanage to Corfe Circular Walk 3.6 km

Swash Channel 5.2 km

Local events

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)

    Wareham, England 16.8 km

  • Tankfest (Friday, June 28, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024)

    Wareham, England 20.7 km

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)

    Dorchester, England 26.7 km

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)

    Dorchester, England 33.8 km

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – Tuesday, July 30, 2024)

    Brockenhurst, England 36.1 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.

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  • Does Ulwell Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
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  • 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  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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