Revels Fishery

View prices & book 9.5 134 reviews
Aerial view
Aerial view
Fishing lake and camp site
Generous room on your chosen spot
Ample room to choose your non allocated pitch. no need to be in anyones way
Ample room for vehicles to park next to your chosen pitches and no excuse to be in any ones way.
Stunning north view from site over 30 miles of the ancient blackmore vale
Looking across the site at dorset countryside
Spacious pitches
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Fishing lake and camp site
Generous room on your chosen spot
Ample room to choose your non allocated pitch. no need to be in anyones way

  • Fishery-based site on the edge of the stunningly scenic Dorset Downs
  • Half an hour from the sandy beaches of the Jurassic Coast
  • Large tackle shop and plenty of onsite fishing waters to choose from
Hoping for a quiet and peaceful countryside retreat close to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty? Revels Fishery – a family-friendly site less than five minutes’ drive from the Dorset village of Middlemarsh – will tick all your boxes. Though the site’s also open to guests who aren’t interested in casting a line, it’s simply a dream for angling fans: there are seven fishing waters on site where perch, tench, barbel, carp, catfish, bream and chub are plentiful, and a large tackle shop is just an added lure. The site’s also well-placed for rambling excursions through the Dorset Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the scenic Dorset countryside. There are loads of bridleways and footpaths to follow right from the site, and walking fuel is a cinch round here too: nab some fresh eggs from the resident chickens and ducks in the morning and boil them up for mid-hike energy boosts. Not much of a hiker or biker? Head into Middlemarsh to clamber aboard the village’s bus service to Dorchester, Sherborne or (and?) Yeovil for historical sights, shopping and local eats, or just chill on site instead, soaking up the views of the fishing waters and Blackmore Vale.

Site type

Motorhome sites 2
Tent sites 5
Caravan sites 4
Open now
Opens 18 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including Fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 18 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating based on 134 reviews View breakdown

Peaceful

Voted 78% of visitors View breakdown

97%

would recommend this site to a friend

97%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Nice budget site could do with some updating

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 5
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 10
Stuart B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass and earth site

Liked: Area and the lakes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Another fantastic weekend at this awesome little hideaway, this is our 8th…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 1
Lee M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass and earth site

Liked: Another fantastic weekend at this awesome little hideaway, this is our 8th visit in a year, the fishing is 2nd to none and the staff here is what makes it even better , jason and Julian in the shop are so helpful on fishing tactics and what lakes are fishing the best. My wife fished a 4 metre whip ( bought from the onsite shop) and she had endless action catching fish all morning, ignore the negativity and get yourselves to this 8 lake venue for half the price for what u pay a bit further down the road . We have already booked to go again next weekend

Disliked: Would be great if they sold their own cider 😄

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful camp site.

Overall 8/10
Location No rating
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Jo S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass and earth site

Liked: Beautiful camp site.. Clean and well kept.
We had a lovely time camping, fishing and admiring the lovely lakes.
Definitely will visit again.
Friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice campsite, the owner was really lovely and helpful.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 9
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Andreea-Cristina I. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass and earth site

Liked: The stay in the campsite was really nice

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great simple campsite, good fishing.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 7
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 7
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Chris E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass and earth site

Liked: I love Revels ! Lovely pitch next to a lake (that we fished most evenings) facilities are basic but good, shower is hot, toilets clean. Very relaxed atmosphere and amazing countryside. If you like fishing, the shop is absolutely fully stocked with bait and equipment. The staff are amazing !

Disliked: None

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If you love fishing and camping, this is the perfect spot! The…

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
JAKUB S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked: If you love fishing and camping, this is the perfect spot! The place is well-maintained with clean toilets, beautiful views, and very affordable prices. We had a fantastic time here – it’s an ideal location for a quick weekend getaway.

One of the great advantages is that there are no fixed check-in or check-out times, which makes the stay even more relaxed. A daily fishing ticket costs just £7, and my 6-year-old son could fish for free – an amazing bonus!

There’s also a well-equipped fishing shop on-site, which made things much easier for us. Highly recommended for anyone looking to relax, fish, and enjoy nature!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site was perfect for what we needed, grounds were well…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Kate H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked: The site was perfect for what we needed, grounds were well kept, facilities were clean and easily accessible, beautiful walk around fishing lakes. Will definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Another fantastic and memorable stay at this wonderful, peaceful site with lovely…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
David P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass and earth site

Liked: Another fantastic and memorable stay at this wonderful, peaceful site with lovely views over rolling countryside and friendly and helpful owners. Whenever we think of visiting Dorset, Revel's is our first choice and we highly recommend it.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site and very friendly staff

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 10
Chris G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked: Had a very relaxed stay here with friends
The site was very quiet with beautiful surroundings

Disliked: With only 1 female shower it was fine for us but don’t know what it would be like if the site was busy

Recommend to friends Visit again

The view…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money No rating
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Marcel B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass and earth site

Liked: The view

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs 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

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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Location

Revels Fishery

Revels Farm

Cosmore

Dorchester

Dorset

England

DT2 7TW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.84852°N
-2.46047°W

Route directions

One mile from the X11 bus route stop at Middlemarsh Sawmills.

Nearest transport

Coach
12 km Greenhill
12.1 km Coldharbour
13.1 km Queens Head
Rail
8.2 km Chetnole Rail Station
9.5 km Yetminster Rail Station
10.8 km Maiden Newton Rail Station
Ferry
26.7 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
36.4 km Poole Ferry Terminal
36.8 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
45 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

If standing on the shoulders of giants has always appealed, make immediate tracks for Cerne Abbas, a small village 10 minutes’ drive from the site. As well as pubs serving local beers, the village has access to a National Trust trail leading up to the Cerne Abbas (very anatomically correct) giant. When 17th-century hill figures simply won’t satisfy history cravings, head instead for Minterne House and Gardens, five minutes from base. The house itself may be closed to casual visitors, but wandering the Capability Brown-style Himalayan gardens should more than make up for that – and the house itself is certainly pretty enough from the outside to warrant repeated gazes on strolls. Plenty else by way of history is within easy reach – the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Hayes International Motor Museum and the Tank Museum are all within 35 minutes – but taking time to explore nearby towns is a must. Dorchester (15 minutes) is a particular treat, with roman remains, Terracotta warriors, a Tutankhamun exhibition and Thomas Hardy’s birthplace to visit, but the markets, castles and abbey of Sherborne (15 minutes), and the railway centre, toy museum and Montacute House in Yeovil (25 minutes), are also worthy of car trips. Days on the sand might be all anyone needs on hols, though, so luckily it’s only 30 minutes to the famed Jurassic Coast and to seaside towns like Weymouth, where the lengthy Chesil beach, massive sand sculptures and harbour fort all await.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bowleaze Cove 23.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 24.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hive 25.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 25.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Central 26 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Hardy's Birthplace 14.1 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 18.3 km

Montacute House 21.2 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 22.4 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 22.5 km

National Trust

Hardy's Cottage 14.1 km

Max Gate 15.8 km

Clouds Hill 20.7 km

Montacute House 21.2 km

Tintinhull Garden 22.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MINTERNE 2 km

Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 4.5 km

Piddlehinton - Buck Hill - Piddletrenthide - Piddlehinton 8.8 km

CHANTMARLE 9.4 km

MELBURY PARK 9.9 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)

    Dorchester, England 14.2 km

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 25 June 2025 – Wednesday, 25 June 2025)

    Glastonbury, England 35.7 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Revels Fishery have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Revels Fishery dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Revels Fishery? If standing on the shoulders of giants has always appealed, make immediate tracks for Cerne Abbas, a small village 10 minutes’ drive from the site. As well as pubs serving local beers, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Revels Fishery?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    On arrival, please make your way to the onsite fishing tackle shop to check in.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Revels Fishery? From $40.44 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.