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General
- Peaceful woodland site in Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Half an hour from Jurassic Coast beaches; 20 minutes from Dorchester
- Four well-stocked fishing lakes on site, plus woodland trails
A peaceful spot in Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, within easy reach of the famed Jurassic Coast and with lots nearby for history and heritage buffs? Sounds like a lucky catch… and that’s not all to reel you in at Lyons Gate Caravan Park and Fishery, a family-friendly site less than 10 minutes’ drive from the scenic Dorset village of Cerne Abbas.
This site is heaven for anyone angling to do a spot of fishing on their hols: there are four well-stocked lakes here where casting a line could land perch, chub, roach, tench, rudd, barbel or 20-pound+ carp, and there’s night fishing (by request) to add another layer of challenge – plenty to keep novices and experts entertained for days.
Not hooked on spending getaways on the banks? Nature trails crisscross the woodland on site, or you can venture out into the AONB to wander the Jurassic Coast, lounge around on sandy beaches, and follow the Thomas Hardy trail to see Dorset as the poet and novelist did.
Open from 02/01/2023 to 12/22/2023
Park type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
A charge of £0.50 ($0.61) applies for the use of the shower.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Reception is unmanned after 6:30 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
Fishing is £6 per person per day for up to 2 rods. Night fishing is by arrangement and can only be done on one side of a particular lake away from other holidaying guests. The cost is £22 per person for up to 2 rods (no under-14s).
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent or Camper trailer allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Car
Max. persons: 6 x
One Class B motorhome or RV or Camper allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Max 8.0m width x 6.0m depth (26.2ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Ground type: Gravel and cement/asphalt
Max. persons: 6 x
One Class B motorhome or RV or Camper allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Max 8.0m width x 6.0m depth (26.2ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 48.0m² (516.7ft²)
Ground type: Gravel and cement/asphalt
Reviews
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Lovely clean site, the couple that ran the site were …
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Thank you for your comments, hopefully your next visit to Lyons Gate will be for longer so you can experience Lyons Gate in its entirety. |
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We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Lyons Gate and hope that you will visit again. |
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Thank you for your kind review. We are glad that you enjoyed you your stay at Lyons Gate and the weather was lovely. |
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Thank you for review hope to see you at Lyons Gate again. |
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The guy on-site was very welcoming. The site itself was …
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Thank you for your comments, we are sorry you found the showers not up to the same standard as the site. The showers and toilets are deep cleaned once a day but checked periodically during the day but unfortunately when the site is busy and the showers are in use it is hard to constantly keep on top of them. There is a mop and bucket in the showers for people to mop the showers after use but unfortunately not everyone uses it. If you had let us know about the showers before you used it we could of rectified it. |
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Thank you for your kind reviews. We are pleased you had such a great stay and look forward to seeing you again. |
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Thank you for your kind comments and we look forward to welcoming you back to Lyons Gate soon. |
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Thank you for your great comments. Any big except the fishing bins can be used for dogs and there are dog bins through the woods, the reason for there only being one bin area is that in the warmer weather the bins would attract flies, wasps and rats so we have the one area to keep unwanted visitors away from the caravans, camper vans and tents. Look forward to welcoming you back to Lyons Gate. |
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
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Hikers’ paradise
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
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
Public transportation nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 sites)
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Restaurant nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal sites
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Greenhill
— 6.7 miles
Coldharbour — 6.8 miles
Queens Head — 7.7 miles
- Train stations
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Chetnole Rail Station
— 4.1 miles
Yetminster Rail Station — 4.9 miles
Thornford Rail Station — 5.7 miles
- Ferry ports
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Weymouth Ferry Terminal
— 17.2 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal — 23.7 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing — 23.9 miles
- Airports
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Bournemouth International Airport
— 28.9 miles
Local attractions
Cerne Abbas has been called ‘Britain’s most desirable village’ to live in and it’s easy to see why. Start stays with a ramble around the stunningly pretty village, stopping in at the pubs to sample the local beer and tottering along to Cerne Abbey where the village’s tradition of brewing began.
Of course, beer isn’t what Cerne Abbas is most famous for, so a trip to the Cerne Abbas Giant (a chalk hill figure of a happily anatomically correct man) comes highly recommended. There’s a viewing spot in the village and closer looks are a stroll away along a waymarked circular trail managed by the National Trust.
If naked desires (sorry) skew more towards grand estates, Minterne House and Gardens are less than five minutes from base – the house isn’t open to the public, but it’s a spectacular backdrop to wanders among Himalayan gardens, designed in the style of Capability Brown.
More urban days are within easy reach at Dorchester, 20 minutes away. The town is the birthplace of Thomas Hardy, and visits to Hardy’s Cottage and his home later in life (Max Gate) are absolute musts. It’s not just literary history here either: there’s the Tutankhamun Exhibition, a Roman amphitheatre, a display of Terracotta Warrior replicas, and a handful of museums for everything from teddy bears to dinosaurs.
Must see
- Hardy's Birthplace (9.6 miles)
- Mapperton House & Gardens (10.7 miles)
- Montacute House (12.1 miles)
National Trust
- Hardy's Cottage (9.6 miles)
- Max Gate (10.5 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| RV, travel trailer and tent sites | ||
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| Arrive: | 12:30 p.m. – | 6 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11:30 a.m. | |
| On-park accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 6 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
Lyons Gate Holiday Park cancelation policy
No refunds within 30 days of arrival date.
Changes cannot be made once you have booked.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancelations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Lyons Gate Holiday Park will debit the balance from your card 30 days before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 30 days then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted at the park
CashVisa
MasterCard
Maestro
Terms and conditions
Park booking terms and conditions- Does Lyons Gate Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lyons Gate Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lyons Gate Holiday Park? Cerne Abbas has been called ‘Britain’s most desirable village’ to live in and it’s easy to see why. Start stays with a ramble around the stunningly pretty village, stopping in at the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lyons Gate Holiday Park?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lyons Gate Holiday Park? From $29.83 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Thank you for your kind comments, we look forward to welcoming you back to Lyons Gate soon.