Highlands End Holiday Park

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Highlands end holiday park
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The proximity to the sea

  • Family park overlooking Lyme Bay
  • Within walking distance of Eypemouth beach and Eype village
  • Café, bar and restaurant with vintage fire engines
Bridport’s Highlands End Holiday Park is certainly on high land, all the way up at clifftop level on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, overlooking the spectacular blue waters of Lyme Bay and with bridleway access to the walks of the World Heritage Coast. Most uplifting. Highlands End was the first park in the West Dorset Leisure group and the team has learnt a thing or three about family holidays in the 50 or so years since: the first-class facilities here include a generously-sized heated indoor pool, sauna and steam room (available for an additional charge only). There are active options on site for all ages such as soft play (charge applies), footgolf and two play areas, plus a duck pond for gentle waterside strolls. (If you’re all of a conundrum about what to do in Dorset, make for the on-site tourist information office which has leaflets and videos on local attractions.) Eats are covered at the park bar and restaurant dishing up all sorts of homemade meals using fresh local produce (probably the only restaurant you’ll ever go to with a 1936 Leyland Fire Engine and 1902 Merryweather Steam fire engine). Too nice a day to sit inside? There’s a beer garden – and play area – out the back. From Highlands End it’s a 500-metre coastal walk to the sand and shingle beach at Eypemouth and the village of Eype, in many people's humble opinion one of the prettiest villages in Dorset (a beach hut here was listed at the sky high price of £200,000 in 2011). The bridleway near the park will also take you to Symondsbury, West Bay, and over acres of countryside and farmland, much of it maintained by the National Trust. Finally, the site team stress that although they'd love to be able to guarantee fine weather at all times, please note that pitches here are on the clifftop to make the most of the spectacular views. This can also mean that they're exposed to high winds during periods of bad weather and so it's recommend that you ensure your tent is secured well.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Touring caravan pitches 165
Motorhome pitches 165
Tent pitches 39
Caravans for hire 21
Open now
Opens 6 January 2023

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • All guests: access to the swimming pool is not included in the rate and is charged £4,50 (R106,62) per adult and £3,25 (R77,01) per child per session.
  • Facilities/activities including swimming pool, sauna, steam room, foot golf and soft play are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The indoor swimming pool is open between 10/01 and 22/12.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Martin's Bar and Restaurant will be closed from 02 December until the beginning of February. The Leisure Club will be closed 06 December to 02 January due to essential works.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 06 Jan 2023 to

This site is a member of West Dorset Leisure Holidays group.

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 509 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Highlands End boasts stunning coastal views & access to paths/beaches. Reviews praise cleanliness, facilities & spacious pitches. Martin's Bar & leisure centre are hits, staff are friendly. Minor issues: wind for tents, cost of pool/WiFi. Some restaurant feedback varied.

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Immaculate site great views and great…

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Anonymous

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Liked Immaculate site great views and great facilities

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your review! We look forward to your return visit very soon!

Lovely quiet area for exploring Dorset

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Daniel M.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Great Location. The pool , sauna and steam room are really good. Great view from our pitch area. Really good amenities. Nice restaurant bar area. We had pizza which was very nice.

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From the manager: Wow! Thank you Daniel for your wonderful review and your iconic photos- absolutely superb! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, the sauna and steam room (please see our new improved versions for January 2026!!), the stunning views, the great park amenities, Martin's Bar & Restaurant and their delicious pizza. We look forward to your return visit!

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Kevin H.

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Liked The location, the warm and friendly staff at reception. The site itself is well placed for the southwest coastal path. The shower block were clean and warm. The showers were hot without the continuous pushing of a button. The onsite bar/restaurant provide a good selection of food and drinks.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much Kevin for your excellent review, very helpful too! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, our lovely Team, the superb hot showers and the terrific Martin's Bar & Restaurant. Next time, ask about the Martin's discount card which offers 10% off all food and drinks, well worth the £5 cost- it pays for itself very quickly. We look forward to your return visit!

A very well structured site, breaking…

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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked A very well structured site, breaking views, toilets and shower block are heated too, amazingly clean, no need to visit reception to check in if you book right, just drive upto the gate, opens then drive in. Very well stocked shop, one of the best I’ve been to!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so very much for your brilliant review, we really appreciate it!! And gorgeous photos too, glad you had some lovely autumn sunshine! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, the great park amenities and high standards, the ease of check-in and stunning views! Please do visit again soon!

As always we had a brilliant…

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Patricia R.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked As always we had a brilliant time.
Can’t find any faults beautifully clean and the staff are fantastic.

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From the manager: Thank you so much Patricia, we really appreciate it! Delighted that you enjoyed your stay, the high park standards and the lovely Team!

The site and facilities were very…

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Wayne F.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked The site and facilities were very well maintained and immaculate.

Disliked We had driven for some time to get to highlands end and had decided on our way that we would have a meal at the site restaurant and bar.
On our arrival there was a chalkboard saying closed due to private function, why were camping guests not notified of this in a simple email so a meal could have been taken on our way to the site ????

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From the manager: Thank you for your review and feedback. The change of opening hours was sent to yourself on November 12th in your pre-arrival email. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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Anonymous

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Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your review! We are truly delighted!! Do visit us again soon.

Excellent site

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Katie P.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Everything, love this site!

Disliked Having to leave and go home

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From the manager: Awwww!! We wish you could have stayed longer too, and the sun came out! Thank you so much for your lovely review, it made our day!

Love it, so glad to go…

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Emma B.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Love it, so glad to go back

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much Emma! We really appreciate it!

Lovely site, amazing views and great…

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Ross C.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Lovely site, amazing views and great facilties. Will definitely be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much Ross, we really appreciate your review! We look forward to your return visit!

Features

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 Sauna TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Highlands End Holiday Park

Eype

Bridport

Dorset

England

DT6 6AR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.71725°N
2.77735°W

Route directions

Take the turning for Eype signposted from the A35, follow the road round and take the fourth exit.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.1 km Coach Station
24 km South Station
25.8 km Marks and Spencer
Rail
16.2 km Maiden Newton Rail Station
17.4 km Crewkerne Rail Station
17.5 km Axminster Rail Station
Ferry
26.2 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
47 km Exmouth Ferry Landing
48.3 km Starcross Ferry Landing
Airport
45.2 km Exeter 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

From beaut beaches to historic towns, fossil hunting to wholesome hikes, the Dorset coast has a colossal amount of activities and attractions whatever floats your boat. Cast off for some sea fishing, take a boat trip or scuba dive to the depths from local beaches, or tee off instead with a course around the clifftop 18 holes of the Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club. West Bay and Bridport are both about a mile from Highlands End (just the right distance to walk for an ice cream on a sunny day), and at least a day is recommended in each: the miles of West Bay for sunbathing, watersports and landing mackerel from a boat; and the market town of Bridport for its 17th-century museum and the market, going strong since Elizabethan times and the place to pick up everyday items like local food and more outlandish bits and bobs like clothes and antiques. Beachcombers and fossil finders will probably find themselves at Lyme Regis at some point, one of the most famed stretches on the Jurassic Coast and along with Bridport one of its gateway towns – it was here that famous geologist Mary Anning made her first finds in the 19th century and the town holds an annual Mary Anning Day as well as the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival. Visitor centres and museums are dotted all around the coast; if you’re not sure where to start, most have guided tours available. Hikers will be happy too with the wealth of paths and bridleways snaking around coast and countryside from Highlands and beyond – the South West Coast Path follows the entire 95-mile Jurassic coastline and Dorset has around 300 miles of waymarked paths and trails. Buses stop at many coastal spots, or hire a minibus to spectate the scenery in style.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Eypemouth 0.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 3.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hive 4.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charmouth West 9.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 9.9 km

Abbotsbury Swannery 14 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 25.1 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 25.5 km

Montacute House 26.4 km

National Trust

Shute Barton 20.9 km

Loughwood Meeting House 21.3 km

Max Gate 24.9 km

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 25.6 km

Montacute House 26.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lower Seatown - Seatown - Chideock - Eype 0.4 km

West Bay 1.5 km

DOWNE HALL 2.7 km

Seatown - Golden Cap - Ridge Barn - Stanton St Gab 3.3 km

North Chideock - Symondsbury and More. 3.8 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Highlands End Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Highlands End Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Highlands End Holiday Park? From beaut beaches to historic towns, fossil hunting to wholesome hikes, the Dorset coast has a colossal amount of activities and attractions whatever floats your boat. Cast off for some sea fishing, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Highlands End Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Highlands End Holiday Park? From R654,13 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.