Mangerton Lake









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- Working farm site with a coarse fishing lake in a Dorset valley
- Under 15 minutes’ drive from three beaches; 20 minutes from Charmouth
- Firepits to hire; walk to pubs and shops; fishing included in the stay
Site type
Languages spoken
English
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Features
No 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesLocation
Mangerton Lake
Mangerton Lane
Bradpole
Bridport
Dorset
England
DT6 3SF
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.75007°N
-2.73185°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
West Bay (West) | 5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Eypemouth | 5.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Hive | 6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seatown | 7.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Charmouth West | 12.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mapperton House & Gardens 5.2 km
Abbotsbury Swannery 13.7 km
Montacute House 22.4 km
Hardy's Birthplace 24.2 km
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 24.3 km
National Trust
Max Gate 22.2 km
Montacute House 22.4 km
Shute Barton 23.4 km
Loughwood Meeting House 23.4 km
Hardy's Cottage 24.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
DOWNE HALL 2.2 km
MAPPERTON HOUSE 5.2 km
Lower Seatown - Seatown - Chideock - Eype 5.2 km
PARNHAM 5.6 km
West Bay 6.1 km
Local events
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 6 September 2025 – Saturday, 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, England 21.8 km
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 25 June 2025 – Wednesday, 25 June 2025)
Glastonbury, England 46.7 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Mangerton Lake have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Mangerton Lake dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Mangerton Lake? No doubt some of you will be itching to rummage for fossils along the Jurassic Coast. If you’re new to the game, there’s a heritage centre in Charmouth (20 minutes’ drive) which … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Mangerton Lake?
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