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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 fishing lakes, woodland trails and café
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.
When nothing’s biting, hunger can be kept at bay with a quick pitstop in the on-site café for a sit-down meal or a cheeky takeaway, and there are a couple of pubs in Cerne Abbas if local eats are on the menu.
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.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
A charge of £0,50 (R10,36) applies for the use of the shower.
The café is closed due to restrictions imposed by the coronavirus outbreak.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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.
Electricity is supplied via a prepaid card meter and is charged at £0.20 per kWh. Cards can be purchased from reception, with a minimum spend of £1.
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
Pitch 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 Camper or Class B motorhome or RV site allowed per pitch
Pitch 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 hardstanding
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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
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wheelchair access
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)
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
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
— 10.8 kilometres
Coldharbour — 11.0 kilometres
Queens Head — 12.4 kilometres
- Train stations
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Chetnole Rail Station
— 6.5 kilometres
Yetminster Rail Station — 7.9 kilometres
Thornford Rail Station — 9.2 kilometres
- Ferry ports
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Weymouth Ferry Terminal
— 27.6 kilometres
Poole Ferry Terminal — 38.1 kilometres
Poole Quay Ferry Landing — 38.5 kilometres
- Airports
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Bournemouth International Airport
— 46.6 kilometres
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 (15.4 kilometres)
- Mapperton House & Gardens (17.2 kilometres)
- Montacute House (19.5 kilometres)
National Trust
- Hardy's Cottage (15.4 kilometres)
- Max Gate (16.8 kilometres)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 12:30 p.m. – | 7 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11:30 a.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 12:30 p.m. – | 7 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11:30 a.m. | |
Lyons Gate Caravan Park and Fishery cancellation policy
No refunds within 30 days of arrival date.
More than 30 days before arrival: a £10 cancellation fee will be charged.
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 cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Lyons Gate Caravan Park and Fishery 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.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Lyons Gate Caravan Park and Fishery have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lyons Gate Caravan Park and Fishery dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lyons Gate Caravan Park and Fishery? 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 Caravan Park and Fishery?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lyons Gate Caravan Park and Fishery? From R384,91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
