This is a small, family oriented site, with just one field of good flat pitches. Pitches aren't assigned and there was a choice of shade/sun, roadside or central. Did get a bit breezy in the centre of the field! We were travelling on our own, but there were several groups of families who were easily able to pitch together. The lake is lovely and we had fun paddleboarding in it. Toilets and showers were always clean. Check-in was relaxed and friendly. Cafe had lovely toasties and milkshakes. Even though it was quite full this still felt like a quiet campsite, with mostly families with younger children. Good location for day trips to Weymouth, Lyme Regis and Wareham

The only downside is that in August 2024 there were only 3 toilets and 2 showers for the whole site. We did often have to queue over our stay, though usually for less than 5 minutes. They have solar powered lighting that sometimes didn't work, so you may need a torch at night and even on overcast days. They are quite small, so a larger adult trying to clean more than one child at a time would struggle!

The location is fantastic-accessible and easy to get to beaches. Scenery is beautiful. Pub is walking distance (but we didn’t try it so can’t comment on quality).
The lake is lovely for paddle boarding.

There’s only 3 toilets and 2 showers - not enough for a site that size. Needed to queue and they needed cleaning more often-one never had anything to dry hands on.
Wasps were a real nuisance so some humane wasp traps would have helped.
Cafe only stayed open until 3pm some days and although the staff were friendly, some weren’t particularly knowledgeable about paddle board hire system (which is non-bookable-just first come first served).
It would have been great if it was clearer that the fire pits weren’t suitable for cooking on and that no grill is provided.
Somewhere to freeze ice packs would be useful too.
There was no enforcement of loud music being played after 9pm, which is clearly stated as an important rule for the site.
Having stayed on other great sites with handy amenities that make all the difference, I don’t think we’d come back here.

Very friendly helpful staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Lovely sitting near the lake, which is ideal for some fun on the water. Great site for families.
Will definitely go back.

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Beautiful setting, lovely lake. Really enjoyed being able to take our paddle board out on the lake during our stay. Nice and clean facilities too. Being able to have a campfire in the lovely fire pits was also a bonus.

Would have been nice to have a few more toilets and/or somewhere to clean your teeth and wash/get ready. There were often queues for the toilets and only cold water so I did not want to take up one of only two toilets cleaning my face or teeth and generally getting ready.

The view and layout of the site with lots of space.
Friendliness/welcome when we arrived.

Showers were cold, but someone came out to sort it after a phone call.

The site has peaceful surroundings and beautiful lakes. There are an abundance of level pitches and for the most part the site is clean and well-maintained.

The shower and toilet block is poor. These are essentially 'posh' portaloos, which are now aging. They are generally clean, but the ceilings are covered in dead flies and the lighting is unreliable; guests may need to shower by torchlight. The sinks are impractically small and block has been set on an unlevel base, such that water pools on the shower floors. Guests are asked to sweep out the water themselves. There are only two showers and three toilets, resulting in frequent queues. This might all be forgiveable in a budget campsite, but given this site's premium price-point the facilities leave something to be desired.

Lovely campsite - small and not over run with ‘stuff’ like some get. Been several times. Good pitch sizes. Nice playing field for kids. Amazing lake for paddle boarding; fantastic dog field; nice walk to pub; clean showers and toilets

They need to regularly clear the lake - once a day send someone round with a net and it would be so much more appealing for swimmers and younger children who I’d fear may get caught in the reeds. My friends regularly swim in lakes but even they were slightly out off by the amount of debris. Also odd you can’t pre book paddle boards nor life jackets yet they were all booked out yet scattered/just abandoned with no one collecting them - as it has now gotten busier over the years it needs sleeker system in place to pre book with your stay. Also need wasp traps - totally over run with them which sounds petty but was pretty annoying and could be easily solved with them scattered about. Final thing is cafe - absolutely beautiful but odd hours (we went for a coffee at 330 and it was shut) and odd days - surely someone could run it daily 830 - 5 during August or weekends at least? Cocktails in the evening (pub was heaving) etc - missing a trick.

The lake, the bell tent and all in between.

2 showers and could have done with more

Fun lake for paddle boarding, really friendly staff, good pub 5 minutes walk.

Just minus 1 star because there is only 3 toilets and 2 showers for the whole site and had to often spend time queuing.

We had a lovely stay. It was a welcoming, friendly site with clean facilities, showers and toilets and flat pitches.

The lake was a real bonus, set in beautiful surroundings, great for the whole family to get out on our Kayak. A one hour walk to the beach was a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

All in all, I’d definitely recommend it to friends.

The only downside was the lack of showers and toilets. The site could really do with twice as many.