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0.25 acres
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- BH20 5PD
- GPS:
- Lat 50.608734 / Lon -2.107484
- OS field ref:
- SY928782
- OS map ref:
- 195
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Avoid this site they Lie to you!
Swalland Farm
We stayed at this site in August 23 for the bank holiday weekend and booked this via email and the stay was great although the site is a bit rustic and on a farm that does not bother us at all as we always stay on CL sites, although there is no welcome which is fine as a lot of CLs are like this, you do get the feeling that the owners don't really give a dam about the site, We liked our stay that much and loved the area we re booked on the 4th of January 24 to stay on the first week of August 24 we had confirmation email back to say everything is booked for our stay.
On the Tuesday before or Saturday arrival We had a call from Emma the owner to say that there was something wrong with our pitch and we couldn't stay due to the electrics being faulty and she stated that the other 4 pitches were taken with a large family booking!
as you can imagine we had to ring around quickly as we had booked the time off work and I remembered there was an affiliated site next door to this site so I rang and got a pitch for the week so everything our end was sorted!
We arrived on the Saturday of the 3rd August and set up on our site and in the evening decided to walk the dogs up the hill and past Swalland site with me expecting to see 4 units on the site and a pitch cornered off not in use? well to my surprise there was 5 units on the site all plugged in to the electrics!
I walked past again on the Sunday evening and still the same and to be honest I felt really upset and lied to, although we had our site and everything was great I was angry that I had been lied too especially when I had booked this site in early January 24.
I emailed the owners to say how upset I was and also complained to the Caravan and motorhome club, I did get a response back from the Club but not the owners of Swalland Farm.
avoid this CL unless you want to be potentially double booked!
Paul Smith
Very Relaxing with Glorious Views.
Swalland Farm
We discovered this CL last year while staying in the area. It delighted us so much we decided we would stay on it during our next visit to the area.
If you follow the directions in the handbook or the website you will be fine as the route takes the best route for a caravan or motorhome. If you use a map or your satnav you may run into difficulties. The last 100 yards of the journey is through a working farmyard. Access was always clear whenever we came or went however it is a uneven. We have a long twin axle and it didn't cause us any issues, others staying had a variety of outfits too.
Access to the CL is straight forward. Water, EHU, elsan waste and the toilet are readily found. The CL is on a slope and you will require ramps or blocks. We managed to level our caravan across the slope without difficulty.
The views, both towards the sea and behind the CL are awesome. Luckily the whole CL has a view so it doesn't really matter where you or others pitch, you will have a view.
Excellent access to the coastal path and walks inland to Swyre Head are right beside you. A permissive path takes you straight to Kimmeridge bay, about a 20-30 minute stroll.
Payment is via an honesty box on the gate post, best to take an envelope to contain the payment and add your details too.
This is a gem of a CL, we spent a week here and can't wait to return.
Hurryhome
Reviewed on 30/04/2023 17:26
Truly a working farm but with spectacular views
Swalland Farm
As others have noted, this CL can get muddy. And it was, for our brief stay. But the owner gave us directions to park on the remaining piece of hard standing and from that pitch we could see for miles. We then did a marvellous circular walk from the farm, down to the cliff, along the cliff top to Kimmeridge and back down the long drive to the CL. About two hours. The WC was fine and appreciated. Wrapping up, this is a farm, not a manicured CL. If it’s not too muddy or crowded, it’s a nice place to stop.
Doric
Reviewed on 19/04/2023 18:23
Fantastic family run site in a rural idyllic location
Swalland Farm
I think it is important reading the reviews of this site to consider a few things. This is a working dairy farm and adjacent the farmhouse is a slightly sloping grassed area with six electric hook up points. If you like peace and tranquillity easy access to the coastal path, beautiful scenery and interesting people then this is the site for you. Within easy reach are historical castles, the world-famous Tank museum, Kimmeridge Bay and the whole Jurassic fossil coastline.
The family who run the site are incredibly friendly and have time to spend with all the campers and are happy to answer any questions about the local area.
If you want hot running showers, a spa, tarmac access roads, etc then look elsewhere. The toilets on site are clean, there is a chemical loo disposal point and fresh drinking water. Emma and the family run the site on an ‘honesty basis’ and at £15 a night it is good value on an honest working dairy farm. Mary and I plus the children love this location, the site and the farm staff - a perfect combination for a getaway holiday.
Dodgy maths
Swalland Farm
Just don't think the operators heart is in running a site.
Seems the number 5 doesn't register here. Also the concept of no tents is vague.
It is a case of turn up and set up. Why bother trying to reserve?
£15 per night is a bit excessive compared with other club sites.
Van, not a camper or even an off net van. Straight forward VW van turned up, moved someone else's stuff and then produced a tent fully the size of the van.
That left at least 7 vehicles on the site.
The facilities could be smartened up. The toilet floor is permanently wet. Not sure what causes that. Try not to think a out it.
The site has quite a slope, you will need blocks and to hunt around for the least bad spot.
Shame because it is a good location.
Gwylan
Reviewed on 19/09/2021 12:13
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