Swalland Farm

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Great views ,very peaceful, could be better though

Just had a scorching week on site. Basic site ,quite sloping ( you will need levellers. ) Great views of Kimmeridge bay and Purbeck hills. Grass was very long but ok in the warm weather , would be a bit soggy in the rain. Their is a basic toilet on site but you will need your own toilet paper.Only saw owner once which was problem when going to pay or set up. Plenty of butterflies, birds, and farm animals to see. Rugged walk via coastal path to Kimmeridge bay ( about 2.5 miles ) Beware sat nav directions because it will take you via 1.5 gradient over the hill to site , I just managed it in motorhome but was a bit of a white knuckle ride ( other campers got caught out too ! ) Last 200 yds to site is interesting through farm yard.Best approach is via Corfe Castle . Overall a great stay but if site was tidied up it would be so much better.

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Norfolk wanderers

Caravanner from Norfolk

Reviewed on 08/07/2019 15:17

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Restful

Just spent 3 nights at this CL. We absolutely loved it, great views out to the coast, walking is superb, for two days we walked from the site out onto the South West Costal Path. Instructions on how to get to the site were clear, just beware of the speed bumps on the approach along the private road at Smedmore House. The last piece of track through the farm yard is very uneven, but was no problem on our visit, possibly may be more difficult after a wet period? Great CL, quiet, lovely to hear the birds, cows and an owl at night. Would definitely use this CL again. If you want to escape hustle and bustle, don’t want loads of entertainment on your doorstep, enjoy the outdoors and love walking this is a good place to come to.

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Chivers15

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Reviewed on 24/04/2019 16:57

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Peace & Quiet

This is a basic CL but we loved it. It’s on a working farm so yes a bit of mooing & occasionally a tractor passing but with a view like we had that’s just fine! Someone commented a distant sea view, come on it was lovely! Wish the site would put a picture up to show this. The field was fine we used a block to level the caravan. Toilet block very basic I didn’t use but fine for me to send my partner to 😆. We met the farmer twice & he was very friendly. No service for mobiles. Our TV worked fine. Corfe Castle was 10 mins away & Studland beach, which we loved, was half an hour. Kimmeridge Bay didn’t appeal to us but just 5 mins drive down the road. Cavel’s restaurant is 5 minute drive away serving great food. It was perfect for us as I don’t want to be on a site with row upon row of caravans all facing each other yuk!

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MickyJ22

Caravanner from Wiltshire

Reviewed on 17/07/2018 18:08

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I felt I needed to balance my previous review as there are some real positives to this site too. This site is perfect for peace and quiet - a place to relax and enjoy the stunning views all around. If you like walking, you can gain access to the sw coastal path and again, the views are stunning. We weren’t aware, but the owners run “Clavell’s Restaurant” in the village so we didn’t take advantage of that right on the doorstep which was a shame. Maybe the owners could promote this more for visitors to their site by offering a voucher to spend there? Happy customers will always return. 😁

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TheTimms

Reviewed on 05/07/2018 09:14

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A bit of a let down

We arrived on a Sunday afternoon and got familiarised with the water, loo disposal point and pitch by another couple of caravanners. Didn’t meet the site owner until we went to leave and pay 4 days later! The toilet is as described by other reviewers - an ill-fitting door with a hook lock, bring-your-own loo roll, and an old bar of soap, but the toilet was clean at least. The field itself offers distant views of the sea between the trees and if all you want to do is sit in the field and look at the views all day, then this site would be perfect. However, if, like us, you like to get out and about to discover the area, there is a long drive down windy roads to get out on to the main road at Corfe and the nearest pub is about 5 miles away at Church Knowle. I appreciate it is on a working farm, so wasn’t looking for 5 star standard, but do feel that £15 per night is a bit steep as we stayed at another site in Devon recently which only charged £10 per night (no loo or shower, but a friendly welcome and picnic benches near the pitches) PS there could be clearer signs ie caravan club C.L. sign as we nearly ended up on another farm!

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TheTimms

Reviewed on 05/07/2018 00:30

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Beautiful location - a bit remote.

Yes, lovely views of the sea and access on foot to the coastal path is great. The field is rather more sloping than we would have liked but manageable. Toilet is adequate, toilet paper would have been nice. I got the impression that the owners are very busy and don't have much time for the caravaners. I tried to pay several times but no one was in the farmhouse in the daytime. I was surprised to pay £12.50 per night when it was shown as £10 in the book. I know prices can increase but not normally so much so quickly after the new book is out! Overall we enjoyed the stay and would recommend it for people who enjoy the basics of walking, countryside and no modern gadgets.

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Motorhomer

Reviewed on 27/06/2017 15:30

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Great weekend

Stayed for a weekend, beginning of April, beautiful weather, stunning views of the sea and hills. Sited on a working farm, George the owner was very friendly and informative. The site and facilities are basic but did the job, but the views and coastal walks are fantastic. Would recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful time in beautiful countryside.

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Bill Herron

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Reviewed on 04/04/2017 23:50

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Stunning views

Stayed September 2016 . The approach is a bit rough but worth it. First impression was what a view, shame the grass is so long. No one around so pitched up where we wanted to make the most of the view. Found the facilities, a little rustic and not clean. We cleaned it got rid of the wild life and donated a sweeping brush, supplied toilet rolls and cleaning materials for everyone including farm workers and people walking by and put a lock on the door. Just wish we had a lawn mower!!! It is a lovely site to walk from lots of footpaths. The site just needs a bit of love. We were quoted £15 a night which I thought too much for facilities however when we went to pay it was reduced to £11. About right for what was there. The tea shop/restaurant in the village was lovely and look forward to visiting the new gallery opposite tea shop when it opens.

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Golden Girl

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Reviewed on 21/02/2017 14:04

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A very special place

We visited Swalland Farm at the end of May 2016. Having visited before, as a child with my parents I was aware of the unusual location. Yes the access track is rough in places, but the views from the field out across the sea are to die for. The walks from the site to the coast path are also so worth it! As others have said, it's not always obvious where to go, and as it is a working farm it's not always easy to find someone to ask. If you are booked in, just pull into the field behind the farmhouse and pick a spot. I can't say it is a quiet site, but you quickly get used to the sounds of tractors and cows. The boy had the opportunity to see milking on a real working dairy farm, not an everyday occurrence for us townies! Lovely to have electric hookup on such a small site, although toilet facilities are very basic. No lock on the toilet door, leaves one reliant on whistling, or hanging the stone on the door knob. We took a screwdriver to the toilet to wedge in the door for a little extra security! Don't forget to bring your own toilet rolls. No phone signal, no Wifi. A fantastic chance to get back to basics, and away from modern life! We will be back!

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Friedspiders

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 30/10/2016 18:22

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Fantastic views

A very remote site with gorgeous sea views from the whole field, but beware if the ground is wet or rain forecast. We needed tractor assistance to get us both in and out - although the farmer was more than willing to help. I think better signage as you approach the farm would be helpful; there was no indication which way caravans should go and no answer at the farmhouse. I don't expect people to be available 24/7 so more signs would be great. Once you know where the site is, it seems obvious, but on arrival we had no idea whether we should be driving through the muddy potholed farm yard. We may return in the summer but have learned that in future we need hard-standing in the spring.

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Alexandra Chard

Reviewed on 30/03/2016 11:52

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