Bridport Bingham Grange Club Campsite

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Lovely site

We have just returned home after spending 9 nights at Bridport Bingham Grange. This was our second long stay at this site in a year. The site is located a few hundred metres from the main road, so has easy access, but far enough away for no traffic noise. The site layout has not yet been updated, so some pitches are not used, as they are too small for modern pitch sizes, so are used for adjacent pitch car parking. When the site is upgraded by the CAMC, I am sure all the pitches will be to a suitable size and also there will be a new toilet block. It would be great if the majority of the existing trees and hedges can be kept. There are some lovely countryside views from the site and a good dog walk and beautiful walks from the site, especially down by the river. The toilets and showers were fine, but not to the standard on most club sites. The site is located a short drive from Bridport and West Bay and we visited both lovely places many times, along with the mostly sandy beach at Charmouth, with it’s famous fossil hunting. We changed our pitch after the first day, as it was very tightly spaced to put up our awning (pitch 37). The wardens, Diane and David were extremely friendly and accommodating, so we moved to pitch 140 on the lower part of the site, which was a lovely spot, looking down the valley towards the woods. The site is not perfect, but it has a lovely character, which is not always evident on all sites, so overall, I rate the site as 9/10.

DaymentN

Reviewed on 02/06/2021 17:50

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Exemplar for Future CAMC Sites :-)

CAMC should acquire more sites like this. Individual pitches not in a row in a car park setting like so many that have been 'modernised' recently. We had a serviced pitch allocated due to length of our caravan. The drain was at the exact point the caravan drain was so not faffing with pipes/hoses as on other CAMC sites. Standard 3/4 quiklok hose connector. Hardstanding part was plenty wide enough to put caravan on, with beautiful views across fields and the coast in the distance. We used the sun canopy and air windbreak as it was proper camping weather. Plenty of grass to the side for sitting out on. Car across the front of the pitch giving sufficient room to access/egress. Lots of things to do in the area, We walked up Golden Cap one day. Ice cream and beer on the beach at Seatown. Fish and chips on the harbour at West Bay. Trip to Portland and Weymouth to see the cruise ships.Facilities sufficient given restrictions, we have on board facilities anyway. We liked it so much we've booked October half term.

KeefySher

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Reviewed on 01/06/2021 21:07

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Great location but facilities need upgrading

First, the staff are really helpful and friendly, even telephoning us to check we were ok, as we were behind our proposed arrival time. They cannot be faulted. But they face a difficult task with facilities that need a drastic upgrade. The site itself is quite charming, well landscaped, with wonderful views and the pitches are nicely enclosed with bushes and shrubs. We had a great corner pitch. The wifi was fine. With the covid restrictions there are not enough toilets and even without the restrictions there would still not be enough for the number of pitches. Basically the shower / washrooms / toilets are ancient. They leak and users cannot properly clean the floors after use. A shower burst apart this morning, spraying dangerous piping hot water and flooding the place. Of course, these incidents can happen elsewhere but this one is so old, it is clearly worn out. The CAMC has signs urging us to use our own facilities, but there is no reduction in the price. It is well located and there are great places nearby to eat out, but walking is not an option apart from one pub, owing to the lack of footpaths by the busy road. There is great potential to upgrade the facilities here, so no reason why it can't become a really great site and, with improvements to the facilities, we would happily return.

Corkym

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Reviewed on 01/06/2021 12:46

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Small, quiet site.

Rural feel, pitches quite small, 6 metres - we have a 2 berth caravan. Facilities need upgrading - particularly the toilets and showers but site OK for short stay - 7 nights or less. Poor green credentials, no use of solar array for on site electricity usage. Recycling facilities very limited. Non standard water supply taps on serviced pitches, bring a selection of adapters, and grips to ensure watertight connection. Very busy road. This site will not suit keen cyclists, or those with young children. Nor will it suit walkers.

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Reviewed on 31/05/2021 16:45

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Need a car

Lovely site - Although the facilities do need updating they are clean. We were allocated a pitch we liked - there are plenty in the lower area which we would not have accepted. If you are a motorhomer without a car and rely on bikes or walking then think again. The bikes are a non starter due to the very busy road outside and you cannot go anywhere without going on it. Walking you have the option of 2 directions and that does not include the road outside and there are numerous stiles. If you have a car then no problem.

HelenM

Motorhomer from Hampshire

Reviewed on 31/05/2021 16:18

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A site urgently in need of investment

A disappointment. Our first visit to Bridport Bingham Grange. The site has a well located for enjoying the Dorset coast, and is quiet. However the property is tired and in dire need of the upgrade that apparently was due but had to be postponed last year. Almost every aspect of the site needs work and to be brought up to current club standards. Wifi, although claimed, was non functional at our pitch, and since there is a very poor mobile signal (at least on EE) on the site, connectivity was very hit and miss. The site has loads of promise, once upgraded, but is considered expensive for what is currently offered.

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Good site in need of upgrading of facilities

Wardens very good and friendly and interact with visitors. Only one toilet disposal on a large site is not good enough for the usual high prices which sadly the caravan club seem to be heading towards. More investment needed to reflect the charges. Nice quiet location

swiftthree

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Reviewed on 07/05/2021 19:30

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Great Site, don't spoil it

We stayed for a week in September 2020 and enjoyed good weather. We know the area well but have normally camped with WDLH next to the sea. This site is an ideal base for a wonderful part of the country, great for dogs with a big on-site walk and walks along the river Brit. Joy of joys, lots of well-sited serviced pitches, the club is generally very slow with providing serviced pitches yet they are always the first to get booked. The facilities, although not the usual club-fare were spotless and very practical. The site team members were brilliant and we felt very safe with the Covid arrangements. Walking round the site we could see pitches that we wouldn't want to go on so choice of ptch is important. I hope the Club doesn't spoil the nature of the site in their drive for uniformity.

ShropJohn

Caravanner from Shropshire

Reviewed on 05/02/2021 17:02

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Pleasant site

We were a little disappointed when we first arrived, as the site is not quite up to the usual standard of the Caravan Club sites, however we understand the Caravan Club has only had this site for 2 years. We stayed for two nights in October, and I must say the site definitely grew on us while we were there and we really enjoyed our stay. Shame they charge extra for the WiFi as we had only recently paid for a year of WiFi, but that doesn't count here. One tip, do not arrived early as you will not be allowed into until 12.00. We got there half an hour early but had to sit and wait in the car. Looking forward to staying here again.

Cornish girl

Reviewed on 03/11/2020 13:40

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Friendly and welcoming Staff, But Pitches Maybe a Challenge for Larger Caravans

This was our first visit to the Bridport Bingham site. The site is compact, but this also means it's quiet and peaceful. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and they made us feel welcome. If you love walking and the outdoors, there's lots to do. The beach at West Bay is stone's throw from the site. If you prefer town life, then there is Dorchester 15-20 minutes down the road. The only word of caution is that if you have a large outfit like we have (28ft x 8ft), you may struggle to get your caravan onto the available pitches during peak times. We have a Bailey Grande Turin and a hefty 4x4 to tow it, so getting both onto the pitch during a time when the site was relatively quiet proved a challenge (without motor movers). There are also limited pitches that would be able to house both your caravan and towing vehicle. With that said, we loved the site and we will definitely return again next year!

tluscher

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Reviewed on 30/10/2020 11:21

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