We have just got back from a 10 night stay at Bridport Bingham Grange. This was our 13th or 14th stay there. We have been visiting the site twice a year ever since it was a privately owned Adult Only site and must admit, we were a little apprehensive when the CMC purchased it in 2018 and made it ‘family friendly’. We still went there in June and September 2018 and not many changes had taken place, so we were wondering what to expect on our first visit this year. Well, I can honestly say, we were made to feel very welcome by Martin, Fiona and all of this years new team of assistants. When we arrived, our grass pitch was a little long (in order to pick up the doggy poop cleanly) so we asked if somebody could possibly cut it at all. Within minutes, an assistant was down to see us and said he would have the pitch cut while we were out shopping. They did exactly that. Nothing was too much trouble. There do not appear to be any obvious changes implemented yet this year apart from general garden and hedge maintenance. The dog walking area is the best we have ever seen on any other site. Grass, Woodland, Stream and shaded areas. Everything your dog could possibly want. Allowed off lead once through the gate of the dog walking area. Plenty of poo bins dotted about. The showers and toilets are always immaculately clean and plenty to go around. You never have to queue. The Buzzards Restaurant is on site, although we didn’t get to use it this time around. All in all, we had a very lovely visit and re-booked our next trip back in September. A beautiful ‘dog friendly’ place to visit is Burton Bradstock beach (National Trust). We do the coastal walks both ways, then stop off at the Hive Beach cafe for our usual crab sandwich. Best Seafood Restaurant around. Thorncombe Woods, Moreton and Upton Country Park are many of the lovely places for walkers, all with the added bonus of a tearoom. Dorset is so dog friendly. Everywhere you go (even shops) the dogs are made to feel welcome with bowls of water and the occasional treat. Can’t wait to return later in the year. With regards to other people’s comments about constant grass cutting or hedge trimming - if you want the site to look nice and tidy, how else is that meant to happen??? You can’t leave it all for months on end or do it under the dead of night. We all cut our lawns at home and it doesn’t seem to bother anyone..........