Haycraft Club Campsite
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COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH BETTER!
Just returned from spending 14 nights at Haycraft! Fist let me tell you that the site is wonderful and a joy to stay at, but it is not without its faults. Firstly the pitches are nowhere near level, and you will find it very difficult to level the van and to compound the problem some new gravel was laid at the high side of the van while we were out for the day?
This might have been because the following day I think the Caravan Club Chairman turned up for a few days in his Vanmaster Caravan! Just like the Queen thinks the world smells of white paint!!
Next there was only three showers for each sex and in 14 nights there was only two nights I did not have to wait for a shower. My wife Isobel told me there was one shower not working in the Ladies for the entire two weeks, but had a sign saying temp repair?
The pitch we had was on the upper level and we had a massive problem trying to peg out the awning due to the gravel being far too large (inches wide) and removing the pegs was no easier. All in all this is a fantastic site that could be much much better with some more showers and level pitches! and yes I would return!!
A Wonderful Site
We're just back from a sixteen night stay on this site.
The Isle of Purbeck is the perfect place for a great holiday: Wareham, Swanage and Corfe Castle are all lovely (if rather busy in peak holiday season), there are plenty of great pubs for meals, the scenery is spectacular and criss-crossed by great footpaths, the South West Coast Path is jaw droppingly fantastic, the beaches are beautiful, and the weather is wonderful (although this isn't guaranteed!).
Yes, the shower blocks need to be upgraded, but if you time your visit wisely the lack of showers doesn't present too much of a problem.
I've never really understood the club's insistence on providing so many privacy cubicles in shower blocks when the demand is always for showers and most caravans have wash basins and hot water these days. Surely it would be better to provide as many showers as possible and lose some (if not all) of the privacy cubicles?
The wardens at Haycraft are friendly and helpful and do a great job keeping the site clean, tidy and colourful.
We'll definitely return.
Needs updating, wonderful location.
We have just come back from 19 nights at Haycraft. The site is in a wonderful location, close to Swanage, Studland and Corfe and you can walk to the station to catch the steam train! However, the site is quite badly let down by the washroom facilities, in particular the showers. There are only three (not enough when the site is full) and while we were there the control on one of them broke. The wardens ordered a new part and were sent an incorrect part. They were then told the the part could not be sourced as the showers are so old. Surprise surprise! They are going to try and sort this broken shower out but in the middle of the school holidays when the site is packed, it was not a good outcome. The temporary repair the wardens tried was really not satisfactory. In addition, the pressure and temperature of the water kept changing when other showers were being used. This makes it less than safe for children to use them on their own. I was told the washrooms are scheduled for upgrade in 2018. I think the CC should consider bringing this forward. The shop did not stock very many items although the wardens did keep the site very tidy and clean. It is such an amazing location but such a pity the facilities are really not up to scratch.
Great Location close to open Countyside
A great site with spacious pitches, close to open countryside with far reaching views. The male warden was very friendly and extremely helpful. Great dog walks and a fantastic setting to explore the Jurassic coast. My only criticism with Haycraft and seems to be a growing problem with club sites is the fact that people find it acceptable to stroll around the sites to the facilities in night dresses, dressing gowns and pyjamas. You wouldn't go to the shops dressed like this so why should other club members be subjected to such attire. I am also dumbfounded at how many parents allow their children to play around toilet blocks and chemical waste facilities. That aside we very much enjoyed our stay at Haycraft and will certainly visit the site again.
Bigjb
Reviewed on 08/08/2016 17:45
Haycraft Summer 16
We did Haycraft after Willingcott and Haycraft is a smaller site but in a great location just outside Swanage. Open fields and Steam Railway on the doorstep is lovely and fantastic walks to Corfe Castle or the coastal path down to Swanage. Facilities block at Haycraft is smaller than at other sites reflecting the overall site size and sometime you may have to queue for showers if you time it wrong. Hardstanding is very hard and a hard hammer would be recommended to get your pegs in! Swanage and Studland beaches are fab and Durdle Door and Bournemouth are not far away. Our dog loved a morning walk to watch the 10.10 steam train from Swanage and the train from Norden cross at the bottom of the fields. Lovely.
Little Gem
Had a lovely stay last week facilities up to normal C. C. standard. 2nd visit here last time wardens made the larger pitches reserved for large outfits unfortunately this time not so. It meant small motor homes were using the larger pitches which was a bit annoying for some of the families on the small pitches.
Pitches are somewhat small and some hardstanding a sledgehammer required to sink rock pegs(some actually bent). That's the gripe out of the way the area is wonderful the steam railway down the lane. Corfe Castle a few miles away. Swanage beach great for the kids.
Sunny Swanage
Just returned from a lovely stay at Haycraft.
The site is compact but nice and quiet.
We were pitched on the upper level which feels less cramped than the lower level.The wardens were fantastic and were very helpful in keeping a pitch which was suitable for our son who has severe learning difficulties.
Thanks again
PaulandJane
Reviewed on 01/08/2016 20:08
Great Site
Very pleased with our stay, staff very helpful, would definitely return.
Timbertrade
Reviewed on 26/07/2016 19:25
Small site in great location
This is the smallest CC site we've been on at just 50ish pitches. Flat pitches terraced on a hill where you can just about see the sea. Down the lane is a station on the Steam railway running to Swanage, Corfe Castle etc.
Swanage, like so many English seaside resorts is a jaded (but by no means the worst). It's bay is a beautiful setting with boats trips to Poole (tatty place). Corfe castle (2 miles) is a lovely village with several eateries. Studland bay is beautiful with great facilities (cafes and water sports hire). All good standard as it is run by the National Trust. Lulworth Cove is pretty with, again a good standard of facilities.
farnwoe
Reviewed on 23/07/2016 10:21