East Fleet Farm Touring Park

We generally prefer small CL/CS sites to the big ones, which we find can be too regimented for our tastes. So booking East Fleet was a leap of faith for a visit to Weymouth as our usual CL (Mouse Cottage) was fully booked. What a surprise we got, and in a good way, Booking online was easy and led to a number of emails before our arrival with helpful information, and even a phone call a couple of days before our stay asking if we had any questions. Checking in (any time from 10,30) was also fuss-free, with a cheerful member of staff coming out to our motorhome armed with a welcome pack of information and a map already marking the route to our pitch. The site is undulating and consists of a number of fields, so it's true size is never obvious. Facilities are clean and almost luxurious in the main block where each cubicle has its own shower, wash basin and toilet. Everywhere was clean, with mature hedges providing further separation and the grass well tended. The site shop is exceptional, with probably as many caravan accessories as many a dealer, as well as a good range of groceries and fresh bread. There's a bar and restaurant, which we didn't visit, and a number of walking opportunities directly the site either along the coast path or a signed route in a nearby field. There's a bus stop at the end of the lane, but as Mrs M is not a great walker we used our motorhome to drive into Weymouth, using motorhome bays at the Pavilion car park, where the Just Park app gives you the opportunity to top-up your stay remotely if you run out of time. It's now our go-to place for future visits to the Weymouth area (although we still love Mouse Cottage too!)

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We arrived and allocated a pitch right opposite the play area, which is great if you have children with you however we are a couple looking for something a bit quieter after the school holidays. We did manage to move to a better pitch. On visiting the toilet block I vowed I would not be using the facilities, it was old, shabby and not very nice at all, and there were polystyrene tiles missing from the ceiling. This needs a complete refurb. There was another block next door which was better, still not up to a good standard however everyone was using it , obviously, and in a morning there were queues out of the door. Just not enough facilities for the size of the site. The onsite shop was good with very helpful and friendly staff. The onsite bar was ok, however this was very tired and in need of a refurb also. The staff were again very friendly and helpful. The location was ok, you could walk or get a bus into Weymouth. We won't be visiting this site again, just not for us. Don't know why it is associated with the Caravan and Motorhome club as not up to their usual standard.

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Even though we are members we have never had discount.

It all seems a bit hectic and loud, which is a shame as we have stayed on this site for a number of years with no problems. The staff are polite, will always help were they can and are making good of what seems to be a difficult transition. The majority of pitches are flat, some are quite sloping especially 201 - 216 & 36 - 38 so you need to prepare for that. They have always been accommodating to pitch selection when we have requested them.

The shop is ok but pricey. The road down is narrow, hazardous and now made worse with a regular bus service hauling down it. There are more obstructions since the take over which we can only assume is from the local residents.

The barn is only open a limited number of nights, drinks are served in with plastic beakers which you pay a deposit. Again drinks are expensive. The pub on site is limited for space. The barn used to have activities for children, these have been taken away for entertainment but it is closed most of the week so if you want a chilled beer you have to wait for seats in the on site pub or go off site!

When we stayed, the toilets had issues most days especially the mens. If I wanted a dry, clean shower room then I was in before 6am. Some of the sanitary bins were overflowing. It is such a shame they used to be immaculate! One of the mens showers was vandalised and the toilets were blocked on a daily basis. Drainage companies where on site to sort pretty quickly but this was over a couple of days.

Queues for the showers around 8-9am were long from what I saw. The Stable Field has unisex showers, not ideal for young children or teenagers. The lights in the showers on site are sensor lights.

The play park is suitable up to 12 years and comoact. Although some good apparatus. There is really nothing for older teens on site. The parents of younger children got a bit pecky with the teens being in the park.

Older children were singing at the top of their voices or playing man hunt at night and they were hiding on guest pitches and used the electric hook up gaps on the pitches for shortcuts.

There was an e-scooter flying about, commercial vehicles were never allowed on site, they are now. Speed limit wasn't stuck to, football was played between pitches even though there is a football field, off lead dogs roaming onto other pitches to toilet and approaching passing dogs on lead!

Some pitches have stunning views but of the estuary, if you walk to the top of the lane or Crook Hill you will get a sea view.

For a quieter stay, maybe during term time would be best.

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As previous review questions, I’m not sure why this site is affiliated to the C&MC. It’s a big site and I’d say pitches are jammed in. Better site for those in tents or caravans who have cars to explore this area of Dorset, virtually nothing (nice) within walking distance if, like us, you are in a campervan/Motorhome without other transport. Great access to South West Coast path but head west rather than east. Facilities are ok (Stable field), shop with good selection of camping equipment and some food. They have started having fresh bread etc. delivered to order which is a good touch. WiFi ok but slow, very poor or non existent TV reception. We had booked for 8 nights, left after 3 so that was a waste of money as hadn’t booked cancellation insurance, but the thought of being here any longer was too depressing. 1st bad site we have stayed at which isn’t bad in 8 years, disappointed though that we had assumed the usual C&CM standard, WRONG!!

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One of the worst sites we stayed at. No customer service staff very unhelpful no meet or great not even a hello. Staff obviously don't know the site they are working at. After asking a question about motorhome waste location took four members of staff to find out. No lighting around the site very dangerous at night when pitch black. Fire extinguisher was in a box not on a post and no fire bell if ever there was an emergency. No emergency out of hours details or tel number. Given a brown bag which was our information pack with just a map with our pitch no highlighted and a discount voucher for a future holiday. Had a four digital no on bag not stating what this was for had to ask at reception was told it was code for barrier if need to get out before 9.00 am in the morning this should state this or be told upon arrival. Site was not upto usual standard of other sites. Definitely won't be visiting again.

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