Haycraft CC Site, Dorset

flo123
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edited April 2016 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

hi anyone been?. Hopefully going first week in july but I'm 3 days short over the week. 

 

jo

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  • vivien
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    edited April 2016 #2

    Nice site although pitches are tight and not much grass! The area is lovely! Qwirky pub at Worth Mattravess, steam train a very short walk away, nicetown at swanage best got to by the steam train, plus stay on train and go to Corfe Castle.  Very nice beaches..
    I love the area! Going back soon for 10days! Enjoy!

  • brue
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    edited April 2016 #3

    There is a glimpse of the sea from some of the top pitches and some nice local walks, you can walk to Corfe Castle across the fields, Corfe has a ruined castle and nice old buildings. The site itself is a bit cramped in places but a good base for the area.
    Swanage has Durlston Country Park, lovely coastal walks from there. You can also visit the rspb Arne reserve for free with your CC card, even dogs on leads are welcome there, it looks over Poole Harbour and is worth seeing. The area is known for stone quarries,
    there is a good local museum up the road from the site in Langton Matravers. There is a shop there and also at the service station as you turn into Haycraft lane from Corfe.The village Vivien mentioned is an old stone village and is very attractive too.Smile

  • ocsid
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    edited April 2016 #4

    One of our favouries but in great demand so difficult to get worthwhile visits where planning can't be done for the first booking day.

  • ArthurandJean
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    edited April 2016 #5

    We are at Haycraft at the moment - lovely site if you can get on !  As previous poster says, pitches are a bit small but worth putting up with. The lane between the village hall and the site is getting to be in a poor state of repair so take care. Lovely
    beaches nearby and Swanage is a quaint quirky seaside town, with a brilliant fish & chip shop !!

  • lesbunny
    lesbunny Forum Participant Posts: 133
    edited April 2016 #6

    Not my favourite site. The lower pitches are so short the rear of the van was almost on the rocks making it very difficult to wind the steadies down. Also you may be asked to park your car in the top car park if it strays onto the grass at all. We will certainly
    not be returning

  • Jazzybaby
    Jazzybaby Forum Participant Posts: 109
    edited April 2016 #7

    Took a look at it once but not for us.  We much prefer Ulwell Cottage on the road to Studland. Very nice family run site with some stunning views. Walking distance to Swanage and all its facilities. (Beware there is a naturist beach half way along Studland
    Beach. Some very interesting scenery along there shall we say in the summer months......)

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  • flo123
    flo123 Forum Participant Posts: 42
    edited April 2016 #9

    We are at Haycraft at the moment - lovely site if you can get on !  As previous poster says, pitches are a bit small but worth putting up with. The lane between the village hall and the site is getting to be in a poor state of repair so take care. Lovely
    beaches nearby and Swanage is a quaint quirky seaside town, with a brilliant fish & chip shop.

     

     

     

    hi thanks any pictures?

     

  • ArthurandJean
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    edited April 2016 #10

    Sorry, Can't seem to add pics from my iPad, they are too big for the box.

  • heddlo
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    edited April 2016 #11

    Oh dear, OH is panicking now!  We are booked at Haycraft for a week in June, first visit to Dorset.  Large twin axle and an awning.  From reading comments here, can we expect to be rather cramped? Hope not. 

  • brue
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    edited April 2016 #12

    No don't panic, you'll be ok, it's only a small site so it seems a bit cramped. Nice grass area if you like grass. Have a good holiday, it's a lovely area. Smile

  • flo123
    flo123 Forum Participant Posts: 42
    edited April 2016 #13

    Sorry, Can't seem to add pics from my iPad, they are too big for the box.

    Write your comments here...   You can email me if you want joannecaravan@yahoo.co.uk

  • flo123
    flo123 Forum Participant Posts: 42
    edited April 2016 #14

    Oh dear, OH is panicking now!  We are booked at Haycraft for a week in June, first visit to Dorset.  Large twin axle and an awning.  From reading comments here, can we expect to be rather cramped? Hope not. 

    Write your comments here...     Just ring site tomoz speak to wardens

  • flo123
    flo123 Forum Participant Posts: 42
    edited April 2016 #15

    I wouldn't be happy if you couldn't park your car with your outfit.

  • cyberyacht
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    edited April 2016 #16

    Took a look at it once but not for us.  We much prefer Ulwell Cottage on the road to Studland. Very nice family run site with some stunning views. Walking distance to Swanage and all its facilities. (Beware there is a naturist beach half way along Studland
    Beach. Some very interesting scenery along there shall we say in the summer months......)

    You needn't beware. They don't bite. My favourite down there is Ridge Farm (C &CC affiliated)just outside Wareham. Pleasant walk along the banks of the River Piddle from Redclyffe to the shops and pubs of Wareham.

  • Aspenshaw
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    edited April 2016 #17

    We booked into Haycraft last September but the booking was cancelled because the site was partially flooded and the warden said he couldn't tow us off if we got stuck. Trying again in June so fingers crossed.

  • JVB66
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    edited April 2016 #18

    We are moving on to there this Sunday have been before lovely site 

  • Julia1000
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    edited April 2016 #19

    Been going to Haycraft for the last 3 years, really lovely site, never had a problem with pitches apart from last August when the only pitches left were on the grass and had been raining alot, wardens even had to canel some peoples bookings. Great site.

  • MichaelT
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    edited April 2016 #20

    as above, Ullwell for us....easy walk into Swanage, nice cycle ride to poole/bournemouth via sandbanks ferry....nice walk to Corfe castle over the downs....

    Write your comments here...very expensive though compared to CC, 31.50 on 16th June compared to 23.40 at HAycroft for 2 people.

  • cyberyacht
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    edited April 2016 #21

    You're paying for location. It's the nearest camp site to Studland beach. I love the "Caution - free range children" sign as I drive past.

  • milliehull
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    edited April 2016 #22

    as above, Ullwell for us....easy walk into Swanage, nice cycle ride to poole/bournemouth via sandbanks ferry....nice walk to Corfe castle over the downs....

    Write your comments here...very expensive though compared to CC, 31.50 on 16th June compared to 23.40 at HAycroft for 2 people.

    Write your comments here...

    Yes, I have just checked it out and it is too expensive for us. 

  • flo123
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    edited May 2016 #23

    Yeh I finally got the whole week booked in now. 

    Which are the pitches with sea views?

  • flo123
    flo123 Forum Participant Posts: 42
    edited May 2016 #24

    as above, Ullwell for us....easy walk into Swanage, nice cycle ride to poole/bournemouth via sandbanks ferry....nice walk to Corfe castle over the downs....

    Write your comments here...very expensive though compared to CC, 31.50 on 16th June compared to 23.40 at HAycroft for 2 people.

    Write your comments here...

    Yes, I have just checked it out and it is too expensive for us. 

    Write your comments here...I looked it is expensve

  • SteveL
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    edited May 2016 #25

    Yeh I finally got the whole week booked in now. 

    Which are the pitches with sea views?

    Those on the top road, but you will need binoculars as it is a fair distance away. Lovely site though.

  • flo123
    flo123 Forum Participant Posts: 42
    edited May 2016 #26

    Yeh I finally got the whole week booked in now. 

    Which are the pitches with sea views?

    Those on the top road, but you will need binoculars as it is a fair distance away. Lovely site though.

    Write your comments here...thanks

  • DerekAndSusan
    DerekAndSusan Forum Participant Posts: 74
    edited May 2016 #27

    Just back from Haycraft today, it's one of the best small sites that the Club have, the wardens are fantastic. We were on pitch 53  with great views all the way across to the Isle of Wight. For views you need pitches 49,51 or 53 but these are all on grass.
    Enjoy

     

  • flo123
    flo123 Forum Participant Posts: 42
    edited May 2016 #28

    Just back from Haycraft today, it's one of the best small sites that the Club have, the wardens are fantastic. We were on pitch 53  with great views all the way across to the Isle of Wight. For views you need pitches 49,51 or 53 but these are all on grass.
    Enjoy

     

    oh thanks. Where did you visit whilst there?. Thanks

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