Dorset Springs

Poole Road, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4AE

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Club rating

4.5

37 guest reviews

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Ideal for ...

  • Dogs
  • Peaceful stays
  • Scenic views
  • Waterside stays

Why stay here ...

On the outskirts of Sturminster Marshall lies Dorset Springs. An idyllic location set amongst lakes, paddocks and meadows. The lakes are pleasant to walk around and the surrounding fields are grazed by sheep. Due to the close proximity of the lakes, young children must be closely supervised and for this reason lakeside pitches are restricted to adults only. Fishing is not permitted.

There is chemical emptying point, water tap, outdoor washing up area and a toilet on site. Awnings are welcome. A single shower is available to those that do not have their own facilities for example VW T5/T6 and small caravans.

We welcome all the family including well behaved pets but we politely request that they are kept under close control. Sturminster Marshall village is approximately 1/2 a mile away. There is a farm shop with cafe, a small convenience store with a small off licence, pharmacy and pub.

The local towns of Blandford, Wimborne and Poole offer historical attractions and leisure facilities. They have services including restaurants, pub, chip shop, petrol station, supermarkets and a variety of shops. For families there are a variety of soft play venues, cinema and Farmer Palmers. Poole has a train station and ferry port, so we are an ideal location for a stop-over on the way to or from France. We welcome visitors all year round whether it is for a stop over, a weekend or a relaxing holiday.

Dorset Springs is the ideal base to explore Dorset whether it's exploring the countryside, the Jurassic coast, National Trust sites including Kingston Lacey and Corfe Castle, or enjoying beautiful coastal walks. Enjoy the sandy beaches of Sandbanks, the stony shores of Lulworth or take a step back in time and visit Tyneham. It is also a great base for local events including the Great Dorset Steam fair and Dorset County Show. With this on the door step you can be as adventurous or as relaxed as you like.

Facilities on site ...

  • Dog walk from site
  • Recycling facilities
  • TV reception: good
  • Unfenced water
  • WC (exclusive use)

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Useful Info

Latest arrival time: 8:00 PM

Latest departure time: 10:00 AM

23 acres

Some sloping pitches

Electric amperage: 15

Lawned site

Recycling Facilities

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Postcode:
BH21 4AE
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GPS:
Lat 50.792333 / Lon -2.075965
OS field ref:
SY9500
OS map ref:
195

Transport links

  • Buses go to: Blandford, Poole, Dorchester
  • Daily public transport within 1 mile
  • Nearest port: Poole (12 miles)
  • Train station within 5 miles

Reviews

Club rating

4.5

37 guest reviews

Peace and tranquility
Access to local places of interest
Beauty of surroundings and scenery
Ease of arrival/welcome

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Reviewed: 13/08/2024 14:29

Pretty site but not a real CL

We enjoyed our stay but did not see the owners at all. We tried walking the dog outside the gates but the road was treacherous, huge lorries on a narrow road. We managed to get to the local shop, where we asked about another way back. We're told to walk across... Show more

ScreenName27BF234EA8

Reviewed: 22/09/2023 15:09

Beautiful site

What a gorgeous site! We were met by Dori when we arrived and as we didn't need EHU, were given the option to pitch beside the lake. We had an idyllic view with swans and ducks on the lake, the occasional fish jumping for food and geese flying... Show more

wildlifewarden

Reviewed: 04/07/2023 13:57

Lovely Site

This is a site that I would not hesitate to return to, it has all the features as described by others. Sadly I never met the owners to speak to, and was unaware that you could use a shower if you paid a deposit, as all the doors were locked.... Show more

LisaRich1982

Reviewed: 05/06/2023 09:22

Excellent site

We have stayed at Dorset Springs 4 times now since we bought our caravan in 2021. We like it here because of the location- there is plenty to do locally and it is near my parents house. The pitches are brilliant- there are 5 hard standing that are big and... Show more

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Reviewed: 16/05/2023 15:01

Relaxing but plenty to do in surrounding area.

We took our five year old and dogs to stay here. It is a relaxing site and we enjoyed watching the anglers watching their lines, and the moorhen with her babies following, and the mallard sitting on her nest. There is plenty to do in the area, and some nice... Show more

peterm8264

Reviewed: 17/07/2022 12:59

Disappointed

Re Booked this CL site in July after a visit in Feb with friends, received a email confirming our pitch numbers were 8 & 9 and the gate code and to feel free to walk around the site and enjoy! There are now ten pitches on this site and... Show more

PeterT

Reviewed: 10/05/2022 14:50

A superb CL.

Possibly the best CL I have stayed on. I gave 4 stars for peace & tranquility because the entrance to the site is directly off the A350 and about 1/4 mile to the north of the busy A31 so with a SW wind blowing you do get some background road... Show more

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Reviewed: 12/10/2021 21:10

Stunning site in rural Dorset .

We arrived at the site with code for electric gates and drove to our pitch which was level and covered in pea shingle with electric hook up . The pitches are guarded by large trees on one side and the forward view is of manicured grass and lakes a superb view... Show more

ScreenName5393997006

Reviewed: 12/10/2021 09:19

Beautiful Location

We stayed here for 3 nights very recently and loved it and the lakes a real treat to walk round. Easy to get to from the A31 and the location excellent for visiting Lulworth, Poole and Tyneham Village which we were very keen to visit, the beach there was amazing... Show more

countryoak

Reviewed: 21/08/2021 09:52

Lovely well kept site

We had a lovely stay here earlier in the year and will definitely return very soon. A very well kept site and very welcoming and helpful hosts. Thank You.

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