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Corfe Castle, Dorset
Corfe Castle, Dorset
Lulworth Cove, Dorset
Why stay here ...
OFFERS*: Kids for £1 (aged 5-17) | Under 5s stay free | £5 refundable deposit
Great news - the site reopened on the 28th February 2025 following its major redevelopment. Find out more details on the improvements at camc.com/redevelopments.
Haycraft Club Campsite makes for an ideal base from which to explore the historic towns, picturesque villages and beautiful coastline of Dorset. There are numerous public footpaths and coastal walks near the campsite for walking enthusiasts, and if you're a beach lover you will be a short distance from the sandy beaches of Swanage or the glorious stretch of golden sands at Studland Bay.
The campsite also offers easy access to the charming attractions of Poole Harbour, Bournemouth, Dorchester, Weymouth, Wareham and the National Trust's Brownsea Island, home to the traditional red squirrel. Haycraft Club Campsite is situated just a few minutes' walk away from the magnificent Swanage Railway, allowing the opportunity to ride on heritage steam and diesel trains to Swanage town centre and the attractive Corfe Castle village, which is a great favourite with both the young and old alike. If you're looking for a holiday destination in Dorset, that's away from the beaten track but within convenient distance to it, you'll find this peaceful campsite to be the perfect location with its great views.
Please Note: Reception at this site may close earlier than 8pm and staff may not be available to greet you. If this is the case, don’t worry, you can still arrive on site until 8pm. We will simply contact you on your day of arrival with details of how to check-in. Please ensure your contact details are up to date on your Membership profile.
Additional ways to stay:
Cottages - Haycraft Cottage, a 3 bedroom cottage sleeping up to 6 people is available to rent at this site. Visit camc.com/haycraftholidaycottage.
To contact the campsite directly, please call 01929 480572
Nearest alternative campsites: Smedmore House Caravan Club Site, Hunter's Moon Club Campsite, Crossways Club Campsite and New Forest Centenary Club Campsite.
*T&Cs
£5 Deposit: FREE cancellations and FREE amendments up to 21 days before arrival.
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Pitches
| Touring pitch types | Awning | Without Awning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (electric & hardstanding) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Standard (electric & grass) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Serviced (electric & hardstanding) |
Yes |
| Other pitch types |
|---|
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Directions
Turn left off the A35 (Poole - Dorchester) at the roundabout onto the A351 (signposted Wareham, Swanage). In 11 miles at Harmans Cross turn right just before the petrol station into Haycrafts Lane (signposted Downshay). Continue with the village hall and railway station on the right, up a steep hill and narrow approach road with passing places. The site entrance is on the left in 0.75 mile (past railway station and past signposts for Downshay Farm).
Sites key:
- Postcode:
- BH19 3EB
- GPS:
- Lat 50.61667 / Lon -2.02223
- Plan a route to this site
- OS field ref:
- SY984797
- OS map ref:
- 195
- Handbook map ref:
- G2
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Swanage, Poole and Bournemouth
- Car hire on site
- Daily public Transport within 1 mile
- Nearest port: Poole (16 miles)
- Shop within 1 mile
Reviews
Catherine Stoker
Reviewed: 02/04/2025 08:52
Newly re-opened (after a year closure)
Just returned after a 3 night stay. Overall just as lovely as it was. Friendly, helpful wardens. New facilities block is good BUT only 2 wash cubicles in ladies which meant folk were brushing their teeth using toilet hand washing sinks!! (Site not full) Dishwashing is now inside, with laundry... Show more
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John Durman
Reviewed: 28/03/2025 23:03
Lovely quiet site
A very quiet and peaceful site, tucked away from the main road but close enough to the railway line to hear the steam engine whistle in the distance, remining us of times gone by! The new facilities block is spotless and well thought out. The large murals on the walls... Show more
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Paul Johnson
Reviewed: 26/03/2025 17:41
Lovely stay
Great site now the facilities have been upgraded to a high spec and cleaned daily to a good standard by the busy hard working warden’s. Friendly helpful warden’s with a special thank you to the lady warden for giving us her own pack of butter which we had forgotten.
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Tim Tookey
Reviewed: 18/03/2025 09:36
Short break
We enjoyed our five night stay at Haycraft The new facilities are great and very clean New pitch gravel makes it look smart but could do with some bushes and plants as looks a little bare The location is good for exploring Swanage and Corfe castle It’s a very small... Show more
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Tim Powell
Reviewed: 15/03/2025 20:10
So pleased to be back!
We were delighted to be able to book and spend two nights at this lovely site. Lovely greeting from very friendly Wardens and the New facilities are really Very nice indeed! Love the murals! The pitches are well laid out and level. So quiet and peaceful enhanced... Show more
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Jon Stacey
Reviewed: 09/03/2025 11:59
Great location and fabulous new facilities
We were really happy with the location - ideal for long walks or just a short walk to the bus stop for hourly services to Swanage and Corfe Castle (about 10 minutes to each). The station for the steam train is even nearer, but there were no services running during... Show more
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Nigel Hale
Reviewed: 07/03/2025 15:02
Great location
Stayed at this newly refurbished site at the start of the season and all facilities were immaculate. The site was very quiet. At night time the only thing you could hear was the hooting of owls in the nearby woods. It is an excellent location for walking. We walked to... Show more
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ChrisG2015
Reviewed: 04/11/2023 11:17
Quiet site within walking distance of Swanage
We stayed on this site in our motorhome so that we could go to the Swanage Blues Festival. This is a small site, down a fairly narrow lane with passing places. The site has good sized pitches. There are direct paths from one corner of the site over farm and... Show more
ArthurandJean
Reviewed: 12/10/2023 14:15
Disappointed
We have just spent 10 nights at what used to be one of our favourite sites. Close to many attractions in and around Swanage, and a lovely dog walk for our elderly Labrador, it used to tick all the boxes for us. However, on this occasion, on arrival we were... Show more
Moonriver1
Reviewed: 19/09/2023 21:57
Perfect for Peace
I have been going to this site for 6 years now. It is so wonderfully peaceful and perfect if you have a dog. The bus service is great and of course there is the steam train too. The staff are so welcoming and as a solo traveller it makes such a difference.... Show more
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Most recent reviews
Catherine Stoker
Reviewed: 02/04/2025 08:52
Newly re-opened (after a year closure)
Just returned after a 3 night stay. Overall just as lovely as it was. Friendly, helpful wardens. New facilities block is good BUT only 2 wash cubicles in ladies which meant folk were brushing their teeth using toilet hand washing sinks!! (Site not fu...
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