Bridport Bingham Grange Club Campsite

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Good for families

Very Inviting

We have just got back from a 10 night stay at Bridport Bingham Grange. This was our 13th or 14th stay there. We have been visiting the site twice a year ever since it was a privately owned Adult Only site and must admit, we were a little apprehensive when the CMC purchased it in 2018 and made it ‘family friendly’. We still went there in June and September 2018 and not many changes had taken place, so we were wondering what to expect on our first visit this year. Well, I can honestly say, we were made to feel very welcome by Martin, Fiona and all of this years new team of assistants. When we arrived, our grass pitch was a little long (in order to pick up the doggy poop cleanly) so we asked if somebody could possibly cut it at all. Within minutes, an assistant was down to see us and said he would have the pitch cut while we were out shopping. They did exactly that. Nothing was too much trouble. There do not appear to be any obvious changes implemented yet this year apart from general garden and hedge maintenance. The dog walking area is the best we have ever seen on any other site. Grass, Woodland, Stream and shaded areas. Everything your dog could possibly want. Allowed off lead once through the gate of the dog walking area. Plenty of poo bins dotted about. The showers and toilets are always immaculately clean and plenty to go around. You never have to queue. The Buzzards Restaurant is on site, although we didn’t get to use it this time around. All in all, we had a very lovely visit and re-booked our next trip back in September. A beautiful ‘dog friendly’ place to visit is Burton Bradstock beach (National Trust). We do the coastal walks both ways, then stop off at the Hive Beach cafe for our usual crab sandwich. Best Seafood Restaurant around. Thorncombe Woods, Moreton and Upton Country Park are many of the lovely places for walkers, all with the added bonus of a tearoom. Dorset is so dog friendly. Everywhere you go (even shops) the dogs are made to feel welcome with bowls of water and the occasional treat. Can’t wait to return later in the year. With regards to other people’s comments about constant grass cutting or hedge trimming - if you want the site to look nice and tidy, how else is that meant to happen??? You can’t leave it all for months on end or do it under the dead of night. We all cut our lawns at home and it doesn’t seem to bother anyone..........

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LilyRosie

Reviewed on 25/06/2019 18:03

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Good for families

Very Disappointed

Having been members on and off for thirty years, we are almost always delighted with the standard of sites. We booked this site as it looked lovely in the book, is new to the network and in an area where we stay to visit family. We unfortunately didn't notice when booking that it is only 10 amp - mainly because we assumed from the price that it would be top notch, including the electrics - but that was our mistake, not the clubs! Upon arrival we were told that on that day all pitches were being allocated (although from reading other reviews, this seems to be ongoing). We have an elderly dog so were disappointed that our pitch (along with most on the lower part of the site) was very small and had no shade whatsoever in the form of hedging or trees which, of course, also meant that the pitches were extremely close together with little privacy, and the promised views were completely obliterated by trees lower down near the river. We asked if any other pitches were available, but there were apparently only two suitable for our 21' 2-berth caravan, and neither of these was any better. We decided to stay put and make the best of it. Most of the pitches are 'hard standing', although the surface is actually a two inch deep layer of shingle - hard to walk on in open shoes, not suitable for dogs and gets into everything! Although the book promises standard grass pitches (which we always prefer), we didn't see any apart from the abundant ones available for tents but which were all standing empty. The facilities are adequate, but we never actually managed to get a hot shower - lukewarm at best - and in the 'family' rooms, turning on the shower risks your arm and the floor being drenched! However, our biggest problem was the constant noise! Obviously we know that the site has to be kept tidy (and the wardens are very busy at this), but the constant drone of hedge cutters and grass cutters nearly drove us bonkers! It all culminated in a warden cutting the grass between our caravan and our neighbour and a stone flying out of the mower and hitting our (new) caravan like a missile! The resulting dent isn't that visible, thankfully, and many apologies were made, but it just rounded off a very disappointing few days. We understand that updating will be done to the site before next season, but surely the price should reflect the fact that the facilities really aren't up to CAMC standards yet? Really disappointed, and very glad to leave - the first time we've ever said that!

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Amanda Lambert

Reviewed on 25/06/2019 14:25

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Beautiful, remote location, with hard working staff but needs serious upgrading

Stunning location for this site, surrounded by walks and countryside, but the facilities (although clean) are not up to club standards (even though the club is still charging as if it was!). The wardens work hard given the site limitations. The laundry sinks have been given over to inside pot washing, although there are washing machines. The poor wardens operate from a cupboard sized office/reception (but this doesn't seem to limit them). Lots of uneven surfaces around the main building, and the bar restaurant is accessed by an outside staircase We were allocated our pitch (on the lower part of the site) which was very deep gravel, and even with chocks we could not get the van totally level. The pitches are allocated by unit size (even though you pay the same price), due to varying pitch sizes and fire rules. The deep, small grade gravel was very unpleasant to walk on, especially in open shoes, and also not easy to drive off. Had the weather been better, it would have been awful to sit out on, so take a groundsheet just in case. The site includes a beautiful wooded riverside area, but be aware, there is Giant Hogweed growing there. The wardens were quick to respond to this, but it is pernicious (and seeds and grows fast by rivers) and extremely toxic (especially when mixed with sunlight) , so take care. Wildlife abounds, and on the whole the site is tranquil, but there are no barriers, so no restrictions on coming and going. We were treated to someone opposite us hitching up, and leaving the car engine running whilst doing so/lifting caravan legs and calling out the functioning of their lights at just past 6 am in the morning. We could only presume that as the unit only arrived the night before they were off to catch a ferry from Poole.Not impressed. The road out of Bridport to the site is very busy (although the site is well set back so you do not hear it) . You need to use at least a part of this road if you want to access any of the National Cycle Routes, or cycle paths to Bridport. We felt it wasn't a great idea, so stuck to walking. Work is ongoing at West Bay (flood defences) , and both East and West Beach were closed when we walked there. It was hard to get any definitive information about closures (even the Dorset council site was vague) , but may be worth checking before you set out if beach access is important to you.

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Kenv

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Reviewed on 18/06/2019 13:05

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Beautiful Bridport

Just come back from a week at this lovely site during half term and it was quite and peaceful!Loved the individual shower rooms, facilities were great. Allocated a lovely pitch convenient for our campervan. Dog walk must be the best on the network. We walked across the fields to Bridport and onwards to West Bay a good 3 miles or so. Beautiful coastline and walks to do nearby.

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Coops3

Reviewed on 03/06/2019 22:00

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Could have been better

Lets get the good stuff out of the way. The pitch was excellent. If you can get one as far down the hill as you can - away from the office and facilities complex. Do go on the walk to the Hare and Hounds pub (2 miles) which is recommended. DO NOT rely on them (i) being open when you get there and (ii) being polite or welcoming, The food was ok but not cheap, so I guess NOT ok. The staff were all polite and very helpful. Its close to West bay, Bridport and Lyme Regis. We arrived he day before they decided to mow, blow, cut and manicure the site ready for a bank holiday weekend - not so quiet. Certainly not at 0800 in the morning. Noisy neighbours on a birthday weekend Skyping - Hhmmm. The food in the restaurant was a but hit and miss. Mine was not great but my partners was excellent so you takes your choice........ Would we go back? No, I don't think so. Overpriced but with good facilities and no real soul (yet). Everything is very efficient and clean so no worries there it just wasn't up to the standard we have experienced at other sites.

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DavyBoy1790

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 28/05/2019 22:24

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Good first Club experience

This was our first Caravan Club experience and all in all it was a good one. The staff were very friendly and helpful - especially as we could not vacate the site on time due to a mechanical fault with our van. The site was clean and well kept. Lovely dog walk paths and footpaths. View was a little hidden by tall perimeter hedges. Our pitch was on a slight slope, but nothing the wedges couldn't handle. The toilet block and the hot showers were clean, although some of the toilets took some persuading to flush. We ate in the restaurant twice - both times lovely tasty dishes and a large plateful! The entry road is single track, but it is a lot smoother than some of our local roads! A very pleasant stay. Thank you.

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ChrisnPeter

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 27/05/2019 19:34

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2nd visit

My wife and I stayed here between 17-21 May 2019. Stayed here last year when it was privately owned and this year we have noticed how it’s been opened up by the club, by trimming back the trees and hedge rows. We have several friends living locally so this location is ideal for us. The site is very clean and tidy. The wardens are very helpful and friendly. The pitches are a little tight for a caravan, awning and car and the electrics have a low amperage. The toilets were very clean but the design of the blocks are not quite to to the usual caravan club design. There is a licensed bar and restaurant on site, and several pubs serving great food within a few miles. A lovely site which is geared to adults. We didn’t see any children’s recreational facilities. . We will definitely use this site again

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HershamRulesOK

Reviewed on 24/05/2019 14:20

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A piece of heaven in Dorset

We booked with our friends, both motorhomers, as we’d heard good reports and been recommended. A pleasant welcome down an adequate lane, with passing places, from a lady warden who showed us to our allocated pitch and advised us that we could change if not suitable as there were plenty of free pitches. Such a peaceful, well kept site, with fine views, run by a great team! The facilities are spotlessly clean and varied with loos, showers and ‘bathroom type’ areas plus a bar and restaurant ..... The food was delicious in a friendly atmosphere! A small shop too for necessities! Having been caravanners for over 40 years and recently changing to a motorhome getting about is not so easy, however, the area is so delightful with walks from the rear of the site, towards Bridport or a lovely walk through pretty meadows to Waytown and the Hare and Hounds ...... again fab food and beer! Plus, a bus service, at the top of the entrance lane, runs into Bridport, which was just right for coffee shops, restaurants, a great museum, antique shops and quirky clothes shops! A super few days and we shall definitely be back, soon, I hope! thank you Bingham Grange

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tdp72

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 20/05/2019 13:58

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Needs much improvement

This is the most expensive club site we’ve ever stayed on and the scenery was lovely but this site will need a lot of work to upgrade to the standard of club sites. The wardens were helpful but were unable to help with fundamental problems. The entrance/exit to the site is inadequate and there is no security barrier. The pitch we were on was still extremely uneven although we were on levelling ramps. We had to be moved from the first pitch we were allocated as the door to the motorhome was obstructed by a low level wooden wall between the pitches. There is only 1 chemical waste point on the site and it was a long way from our pitch which is unacceptable. The electricity is 10amps which is not ideal on a fully serviced pitch. The walks and views were lovely and the staff tried to be helpful but we will not return to this site unless there is an improvement. It was a shame because the surrounding views from our pitch on the perimeter of the site were amazing and you could see that the wardens worked hard to keep the site looking lovely. Incidentally we saw a caravan opposite us struggle to level much like we did and did not quite manage it. I have never submitted a poor review for a club site which are usually of a very good standard but I honestly feel that £32.30 per night is unacceptable given the present standard.

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Leyton

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 16/05/2019 23:19

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Good for families

bank Holiday weekend away

Very pleasant site, away from the road, easy access, great staff, clean toilets/shower blocks, of which there are several..very neat and tidy. We don’t have a dog but the dog walk on site is great.. visited the swanery at abbotsbury..National Trust properties, and coastline great area to stay...will use again for sure...we didn’t get to use restaurant but maybe next time..all in all a good weekend away..

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ajkernow

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 09/05/2019 12:36

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