East Fleet Farm Touring Park

Rated 4 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 1 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 3 of 5

Good for families

Very Dissapointing

This was probably one of the worst sites we've stayed on in a white. The 5 star rating is not deserved. Unsure why the CAMC wants to affiliate itself to this. Check in Very friendly staff, nice easy to follow instructions, the site is barriered and you get an access code. Better than fumbling around with key fobs. Pitch Nice view but narrow, you'd struggle with an 8ft wide caravan and awning. Our van and awning filled the entire pitch, car had to be parked on boggy grass. The bollard was broken in half and taped back together. Pitches could do with being tidied up and made bigger. We had a lovely view of the lagoon from our pitch and our request for a specific pitch was accepted. Facilities - Use your own The newish self-contained "en suite" shower block unless your going there just after its cleaned it was filthy. Toilets were blocked, paper everywhere. The one afternoon we went in there was sick/s**t all over the floors and walls in one room. That was there until the next morning. The showers you cannot control the temperature, they are run by a sensor timer which takes ages to feed hot water through, then it stops, you frantically wave your hand in front of it to start it again then the water comes through cold again. Then the lights go out as the sensor can't pick you up in the cubicle! The toilet/shower block Absolutely tiny cubicles but at least you can leave the shower on, again there is no heat control. The block again could do with a really good clean, there was a really odd smell all stay in there, floor looked it hadn't been mopped in ages. Generally, very scruffy this block was missing ceiling tiles, very old and tired. Needs a serious refurb. Both shower blocks were unheated and cold. They need to be cleaned twice a day; id have hated to have seen the state of them if the site was full. Lots of bins around the site which were emptied frequently. The actual site itself is generally well kept Access Site has easy access, there is a lane to the site but its only used by a few houses and the site itself, There a bus stop at the end of the lane which runs to Weymouth and there’s access to the coastal path from the site. Its an hour walk into Weymouth or 15 minutes by bus. We did have a power cut one evening that knocked the entire field out. We rang the emergency number and the welcome we were met with was frosty to say the least. It was sorted within 15 minutes but would have made me think twice about ringing it again. Would I stay here again? Nope.

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MikeOwen87

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Reviewed on 01/10/2024 19:27

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Rated 4 of 5

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Good for families

Rowdy site, good location

Chose East Fleet Farm mainly due to the location, and was reassured as it is affiliated with the CMC. We have visited other affiliated sites which were to a very high standard, unfortunately, not East Fleet Farm. A very warm welcome and pack given on arrival, and a spacious, fully serviced pitch. We had no choice of pitch and unfortunately we were very close to the play area, which was mayhem! It's a big play area, so it's a great site for children (we have no children). Some parents were supervising their children, but not all, and children were in there at all hours. The toilet blocks shown on the photos are the newer, smaller, family bathrooms. For individual WCs and showers the large toilet block is central, adjacent to the play area. It is very dated and with high usage due to the location, it needed cleaning more regularly than it was - it felt grubby most of the time. Showers were the push button type. The lady of loretto was a nice venue, we stopped for drinks a couple of times during our 3 night stay. I think the site have spent the money on the pub and shop, rather than the other facilities. The location is excellent. Huge dog walking field next to the site which links to the coastal path offered really good dog walks each day before we headed out. In close proximity to Portland and Weymouth there are lots of places to visit. Site felt like it needed some attention, the hedges were quite overgrown and I didn't see any grass cutting during our stay.

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C Sawley

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Reviewed on 19/08/2024 16:05

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Good for families

Lawless campers on a beautiful site , such a shame

We Have just spent our first weekend away this year at this site , chose this site as was affiliated to caravan and motorhome club , and believed it would be of a good standard , On arrival , staff were very welcoming , talk you through all you need to know , was very disappointed that we were not given a choice of pitch , we were told our pitch number and off we went , we did get quite a nice pitch at the edge of site , although a little unkempt , dandelions and the gravel had the black membrane coming through , Our motorhome has the door at the rear , so door was to the rear of pitch facing the hedge , not been there very long , setting up van and boiling the kettle for a long awaited cup of tea , when my 11 year old daughter spotted our next door neighbour urinating into the hedge in clear view of our van , and others , Toilet block was a 2 minute walk away !!!! ,totally shocked and appalled , had to then close blind on that side for rest of trip , did not know what to do , as did not want to cause a fuss or have an argument , over the course of the weekend this happened numerous times , dirty swine , Next , the PLAY PARK , great as it is , as so big , needs a muga or lock up cage for evenings , kids still running around abusing people on plots next to park , after 10 pm , kids riding bikes in the dark with no lights ,actually really dangerous to both the kids if they got knocked off or to adults who they may collide with , kids running around toilet and shower blocks hiding from staff , I went to the bathroom around 10pm , to find that one older gentleman who's plot was next to park , was not very child friendly , and was out shouting at the children who were just laughing , felt really quite sorry for him , second evening around same time , member of staff was trying to take control of park , giving warning after warning to no avail , kids hiding in grass and toilets till he would go , the children were not just kids having fun at this point , the park had been open since 9am , so if your sited next to it , no holiday lay in for you , be aware !!! next , DOGS , some owners were allowing dogs to roam on peoples pitches and to defecate on and around pitches , when the dog designated area was right behind our hedge on a massive walking field , shame how a just a few people let the dog lovers community down , lastly , biggest shock, I actually thought i was seeing things , a small boy def not over 10 , was smoking a vape , when I saw the cloud of smoke , I actually thought i might have a cataract, but no was sneaking up down between hedges to smoke , unbelievable . plus point , nice view , nice staff , / the cons , not a peaceful place to go for a relaxing break , def would not recommend if you want peace , or expecting caravan club standards .

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ClubMemberA1949B9614

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Reviewed on 28/07/2024 22:53

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 5 of 5

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Rated 5 of 5

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Rated 5 of 5

Good for families

Top marks from us

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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mikemoss

Reviewed on 24/09/2023 09:31

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Rated 3 of 5

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Rated 2 of 5

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Rated 3 of 5

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Rated 3 of 5

Good for families

Not up to usual standard of any sites we have visited.

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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Jcwood

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Reviewed on 19/09/2023 16:24

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Rated 2 of 5

Good for families

Lost its WOW factor

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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Mandar09

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Reviewed on 02/09/2023 20:44

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Rated 4 of 5

Rated 3 of 5

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Rated 3 of 5

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Rated 2 of 5

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Rated 2 of 5

Good for families

Disappointed

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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Pookievan

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Reviewed on 10/07/2023 19:09

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Rated 3 of 5

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Rated 3 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

Good for families

Disappointing site

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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Bailey740

Reviewed on 28/06/2023 21:20

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A disappointing site

We are at a loss why this site is affiliated to the C&MC as Away Resorts (the new site owners) don't give any discount to C&MC members. It seems they want the advertising from the Club but don't want to give anything back. We found the site to be scruffy and in need of some maintenance. There were some lovely pitches on the site, but unfortunately we didn't have one. Our hardstanding pitch was very narrow and was full of weeds as well as the membrane popping through the thin layer of gravel. A gap in the hedge in front of our pitch meant that other campers walked across our pitch as a short cut to the toilet block - which is very annoying! The toilet block had shower rooms which were okay but at times were rather busy as the adjacent toilet block was closed. There is a shop on site which is mainly a large caravan and motorhome accessories shop with an aisle of groceries. The information in the 'Guest Services' building was very limited, mainly a few printed pages and some tourist information leaflets. The 'Holiday Heros' all seemed like they didn't want to be there - no cheery 'hello' or a wave when we saw any of them. For us, the only positive point of the site is there is a gap in the hedge which leads straight to the coast path. The site had been recommended to us so we were disappointed with our stay and are not sure if it has changed since Away Resorts purchased it last year. It's not a site we would recommend or would wish to stay at again.

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SBandKB

Reviewed on 06/10/2022 12:36

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Great site!

We had a great holiday in our motorhome here. Everything was easy: check in, finding our pitch etc. We had pitch 69 which almost had a private garden area as the hedge row partitioned the areas, sea view, close enough to the facilities, bins etc. All staff are friendly and very welcoming. Pub was nice to sit outside and have a drink. Not sure what food they offered as didn’t see a menu. The site is so peaceful and relaxing. We rode our bikes from the site, up to the main road and joined a cycle route to Weymouth beach front, and all the way over to Portland. We also caught the bus to town on one day which is a 10 min walk to the bus stop from the site. We don’t usually want to go back to a site we’ve been to before but we would definitely go back to east fleet again in the future.

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MaRiO2021

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Reviewed on 11/05/2022 20:54

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