We recently visited the Haycraft Club Site for a 16 night stay for our summer holiday. This was our first visit to Haycraft and in fact our first visit ever to Dorset. The site access is off the main road at Harmans Cross, just after Corfe, and onto a single track road with a hill up to the site. Please note that arrivals are not permitted till after 12 o’clock. Arriving before 12 o’clock is very unfair on caravans who have till 12 o’clock to leave the site as it can cause unnecessary problems with cars and caravans. As well as the Club Site itself there are another two camp sites on the road also. We were met by one of the wardens on our arrival who explained everything we had to know. The wardens, Trevor and Clare, were nothing but helpful during our stay. The site itself is a little smaller than we are used too and quieter, but that suited us just fine. Somewhere to chill and relax. The site is always busy which tells its own tale. When we arrived there was only a choice of two vacant pitches, I guess it makes the decision making a little easier. All during our stay as quick as someone left someone else was in. The site is well kept and cared for. The toilets and showers were clean but unfortunately at peak times there just wasn’t enough of them. Although clean the facilities are looking obviously tired and in need of an upgrade was my own opinion. There was a good information room with lots to look at. The Swanage Railway runs into both Swanage and Wareham. The station at Harmans Cross is less than a half mile walk from the Club Site and in a straight line. Discounted tickets for this can be bought from the reception on the site. The Swanage train takes you right into Swanage although Wareham town from the station is a bit of a walk, as we found out on our train trip for Sunday lunch. Swanage itself is about 2 miles from the Club Site. A traditional Victorian style seaside town with shops, eateries and a nice beach and harbour in close proximity to the town itself. Harlees is a must for fish & chips with the restaurant on the first floor looking out to the channel, and on a clear day there are clear views of the Isle Of Wight. The area of Studland is a fantastic mix of sandy beaches and lovely turquoise sea and is only a short drive from Swanage, or a hop on the number 50 open top bus, which runs from Swanage to Bournemouth via Studland. The local ferry at Studland takes you over to Poole for £4.80 if you want to save driving all the way round the long way. Unfortunately the road into Swanage, about 10 miles, from the main road can be busy at peak times as there is only one way in and out. Places to eat are in plenty and the highlights for us where The Halfway Inn, Harlees and the Duke Of York in Wareham for the Sunday roast. The local Conker Gin and Dorset Blush Cider are a must to try. We totally fell in love with Dorset on our holiday and we for sure will be returning to Haycraft and Dorset next summer.