Here is our review of the Caravan and Motorhome Club, Haycraft Cottage site. As with all our reviews here, and what we want to achieve on this site, we only review the campsites we have stayed at, so you know you are getting an honest opinion from honest campers. This is a review based on our experiences, totally independent and not sponsored or influenced by the campsite in any way.
If you havent been camping since the Coronavirus restrictions were lifted, then this post may help you when understanding what to expect.
Video Review of Haycraft Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
Address
Haycraft Caravan Club Site
Haycrafts Lane,
Swanage,
Dorset,
BH19 3EB
Open Dates & Costs
- March to April
- Prices from around £30 for a pitch with 2 adults
- CAMC membership is required to stay at this site
Highlights
- Spacious Pitches
- Drive over waste disposal for motorhomes
- Large Play field for children
- Dog Walk area
Snapshot Review of Haycraft CAMC Site
Tidy, large pitches set in the beautiful Dorset countryside. Roads leading to the site are a little narrow, as is often the way.
This is a quiet site, with the nearest village / pub a couple of miles away.
Roads are narrow and a bit busy, so not advisable for cycling with young children.
However, staff were great, and pitches large and well kept,
Location – 8 / 10
Customer Service – 9 / 10
Showers – CLOSED
Toilets – 8 / 10
Cleanliness – 9 / 10
Facilities – 8 / 10
Location of Haycraft Caravan & Motorhome Club Site
Less than 4 miles from Swanage, and with easy access by car to the Jurassic coast.
The beaches at Swanage and the history at Corfe are all within easy reach. As are the other places of interest around Swanage.
If you want to view Corfe Castle from afar, then be sure to have a cold drink in the garden of the Scott Arms, in Kingston.
The views are incredible and accompany your chosen tipple perfectly.
Customer Service and Staff
No complaints here.
I think we only spoke to two people that worked at the park. The lady on check-in, and a man who helped when we couldn’t unplug our electric cable (our fault)
Showers and Toilets
Of course, we couldn’t fully review the Showers and Toilets here at Haycraft Caravan and Motorhome Club Site.
The showers were not open at the time of our visit due to COVID, but the toilets were. They seemed adequate, and looked clean, neat and tidy.
I am afraid I can’t say much more than that
General Cleanliness at Haycraft Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
Good. Zero complaints. The place was clean and tidy.
The washing up area was clean.
Toilets were closed I think twice a day for a thorough clean.
The Bin area was immaculate, and the Chemical Toilet disposal area looked was one of the cleanest we have seen!
Facilities
Minimal here. A small shop open for a few hours a day. A Play area, and a dog walking area.
That is really it. If you want a play park, a pool, a bar and an arcade, then this site isn’t for you, but if you want a peaceful quiet break and are self sufficient, then this site would be perfect.
Pitches – Spacious, and tidy. Fire regulations meant we could not pitch up on the grass, but that wasn’t a problem, as they were big enough. Similarly, the grass pitches seemed decent, with electric options to
Laundry – Onsite, but we didn’t use as we were only there for one day
Washing Up -Very good. Clean large sinks, with plugs!! Hot water, although they were outdoors, so worth bearing in mind in the colder months.
Play Field – Just to be clear, this is just a field. There is no park, with swings etc. The field is massive, but the grass was long, so tough for any kind of Ball game. However, this is a minor gripe.
Dog Walking Area – A big large field with perfect surroundings for both dog and walker to enjoy
Conclusion
We may return to this Haycraft Caravan and Motorhome Club Site, but perhaps when we are more content to sit around the campervan soaking up the atmosphere. Tough to do with a 6-year-old.
At the moment we prefer somewhere we can safely cycle, and perhaps a pub or two within walking distance.
Having said that, we would definitely recommend this site if you wanted a quiet base to explore all that Swanage and the Jurassic Coast has to offer.
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