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Our stay at Herston Yards Large A-class or Tag Axle Motorhome - Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches Jan 2024 Shower blocks need updating. No heating, shower rails falling off the walls and broken doors. Needs money spending.
Staff friendly and the carvery was good but it was not well organized. Electric kept tripping when you put anything electrical on. The neighbouring pitch also had the same problems.
Funny little campsite
Motorhome - Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches Dec 2023 I thought it was a funny little campsite, I gave it 3 stars just because it could do with a little revamp.
The showers and toilets were clean and tidy, everyone who worked or lived there were so friendly and the location was great, not too far from the seafront. Dog friendly. Nice little bar and the onsite shop could do with more essentials. I'd deffo come back if it gets a little revamp, which a little bird told me they are!
Right, at the right time of year
VW-Type Campervan - Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches Nov 2023 Late in the season, so looking a bit tired and frayed at the edges. Pleased to say there was plenty of hot water but can see how problems could arise when site is busy.
Very handy for a reasonably short walk into Swanage across the fields - rather muddy at this time of year.
Nice for a couple of nights
VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass Pitches Oct 2023 Lovely site, short direct walk to Swanage town. Water supply and electric hook up no problem, toilets clean, but… showers freezing!!!! Both days.
Thank you very much for a lovely stay.
Other than that would come back.
Great site
VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass Pitches Sep 2023 This campsite was a perfect location for walking into Swanage. It's the biggest campsite we've ever stayed on. Bar, places to eat. Dogs allowed.
The only downside for us was cold showers but it wouldn't stop us going again.
Disappointed VW-Type Campervan - Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches Sep 2023 Site was perfect for access to Swanage.
However, I felt that the site was poorly maintained, the pitches seemed small, many with raised grass areas next to the hard standing making it difficult to put up an awning. The shower/toilets were unclean, with no hand soap/dryers and for the size of the camp, we were limited to 8 (some of which were locked) cubicles opening directly to outside. The sensor lights around the facilities didn't work.
There was a bar at the entrance which was quite a walk from the camping field, but there was a refreshment van in the camping field which opened for breakfast and dinner, which appeared popular, although we didn't try it ourselves.
However, we used it as a base for exploring the Jurassic Coast, so despite this, we had a nice long weekend away.
Excellent location Motorhome - Electric Grass Pitches Sep 2023 An excellent location for walking in to Swanage. The pitches were far too close together, and I felt that there was barely enough room for any privacy.
To get water for your motorhome you would have to encroach on to others pitches if site is busy. Facilities were very clean, but not enough showers, toilets etc for the size of the site. A very tired site in need of a lot of TLC.
Very disappointed Motorhome - Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches Sep 2023 On arrival, very disappointed with the first impression. Very untidy and not cared for.
The location was ideal for what we needed. The things that let the place down were the toilet blocks, there was not enough for the size of camp and very dirty. Electrics in bottom block seemed very unsafe, as I heard a bit of a crackling noise. My wife is disabled and was unable to navigate the steps to toilets. No visible site wardens.
I feel if a bit more time and effort was put into practice, and a another toilet block, would improve it very much. Such a shame.
Quiet, spacious site
Single Axle Caravan - Electric Grass Pitches Sep 2023 Enjoyed our short break. Lots of space.
Good locations/ showers need updating Bell Tent - Bell Tents (Dog Friendly) Aug 2023 Showers need updating. Bell tents are clean and comfortable. Location great walk into Swanage. Near steam train.
Nice
Bell Tent - Bell Tents (Dog Friendly) Aug 2023 The reviews all say the place needs updating, which is true, but that should in no way detract from what is a fantastically located, friendly, good value site. We had a great stay and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Lovely holiday
Large Tent - Electric Grass Pitches Aug 2023 Friendly staff. They re arranged the pitches to suit our needs. Easy walk to the beach. The shower block and toilets need tidying up but didn’t spill our lovely holiday. We would stay again and would recommend this campsite.
Great location close to Swanage
Large A-class or Tag Axle Motorhome - Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2023 Only a short walk across fields to road into the town. Site was busy as was height of the season. Could do with a bit spent on the toilets and showers.
Really good location, close to Swanage which is lovely. Site on the whole was good. Improvements could be made by providing more toilets and showers.
The overall impression of the site is not great on arrival unfortunately. Old static caravans and vehicles to match.
All facilities were pretty tired looking. Shower water pressure completely failed on me and another guy. Member of staff was advised and got onto it straight away however.
Great if you like a busy child and pet friendly site. A bit of noise at night by other campers but not excessive.
We gave our short break 8/10 so on the whole pretty decent.
Untidy, poor showers Motorhome - Large Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2023 Pitches have many weeds. Grass part isn’t mown and maintained. Old poor showers which are dirty.
Small amount of dirty toilets Single Axle Caravan - Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2023 To start with the positives, the fully serviced pitch was great and it was only just over one mile to the beach.
But the toilets and showers let this site down badly. There are just 12 combined showers, sinks and toilets on the touring field which get very busy in the morning with people showering and thus, there is no toilet available. The toilet floor was always wet and muddy because it was cleaned with a wet mop and not dried.
We will not be returning here.
Our stay Single Axle Caravan - Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2023 Lovely place to stay.
Was very disappointed in the shower block. It was dirty.
Went to the bar on a couple of evenings and stayed where we could see our granddaughter playing in the park. Where we sat was full of teenagers swearing. Apart from that it was lovely. Staff very friendly.
Great site, really relaxed with good facilities
Single Axle Caravan - Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2023 The location of the site is perfect. You can easily walk into Swanage town. Within easy reach of all of the local sites . We really enjoyed the week.
Had the best holiday!
Single Axle Caravan - Large Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2023 We loved every day here for the last 8 days. Kids really enjoyed it & there was so much to do locally and on the site.
Entertainment was great!
Ok for short stay VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass Pitches Aug 2023 Last minute booking for a 2 night stay. Check in was easy and pleasant.
Pitch itself was quite close so we were lucky to only have a campervan. Wasn't overly noisy, except for some selfish people who decided the entire site would like to listen to their musical tastes. Thankfully, that didn't last all night.
The facilities were adequate, although things got pretty grubby pretty quickly. No mops or way of cleaning after yourself, except for some dirty looking squeegee mops caked in dirty water.
Nice path direct from field to Swanage, which was about a mile away.
It was ok for 2 days but I wouldn't want to stay any longer.
Camping
Motorhome - Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2023 The staff could not have been more helpful. Very friendly and helpful whenever we asked about anything.
The bar was a bit on the small side for the size of the site but there was bingo on for both children (which they loved) and adults.
To be honest the only downside was we thought the pitches are too close together but we only stayed 2 nights so we coped with it. We will say, do try it. The town of Swanage, which isn't too far away, is lovely and so is the beach.
Good Twin Axle Caravan - Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2023 People are so friendly. Service is great.
It is very tired and run down, but had everything we needed. Could do with a tidy up. Roast carvery was lovely. Chris Payne, a great singer on the Friday night.
Our stay
Single Axle Caravan - Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2023 We really enjoyed our stay at Herston, we found the place very friendly, the staff were amazing, entertainment at night was great for us and not too busy like some sites.
Always able to get a table, shop was well stocked for all needs, great takeaway for pizza and kebab onsite and even a refreshments van for breakfast and evening meals/snacks.
We would defo go again.
Camping Motorhome - Large Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2023 We arrived at our pitch which was great size wise but quite unkempt and the grass desperately needed cutting.
Toilet and shower blocks were filthy for our entire stay but thankfully, we were in a motorhome so used our own bathroom. Food truck was also dirty on the outside and the entire site needs a tidy up. Cleanliness costs nothing but time and a jet wash. The area itself, Swanage, Sandbanks and the coastal path are absolutely beautiful and can't wait to visit again using a different site.
We booked a superior pitch but was not anything superior about it.
Remote rural location
Large Tent - Electric Grass Pitches Aug 2023 The facilities were clean but basic, ok as base camp to explore the surrounding area.
A bit of a treck to walk to Swanage, but there is a train station nearby.
Overall we had a good time as the site was not too busy, however the pitch wasn't very big and we struggled for room as we have an 8 man tent.
Our stay
Single Axle Caravan - Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches Aug 2023 Great site and very friendly.
