Herston Yards Farm Reviews
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A five-minute drive from Swanage, Herston Yards Farm campsite is well located for exploring Dorset and the Jurassic Coast. The site offers camping and touring pitches with an onsite shop and pop up bar. There's also a selection of bell tents and log cabins for those who prefer glamping. Head to Old Harry Rocks, Durdle Door or Corfe Castle, all within a 30 minutes drive.
137 reviews
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All the basics great!
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Andrew N
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Good site in a great location. All the basic facilities were much appreciated: individual bathroom-style showers with unlimited hot water (no push buttons), good free internet, 20 minute walk in to Swanage, small shop, friendly staff and although we didn't use, an onsite food van and bar. However, the site would benefit from more maintenance, the pitches were overgrown, cleaning was adequate, the shower huts could do with a wooden style bath mat and mops, as after a few uses, there were pools of water. Overall, good value for the area and time of year and we would visit again.
Lovely views, shame about the neighbours!
Jenny M
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Whilst the grass field with electric was fab, the electric hook up was tents and motorhome caravans using them. We had very noisy neighbours in the tent to the side of ust. We heard everything that went on including arguments and other stuff. They pitched there tent literally within inches of our over cab bed. They were all talking and arguing until 3 am. Also, the site asked to keep to your pitch lines, but many had pitched into the roadway, making it difficult to manoeuvre for large vehicles. Nice walk into Swanage. Site very dated apart from showers on the sea view field!
A good location
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Michelle L
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Within easy reach of Swanage beach. Quiet site with good toilets/ showers. Bar prices extortionate. A really good location, quiet & good showers/toilets. Bar was far too expensive and smelt damp inside. No food available in restaurant. Hardstanding pitches were gravel rather than completely flat and well kept grass areas next to hardstanding.
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David B
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Convenient site, walkable into Swanage, beautiful setting.
Bell tents
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Sandra Elaine A
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The bell tents were comfortable and well kept. We did request 2 x double beds, but when we arrived there was 2 singles and a futon bed which was very uncomfortable. We reported it to the office and it was put right very quickly. More washing and toilet facilities are needed for the people staying in the bell tents.
Very peaceful site
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Valerie B
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We stayed an extra 2 nights, it was very peaceful and very handy for getting into Swanage Centre. Would have been easy to find if we hadn't followed the Satnav and used a map instead - if you have a large motorhome, check the map before you set off. If we go back to Swanage we would stay there. The quietness might have been due to still being school term-time
Great campsite, family friendly, close to the beach
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Joannie J
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We had an amazing time this weekend - the campsite is in the countryside but only a 20 minute walk from a lovely beach with lots of shops etc. The site itself was not too wild but also not too quiet. The bar with entertainment was really fun and child friendly! Thank you so much, we will be back!
Excellent location
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Angela M
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Loved the location of this site. Easy walking distance to Swanage.
Could be better
Mark H
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Although the ground under the van was hardstanding, there was wet grass both sides, so not ideal. The water and electricity connection point was behind a tall wide wet shrub, so difficult to get to. The shower and toilets were poorly maintained.
2 night stay
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Tim H
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We enjoyed our 2 night stay for the Swanage Jazz festival. The location is great, being close to the town centre and the steam railway.
A weekend away
Deborah W
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Pulled in to the park. The staff in reception were informative as to where we were booked, but didn't seem to happy to be there at the desk. The tap for the drinking water was very worn & we struggled to get our hose attached. Once attached, the neighbours over the hedge had a cold shower from all the spray that came from the tap, but at least the grass got a good watering. The shower/toilet block was clean, but always seemed to be empty of loo roll, so a good tip would be to take your own. I feel that the park is in general poor condition. It could do with a good landscaping & tidy up. Needs a bit of TLC. The shop was well stocked & reasonably priced. Not many cars, including staff cars, seems to not understand the 5mph speed limit, which was quite scary to see, especially as there were free range children around. The walk to Swanage was very enjoyable.
Lovely location
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Stephen S
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Wanted a quiet get away somewhere near to the beach. This site is just 15 minutes walk to Swanage beach and all the shops. Lovely location with views of the Mendips. Corfe castle nearby. Facilities are a little bit tired in places, but clean and perfectly good. Great food wagon on site Friday Sat and Sun morning doing generous breakfast baps, burgers, scampi etc. This really is a lovely location to go camping. Friendly staff.
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Jacqueline R
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Very welcoming and helpful.
Average
Karen M
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Great location for Swanage. Reception friendly on check in, but not sure if they had ever been up to the camping field as they just drew on the map where to go and the number was nowhere near the cross marked on the map. The field was called Seaview. Great view if you had a pitch at the top right hand side of the field! Driving through the site to get to the camping field was through static caravans. This wasn't very inviting. Once we got to the field, it was okay and plenty of space for our vehicle. We had a walk down to the shop (open until 5pm) and the bar didn't open until 5pm. Maybe this is due to the time of the year! Unfortunately, the kitchen wasn't open due to a broken element in the cooker. We have an older nervous dog so really wanted to stay on the campsite, that's why we chose Herston Farm, so we didn't have to go anywhere because of the facilities that were available. When asking the receptionist about takeaways that delivered they didn't have much of a clue. But, we had a lovely Chinese delivered. The takeaway was called Dragon Inn. The toilets were sort of okay. The gents' lock was broken and there were never any hand towels available. Didn't use the showers as we left a day early. We asked for a quiet spot because of our nervous dog and people started arriving the 2nd day pretty much on top of us. So we left in the afternoon. Very disappointed and won't be going back.
Really enjoyed our stay
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Kevin M
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Big site, but very well run. Would go back without a doubt.
Motorhoming
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Jill S
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Great site, lovely walk into Swanage. Flat and easy going, but not wheelchair friendly. Very noisy on Friday night until 1:30am but I heard 2 people talking outside the bar on Saturday and they said that they now have lots of families coming in, it has to stop, they need to be told. They were obviously told, as the rest of the weekend was fine and peaceful at nights. You've got everything you need - a shop, bar with food entertainment & live football. Great site and not far to go.
Great campsite
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Pauline T
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Lovely campsite, within approx 1 mile walking distance to Swanage and Swanage beach. Steam and diesel train run from station in Swanage. Campsite is large with various types of sites, grass, hard standing etc. On site is a shop, bar and restaurant, but the restaurant wasn't open at the time we camped, mid June, which was a shame. Very quiet whilst we were there, although lots camping.
Great campsite
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Jason S
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Great campsite situated less than a mile from Swanage. Great amenities, bar, shop and food. We booked a fully serviced pitch and had no issues whatsoever. Within walking distance to the train station, where you can catch a steam train to Corfe castle. Will be back, thank you.
Long weekend
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Sasha V
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Good park, friendly and helpful staff. Food van served good food. Walked to beach in 20 mins. Play park needs some attention.
Nice stay
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Ryan C
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Nice stay, great location.
Great campsite
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Emilia H
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Great campsite with a lovely atmosphere. Shower/toilet block was clean and well kept, and staff was helpful. Second time coming and will be using again.
Absolutely fantastic
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Jan B
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Everything about this site is perfect. Myself and hubby have just had two nights in our Volkswagen campervan. From when we first arrived to when we left everything has been just perfect 👍 we will most definitely be returning 👍
Lovely clean & friendly campsite
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Sam J
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Would have been nice to have nicer/cleaner toilets and showers. And the bar/shop/reception are a bit dated. But the campsite was lovely and very clean. Great location too.
Lovely location
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Susan L
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Brilliant location. Swanage is just down the road. We were on a fully serviced pitch in our motorhome and it was marvellous. We are just 2 adults but there were lots of children enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. We didn't use all the facilities but there were lovely shower rooms with a toilet and basin, all kept clean when we saw them. There is a breakfast van and a bar with entertainment. It's not a pristine site but it is after all a farm and we had everything we needed there. Would definitely stay there again.
Great stay
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Dennis W
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Great stay, everything as expected, would recommend 👍