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Herston Caravan & Campsite

2.0 star property
Campground with free parking, near Swanage Beach

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BBQ/picnic area
Point of interest
Bar (on property)
Point of interest
Tent | Bathroom amenities
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

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Washpond Lane, Swanage, England, BH19 3DJ
  • Popular LocationCorfe Castle5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSwanage Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Harry Rocks9 min drive
  • AirportBournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)55 min drive

Room options

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Tent

Tent

  • 19.6 sq m
  • Studio
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Swanage

This pet-friendly campsite offers a restaurant, a garden and a picnic area. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning English breakfast is available.
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What's nearby

  • Durlston Country Park - 4 min drive
  • Corfe Castle - 5 min drive
  • Swanage Beach - 8 min drive
  • Old Harry Rocks - 9 min drive
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Swanage Herston Halt Station - 11 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Ship Inn - 4 min drive
  • The Kings Arms - 3 min drive
  • The Black Swan Inn - 4 min drive
  • The Globe Inn - 18 min walk
  • The Salt Pig Too - 3 min drive

About this property

Herston Caravan & Campsite

Campground with free parking, near Swanage Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this campground measures 32292 square feet (3000 square meters) and includes conference space. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at this campground. Self parking is free.

This Swanage campground is smoke free.

  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Languages

English, Greek, Hungarian, Romanian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Family friendly

  • Playground

Dining

  • Daily English breakfast available for a fee: GBP 3 to 6.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pool or billiards table
  • TV in a common area

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 1 meeting room

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Corner/local shop
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • ATM/banking services
  • No housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 20 rooms

Policies

Check-in

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 3.00–6.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Herston Caravan Campsite Swanage
Herston Caravan Swanage
Herston Caravan
Herston Caravan &
Herston Caravan & Campsite Swanage
Herston Caravan & Campsite Campsite
Herston Caravan & Campsite Campsite Swanage

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Herston Caravan & Campsite?

Yep, Herston Caravan & Campsite has a free self car park.

Does Herston Caravan & Campsite have a pool?

No, this campsite doesn't have a pool.

Does Herston Caravan & Campsite serve breakfast?

Yep, English brekkie is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Herston Caravan & Campsite?

No, Herston Caravan & Campsite does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Herston Caravan & Campsite?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

Herston Caravan & Campsite Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Bell tents perfect for a weekend away
Lovely bell tents perfect for a weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Bell tent stay.
We were unlucky with the weather so there was rain which dripped on to our bedding (bell tent) and the road in and out of the camp were clay mud making it tricky to move the car. The pitches were lovely but very close to one another. Quite a trek to the loos and showers (which were cold water in the am). However, they were clean. Seemed lots of long-standing residential camping with plots not always well maintained. The location makes this campsite. The fire pit is also a lovely addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim Man

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Gem of a campsite
Beautiful location with good amenities and easy access into the town. Short drive to studland beaches. A good, well-stocked shop with friendly staff. Refreshments/food good and good value. The Glamping tents are comfortable and had plenty of room for me and my three children. Would definitely go back and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stay was good, great tents, fire pit, staff, shop, location, unfortunately noisy neighbours 2 nights, showers were not clean when we went to use them at 5ish on the 3 days we stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jamie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky little place
Allowed early check in and late check out,most staff really friendly. 1 older fella bit abrupt. Breakfast is not available on a Sunday morning! Showers majority were clean, but took a good 15/20 mins to get warmish water to come through, Toilets were clean not place fault, if people can’t flush a chain. My only 2 major issues were noise and there’s no safe, quick, easy access to toilets, from bell tents. Maybe need a set of toilets putting up there. I was a little miffed that the kids play area wasn’t open and not informed. Apart from that alls good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice Swanage Bell Tent
comfy air beds, we had two doubles. toilet blocks cleaned daily, bacon sandwich at the cafe all good. Short walk to swanage 1.5 miles easy walking, for restuarants. We used this as a base for walking. All you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Dean

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
A Yurty Weekend Away
Bear in mind, we don’t usually go camping so i don’t have much of a point of reference…easy check in; basic, not too clean yurt but with a plug socket. Bathrooms not particularly clean (but I guess other users didn’t clean up after they finished). A good 30 min walk from the seafront.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not Glamping
Not glamping! Very disappointing- nearest toilets were filthy, showers sectioned off and not cleaned once in the five days we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021