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Rosewall Camping Riding & Lakes
Osmington Mills
Weymouth
Dorset (Browse area)
DT3 6HA
Tel: 01305 832248
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Pitches: 225
Open: 02/05/2024 to 30/09/2024
20/04/2025 to 01/10/2025
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 No Caravans |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 No Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding On Site |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 Beach <1 mile |
 Watersports <1 mile |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Sandraj |
3 reviews from this member |
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 Our first visit to Osmington Mills with our new tent. This site is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty and the views from the campsite down to the sea at Ringstead bay are fantastic. We had mainly dry weather whilst we were there. Check-in is at the small on-site shop which was open from 8am -7pm. The lady there was lovely. Note that payment here is cash only, they do not take cards. Someone else has mentioned that the ownership of the site has changed but we were led to believe that it is only the statics/chalets that have been sold and that the tenting business remains the same. The site itself is thirteen beautiful acres of gentle sloping fields with trees and hedges acting as windbreaks and giving additional privacy. We were here over the first May Bank holiday, and although there were plenty of people it was a long way from busy. The site has two shower blocks and the one we used was excellent. Good spacious showers, plenty of hot water and eight sinks outside it for washing up at. All the inside sinks had shaver and power points. On the camping fields there were plenty of water point and rubbish bins. My kids loved being able to wander over to the small play area. In the evenings we went down to the Smugglers Inn on the coast, which was about a 10 minute walk down a quiet lane.
Will definitely return here, although I suspect it gets quite busy over the summer. 
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| Date of Visit: April 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Sallyscof |
18 reviews from this member |
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Just spent 3 nights over the Easter Holidays at this site, the price was very reasonsable it cost £108 overall for 5 adults, 2 children, 1 dog, 2 cars and one very large 8 berth tent, so quickly doing the maths, it worked out at £5 per person per night.
There are no marked out pitches so you can choose the position which best suits you, the site is set on rolling countryside so not all pitches will be flat, we were lucky and had a superb place.
The toilets / shower block was kept clean, although the floor was usually wet, also the shower water was not always hot, it seemed to depend when you took your shower, if it was busy then you could expect luke warm water, however there were sufficient showers / loos so we never had to queue once, so overall the facilities were good.
The site has a club house which we did not get to use because of the dog. They served food and provided entertainment. Instead we took a stroll down the lane to The Smugglers Inn, which has lovely gardens, the pub is a really 'olde world' country pub which was really worth a visit. Behind the pub is a path leading down to the beach, I understand that fossils can be found there, we didn't find any but had fun looking.
2 well stocked shops serve the camp site and were open till 7 at night. In the summer there is also an open air pool, although it was not open we did get to have a look at it and can imagine that it will be well used, it has plenty of lawned area for sunbathing, and picnic tables are provided.
This site is in an excellent position for visiting Weymouth to the west and Lulworth Cove and Castle, Durdle Door, and the popular attractions of Monkey world and the tank museum to the east.
Overall I would definitely recommend this site, and will be visiting again. Lastly but definitely not least, the views and countryside around this site are stunning.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Somo3 |
2 reviews from this member |
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We first visited this site in 2004 and loved it! The pitches are superb with plenty of space to choose from and the washing facilities are very clean with free hot water.
The children had plenty of space to play games with no problems. Down some steps and across a lane you can find the well stocked and reasonably priced shop as well as a clubhouse and fantastic swimming pools. The pools were a great attraction and very welcome in hot weather. There is a toddler pool which is very handy with little ones.
The Smugglers Inn is just a short walk away as is the route down to the beach where the kids loved looking in the rock pools.
You can also take a walk up the hill behind the campsite which has some fab views.
All in all this is a wonderful site, we have visited as a family, a group and as a couple and couldn't fault it. It is worth checking on pitch prices if you have a large tent as they sometimes do make an extra charge. Highly recommended site.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Hillstgas |
6 reviews from this member |
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Just come back from spending the weekend her, and can't find a single fault with the site. Wonderful views around the Purbeck countryside and ideal for walkers
The shop was very well stocked and most things were at resonable price. Toilet blocks were kept very clean and plenty of hot water.
The nearest pub (Smugglers Inn) was a short stroll down the lane, food very good and good value. There is also a clubhouse, which offers live entertainment, bar staff very friendly and always had a smile on their faces.
All in all, a very nice, well kept friendly site, one which I would have no hessitation in visting again
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Nbusby |
1 review from this member |
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This is a large site with very clean toilets and showers with electricity sockets to use hairdryers/straighteners etc. The on-site shops are well stocked with food and camping extras. The local pub has very good food at good prices. The views were outstanding. The owners are very helpful and friendly.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Homer7 |
1 review from this member |
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I found the site O.K. And not much more. I do not have kids and I am not into fishing, what was left was very average. Shower block only cleaned once a day with press taps that only stay on for a couple of seconds (really frustrating) A club house with decent entertainment for all but found the food tasteless and not a patch on anything in the surroundings.
Plenty of space to pitch close or far from others on mostly flat good ground that was it.
For £20 a night I would expect a lot more O.K there is a pool which looked nice but crowded with screaming kids having fun, you would not be able to swim and the beach close by is stony and not one of the best around.
Other sites within 10 miles that charge the same are a lot more value for your money and nicer with great security.
So I would personally say good for kids and keen fishing people (not amazing) otherwise sorry but very average and over priced.
We are a fairly young couple who did love the area and will be 100% returning to the beautiful dramatic coastline but not this site. I hope this is helpful and you find true to the point that is certainly not a complaint
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Chillryan |
1 review from this member |
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Enjoyed our stay although far too many people there for the hot water system to handle, therefore cold showers all round but on an average week or weekend I would assume there would be no problems. We stayed over the August bank holiday!
Toilets and showers could of done with 2 cleans a day as there were so many of us.
Not so sure they have any set prices as we spoke to them on the phone about a week before going and said it was £12 per night and £75 a week, unable to book just turn up to see if anything available.
From what I was hearing from people they were staying at all sorts of times varying from 2 nights to a week and the prices did vary an awful lot!
Overall enjoyed the stay, very accessible to Weymouth and very cheap taxi's. Loved the atmosphere ! Would def go again.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Fmiles |
2 reviews from this member |
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Lovely site.
We went there for 5 days, with 3 children (aged 7,9,13) and a dog.
Cost £20 a night, plus £2 each for dog and pup tent. Gazebo's also cost (£3, I think). This meant free use of facilities- lovely outdoor pool and kid pool. Also restaurant for breakfast and other meals, bar, entertainment etc. Site hilly, but with flat areas. Great wind breaks of mature trees and bushes. Very well used on Monday night, when we had HEAVY wind and rain. Many small tents, and caterpillar type tents flattened, but I think wind break saved us!
Lovely shower block, with good washing sinks and laundry. Upper wash block nicer than lower one, in my opinion. Good shop (we needed to replace a guy, and it was only £3 or £4 for a pack of 4 guys)
Can get freezer blocks here for £1 deposit plus 20p per block to be frozen.
Good water sites, with rubbish area. Located regularly throughout site
Separate site for static caravans, reached over small road. Swimming pool etc near this site.
Lots in surrounding area. Great pub 5 mins walk (The smugglers- about £58 for meal of 4 main, one starter, 4 puds and 4 drinks) really nice food. Great play area for nice days!
Beach by Smugglers Pub reached by rocky, steep path. Not a beach to sit and play on with kids, but nice to visit for dog walk, or after trip to pub!
Weymouth allows dogs on beaches, but not in center, we went on lovely beach near sea life center, with dog.
Durdle door has nice bay and beach, Lulworth cove not great for beach, but does have nice cream teas!
Abbotsbury has swan center (£30ish though for us 5!), but lovely dog walks from village.
I'd recommend the site, and we plan to visit again- taking a kite this time, as lots of people flew kites in camping field!
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Setdancegirl |
9 reviews from this member |
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Just stayed a long weekend here and what a great site. Was worried at first that it would feel like a holiday park as it has statics, swimming pool, clubhouse etc but couldn't be further from the truth - camping section is on a number of fields going uphill from main area and totally separate and very peaceful.The camping reception was shut and it wasn't very clear where we had to go to pay (and if it would be open at 7pm when we arrived) but we were told by other campers that someone would come round in the morning to take money, which they did.
We pitched in the top field with some great sea views but there was plenty of space in all the fields. There are some flat, sheltered sections (without views) but most slope a little - worth it to have views though. The toilets and showers nearest to us were new and spotless. The showers were free and hot (a little too hot for some maybe - you couldn't control the temp and I heard a few comments while I was in there from those with sunburn!). Be warned ladies there is no hairdryer - which is unusual for a modern shower block. There are sockets to plug in your own though.
We went in the site bar on Saturday night for one drink and found a small disco going on (not too noisy though) and friendly staff. Pool looked nice but we didn't go in. The pub down the road (Smugglers Inn) is a busy food pub, very popular. We ate in there Sunday night and it was nice modern pub food.
The coast path runs right past the bottom of the site so ideal for walkers - within a mile or so you can walk to a great beach (small pebbles rather than sand) away from the crowds and perfect for swimming and sunbathing. The beach near the site is rocky and not ideal for families etc.
All in all a great site in a lovely location - we will definitely return!
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Soobaloo |
1 review from this member |
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I have just come back from Osmington Mills, and I will definitely go back. The views are lovely looking over osmington bay. The site is clean and tidy. We went during a wet week and the ground stood up well, its got good drainage and being on a hill helps. We stayed for the whole week and found that there was plenty to do in the surrounding area and like other reviewers you dont feel like your missing out if you stay on site for the day. My boyfriend went fishing twice, the fish are in beautiful condition and are a challenge to catch, the weed is a minor problem but if fished with care you get some fantastic results! (tip - if you go after 4pm you only have to pay £4) The swimming pool is heated, clean and in a nice enclosed field.
We tried the smugglers inn out - its a refreshing water hole after a stroll along the coast!
The Sunray in osmington is well worth a visit for a meal, the beer is expensive but the portions of food are fantastic. The decor is very good with two beer gardens.
Weymouth is also good with a sea life centre, cinema, lots of bars and plenty of shops.
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