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Sandford Holiday Park ( Parkdean Resorts )
Holton Heath
Poole
Dorset (Browse area)
BH16 6JZ
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Open: 04/02/2024 to 21/11/2024
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| Who's it for |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
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| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
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 Games Room |
 Evening Entertainment |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool On Site |
 Outdoor Pool On Site |
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 No Tennis |
 Beach <1 mile |
 Watersports <1 mile |
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Jabba122 |
1 review from this member |
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 A very well organised site with lots to keep the kids occupied.
Our 2 kids ( aged 9 & 14) were in the pool when it opened and were there till they were kicked out for closing time. They then moved on to the games room and other activities.
We rented a static as we had a newborn. This was very luxurious and a credit to the owners. If I hadn't bought a tourer I expect I would have rebooked with them for this season too.
My sister and her family had a tent pitch which was very tight for space and uneven. This said, it was very close to the toilet block and 2nd shop/reception
There is a costa on site. Beware when queuing as they close it without warning after you have been waiting for 20 mins. Otherwise they make a lovely coffee.
We only ate in the restaurant area once, the service and quality wasn't great due to a high volume of covers, but it was edible. Try the pub across the road. It's very popular with the locals and holidaymakers are made to feel very welcome too.
I will definitely return as we all had a great time and didn't want to leave. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Snorbz |
4 reviews from this member |
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Having read previous reviews about this site we were indeed very worried.
We shouldn't have been, our main concern was the shower and toilet reviews, apparently they were dirty etc, well they couldn't have been more wrong, they were spotlessly clean everyday of our stay. Some good sized pitches and all level.
We went with our 2 teenage daughters so they didn't use the playgrounds though they looked ok for younger children, we also didn't go to see the entertainment on offer.
There was a court area for tennis and basketball which they used and they were fine.
Also you could hire a go kart which my 2 enjoyed doing.
The swimming pools however were a little disappointing due to the fact that were only open 5 hours a day for the outdoor 1 and when we stayed we had hot weather so this was not good and there is a lack of sunbeds on offer. We went out of the main schools hols so I can see this being a problem later on in the main weeks.
The on site shop ins over priced, and take plenty of insect repellent because mozis and midges are a real pain! Restaurant on site we never used, well over priced! beach is over 10miles away! brochure states 1mile! would we go again? No. We had to drive everywhere!
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Trish426 |
2 reviews from this member |
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This was our first camping trip so did not know what to expect but we had a fantastic time on this site. The pitches were very large and protected by trees making it more sheltered and private.
We did have a slight problem with branches falling off the trees (some quite heavy) but a word with the staff soon resolved this problem.
The toilets and shower block were huge and we never had to queue which was good. The water was hot and the shower blocks were cleaned daily.
Site was as normal holiday park very busy and never enough chairs in the club house unless you got there very early. Entertainment was not brilliant but good and the kids enjoyed it.
Shop was well stocked and staff very helpful. Takeaway was a little pricey and not enough staff during the busy times but the food was lush so worth the wait.
The staff on the site were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. All in all good site and one that would return to.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Fryertuck |
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We have just got back from sand ford holiday park the site was ok like the last reviews the toilets were clean and lots of them. We stay next to the wild field meadow witch was very nice and the loo, s were not to far a way the mixed loo, s were good for us because we are a family of 5 and they had a family shower room so we all could go at once.
The beach is not 1 mile away it is about 5 or 6 miles away we went to Poole / sand banks beach witch was very nice but parking is dear £2. 00 for a hour.
The site staff where very helpful but the site shop was very very dear we popped in to Poole (asda) if we needed any thing
The club house was very busy of a evening if you wanted to see the kids entertainment you have to get there early.
The site was ok and we would go back
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Frank+haze |
6 reviews from this member |
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We visited this site end of Jun 2010, we booked the site primarily for its location, near Wareham/Swanage/Pool etc, and our good experience of another Parkdean site at Bridport- West Bay. Sandford is a great family site, the staff are always friendly and helpful.
Unlike other reviews we found the toilets and showers relatively clean; however we were there on a relatively quiet week, the site started to fill up at the end of the week and started to change character, getting noisier and more crowded. Pick a non-peak time to camp here and its OK, avoid busy peak times though.
We briefly visited the on site bar/nightclub each evening, but preferred the pub off site just around the corner, it was better value and a better ambience, or just sitting out our evenings by the tent.
Since our visit to Sandford we now choose sites with only our basic requirements - good site layout and location / quiet / clean showers and loos/ Electric hook-up.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Gruber |
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The site had changed & improved a lot since we last visited some 9 years ago
The outdoor swimming pool had moved and considerable work had been done to the restaurant area and to the large entertainment room where the shows were put on. Both had been made larger and other facilities had been moved elsewhere. The outdoor pool is heated and was popular as the weather was nice. The indoor pool was also popular but they operated a coloured band scheme so it wasn't to full, I think you got an hour before your coloured band was asked to leave the pool. They could however open a bit later especially in the summer months. They shut at 6pm when its still hot & warm
The kids loved the facilities there especially the arcade,swimming pools (indoor & outdoor) & ball pit. For the older children and adults there are a few Air Hockey machines, Pool tables and a full size snooker table (£5 per hour). The arcade is a fair size and has the 2p & 10p push machines, grab machines as well as the usual video games and numerous fruit machines.
There's a basketball court,a mini golf course and the kids can hire go-karts if they wish. Personally I'd like to have seen a large adventure play area for the kids in the Camping area where the kids could let off a bit of steam. As we had to take the kids down to the main block where there was a Pirate ship, Small Adventure playground & Ball pit.
After seeing some bad reviews on the internet about the sites Camping facilities we were a bit worried, however all was fine bar a bit of a slope on our pitch (Pitch #288) (I didn't see any others pitches where it sloped, we must have been unlucky).
We found that the showers were fine and the Communal one was great for showering both the little ones. It was Whitsun week when we went and we only queued once for the showers. I think a lot of the cleanliness issues that people are raising is down to the people leaving it in a mess for others.
The Touring & Camping Manager (Tracey) is aware of this website and some of the negative reviews on here and and is working closely with the Management team there to get these issues addressed. Eg shower pressures. She was very helpful & friendly when we spoke to her and is very approachable. In fact the staff at both reception areas were very helpful in providing us with information on local places to see and visit, plus there's loads of leaflets with additional information.
We paid for half board which was well worth it, it made the mornings hassle free. Breakfast consisted of a bowl of cereal, unlimited toast, tea / coffee, hot chocolate, orange & apple juice and a 5 item Adult breakfast & a 3 item Kids breakfast of Beans, Sausage, Bacon, Egg, Sliced potatoes, Mushrooms & Tomatoes.
In the evenings we took the kids to a couple of Sid & Lizzie shows which they enjoyed, they sung and danced along with the characters. Then at 8:30 the kids were told to go back to their seats while us Adults played Bingo for half an hour or so… After that the Parkdean Troupers came on an provided the entertainment. The kids were tired by this time so we did n't see to much of this. But it looked okay without being fantastic.
Overall we had a great holiday at Parkdean, Sandford and are planning on visiting again next year.
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| Date of Visit: June 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Diddlybell |
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What a disappointment. I'm a seasoned camper and feel that this pricey site did not justify it's charge. We were on a pitch that was so far from the clubhouse it did not justify using the facilities, so I am unable to comment on them.
We booked to take an extra car, despite my tent not being a particularly large one there was no room for the extra car we paid for. The toilet and shower block was very poor.
Toilet cubicles frequently had no paper and lights were not working in half of them. The showers were barely a dribble, one lady even came out halfway through her shower to try an alternative as there was not enough water to rinse the shampoo out of her hair.
Can't see us making a return visit.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: SherryLZ |
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Have to echo what has been said on past couple of reviews.
Site is huge & the touring section is miles away from any of the activities - I was a bit wary of letting my Kids go off ( they are 11 & 8) which I have have no problem with when we have been to other sites. There was a lot of traffic & in the bit where we were it was not one way so cars squeezing by each other.
Showers - very hit & miss - I took to taking a jug into shower to make sure I could get my hair rinsed, the communal shower block was the worst - some showers were hot & ok others were cold or just dribbled, cleaning also seemed to be a bit hit & miss broken glass in communal block for a long time. Lighting in the nearest block was also a bit useless - light bulbs out for the whole 10 days we were there!
Indoor pool was very busy & closed too early ( opening times from 10 till 6) nowhere to Q so got soaking waiting in the rain.
Launderette - busy again & the driers kept breaking down, but to be fair someone was there straight away to sort it.
Did not sample the entertainment - not really our thing.
Chose this site as it was close to Poole - actually was quite a drive, although it is centrally placed to get to lots of places (Lulworth, Corfe, Studland) - just as well as the weather was not brilliant.
We only sampled the food on Sunday - carvery - ok but not brilliant. Pub next door was lovely & as previous posters have said cheaper, get there early as again have to Q.
We would not return to this site as we felt a little like second class citizens way down on the back field,& the pitches also seemed close together all in all too big & too commercial which is a pity.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Chipmonk |
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What a difference a year makes!
Stayed for 2 weeks last year, had a great time. This year, totally opposite.
Plus points.
General site is clean and the staff and security in the main building were friendly.
Negative points.
Shower blocks were dirty. Water pressure was very spasmodic as was the shower temp.
Site at night was noisy. The Friday before Bank Holiday was really bad.
The bar prices were expensive. £3.15 pint of lager. I pay less in London!
The outdoor pool when it was open was freezing.
Had people walking between our pitch and had a guy line broken. Had some boys using the bush behind our tent as a toilet.
Did complain to reception, but, although we had a sympathetic ear, nothing was done.
We will not be returning to this site, considering it was £40 per night!
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Brewood Camper |
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Stayed here on a fairly sunny week in August with my wife and 3 boys aged 11,7 and 18 months plus the family dog in a tent with Elec’ HU. I’ve been to several Parkdean sites and this is the worst (the best being Trecco Bay)
The wife initially booked 7 nights here but I was lucky enough to get a couple of extra days off work so decided to go down a day early but when we contacted the site to enquire about booking an extra night they told us the computer system was down and they would return our call, which they never did. When my wife phoned them back the computers were still down but they said they would send an email to the touring section – don’t you need computers/internet to send emails? Don’t get me wrong it was very late notice and if they had said that they were fully booked from the outset I would not have been bothered but it was the not returning our phone calls for 2 days then being told they were fully booked that irritated me!
This is a massive site and does not always cope with demand; there are 3 toilet/shower blocks, 2 single sexes and 1 mixed/family block, I tried all 3 blocks and they are all roughly the same standard – outdated, untidy and the showers have no pressure in the system and are very cold during peak times.
The pitches vary from being well spaced out to being on top of each other, we was lucky and in the woodland area, where dogs are permitted, and had enough room for our tent, utility tent and also could get the car on the pitch, others were not so lucky.
There is nightly entrainment in the limelight bar that starts around 6.30ish with Sid and Lizzie for the Kids a game of Bingo about 8ish and then a cabaret act about 9ish finished off at 11ish by an adult disco. Only went out a couple of nights so can’t comment too much on this but the drinks are very expensive at £3.10 for a pint of Worthington’s.
The indoor pool gets very busy, especially on rainy days and the outdoor gets very busy on sunny both are very clean and great fun.
The laundry facilities are basic and get very busy, 1 wash cycle is £4 and 25minutes in the dyer is £1. One dryer was faulty but had no out of order sign on it unfortunately this was the one I used and had to keep my finger on the temperature button so it could continue, reported it to reception, twice, but no one came to fix the machine.
Washing up facilities had no plugs in the sinks you had to pay £5 deposit from reception for a plug and there was no hot water at peak times.
If you do stop here don’t have the take away food – very expensive and bland. There is a pub next door that is cheaper and better.
The site is fairly close to Swanage, Bournemouth, Sandbanks (Poole) and Weymouth which are all fantastic days out and have excellent beaches.
I enjoyed my stay at Sandford, but I don’t think I will return in the future.
One last comment on how commercial this site is our stay was the second week in August but they had a Christmas tree up to flog holidays in December!
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