61 Reviews of Martleaves Farm Campsite , Weymouth, Dorset Campsite. Review score 7/10

Q: Is Martleaves Farm Campsite child friendly?

NO, this site is adult only View all facilities

Q: Where is the nearest shop to Martleaves Farm Campsite?

There is a shop within 1 mile View all facilities

Reviews of Martleaves Farm Campsite

Martleaves Farm Campsite
South Road
Wyke Regis
Weymouth
Dorset (Browse area)
DT4 9NR
Tel: 01305 819383
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Pitches: 40
Open: 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025

Rating:

7/10 from 61 Reviews

Tent Pitches	Caravan Pitches	Motorhome Pitches	Small Campervans
No Glamping Units	No Statics for Hire	No Statics for Sale	No Seasonal Pitches
Electric Hookups	Hardstanding Pitches	No Fully Serviced Pitches	Show Full Facilities

Who's it for
Adults Only	Not Members Only	Rallies Welcome	Not Naturist Site
Dogs Welcome	No Dogs Allowed	Groups Welcome	Motorbikers Welcome
Facilities
Toilet Facilities	Hot Showers	Washing Up	No Bathroom
No Baby Changing	Laundry On Site	Drinking Water	Disabled Friendly
Chemical Disposal	No Battery Charging	No Gas Exchange	No Recycling Facilities
No Kitchen Facilities	Freezer / Fridge	No Motorhome Point	Wifi Access
Shop <1 mile	Bar <1 mile	Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile
Activities
No Playground	No TV Room	No Games Room	No Evening Ents
Fishing <1 mile	Wild Swimming On Site	No Indoor Pool	No Outdoor Pool
Horse Riding <5 miles	No Cycle Hire	Golf <5 miles	Tennis <1 mile
Beach On Site	Watersports <5 miles	Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile
Other Features
Sea Views	Working Farm	No Campfires Allowed	Open All Year
Coastside Pitches	Public Transport <1 mile	Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access
Electric Car Charging Point

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Date of Visit: May 2013

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: James1664

1 review from this member

This campsite is set in the most amazing setting. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. We felt that we were camping in our own field. This is a very cool campsite, and the site is big enough for you to camp where you please and make it yours. Showers & Facilities are good and all you need for a weekend camping. We are going camping! Not to the Ritz! This is the Great Outdoors! Love it!

The views from the campsite are stunning, true British coastline. With amazing views of Portland Bill, Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon. The Fleet Laggon is where the Dambusters did their training when preparing for the Dambuster raids. You can walk down to the bottom of the cliffs directly from the campsite to see the lagoon and its picturesque landscape. The access is very good and if you like to fish, this is a great place at high tide.

If you are a couple camping or a group of friends, children or no children, this is a great campsite and there is plenty of space. You can barbecue sensibly and there are even designated fire pits that you can use. Wood is available from the farm, as are fresh eggs, Bacon etc.

The campsite is situated fairly close to the main road although you wouldn't know it while you are camped. There are shops close by if you need a few things.

We loved the place and are planning a return visit this July.

Date of Visit: May 2013

Unit: Campervan

Reviewer: T25DUB

12 reviews from this member

We stayed here for two nights in early May and thought it was a lovely little site. I think some of the previous reviewers must have been using the wrong water tap, the one we used was alongside the electric hook ups and was fine. We were able to choose our own pitch which had good views of the fleet lagoon and the sea, it was grassy and level with a short walk to the toilet and shower block. The showers were clean and had plenty of hooks to hang clothes and towel, something that so many sites fail to do. The toilets were also clean and were always well stocked with toilet rolls, soap etc. It is a proper farm site with chickens running loose and some lovely horses. We bought some of the chicken eggs which were very tasty. They also sell muffins, jams and duck eggs at the house. The coastal path adjoins the site and we walked into Weymouth via a combination of the coastal path and the Rodwell trail. The Bus back, I think it was a number 6, drops you very close to the site. We will be back

Date of Visit: May 2013

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: Basia

6 reviews from this member

I stayed here with my 14-year old daughter for two nights. We wanted to do some cycling, and we did in fact cycle into Weymouth once (steep downhill and uphill back) but the town was heaving with holidaymakers and we couldn't even push our cycles along the pavement. We finally locked them up and walked about, which was more manageable. The second time we decided to get the bus, and this went smoothly. We had some fantastic fish and chips and watched the bridge being raised for yachts coming in.

The views to sea from the camp site are fantastic. It was great to eat our dinner and watch the sun setting in the sea. My daughter loved the farm animals and the chickens pecking around the tent. I was fine with them until at around 4. 30am its seemed that every single animal in the neighbourhood started bellowing in unison. Some of them stopped, but other carried on, so no chance of going back to sleep.

Otherwise, the owners are helpful and the washing and toilet facilities are reasonable.

There seemed to be some construction going on, and we had to walk across a stretch of rubble to get to the facilities, which was a bit odd!

Electricity a bit expensive too. Otherwise, all fine.

Date of Visit: April 2013

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: SteveandBelinda

7 reviews from this member

Bitterly disappointed with Martleaves Farm. The location is good overlooking Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon, try not to focus on the scrap, old mattresses etc in the adjacent field.

I have the feeling that owners don't understand camping at all, the site generally reminded me of the type of farm site popular in the 70's. That would be fine at farm site prices, but here you pay top whack. You don't need to travel far along this coast to do much better.

The toilets and showers were dirty and smelly, we complained to the owner who said they were cleaned daily, but that is simply not true.

On the upside, the local facilities are good, Chinese, Indian and Fish and Chips were tested and not found wanting. All a short walk away. The coast path is a short distance from the site and it takes about 30 minutes to walk down to Chesil Beach. Lots of dog poo on the path though, be careful.

We can't understand how this site has had good reviews previously, we stayed several nights and our experience could not have been a 'one-off'. If the owners put in some more effort this could be a gem.

Date of Visit: April 2013

Unit: Motorhome

Reviewer: John B.

11 reviews from this member

My first & last visit to this site!

We booked the site for a family get together. My eldest son & his wife in their caravan, my youngest son, his wife & our granddaughter in the site static caravan.

I booked by telephone & was offered a hardstanding which I accepted.

We arrived to find the field gate locked & were then told to go to the main farm entrance, were shown onto the 'hardstanding' which turned out to be not hard but was inside the horse exercise area complete with horses & horse muck.

I moved to the field area.

The fresh water hose was laid in the mud & was used for watering the animals.

The showers were dirty, my son went down & cleaned one before use!

No grey water disposal point.

Horses led past the van @ 7am.

The final straw: A digger arrived to dig & lay a new road next to our van, no warning or apology!

Yes the site is in a nice area but @ £17-00 a night out of season I would expect better, much better.

Date of Visit: April 2013

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: Touring4

5 reviews from this member

After negotiating the double parked cars we arrived to find the owners away and no one expecting us!

We were shown through, in the end to a rough field, and told pick your site!

Horses coming and going morning and evening some with wandering dogs.

Then the 'Friends' arrived in the adjacent field in an old bus. A camp fire was started.

The facilities were very basic, a weight lifting course required to empty waste or toilet, which was situated in the stable yard, next to the drinking water. The pipe of which was trailing on the ground.

There were piles of builders rubbish at the entrance to the site.

Then to be asked for £20 per night was the last straw! We only paid £21. 50 per night for the previous 4 nights on a fully serviced professional site with magnificent views and facilities.

First and last time here for us!

Date of Visit: July 2012

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: Theonewhoisfree

1 review from this member

The closest site to town and Portland in an amazing location next to the Fleet Lagoon, right on the Jurassic Coast. Very friendly, relaxed site with great facilities and very reasonable rates. A dream campsite in a delightful part of the country. Hookups are available, plenty of washing facilities, showers and toilets. Close to everything but you'll still feel like you're in the middle of nowhere.

Date of Visit: June 2012

Unit: Tent

Reviewer: C Thompson

1 review from this member

Martleaves is a superb site for quiet camping in a stunning location. I found it by chance when wanting a convenient overnight stop in Weymouth for the folk festival.

The facilities are minimal but perfectly adequate and very clean and the camping field is huge for the number of tents with a wonderful view across the Fleet to Portland. I didn't have time to take the footpath down to the Fleet as sitting by my tent with a cup of tea, enjoying the view took so long!

The site has no shop or bar but with the bus stop into Weymouth just 5 minutes walk and the last bus back from town well after 11pm there is no need for night life on site. There is a minimarket near the bus stop.

I didn't have Children with me but watched others playing happily in the field. I didn't see an official play area but it wouldn't be needed with such a big space for ball games and general charging about

I will be using Martleaves again, without a doubt, and will be recommending it to my friends.

A great find!

Date of Visit: June 2012

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: Tarquin

4 reviews from this member

This is a very basic, no frills site, with a fantastic view over Chesil beach, and portland to one side. The toilet / shower facilities were very satisfactory, with water and chemical waste disposal within easy access (although the gravel drive is difficult to pull waste water / toilet cartidge along).

However, access to the site is not easy. Should anyone be tempted to follow the sign to Swallows Rest from the A435 (portland road) down Parkmead Road, don't! This is a road with double parked vehicles, and you will get stuck. Continue to the lights, and take Langton Avenue. South Road and Rymead lane can also get a bit tight, but we did get through OK. At the end of Rymead Lane you will go through two gates to get to the caravan part.

To be fair on this bit, we went when there were 70mph winds and heavy rain, but access through the gates was very muddy indeed. There is no protection for wind coming in from the sea (so think twice before putting up your awning), but then the lack of screening does provide for the stunning views, so you can't have everything. There are also some very nice walks from the site.

For a treat, we can seriously recommend the CrabHouse Cafe - very good food at a sensible price. In Weymouth town, there are several chippies where one can get a very nice Mackerel and Chips.

Overall, a site that has great potential, but access can be interesting

Date of Visit: April 2012

Unit: Motorhome

Reviewer: Vivthevivaro

5 reviews from this member

This was a lovely placed site - bit tricky to navigate the very wet entrance - but entrance available via the B & B (didn't know about that prior to arrival) Helen was very friendly and informative. George the pot belly pig was lovely.

It was a small site with lovely views over Chissel Beach and Portland.

The loos were new but not finished - I think they should have been finished before we could use them. The showers were not working for 2 of the nights while were there (were allowed to use the B & B inside main house though) - apparently the 'horsey people' turned off the mains water out of revenge!

There were un-supervised kids in the block one evening and made a muddy mess and left the taps running and door open. A mirror and plastic chair in the showers would have been beneficial. As would some kind of cleaning products after you use the showers and loos.

Lovely walk into Weymouth but wished we had taken the bikes as the walk-way was the old railway line - typical!

The walk through the side of the fields to the pathway adjacent to the Lagoon was 'DOG POOH' laden - not nice at all. So didn't use again after the first time. Used main road.

On good bus route which ran every 20 mins or so to Weymouth and Portland.

Would use the site again when it is fully functional.

Lovely site if you have tickets for the Olympics taking part around there.

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