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Freshwater Beach Holiday Park
Burton Bradstock
Bridport
Dorset (Browse area)
DT6 4PT
Tel: 01308 897317
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Pitches: 500
Open: 15/03/2024 to 10/11/2024
15/03/2025 to 10/11/2025
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
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 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
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 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
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 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
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| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 Evening Entertainment |
 Fishing On Site |
 Wild Swimming On Site |
 Indoor Pool On Site |
 Outdoor Pool On Site |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <1 mile |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <1 mile |
 Watersports <1 mile |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
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 No Campfires Allowed |
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 Public Transport <1 mile |
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Under Canvas Again |
4 reviews from this member |
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 Though the site has won awards and is eco friendly. Most of this also goes hand in hand with penny pinching!.
On arrival yes they were friendly and one of the staff cycled to the pitch and told us where and how we were to pitch. We had booked two pitches (supposed to be next to each other albeit an over site that they were separated by a walkway and weren't together at all.
Although our friend tagged onto the end of our pitch and when they went to quiz the fact they were now on a smaller pitch and not on a super pitch as they had paid for they were blagged and sent on their way.
Summary if you like being held under a curfew, limited to 6amps and love the sound of the A35 this site is for you! 
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| Date of Visit: May 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Bullrog |
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1st visit to freshwater this bank holiday weekend and was very impressed. As has been said the showers/toilet facilities are excellent showers very clean and never had to wait although some of the ladies in our group did have a short wait at peak times, but this is to be expected at a very busy time.
The strictness of the pitching could be relaxed as having been told at reception how to pitch less than 5 mins later someone came racing along on a golf buggy well in excess of the site speed limit to state the same thing.
Also as a group of 4 large family tents we prefer to pitch in a you shape but due to fire regs apparently this isnt allowed. We played rounders as a group of 25 on the play field and was plenty of room for others to play football and another game of rounders, the beach is nice to walk along and throw stones in with the children but the sea was very rough and had impressive waves so not one for bathing in, this might be different at different times of year.
We ate at the takeaway and the fryed items were a little soggy and the pizzas could do with half the amount of tomato puree on but when you are camping you'll eat anything!
Bottom line is would we go again answer = yes would we recommend answer = yes. Our group consisted of 12 adults and 13 children ranging from 13 months to 12 years old and there was something for everyone.
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: HowCrag |
10 reviews from this member |
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A big family site this, some statics but far enough away so as not to spoil the touring part.
Checked in by young staff who were spot on.
Lovely hardstanding pitch with good views, water & drain to each pitch. A bit of juggling about to get satellite reception.
Showers are one of best I've been in & told the women cleaner so, well done! Camp shop on site but would rather use the Spa shop in the village.
Plenty of things for the kidi-winks to on this site & the space to do it in, good play area & beach ten minutes flat walk away.
Grown ups have two pubs in the village & club on site, you takes your choice. A great walk can be had to West Bay on the coastal path or what we did on the beach, fun for everybody at West Bay.
One minus point was everybody was hemmed in one corner of the site, automatic computer selection I was told, technology eh, not for I thinks!
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Burnards |
11 reviews from this member |
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Yet another summer yet another trip to Freshwater and we will be back - that says it all. In response to a couple of other reviewers there are pubs within a shortish walk - just follow the footpaths either up through the top field where the horses graze and turn right or through the lower donkey field, over the river and through the fields to Burton Bradstock and turn left and you should be necking a pint in a few minutes.
Freshwater's not cheap and they do pack you in a bit but the toilets and showers are unbelievably clean considering the hammering they must get and the staff helpful and friendly. £14 compares well with the cost of riding in most places and you get around 40-45 minutes although more experienced riders who can canter will get better value.
Good old fashioned family entertainment - weekly talent competition, bingo, ship ahoy, the usual summer show acts and a weekly donkey derby. We are looking forward to the leisure suite. Like many others no doubt we feel we have done a fair bit to pay for it.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Deonham |
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Just returned from a 5 night stay at Freshwater and would have to say, its the best site I've ever been too!
I went with my partner and our 4 yr old son and we stayed in a tent in the main field.
The site itself is large, clean and well maintained. We stayed over the August bank holiday and there wasn't a spare pitch in sight! (Initially I was worried I'd feel 'squashed in' but actually it was fine).
There is a brilliant, clean (very stony) beach which has beautiful cliffs surrounding it. We walked to West Bay via the cliff walk and it was lovely (be prepared to scale steep hills & steps though - we managed it with 4 yr old however, just wear appropriate footwear) Spent every evening watching the sun set on the beach.
They have a pool area which is kept nice & clean and hosts a large pool (with 2m deep end) and a smaller toddler one (which my 4 yr old loved!). There are lifeguards on duty at all times, which is good. Opens 9-6pm daily.
There's a large club house which looks fun (as we have a young child, didn't go in) and there's a restaurant too. We did purchase a sandwich from there at lunchtime though, which was tasty. And we also sampled the fish & chips - lovely chips, not too greasy but maybe a little overpriced for a chippie.
Shower and toilet blocks were kept really clean, especially considering how busy the site was. There seemed to be a cleaner about every time I used them - even b4 6am! Id say these were the cleaned facilities I have ever experienced on a campsite and that's saying something!
They offer horse and donkey rides (horse ride a bit pricey at £14, think donkey cheaper as just for kiddies). There is a well stocked shop (it is a bit expensive I think, but when you need something, its dead handy!).
Overall, we had a brilliant time at Freshwater and would 100% go back - in fact, we are booking for next year already!
Oh, one last thing - they are building a new leisure block for July next year, which will host an indoor pool and more importantly for us, a gym!
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Coachcnn |
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Generally a very good site toilets were always spotless regardless of time. The site was very busy. Location and area very attractive and the lagoon was excellent for children.
Not a lot to do close by but attractions within 20miles. There are plans to open a new entrainment centre 2011. My only complaint was the adults only bar was closed and the family centre was heaving therefore nowhere to get a quite pint without going offsite, ie driving.
All said I would be happy to visit this location again in the future. Good all-round site for families with young families but not so good for older generation.
The play area and swimming pool area were very well kept and the lifegaurds always in attendance whilst pools were open. I would recommend this site for families.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: The rainy campers |
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We booked this site after much time reviewing this and many other camp sites, as we were staying for 10 days What a good choice. We decided this site would suit our two children aged 10 and 14 and our friends who came with us and their 7 yr old.
The toilet/shower block was immaculate 10/10 which really pleased us.
We had a problem neighbour who decided to have an open air rant at her husband at various times of the day and night using some very choice words, we had a word with reception and we never heard from her again after that.
The site is really well located, it is within walking distance to West Bay (gorgeous little place you can hire the lyme bay charter to Lyme Regis, a great way to see the coast) Burton Bradstock (Great pubs, great food) and Hive beach (the hive cafe serves delicious breakfasts would go back just for that)
Freshwater beach is very tough going with the pebbles, but the beach at Hive is slightly easier to walk on. The beach is great for fishing, one day we caught so many Mackerel we had to stop fishing!
The children used the pool and the park nearly every day and really enjoyed themselves.
The shop is really well stocked and reasonably priced.
Overall we had a fantastic holiday but the site is quite pricey. There are lots more camp sites in the area slightly cheaper still within distance of beach, pubs etc.
We would definitely come back to Dorset but maybe to a different site (only due to the price)
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Waterloo Mob |
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Just got back after a week on this site with our 2 children. We were a little apprehensive when we booked as we usually go for smaller, quieter sites without all the facilities. However, we needn't have worried.
This is a fabulous site, especially if you have children. There is so much to do on site as well as in the surrounding area - we simply ran out of time! The location is second to none - right up against the western end of Chesil Beach.
The shower/toilet blocks are simply the best I have seen. Every time we went down there (about 30 seconds from our pitch in the tent only area) someone was cleaning, whether it be vacuuming, mopping, wiping the sinks, cleaning the toilets etc. They were spotless. The shop is well stocked and will have most things you need.
The only feedback we gave was that they do not have a facility to re-freeze your ice blocks but they will hire them out (£1 deposit and 25p charge). We had some really hot days and the site was full so they would only let you borrow one block at a time. This made keeping any food fresh a bit tricky in a tent.
We will definitely be going back - we had to promise our daughters! I can highly recommend everything about this site.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Danny68 |
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We spent 7 nights at this site in August. Firstly the pitches are very close together and although in general they are large beware that their are a few much smaller ones squashed in to maximise the space. We stayed in area N and here some of the pitches were not very flat.
The toilets/showers at the site were spotless probably the cleanest I have ever come across. The washing up area was also clean but bizarrely was out in the open with no cover at all. If going in peek time be prepared to queue for both showers and washing up as their isn’t enough of either for he size of the site.
There is plenty for kids to do on site. The site lays on free kids activities during the day as well as the normal evening entertainment. There are 2 large fields for them as well as the pool & horse riding.
The beach is shingle and is not suitable for swimming due to the current; you can swim in near by West Bay.
There is a lagoon area on which kids can use inflatable boats and is OK for older children to swim in.
There is a shop which is a little over priced and offers the basics. There is a Morrison’s about 5 min drive away in Bridport.
We used both the take away and on site restaurant and found them both to be surprisingly good value for money.
Evening entertainment is provided and is the typical holiday site entertainment. Bar prices are reasonable.
Wi Fi is available and costs £4 per day there are discounts if you pyf for longer (£20 for 7 days) it has good coverage but they have blocked access to audio & video sites.
The site can get noisy at times especially after 11pm so be aware of this if you have younger children.
The site is building a new leisure complex for July 2011 which should improve things further. Hopefully they will be sensible with their prices and not push them up to much.
Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend this site.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
Unit: Static |
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| Reviewer: Campagal |
4 reviews from this member |
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Lovely Large family site, great for the kids, safe outdoor pool with lifeguards, donkey rides, donkey derby, captain blood antics to keep the kids amused, small childs playpark, beach access, resturant / bar / entertainments, lovely walks into nearby westbay and burton bradstock.
Having said all that it is sad to say I doubt I would return, noise and crude language by teenagers at 1am,commercial vans and lorries which made the site look unsightly. Complaints not being dealt with, lack of security near the static caravans late at night, my children hassled in the playpark by older kids, rather expensive.
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