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Reviews of Sandford Holiday Park ( Parkdean Resorts )
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Sandford Holiday Park ( Parkdean Resorts )
Holton Heath
Poole
Dorset (Browse area)
BH16 6JZ
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Pitches: 734
Open: 04/02/2024 to 21/11/2024
04/02/2025 to 21/11/2025
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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 |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
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 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar On Site |
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| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 TV Room |
 Games Room |
 Evening Entertainment |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool On Site |
 Outdoor Pool On Site |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire On Site |
 Golf On Site |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <1 mile |
 Watersports <1 mile |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Spr1967 |
2 reviews from this member |
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 On entry to the holiday park things look good, facilities are OK for the kids and you get the usual night time shows and bingo going on.
Indoor pool has lots of chlorine along with loads of people and 1-2 life guards that are to busy chatting to the young ladies to be paying attention to the idiots diving and bombing everyone else in the pool, thing is the pool is only 1.2 meters at the deep end! Outdoor pool seems far more controlled and better although its not very warm.
The EHU pitch we had for our tent had 10ft privet at the back and sides so it was private, ish as there were gaps in the privet people could walk through. The plot had very little grass and the ground is grey rock hard mud with lots of stone and concrete (so take plenty of pegs and a footprint sheet to protect your SIG). The pitch slightly sloped towards the road but wasn't really that bad as the tent and car fitted OK.
The main wash facilities were horrible and so was the chemical disposal area, I very much doubt if they were cleaned whilst we were there as they looked the same all week. The mixed block was OK to wash in but its best to get there just after 3pm as they were clean then, any later and you entered at your own risk.
On the whole, our stay contrary to the above was OK as we only used the site to sleep in and unfortunately wash in as we were out all day and some nights. The only other problems was the campers who were just the other side of the privet from us (3 families with loads of kids, noise, swearing and fighting till early hours). Security quietened them down after a third attempt on the first night 0130 only to be followed by a wife and husband major row the following night.
I dont think we will be returning to this park as we only enjoyed the break away from our normal routines at home and not the pleasures of staying at Sandford.
Dorset however is beautifull and we will return to another park or private dwelling 
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: OrcusMaximus |
1 review from this member |
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Excellent site. Our toddlers loved the swimming pools, the trampolines, the soft play, and the children's entertainment. My wife and I loved the Costa coffee and the excellent food in the restaurant. The site was quiet and the toilet blocks spotless.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Jscadden |
6 reviews from this member |
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Whilst not the best site I have been to, Sandford Holiday Park has much to commend it. Pitches, in the main, were fairly large but, as the toilet facilities were fairly close together, could mean quite a long trek in the early hours of the morning. One block was behind the Reception and the other was in close proximity. This consisted of a unisex toilet/shower block and a second block within 20 yards. Unfortunately, the unisex block appeared to have a permanent queue and the other block only had three showers in the gents, one of which did not have a lock, the second had a poor spray and the third alternated rapidly between hot and cold.
Entertainment consisted largely of two cabaret acts, most of which were performed by the in-house entertainment team. Some of these were of a quality worthy of a professional act in their own right. Three acts throughout the week were by visiting artistes.
There are childrens clubs suitable for all ages up to 15 years led by Sammy the Seagull and Lizzie the lizard and daytime activities are available should you decide to remain on site.
The heated swimming pools, both inside and out, were somewhat sterile and could benefit from an upgrade and lockers required a non returnable fee of 50p which discouraged impromptu visits to the locker.
Most facilities were available on the site albeit at additional cost. The Trampoline and the bouncy castle cost £1 for 10 minutes.
Unfortunately, cash is the only method of payment on site which can be obtained from the two cash machines which charged £1.65 per transaction.
The Park is situated some miles inland and therefore favours those with independent means of travel although there is a bus stop outside the camp.
Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Swanage are within reasonable distance by car as is Bournemouth and Poole and worth a viit.
Also worthy of a mention is the Gurkha Restaurant, a short distance away on the A251 towards Wareham. Lunchtime buffet meals were available for a fixed price.
All in all, a good holiday was had by all!
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Traceyfairy |
2 reviews from this member |
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We took our touring caravan to this park in August this year. The pitches were wide enough but the road wasn't. We had tents opposite us that parked their cars in front of their units and we couldnt get our car out. We had to reverse all the way down the road. Which was a real pain when there are kids running around. We couldnt get our caravan out and had to get the people opposite out of bed to move their cars.
The toilets were filthy I didnt see them or the showers cleaned all week. The toilets in the complex for the static caravans were immaculate.
The swimming pools and the resturant were lovely and the food was great but make sure you book a table.
The site was ideally situated for days out.
The only other gripe is that when I booked I was told I could have a super serviced pitch which included hardstanding and pea shingle for the awning and water and electric hook up and also waste water disposal. We did have electric and water but just a grass pitch with no waste water disposal. I went to see the warden and he agreed I had been mislead and said if he was still there next year he was going to try and put this in.
The pitches opposite us had no water and because the tap was a fair way away kept using ours. Which I didnt mind until I had just got up and the man across the road came to use water unexpectedly and caught me in my knickers with the blind only half way. Think he was more scared than me ha ha .
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Twin00 |
1 review from this member |
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We've just got back after two weeks at this site where we had a great time.
This is a huge site with a real mix of people that go. We used most of the facilities and generally they were fine. Wherever you are pitched use the mixed shower block, the showers are much better than the others. You are better to wash up at your tent as the washing up facilities are not particularly pleasant, but in my view it's better to do that anyway. There is a minority of people who abuse the facilities for everyone else, they are animals who should be living in a zoo.
The noise is as you would expect from such an enormous place and the bars don't close until 12.30am. Our children were in bed by 9pm in the evening and were never woken.
On the positive, the staff are extremely helpful, the swimming pools are great, the food is not over-priced (apart from the Pizza's) and the pitches are a reasonable size. The shop was well stocked. The entertainment was great for the kids but we weren't in to the adult entertainment of Bingo and cabaret, so we left before that started.
8 of us went to Monkey World and thought it was great. The entrance fee was very reasonable (£21 for one adult and 2 kids). We got to see most of the monkeys but missed the talks because they were so busy. The main playground is fantastic and worth the walk, head there to have your picnic. The grounds are enormous and require a lot of walking, so wear comfy shoes and take buggies if you are at all doubtful. Allow 4-5 hours.
I would recommend that if you are not fussed about evening entertainment and swimming pools, find an alternative quieter campsite. Otherwise, I'm sure you will have a great holiday.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Kayleighc123 |
5 reviews from this member |
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I think this site is great. Stayed here in July and even though the weather wasn't great (bit of rain!) we had a brilliant time. Mixed toilet/shower blocks are definetly different, and I doubt that they were cleaned everyday but were okay. There were also some other toilets on site that were a bit old and grim and I can imagine that during high season and if the site was full that they could be very busy/messy.
Pitches are excellent - working electrical hook-up and very private (big hedges either side of the pitches) clearly marked and signposted site. We requested to move pitches when we arrived because the enclosed pitches were empty, and they had placed us right at the back under the trees, but they had no problems moving us due to weather cancellations.
Facilities on offer are good - well stocked shop. Didn't use the pool or entertainment so can't really comment. Friendly staff.
Poole is further away than it says on the official website. But is a nice place. There is a bus stop at the enterance to the site. There is a big ASDA and Tesco close by. Nice beaches and the harbour/quay is great for a drink.
Do not go to Monkey World! Even though the idea is good and I think with a little bit of work would be great, it really is not worth the money. Went to Longleat Safari Park (Bit of a drive) costs £20 for an adult pass and gives you access to everything. Safari, Boats, Trains, Maze, Pets Corner, Longleat House. BARGAIN. Well worth the drive!
On the whole a great site and well recommended. Will visit again.
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
Unit: Static |
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| Reviewer: MissD |
1 review from this member |
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I felt compelled to comment on this park as I read a lot of undeserving (in my opinion) negative feedback on Sandford Holiday Park before visiting it this June, so much so that I nearly decided not to go.
Myself, my partner and my two sons aged eight and nine stayed there for five days and enjoyed ourselves so much we enquired on extending our break for another two nights, which luckily we were able to do as they had the availability.
The park was spotlessly clean despite reviews I had read to the contrary and extremely well managed. Every member of staff was courteous, efficient and very pleasant and helpful.
The caravan was beautiful, clean and in better condition than others I have stayed in at other parks. Incl Haven and British Holidays and that was without paying a supplement to upgrade to a superior quality home.
The boys thoroughly enjoyed the children's entertainment/fun and games that was organised for them every morning, more so than at other parks we have stayed at. They also found crazy caves great fun too. They played crazy golf and went go-carting. The swimming pool was a pleasure to swim in as the water was heated to a decent temperature (in both the indoor and outdoor pools)
The adult evening entertainment was also very enjoyable, although I must admit I did not get to see all of it as we were out in the evenings enjoying the events held down on Poole Quay but what i saw was enjoyed by all present.The Thursday family entertainment evening held on the quay was absolutely brilliant and was thoroughly enjoyed by both adults and children alike, as were the motorbikes and hotrod/customised car events also held there on the Tuesday and Friday)
The site itself was big enough to hold all the things that one expects from a caravan park in this day and age without being so large that you can't find your caravan at the end of the night.
Overall we had a wonderful time and like I said before thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. So much so I have booked another break there for later this year. And to think I nearly never went due to the bad reviews I read about the park. The main off putting factor that I read was the apparent trouble and noise of drunken local youths on the site. I heard or saw none of this whatsoever.
This park scores highly from me and the kids and is a credit to Westar Holidays. Thanks for taking the time to read my opinion.
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| Date of Visit: May 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Stevemcdonnell |
2 reviews from this member |
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Pleasantly surprised by this site, it is an all singing all dancing complex, and caters for all ages.
Great facilities, shower blocks and toilets were spotless, pitches nicely sized. There is also a well stocked and unusually acceptably priced on-site supermarket.
Be warned the family sized cycles are a great idea for going down to the front complex, but your calves will know about it when you have to return back !
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| Date of Visit: April 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Pompey Kev |
1 review from this member |
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We have stayed in static and touring caravans for quite a few times in the past 10 years. The facilities are rapidly improving, washrooms are constantly cleaned and heated 24/7. The relaxed atmosphere compared with some sites of equal size, added to the many local attractions makes the site an ideal base.
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Wilstone |
6 reviews from this member |
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Check-in was hopeless and even the girl checking-in agreed we were left queueing in the car for well over an hour with site workers directing traffic all over the site, therefore the people who were doing the checking in had no idea who to deal with first!
Pitch, although level was very sandy and not good when it becomes wet.
unisex toilet was ok and worked well for us as a family, old block was not so good ok for a quick pee but very dirty for a shower.
Indoor pool was freezing and we tried to avoid it as much as we could, outdoor pool was heated and got very crowded, wouldn't trust the lifeguard's to be aware of what was going on, (either flirting, or ducking off for a few minutes at a time!) Children's pool was foul, full of sand and cold.
entertainment was ok we used the 'sports bar' quite a bit and staff was pleasant.
We found that the site was placed well for the area, not to far from Swanage, poole and wareham.
But we will not be going back again. We expected a lot more for what we paid. We went on 2 separate weeks in Aug. 2 different pitches, and that's the last they'll see of us!
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