Herston Caravan & Camping
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Herston Caravan & Camping
Campsite
Washpond Lane, Purbeck District, Dorset, BH19 3DJ, United Kingdom
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Located in Swanage, this campground is by the sea, a 4-minute drive from Durlston Country Park and 5 minutes from Corfe Castle. This campground is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Swanage Beach and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Old Harry Rocks.Show More
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Highlights
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Lots to do
Pets welcomeAmenities
Golf course
Horse riding
Water park
Billiards room
Bar
Private parkingFree
Hiking
Meeting room
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Property Description
Located in Swanage, this campground is by the sea, a 4-minute drive from Durlston Country Park and 5 minutes from Corfe Castle. This campground is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Swanage Beach and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Old Harry Rocks.
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3.6/5
Cleanliness3.6
Amenities3.6
Location3.6
Service3.6
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Surroundings
Train: Swanage Travel Interchange
(2.7 km)
Train: Wool
(22.6 km)
Landmarks: Herston Caravan & Camping
(<100m)
Landmarks: Herston Halt Railway Station
(550m)
Landmarks: Emmanuel Baptist Church
(750m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
2
Tent
4 single beds and 2 double beds
Non-smoking
Towels
Hair dryer
Shared bathroom
Bathtub or shower
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Guest Reviews
3.6/5
46 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3.6
- Amenities3.6
- Location3.6
- Service3.6
Average for similar properties in Purbeck District
AI Summary
Herston's staff are exceptionally friendly and accommodating, offering assistance with various activities. Conveniently located near Swanage with beautiful views and easy access to amenities. Ideal for exploring the area.
Guest User
March 12, 2025
I went a few times to this camp but unfortunately the last couple times have been awful the toilets have been absolutely filthy and the plots and area itself are very badly maintained! My plot had weeds all over it and there was rubbish from the past guest all over the pitch. The final straw for me was when I was in one of the bell tents and the inflatable bed was broken and wouldn’t hold any air so I went reception to come and replace it as had my 2 year old son with me to which I was told I had to wait until the morning(it was only 7:30 pm). Needless to say I left early and argued for my money back to which the staff were very rude and I was told to F*ck off!!! Has certainly gone downhill and I do not recommend to anybody the owner of this site does not care about anybody else only his money.
Stephen
September 21, 2024
Not bad site we was out of season so a big bonus tents close to get but only ones there so not a problem toilets showers clean modern new and allocation to one person only which was great
Lisa
August 12, 2022
Gem of a campsite
Beautiful location with good amenities and easy access into the town. Short drive to studland beaches. A good, well-stocked shop with friendly staff. Refreshments/food good and good value.
The Glamping tents are comfortable and had plenty of room for me and my three children.
Would definitely go back and would recommend.
Steven
April 13, 2022
Quirky little place
Allowed early check in and late check out,most staff really friendly. 1 older fella bit abrupt.
Breakfast is not available on a Sunday morning!
Showers majority were clean, but took a good 15/20 mins to get warmish water to come through, Toilets were clean not place fault, if people can’t flush a chain. My only 2 major issues were noise and there’s no safe, quick, easy access to toilets, from bell tents. Maybe need a set of toilets putting up there. I was a little miffed that the kids play area wasn’t open and not informed. Apart from that alls good
Andrea
August 29, 2023
Bell tents perfect for a weekend away
Lovely bell tents perfect for a weekend away
Hayley
August 4, 2023
Bell tent stay.
We were unlucky with the weather so there was rain which dripped on to our bedding (bell tent) and the road in and out of the camp were clay mud making it tricky to move the car. The pitches were lovely but very close to one another. Quite a trek to the loos and showers (which were cold water in the am). However, they were clean. Seemed lots of long-standing residential camping with plots not always well maintained. The location makes this campsite. The fire pit is also a lovely addition.
Guest User
October 28, 2024
Took the family in our motorhome and left early. Terrible site. Very dirty toilets and showers. Site not kept tidy with little landscaping. Shop closed most of the time. Shame as so much potential close to a lovely town like Swanage. Would not recommend.
Guest User
October 17, 2024
This is by far the worst site I’ve ever seen, showers toilets dirty, everywhere else a shambles, grass uncut, weeds everywhere, how anyone could write a good review about this site is beyond me. I had to give one star out of politeness. It’s a shame because with not too much effort it could be much better.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Golf course
Off-site
Horse riding
Off-site
Water park
Additional charge
Billiards room
Bar
Private parking
Free
Hiking
Meeting room
Additional charge
Restaurant
Children's Playground
Restaurant
Children's Playground
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Parking
Private parking is available At the hotel. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Front Desk Services
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Languages Spoken
Hungarian
Romanian
Food & Drink
Bar
Kiosk/convenience store
Health & Wellness
Golf course
Off-site
Horse riding
Off-site
Billiards room
Hiking
Activities
Water park
Additional charge
Fishing
Off-site
Public Areas
Picnic area
ATM
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Cleaning Services
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Clothes dryer
Facilities for Children
Children's Meals Available
Children's Playground
Business Services
Meeting room
Additional charge
Accessibility
Accessible room
Safety & Security
CCTV in public areas
First-aid packet
Fire extinguisher
Security personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 16:00–22:30
Check-out: 07:00–10:30
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]08:00–22:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeWestern
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Fee: Contact the property for details
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 20
Located in Swanage, this campground is by the sea, a 4-minute drive from Durlston Country Park and 5 minutes from Corfe Castle. This campground is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Swanage Beach and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Old Harry Rocks.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Additional features at this campground include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the campground's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and ATM/banking services. Planning an event in Swanage? This campground has 32292 square feet (3000 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself comfortable in your accommodation. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Additional features at this campground include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the campground's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and ATM/banking services. Planning an event in Swanage? This campground has 32292 square feet (3000 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself comfortable in your accommodation. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer.