St Leonards Farm Caravan Site & Camping Park in Dorset

I have stayed at this camp site on three separate occasions so far this year. As a seasoned camper I found the camp site clean, natural with the staff and owners understanding, accommodating, friendly with a sense of humour and humanness..I enjoyed the security and peace of mind knowing that the camp site was going to be quiet after a certain time...and for the sake of everyone`s comfort the owners wont tolerate anti social behaviour...the showers were hot and clean... the setting, including the stream just added to the simple, unspoilt atmosphere...several camping fields to choose from and were surrounded by beautiful old oak trees. The barrier system was simple and as a woman I felt safe and secure whilst camping, sometimes alone..

As a regular camper we were very disappointed in St Leonard's camp site which must rate as the poorest we have stayed in over the last 10 Years.

Poor signposting from the busy approach road and unmarked speed humps on the narrow access road to the site, (drivers beware) provided a poor start to our holiday.

After entering what is basically the back end of a Farm Yard and once the tortuous barrier system reminiscent of a high security prison camp rather than a holiday destination has been negotiated, (£10 deposit for the Access Card) we drove down a poorly designed extremely narrow road with no footpath and no visibility to find our pitch. This was after we had read the rather restrictive “Camp Rules” and the several “Keep Out” signs which welcomed all new visitors.

The site toilets were a big let down; regularly no toilet roll, 1 plug to share between the sinks, unclean showers and inadequate provision in general (there is a makeshift Portaloo with tiny cubicles to make up the numbers).

The play area is a good distance away with no signs to help identify where it may be located. When you do find it you will also find a few swings by a running stream so children will need constant supervision.

No temporary barbecues, no music or noise after 11pm (rigidly enforced after 10pm), regular noise patrols intent on curbing any audible conversation after dusk make the whole atmosphere very unpleasant.

All in all very poor.