Herston Caravan & Campsite

Property class: 2

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Located close to Swanage Beach and Durlston Country Park, Herston Caravan & Campsite provides a grocery/convenience store, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and a playground are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor Space
  • Breakfast available

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About this property

Herston Caravan & Campsite

  • Campground near Swanage Beach
  • Located close to Durlston Country Park and Old Harry Rocks, Herston Caravan & Campsite provides a grocery/convenience store, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and a playground are available to all guests.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Free self parking
    • English breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a billiards/pool table
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and tubs or showers

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Playground

Dining

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 3 to 10.95 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: GBP 5 per pet per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • No housekeeping provided

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • 20 units
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 3.00 to 10.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

About the neighborhood

Located in Swanage, this campground is in a rural area and near the beach. Corfe Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Swanage Beach and Durlston Country Park. Don't miss out on a visit to Oceanarium. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Swanage travel guide
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Washpond Lane, Swanage, England, BH19 3DJ

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a coastal area with a rocky cliff, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
    Dorset National Landscape
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A coastal scene with a boat on a paved jetty, calm sea, distant cliffs, and a pier extending into the water.
    Swanage Beach
    3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • A coastal cliff with two caves and a transmission tower.
    Durlston Country Park
    4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt
    3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Swanage Railway
    3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Swanage Herston Halt Station
    11 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crows Nest Inn
    2 min drive
  • The Purbeck House Hotel and Louisa Lodge
    4 min drive
  • Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • The Ship Inn
    4 min drive
  • Smoke on the Water
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Herston Caravan & Campsite pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Herston Caravan & Campsite?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Herston Caravan & Campsite?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Herston Caravan & Campsite located?

Situated by the sea, this campground is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Swanage Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Durlston Country Park. Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km). Swanage Herston Halt Station is 11 minutes by foot and Swanage Station is 25 minutes.

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Reviews

Herston Caravan & Campsite Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The place was in a great location. We really enjoyed our stay. The food from the burger van located on site was delicious and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, clean room, stunning views
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Bell tents perfect for a weekend away

Lovely bell tents perfect for a weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Martin welcomed us and was friendly. You could see the team work hard to maintain the showers for so many people and the tent was peaceful and dark at night aiding restful sleep. It has lovely views and so many places to visit with easy driving distance. Great stay for families
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Room comfort, communication
Stay was good, great tents, fire pit, staff, shop, location, unfortunately noisy neighbours 2 nights, showers were not clean when we went to use them at 5ish on the 3 days we stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities
The site is advertised with a bar and play area for children, it has neither, the shop is merely a large shed and the regular pitches need maintaining as they make the area very scruffy, (naked mannequins outside, really)! Overall, will not be going back and wouldnt reccomend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice Swanage Bell Tent

comfy air beds, we had two doubles. toilet blocks cleaned daily, bacon sandwich at the cafe all good. Short walk to swanage 1.5 miles easy walking, for restuarants. We used this as a base for walking. All you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Room comfort, communication

A Yurty Weekend Away

Bear in mind, we don’t usually go camping so i don’t have much of a point of reference…easy check in; basic, not too clean yurt but with a plug socket. Bathrooms not particularly clean (but I guess other users didn’t clean up after they finished). A good 30 min walk from the seafront.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Not Glamping

Not glamping! Very disappointing- nearest toilets were filthy, showers sectioned off and not cleaned once in the five days we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Good camping trip

Overall good camping trip. Pretty site and clean. Showers no water pressure. No recycling bins - shocking for such a large site. Need to bring cooking equipment and all utensils - not necessarily clear
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Room comfort, communication
All good but wish bar had been open as food served later into the evening . Assume covid restricted .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The location, the views, we were next to the horse field and had a great view of the steam train running through! So peaceful and close to amenities. Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed in two bell tents which were spacious. Plenty of wood provided for fire pit for two nights. Cold at night need one under one over duvets or warm sleeping bags for 11 degrees
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022