Lovely Site, Fire Pit Concerns
We stayed at Dorset Hideaway and overall had a pleasant stay.
Our pitch was a great size, giving us plenty of room for our tent, car and equipment without feeling cramped. The picnic bench on the pitch was a really useful addition and saved us having to unpack one of our own.
The toilet and shower facilities were modern, clean and well maintained throughout our stay. We also used the accessible toilet. Whilst it was spacious and clean, there is still a small lip at the entrance which could make independent access difficult for some wheelchair users. Coming back out was much easier.
The only real disappointment was the fire pit, which was an extra charge. It was simply an old washing machine drum, and because of the large holes in the sides, flames escaped very easily. Unfortunately this caused a small grass fire during our stay, which thankfully our neighbouring campers helped us put out before it spread. We would recommend the site either replacing these with purpose-built fire pits or making guests aware of the increased fire risk.
Overall, the site itself was clean, spacious and well looked after, but improving the fire pits would make for a much safer experience.