- Swanage
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67% Recommend6 Ratings · 4 reviews
Mixed feelings
· September 2024
Not really a glamping experience
With kids ·
Swanage Delightful Bell Tent
It's a nice campsite which is walking distance to the beach, although the bell tents on offer here are not those available through the main campsite. They are not so well equipped - and don't come with any cooking or seating facilities. You get a bed, a light and that's about it. Although bedding is included, so you don't have to bring your own sleeping bag.
The beds were airbeds, and unfortunately were rather deflated and so not particularly comfortable. It would have been good if a basic pump for the beds were included, so that the air could be topped up.
The on-site staff don't manage these tents, and so it's a little confusing. It would be better if the tents were clearly labelled (eg with a name) so that someone staying knows which tent they are supposed to use - especially as the host was not available on site (although the telephone was answered quickly when we called)
It's not so much glamping here, more convenient camping. If you are looking for a glamping experience there are better options elsewhere.
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Steven B.
1 year on Hipcamp
People were rude, complaining about my dogs which for a dog friendly place is pretty poor! Swanage was a childhood holiday place for me so it held memories for me.
Blow up beds were uncomfortable & ants crawling around everywhere.Toilets & showers were too far away & limited shower use.One shower didn’t heat up!
Disappointed & will not return.
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Christina A.
1 year on Hipcamp
Overall this is a good site. Lots of parking (not too far from your pitch), decent toilets/washing up area/showers and the staff are friendly and helpful. You are also a very short walk from the beach and popular areas of the town.
The pitch itself was a little less tidy than I expected based on the pictures and I feel overall the grounds could’ve been a little better maintained (grass was quite long around the tent and around the site generally as well as the bushes). Probably could have had a little more space between pitches - we came back to our pitch and another tent had been put up very close to ours
All in all we had a good trip, but I would definitely consider other options if in the area again…
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Paul F.
5 years on Hipcamp
Great location, just a hop, skip and a jump to the town and sea. Magical at night with pretty lights and wooded area. Very friendly atmosphere, and a breakfast trailer doing great food first thing in the morning. Basic toilets and showers which are cleaned daily. Sometimes a little on the chilly side, but the site focuses on saving water and energy. Recycling is top notch. The bell tent is beautiful. Beds were comfortable, though the inflatable mattresses were a bit squeaky! But I get it for having to store them in the winter. We had a great time :)
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Alexis P.
2 years on Hipcamp
Location
Swanage, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Rob H.
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