Litton Lakes

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Visitor image - Aerial view of the site
Visitor image - aerial view of the site
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Lake view
The beautiful lake
Dogs allowed
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Watersports on litton lakes
Lake view
The beautiful lake

  • Well-maintained peaceful lakeside site on a farm in Litton Cheney
  • A 15-minute drive to Jurassic Coast beaches; half an hour to Weymouth
  • Café on site, plus lake for swimming and watersports
Litton Lakes is a family-run Dorset lakeside site with spacious pitches on a working farm in the pretty village of Litton Cheney. The area is something of a walkers’ paradise, with direct access to a network of footpaths and bridleways, and a dog-walking field just next to the site for any four-legged pals that haven’t had enough of a stretch. If you’d rather set out on two wheels you may like to note that National Cycle Route 2 passes the entrance to the site (and it’s suitable for cyclists of all ages and abilities). Back at base after any such outings, guests can get some more activity in by launching their paddleboards or kayaks on the lake, taking a dip in the fresh water or simply settling down to admire the far-reaching countryside views (firepits can be hired and logs are available to buy if you need a bit of warmth to help you dry off after a dip). And if what you really need is some sustenance? The site’s own Purple Turtle Café (open every day but Tuesday and Wednesday for most of the year, and every day during the summer holidays) should be your first port of call, for splendid cakes accompanied by cups of tea and freshly brewed coffee by the lake. You’re also welcome to light barbecues for bigger meals, or you might like to take a stroll down to the local pub, five minutes’ walk away. This is a peaceful and family-friendly site that’s particularly attractive for those with an interest in photography as there’s some gorgeous scenery to snap nearby. It’s also in an area of very low light pollution, so stargazing should be on the schedule too if possible.

Site type

Motorhome sites 50
Tent sites 50
Caravan sites 50
Rent a tent 5
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The café is open Wednesday to Thursday.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

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Reviews

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PeacefulLake and/or mountain

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Litton Lakes gets a thumbs up for its stunning spot, helpful staff, and roomy sites. The lake's a winner for a dip or paddle, with the cafe and local pub scoring well too. Facilities are mostly tidy, though a few mentioned water pressure woes and dim loos. While most dig the chill vibe, some found it a bit too bustling or loud, especially with bigger crowds. Everyone agrees the toilets and showers could do with a spruce-up.

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Anonymous

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Liked Clean facilities and friendly atmosphere. Loved paddle boarding on the lake

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The facilities were fantastic and all solar or generator powered. 👍🏻

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Ann P.

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Liked The pitches were spacious and the area was beautiful. Had breakfast on our last day and was very impressed with the cafe staff and aesthetics of the building.

Disliked The road coming from Salisbury direction of A35 was very twisty and single track which made it difficult to manoeuvre. That's nothing to do with the site but just a warning if you have a motorhome approach from Bridport side.

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Lake was fantastic, great place with…

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Anonymous

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Liked Lake was fantastic, great place with easy access to beach, village pubs and Rachel’s next door was superb too

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Well looked after site in a…

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Anonymous

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Liked Well looked after site in a great location to explore the local area. Staff were friendly and helpful. The water in the lake was clean and the setting was pretty idyllic and generally relaxing. Really good value for money.

Disliked Not a dislike as such but the water pressure in the new toilet block is only really sufficient for one shower at a time which is a shame as the bathroom facilities were otherwise good.

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Had a great time, staff were very friendly will definitely be back

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Finn G.

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Liked great location, sheltered from the wind, pretty lake and great facilities

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Lovely site, very well maintained. Showers…

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Laura B.

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Liked Lovely site, very well maintained. Showers were hot and powerful every time we used them. Toilets were great and mostly very clean. Having all day access to the lake was a great bonus for us.

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Lovely site, informal pitches for groups,…

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Karen W.

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Liked Lovely site, informal pitches for groups, nice cafe, good facilities, the lake looked really inviting either lots of fellow campers using it for paddle boarding, wild swimming etc. Good communication with site owners too if needed

Disliked Quiet time between 9.00 pm -6.00 am, this is little earlier than other sites we visit, we were a group of around 15 people but we tried !

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Great campsite, lovely lake, nice and…

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Anonymous

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Liked Great campsite, lovely lake, nice and flat pitches, very friendly and helpful.

Disliked The only thing I found a problem with was the water pressure in the showers, sometimes it literally became a dribble when other people were using the toilet/sinks/other showers etc, this really needs sorting out.

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Unique and beautiful campsite

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Richard K.

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Liked Awesome site with amazing cafe, lovely scenery, great staff and plenty of space PLUS a beautiful lake to swim/SUP/play in

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Lovely location, extensive recycling bins. Clean facilities

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Alison C.

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Liked Really lovely spot, lake is beautiful, great coffee on our last morning. Fantastic that you could use firepits and enjoyed the relaxed approach to where you can pitch.

Disliked Lack of mirrors in the new toilet block, and water pressure was a bit disappointing. Also check in by mobile (as cafe was shut) was not very successful and fire pit hire wasn’t an option because it had been locked away 10 mins before the time we had originally been told to come back.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Litton Lakes

Litton Lane

Litton Cheney

Dorset

England

DT2 9DH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.70733°N
2.64691°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.7 km Coach Station
14.8 km South Station
17.4 km Marks and Spencer
Rail
9.8 km Maiden Newton Rail Station
14.4 km Upwey Rail Station
14.4 km Dorchester West Rail Station
Ferry
17.8 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
46.2 km Poole Ferry Terminal
46.7 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Need a tipple to top off your evening by the lake? Take a 10-minute walk along to the village’s very own vineyard, Bride Valley Vineyard, for tours, tastings and a bottle or two to sip while the sun goes down. (If you’re more of a beer drinker, you’ll need to take the 15-minute drive to Palmers Brewery, which also runs excellent tours.) Time for the beach? Take your pick from the scenic offerings of West Bay and Burton Bradstock (both 15 minutes’ drive) and the 18-mile shingle stretch at Chesil Beach (half an hour), or head off to Weymouth (half an hour) to see the Sandworld sand sculptures and ogle the underwater beasts at the Sea Life Centre. Away from the coast, top days out might take you to Abbotsbury Swannery and gardens (20 minutes) or to explore the Teddy Bear Museum, Dinosaur Museum and Maiden Castle Iron Age fort in Dorchester (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hive 5.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 8.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 9.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 12.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 17 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Abbotsbury Swannery 6.3 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 10.5 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 16.7 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 16.8 km

Hardy's Birthplace 18.3 km

National Trust

Max Gate 15.7 km

Hardy's Cottage 18.2 km

Montacute House 27.5 km

Clouds Hill 27.8 km

Tintinhull Garden 30.1 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

South from Little Bredy 4.6 km

Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 4.8 km

BRIDEHEAD 5.4 km

ABBOTSBURY GARDENS 5.5 km

Abbotsbury - West Bexington - Chesil Beach - Abbotsbury 6.3 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Litton Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Litton Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Litton Lakes? Need a tipple to top off your evening by the lake? Take a 10-minute walk along to the village’s very own vineyard, Bride Valley Vineyard, for tours, tastings and a bottle or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Litton Lakes?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Litton Lakes? From $57.04 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.