Below you'll find visitor reviews submitted for
Sandford. If you have been to this lodge, please share your experience! Your feedback is extremely important to our other visitors.
"All great apart from water pressure in shower"
Breeze - Feb 2025
"I stayed 15th to 18th November the caravan was warm and cosy despite the time of year and there was plenty to do for the children it was just a shame that everything cost extra money which proved to be costly. The restaurant seemed quite expensive for what it was but other than that we had a good time"
Verified Guest - Nov 2024
"Comfortable cosy caravan (chestnut way 5) with very good facilities, very well equipped kitchen, both showers always lovely and hot, heating very effective and quick to heat up. Wifi strength not great but we managed ok. Just one little issue there was a smell after letting water out or flushing loos etc that started part of the way through the week but it didn't spoil our holiday too much as was only ever for brief time each time."
Mike - Nov 2024
"Have stayed in the exact same model earlier in the year with another company and this particular van was definitely more worn! Kitchen draws didn't open and close properly, bathroom fittings rusty I'll fitting and miss matched curtains. Grill shelf missing, tin opener didn't work"
Verified Guest - Oct 2024
"All good except the radiator in the bathroom doesn't work."
Sue - Sep 2024
"The lodge was value for money but was to far from entertainment with people who as mobility issues"
Verified Guest - Sep 2024
"Web site easy to follow plenty of detail and easy to book."
Verified Guest - Sep 2024
"Bulbury accommodation while small was good. Initially the trailer was musty having all windows closed but once it aired out a little it was fine. The trailer was clean and there was fresh line on the beds. We had a few teething issues (the door hinges squeaked so badly i thought wed wake the kids if we went to the loo in the night but after advising reception this was fixed the same day. Similarly, our curtain railing fell down - this too was fixed the day we notified the park. Kitchen amenities were basic but absolutely fine if you read the site and know what to bring."
Verified Guest - Sep 2024
"Double bed - mattress too small for frame.Lack of shelving in bathroom/ showerWould benefit from decking."
Verified Guest - Aug 2024
"The caravan was a fairly modern design, spacious living space, a good sized Master Bedroom with En-suite toilet, a 2nd smaller room with 2 beds and a good sized main bathroom with a generously sized shower. The sofa in the living room also opened up to make a double bed.However, the sofa had cigarette burns on in it in several places, and in a lot of the corners of the rooms, the cleaning staff clearly didnt bother to hover as there was build ups of hairs & dust.The WiFi connection in the caravan was good, however the internet couldnt handle to traffic of the all the site occupants, so streaming Netflix, researching the surrounding areas and booking tickets of an evening was practically impossible."
Verified Guest - Aug 2024
"We went in a group of 12, which meant we were split across two caravans: the Corfe and the Durlston. Considering the Corfe is the newer cabin, It would've been nicer if it had two bathrooms and a bigger veranda like the Durlston. Also some decent outdoor furniture, not just the mix-matched ones that looked like they'd been piled together from the spare cupboard. To anyone also planning to work from the caravan, I wouldn't bet on it as you have little to no service indoors. Besides this, the caravan itself was clean and very homely and even though the location is very remote, we'd visit again."
Ayesha - Jul 2024
"Caravan was clean and presentable. Basic furniture but adequate Veranda was not secured for the dogs as we assumed it would be but we managed by going to the local DIY shop and making up a barrier. This would be my only slight criticism as I would suggest securing the verandas on dog friendly vans."
Verified Guest - Jun 2024
"Lovely roomy lodge. Would be nice to have a few essentials like cleaning clothes and washing up liquid"
Verified Guest - Jun 2024
"The caravan filled our needs. The caravan was dirty and we cleaned up the best we could. Having a 2 year old meant we needed it reasonably clean. There was a bag with someone elses belongings in which should not have been in there if cleaned properly, we left it in the caravan. Also under the settee there was a lot of dust, only found this when we droped something behind and needed to move it. The kitchen facilities we good with a good fridge and freezer. Would use the caravans again"
Verified Guest - Jun 2024
"Very clean and comfortable accommodation with everything we needed provided."
Gail - May 2024
"The lodge was not as nice as the one you looked at when booking"
Norma - Apr 2024
"Would definitely stay here again! Lots to do and see."
Leanne - Apr 2024
"Great caravan everything you need big enough for 6 people everything you need in there for cooking in and shower was fine nice as the kids had a bed room each so they were happy"
Cameron - Apr 2024
"The location and park are great. We have been several times before. However, as we paid alot of money for our stay I feel it was very poor value for money."
Verified Guest - Apr 2024
"Couldn't use hot tub, hot water or heating. The floor hadn't been cleaned, otherwise good facilities if working and beds clean and comfortable. Good size lodge. Would have got a much better review if everything was working."
Verified Guest - Feb 2024
"A very nice caravan. All the amenities. The oven takes a little longer to get to temperature so make sure you leave plenty of time."
Matthew - Feb 2024
"Outside the accommodation was fine, the accommodation itself was not. Accepting its a dog friendly site , and we had a dog ourselves, you expect what goes with a dog. However, our dog friendly caravan was not very clean. Furniture was in need of a good clean., and vass quite stalw smelling. The shower wouldn't drain, and , after repair, it leaked underneath the caravan, instead of inside!. The complaint was registered evening time, but not addressed until next day."
David - Nov 2023
"Enjoyed are holiday however lodge could do with deep clean.grease around kitchen. Sofas smelt and looked grubby. Bed mattress could do with replacement. Staff and park itself were excellent."
Steve - Nov 2023
"Amazing holidays!! We booked exactly the holiday the day we got home!!!"
James - Nov 2023
"We arrived and our kids mattress had blood in the middle not a little, a lot. When I went to reception they added us to a list. It never got done and I had to chase it up and that ruined the 1st 2 days. The shower never worked properly. It was not hoovered properly and for the amount of money I was disappointed. I think your staff let you down as they are very young and inexperienced. My dad passed this year and we needed to take mum away for a break but we actually come home disappointed. That caravan should be checked before guests arrive."
Helen - Nov 2023
"Toilet doors did not lock in caravan. Bedroom door had a hole punched in it. No bedding provided for the sofa bed. No results from numerous complaints. Up to deparrure no maintenance had Been done.Reception staff unhelpful and rude."
Verified Guest - Nov 2023
"Our holiday was lovely I came with my granddaughter and she loved the swimming pools and all the activities. We went to the show one evening and when we came out it was very dark. For some reason we ended up in the touring and camping site. We should have been in the static caravans. We spent almost two hours walking around in the dark, LOST. Eventually we saw someone and asked how to get back to the caravan. A young lady took us all the way back. From then on we used the car to get to & fro anywhere . I think more signage to main area from camping site would have at least got us going in the right direction"
Wendy - Nov 2023
"Would not recommend or stay here again."
Verified Guest - Nov 2023
"Terrible!!! Old black potatoes charged £4 for large chips which was the warm and the size of an extra small. The service was poor like staff could not be bothered. Rented a caravan than can sleep 8 people, when we arrived there was not pillows for the sofa bed, the sofa did not pull out all weekend, the floor was dirty the single beds were messy. The broadband was terrible we couldnt even get signal on our own phone data, there was no brush for the dust pan and only got given 1 bin liner. Even after going straight to reception and asking for these things and complaining we still received nothing. We then went down again on Sunday morning and then at 6pm is when we got our bed covers and pillow only. Not good service at all"
Verified Guest - Nov 2023
"Stayed for a weekend with my girls. Accommodation was clean through out, beds comfy, but could of done with a thinner quilt. Location perfect for beaches and Corfe. Will certainly be back"
Denise - Jul 2022
"We had a lovely time! The only reason it’s a 9 not a 10 is because you’re limited to time in the pool. We had planned for a pool day as if abroad and we got an hour. Otherwise the facilities and park were lovely."
Shannon - Jul 2022
"Great site plenty to do in and around the area. Lovely Lodge and a well kept clean site. ?"
Stephen - Jul 2022
"Had a great time at Sandford Holiday Park. We were there during the heat wave, so the outdoor pool was much needed and used! It is a lovely site, situated amongst trees and pines. Nice walks up through the woods and back even on the hottest days. The nearest beach was about a 10 minute drive away at Hamworthy, but it is worth it when you get there. A very quiet stretch of beach with just a few paddle-boarders in the water. Actually went for a swim in the sea (first time in about 30 years!). We had a really lovely holiday and I would give the site 10 out of 10."
Peter - Jul 2022
"The Staff made this holiday for us they were so friendly and helpful and nothing was too much for them they went up and beyond to help.Even to the staff on the ticket shop who was so nice to the children when they cashed the weeks tickets and asked them what colours they wanted.Every night the security staff would ask if we were o.k and chatted as we went into the show bar.When the children did activities they were encouraged which brought out the best in them.So can I thank all the staff at Sandford for a very happy and relaxing holiday.We certainly will come back."
Derek - Jul 2022