Preston Road, Weymouth, United Kingdom | (888) 635-3814
Budget-friendly holiday park is a nice pick for families
Perched on a hill, with pretty countryside views
Heated indoor and
outdoor pools offer lessons for kids
Dedicated staff
leads kid's club entertainment and activities
Wide selection of
accommodations, from budget to deluxe trailers
Guests are allowed use of facilities
at the sister holiday park, Weymouth Bay
Some standard
accommodations need updates
Facilities feel a
little run-down in places
A mile from the nearest beach
No in-room Internet
The Seaview
Holiday Park is a relatively small, family-friendly camp site and trailer park
located a 10 minutes' drive from Weymouth on Dorset's south coast. Being perched
on a hill, it has some lovely views of the surrounding countryside, though
without direct access to the beach. There's a wide selection of accommodations and
plenty of kid-friendly activities (including an indoor pool, outdoor pool, and playground), though some budget trailers are in need of updates, as are some of the facilities. Overall, for a inexpensive family vacation, this
holiday park is certainly worth considering, though -- to avoid disappointment -- try
to steer clear of the cheapest option.
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Scene
This typical English, family-friendly holiday park has an unpretentious, though outdated, ambience.
Seaview Holiday
Park represents a typical example of the fine and long-running British
tradition of unpretentious, family-friendly caravan/trailer and camp sites popular with vacationing families who want a fun-filled break without spending too much cash. The atmosphere is friendly and familiar, and the self-contained
resort includes dining, entertainment, and leisure facilities as well as
a range of accommodations from caravans and chalets to, for the more discerning
camper, a "glamping" option -- while many bring their own tents or
tourers. While the grounds are generally well-maintained with tidy lawns and
plenty of greenery, the reception and other buildings, despite jaunty
color-schemes, are starting to show their age in places with chipped paintwork
and outdated decor -- though some might say this adds to its quintessentially
English holiday-park charm.
Location
Perched on a hill a 10 minutes' drive from Weymouth and a mile from the bay's sandy beaches
The holiday camp
is perched on a hill just off a busy main road that runs through Preston -- a
coastal village and suburb of Weymouth in south Dorset. Its setting means
pleasant views over the surrounding countryside and plenty of spots for nice walks along the coast,
including to the nearest beach at Bowleaze Cove which is around a mile stroll away --
although Weymouth Bay's main beach is three miles from the site. Weymouth town
center -- with its pretty harbor and ample dining options -- is about a
10-minute drive away, while the historic market town of Dorchester is 15 minutes
away by car.
Rooms
A wide range of accommodation options are available -- though the lower-end ones can feel quite run-down.
Accommodations are comprised mostly of caravans/trailers which come in a range of categories from standard
through to superior, deluxe, prestige, and retreat -- all with either two or
three bedrooms sleeping up to six or eight, as well as kitchenettes, lounge
areas, and bathrooms with showers. While some of the higher-end accommodations are pleasant and relatively newly-fitted, some standard level caravans look
tired and are in need of renovations. No Internet is available.There's also
plenty of space for those wanting to pitch their tents or park their tourers; this space has a shower block, family rooms, and dishwashing area. Safari-themed tents are also
available for upscale camping with wood-deck terrace and two bedrooms sleeping
up to five in each.
Features
Heated indoor and outdoor pools -- which can get busy -- and a dedicated kids' club staff
Seaview Holiday
Park features a wide selection of family-friendly fun including heated indoor
and outdoor pools (including swimming lessons), a football academy, ten-pin
bowling, and a kids' club that has dedicated staff providing a wide range of
entertainment and activities. There is also a show-bar with evening
entertainment, an amusement arcade, and some limited dining options including a cafe
and pizza kiosk. While there is plenty to do, some of the facilities feel a
little shabby in places and pools can get overcrowded during peak season. Seaview is also linked to its sister park
Weymouth Bay via a pleasant nature path; guests of Seaview can access these facilities.
