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Holiday Homes for Sale

Holiday Homes for Sale

New and pre-owned static holiday homes for sale

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Our Accommodation

Our Accommodation

We've got a great choice of accommodation for every taste and budget

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Touring, Camping and Pods

Touring, Camping and Pods

Looking for somewhere quiet with great countryside views?

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Please note our Resturant is closed on Tuesdays & the bar is open 9am - 5pm for drinks only. 

 

 

 

Why choose Newlands?

Newlands Holiday Park in Charmouth is the perfect spot for glamping, camping, touring and motorhome holidays in Dorset. 

Relax, you've arrived!

Our campsite in Charmouth provides the perfect base for unforgettable family holidays in West Dorset. We have a wide selection of holiday accommodation options available, from scenic camping pitches to state-of-the-art hotel-style apartments. With a fantastic range of modern facilities to keep you and the family entertained, you may never have to leave the site! However, if you decide to venture off from our family-run holiday park, we are ideally placed for exploring the iconic attractions in the local area such as the famous Charmouth Beach and Lyme Regis. 

*Facility opening & closing times may change at short notice due to circumstances beyond our control.
 

Family Friendly

Family
Friendly

5 Star Accommodation

5 Star Accommodation

Couples Friendly

Couples Friendly

Tow Bar & Restaurant

Tow Bar & Restaurant

Excellent Facilities

Facilities

Jurassic Coastline

Jurassic Coastline

The Tow Bar, Restaurant & Lounge

Whether it's just for a drink or to enjoy our tasty food, The Tow Bar and Restaurant with its relaxing lounge is the place to come.

The Tow Bar, Restaurant & Lounge
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How to find Newlands Holidays

We're just off the A35 between Bridport and Axminster 3 miles east of Lyme Regis.  Newlands is clearly signed.

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Winter-Proofing Your Caravan
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Winter-Proofing Your Caravan

If you’re not going to be using your caravan during the winter months, you will need to do a few things to prepare it properly so that it survives the season without too much wear and tear. Here in Charmouth the wind and rain can get quite fierce during the later part of the year, so we know how important it is to prepare your caravan correctly. The following are our top ten tips for winter-proofing your caravan...

1. Empty your cupboards and get rid of any crumbs or traces of food around the caravan – this will help to prevent animals getting in, and stop bad odours developing.

2. Remove any electrical items – DVD players, TVs, microwaves, radios – and put them somewhere indoors.

3. If possible, jack up the caravan and remove the wheels, and store them in a cool, dry place.

4. Remove any soft furnishings such as cushions and curtains, to stop mould developing.

5.  Leave your smaller cupboard doors slightly ajar for ventilation, but keep larger ones closed to avoid warping.



6. Take out the 12V battery, give it a clean, and top it up with electrolyte fluid if it needs it. Keep it somewhere cool and dry over the winter.

7. Any other batteries that might corrode over the winter should also be removed, such as in smoke alarms or clocks.

8. Use a strong disinfectant to flush out the waste pipes, and a sterilising fluid to flush out the water pipes.

9. Use a fine mesh material to cover up the ends of any external drainpipes, as this will help to stop vermin and insects getting in.

10. Finally, double-check to make sure all your valuables are removed, and then lock the caravan for the winter.

Hopefully you will find this information useful. We are one of the most popular Dorset caravan parks, so we are highly experienced in looking after caravans.
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Reviews

"A Great Stay"

"This is a family run, very nice holiday get away, with great leisure facilities and entertainment. It's open to local people too. The restaurant serves a lovely Sunday carvery, great dessert too."
- April 2024
 

'Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff!'

'Friendly staff, the staff in the shop was incredibly welcoming! Loved how we were escorted to our pitch and also offered help with putting the caravan on the pitch. Swimming pool was small but ideal, good sauna! Outdoor pool was lovely also! Facilities were spotless considering we had awful weather they work extremely hard! Very clean site, great value for money!'
- April 2024

"Lovely Staff, Beautiful Location"

 
'What a Lovely holiday park thoroughly enjoyed its great location. Staff behind the bar were always helpful and talkative. Met a lovely couple working behind the bar I think the gentleman was called Steve they were incredibly funny and recommended local spots to visit for us.'
- July 2023
 
 

"Definitely will be back"

 
Good location with Charmouth beach and lyme regis near. Nice facilities on site and nice rooms. The tow bar restaurant is a gem with great food. Liked the activities on our stay like bingo. Overall a good stay and would love to come back again.
 

"Everything we needed"

Very tidy site, well laid out and well equipped. Towbar restaurant offered a good selection of quality food at all meal times, very good value for money and super friendly service. There is a small shop on site for all your essentials with access to another slightly larger shop in the village. Two pools and children’s play areas plus a gaming room were a real bonus. Shower and toilet blocks were cleaned regularly and always kept in good order. Location is fantastic, especially for avid fossil hunters with Charmouth beach around 20 minutes easy walk away through the village.
 

"What a wonderful place"

We have just returned from a wonderful holiday at Newlands. We stayed in the studio apartment block down the end (A17). The apartment was incredibly clean, spacious and had everything we needed for a short stay. My twin sons (3.5 years old) had the twin room, mum had the double bed, and I stayed on a blow up mattress that I brought with. We were very comfy.

 

Premier Park - 2025

Pitchup Award

David Bellamy Silver Award

AA Rated Campsite

English Tourism Council - 5 Star Award