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Sandford

  • 4.0 Visitor Rating
  • Sleeps up to 14
  • Pets 2
  • Hot Tub

Embark on a serene getaway to Sandford, where tranquillity meets the charm of the Dorset countryside. Nestled within a woodland haven, this park offers a variety of holiday lodges to cater to your relaxation needs.

Whether you're looking to unwind or seeking adventure, this park provides an array of facilities to keep everyone entertained. The lodges, designed to accommodate different group sizes, ensure a comfortable stay for all guests.

For an added touch of luxury, select accommodations include hot tubs, perfect for soaking in after a day of exploration. These well-appointed retreats are ideal for families, friends, and couples alike, promising a memorable stay amidst nature's beauty.

With a commitment to conservation, as evidenced by The David Bellamy Gold Award, this park not only offers a delightful escape but also an opportunity to connect with the environment in a responsible manner.

Sandford Features

Lodge Facilities
  • Indoor heated pool
  • Outdoor heated pool
  • Waterslide
  • Adventure playground
  • Soft play area
  • Crazy golf
  • High ropes course *
  • Arts and Craft Den *
  • Sports Dome
  • Bungee Trampolines *
  • Kart Hire *
  • Virtual reality experience *
  • Laser quest *
  • Multi-sports court
  • Amusement arcade *
  • Wildlife nature trail
  • Outdoor ’n’ Explore programme
  • Arena Bar & Courtyard
  • Street Eats
  • Loaded
  • Fish & Chippery
  • Legend’s Takeaway
  • Costa Coffee® available
  • The Skylite Bar
  • Convenience store
  • Launderette *
  • Woof Park Dog Agility
  • Free Wi-Fi access (in designated areas)
  • Outdoor pool – Open 23rd May (weather permitting)
  • Children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible person of 16 years or over in the water
  • Maximum one child under 4 per responsible person or two children aged 4-7 per responsible person in the water
  • * charges apply
  • Early Bird – save up to £150 per week for 2019 holidays booked by 3rd February 2019 or up to £120 per week for 2019 holidays booked by 3rd March 2019
Accommodation features
  • A fantastic choice of caravans, lodges and a house
  • Outdoor hot tub (in Amberwood House and Wimborne Lodge only)
  • TV with Freeview
  • Kitchen including microwave
  • Bath and/or shower
  • Bed linen and duvets
  • Beds made up for your arrival
  • Additional sleeping for one/two in the lounge area (except lodges)
  • Heating in lounge
  • Gas and electricity included
  • Babies must be included in party total
  • Cots and highchairs £15 each per week or short break
  • Group bookings may be subject to restrictions
  • Pets £49 per week or short break each (max 2) (in specific accommodation only – please check when booking)
  • All non-smoking accommodation
  • Charges apply.

Other Lodges At Sandford

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Holme Lodge

  • Sleeps 4

Stylish lodge with two double, one with en suite shower. Bathroom with bath. DVD. Dishwasher. Double glazed and centrally heated. Verandah with outdoor furniture. No pets.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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Stoborough Lodge

  • Sleeps 6

Lodge with one double, one twin and one with bunks (bunk beds by arrangement please call to check). DVD. Dishwasher. Double glazed and centrally heated. Verandah with outdoor furniture. No pets.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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Lilliput Lodge

  • Sleeps 8

With room for six, this brilliant 20ft wide lodge-style holiday home has lots to offer for a relaxing holiday at any time of year. You’ll love chilling out on the veranda on sunny days. Sleeps 8. One double and two twin rooms plus sleeping for two in the lounge. No pets.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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Winton 3 Bed Lodge

  • Sleeps 6

Spacious lodge with one double with en suite W.C. and two twin. Bath with overhead shower. Fridge/freezer. Double glazed and centrally heated.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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Lulworth Lodge

  • Sleeps 8
  • Hot Tub

this fabulous lodge is spacious enough for eight to holiday in style with two double bedrooms, both with en suite and two twin rooms. You’ll love the cosy living area with flatscreen TV and freestanding sofas plus the large kitchen/dining area is perfect for family meals. When you’re not enjoying all the space inside you can enjoy sitting out on the veranda with a morning coffee. There’s also central heating and double glazing.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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Steeple WFA Lodge

  • Sleeps 4
  • Hot Tub

this innovative wheelchair friendly lodge is one of the first to have an accessible hot tub with a hoist. This lodge is modern and stylish with additional features that make moving around simple, including an access ramp, sliding internal doors and a wider corridor. One double with en suite shower and one twin. Plus the family bathroom has hand rails next to the toilet and a bath while the double room benefits from an en suite with a shower seat. There’s double glazing, central heating, USB charging points and a large flatscreen TV. No pets.

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Wimborne Lodge

  • Sleeps 6
  • Hot Tub

this fantastic three bedroom lodge combines the luxury of an outdoor hot tub with everything you need for a fabulous holiday including a spacious lounge area with a cosy sofa and armchairs, a flatscreen TV and USB charging points. Enjoy evening meals prepared in the high quality wrap around kitchen or relax before a day exploring with a coffee on the private veranda. One double with en suite shower and two twin. Bath with overhead shower. Double glazed and centrally heated. Dishwasher, fridge/freezer. No pets.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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Shaftesbury Lodge

  • Sleeps 6
  • Hot Tub

This modern and luxury three bedroom lodge is With a fully-equipped kitchen, dining area and USB charging points, this lodge has plenty of space for the whole family! Plus, the open plan lounge features a large corner sofa and flatscreen TV and open plan lounge, making it the ideal space for relaxing movie nights. One double with en suite shower and two twin. Shower. Double glazed and centrally heated. No pets.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests have expressed great appreciation for the dog-friendly nature of the site, the comprehensive on-site facilities that leave nothing to be desired, and the welcoming, helpful staff ready to assist with any queries.

Getting there

To get to Sandford, if you're driving, take the M27 and continue onto the A31. For train travellers, the nearest station is Poole, from where you can take a taxi or a bus to reach the park.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

ServiceDistance (miles)Postcode
Pharmacy (Boots)2.5 milesBH15 1ER
Train station (Poole Station)4.2 milesBH15 2BQ
Pub (The Silent Woman)1.8 milesBH21 3RW
Dog walkUpton Heath1.2 miles
Supermarket (Sainsbury's)2.6 milesBH15 3EU
Indian takeaway (Taj Mahal)3.1 milesBH15 2PG
Chinese takeaway (Pearl of the Orient)3.3 milesBH15 2PG
Italian takeaway (Alghero Ristorante)3.4 milesBH15 2NZ

For families with Kids

The park is an excellent destination for families, featuring an indoor heated pool, outdoor adventure playground, and a variety of kid-centric activities like crazy golf and bungee trampolines, ensuring a fun-filled stay for children.

Is Sandford A good location for couples?

For couples, the park presents a romantic retreat with secluded lodges, some with hot tubs, and proximity to the Jurassic Coast for idyllic walks. Nearby Poole and Bournemouth offer charming seaside outings for memorable day trips.

Dining and Cafes

Closest to the park is The Silent Woman Inn (1.8 miles, 01929 552909), a cosy pub with hearty meals. For a delightful café experience, visit The Kitchen Poole Park (4.5 miles, 01202 742842), offering picturesque views and delicious bites.

Within walking distance of your lodge

A short walk away you'll find stunning sandy beaches, scenic nature reserves, charming local shops, and welcoming pubs, all within the vicinity of the park.

Quickfire FAQs

Do the accommodations have hot tubs?

No, none of the properties available have hot tubs.

Are there activities suitable for children on site?

A plethora of child-friendly activities are available, ranging from indoor and outdoor pools to adventure playgrounds and arts and crafts, ensuring endless entertainment for the little ones.

What dining options are available on site?

You'll find a variety of dining options to satisfy your appetite, including The Boathouse Bar and Restaurant for sit-down meals, as well as quick and tasty options at the Fish and Chippery and Street Eats.

What types of spa treatments are offered at the park?

Sirona Spa offers a range of treatments, including facials, massages, and a luxury spa experience, all designed to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul during your stay.

Are there any nature trails or outdoor activities to explore?

The park boasts a wildlife nature trail and an outdoor 'n' Explore programme, perfect for guests who wish to immerse themselves in the natural surroundings and engage in outdoor adventures.

Top Days Out Near Sandford

The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Sandford, with real driving times.

Ape rescue centre 14 min drive · 8.3 miles

Monkey World

Sat nav: BH20 6HH

A 65-acre rescue centre near Wool, home to the largest group of chimpanzees outside Africa.

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Monkey World is an ape and monkey rescue centre set in 65 acres near Wool in Dorset. It was founded in 1987 and takes in primates rescued from the illegal pet trade, laboratories and abuse, rehabilitating them into natural living groups.

Tip: Book online in advance, as tickets are cheaper than at the gate.

Castle 12 min drive · 7.7 miles

Corfe Castle

Sat nav: BH20 5EZ

Explore the ruins of a Norman royal castle that stood out against a gap in the Purbeck Hills.

  • Families
  • Dogs welcome
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Corfe Castle is a ruined fortress built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, standing on a steep hill above the village on the Isle of Purbeck. It was one of the earliest English castles built partly in stone, and it was added to over the 12th and 13th centuries.

Tip: The car park fills up quickly in busy periods, so consider an alternative car park or arrive in the afternoon, when it tends to be quieter.

Theme park 46 min drive · 36.7 miles

Paultons Park

Sat nav: SO51 6AL

A family theme park on the edge of the New Forest, home to the UK's only Peppa Pig World.

  • Families
  • Full day
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Paultons Park is a family theme park on the edge of the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, set in 140 acres of parkland. It has rollercoasters, thrill rides, family rides, indoor and outdoor play areas and water splash parks, along with a collection of birds and animals.

Tip: Tickets are for a set date and some days sell out, so book your visit date in advance.

Military museum 19 min drive · 9.1 miles

The Tank Museum

Sat nav: BH20 6JG

Dorset's largest indoor attraction, with around 300 tanks telling the story of armoured warfare since the First World War.

  • Families
  • Rainy days
  • Half day
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The Tank Museum at Bovington tells the story of tanks and the crews who fought in them. Its collection of around 300 vehicles runs from the First World War through the Second World War and the Cold War to Afghanistan, with exhibitions built around personal stories from the soldiers themselves. It is Dorset's largest indoor attraction.

Tip: Allow 4-5 hours for your visit, and wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a lot of ground to cover.

Chalk hill figure 34 min drive · 24.5 miles

Cerne Abbas Giant

Sat nav: DT2 7LA

Britain's largest chalk hill figure, a 180ft ancient giant carved into a Dorset hillside above Cerne Abbas.

  • Dogs welcome
  • 1-2 hours
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The Cerne Abbas Giant is an ancient figure cut into the chalk hillside above the village of Cerne Abbas. At 180ft tall, it is Britain's largest chalk hill figure and perhaps the best known.

Tip: The viewing area in the car park gives the best view; the A352 lay-by is free but offers only a limited view. Keep dogs on leads, and expect mud on the steep slope after rain.

Maritime museum 12 min drive · 7.1 miles

Poole Museum

Sat nav: BH15 1BW

A free maritime museum in Poole's Old Town, reopened in November 2025 with three new galleries.

  • Families
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Poole Museum is a maritime museum, gallery and cultural centre on the Lower High Street in Poole's Old Town. It reopened in November 2025 after a seven-year redevelopment that restored all three of its historic buildings and added three new maritime galleries. Entry is free.

Tip: Scaplen's Court Museum and Garden sits right next door and is run by the same museum service.

Castle and park 16 min drive · 8.9 miles

Lulworth Castle

Sat nav: BH20 5QS

A Grade I listed Jacobean hunting lodge set in a 1,000 acre deer park on the Dorset coast.

  • Families
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Lulworth Castle is an early 17th-century hunting lodge built in the style of a revival fortified castle, and it is Grade I listed. It stands in a 1,000 acre deer park on the Lulworth Estate in Dorset. Visitors can explore the grounds and exhibits, and there is a playground in the park.

Natural arch 24 min drive · 12.5 miles

Durdle Door

Sat nav: BH20 5PU

A famous limestone arch on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, with a beach alongside.

  • Couples
  • Families
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Durdle Door is a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth in Dorset. It is privately owned by the Weld family of the Lulworth Estate, but open to the public. The arch formed as the sea eroded a band of hard Portland limestone, leaving the small headland that includes it. UNESCO teams monitor both the arch and the adjacent beach.

Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.

Lodges Near Sandford

Visitor Reviews of Sandford

4.0Visitor Rating out of 5

35 reviews from guests who stayed at Sandford

Verified Guest
Date of stay: 24th September 2025

Nice site but not sure we will go back again, caravan very dated, windows & door not closing properly, leaving gaps. Oven seal not all in place & again leaving a huge gap so had to cook pizza for longer. Fire in lounge obviously been taken out, no thermostats on radiators so couldnt regulate individual radiators, so either had to have radiators on or off, temperature dropped at night but too hot with radiators on !!! Nice fish & chip shop on site, arcade was great, couldnt book general swim ???? kids soft play & activities were upstairs, no lift to be able to take a pushchair up there. Been to better Parkdean sites than this one.

Verified Guest
Date of stay: 21st September 2025

Good , very spacious access

David
Date of stay: 14th September 2025

Dated . Caravan in shade most of the day.Could do with good deep clean.... sofa stained

Robert
Date of stay: 8th September 2025

Nice caravan, ok site .

Verified Guest
Date of stay: 25th July 2025

Lovely holiday overall. Staff were friendly and helpful. Lounge carpet absolutely filthy but maintenance cleaned it immediately when I drew it to their attention. Unfortunately the pre-occupation check was poor. Pleasant setting, a short drive to beaches and sites of interest

Ruth
Date of stay: 18th May 2025

The caravan we stayed in needed a bit of TLC - the table top was peeling back off the table. There were a few holes in the walls where the door had obviously been pushed back too far and the handle had gone through the wall. But it was comfortable, big enough for us. The only issue was ants coming in but that was rectified by the staff once we let them know.

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