Overview of Gorselands Caravan Park

Gorselands Caravan Park sits in a coastal valley at West Bexington in West Dorset, with wide views across the surrounding countryside towards Chesil Beach and Lyme Bay. The six acre park is positioned on the seaward side of the Bridport to Weymouth coast road, approximately six miles from Bridport and within easy reach of West Bay, Burton Bradstock and Abbotsbury, view more caravan and lodge parks in Dorset here.

The setting is the main reason to stay here. Caravans are arranged across the sloping grounds to take advantage of the coast and countryside views, while Fisherman’s Walk leads through the meadows towards Chesil Beach. Guests can also drive directly down Beach Road to the beach at West Bexington.

Holiday accommodation is centred around self catering caravans sleeping between four and six guests. A small number of apartments are also available within Gorselands House, providing another option for couples and smaller families. Selected accommodation welcomes dogs.

Facilities on the park are deliberately simple, with a small shop, launderette and WiFi rather than swimming pools or entertainment venues. This allows the location to remain the focus, particularly for walking, dog friendly holidays, beach days and sea fishing.

West Bay is around 10 minutes away by car, while Abbotsbury, Bridport and the wider Jurassic Coast can all be reached easily.

Gorselands Caravan Park at a Glance

Planning a Stay at Gorselands Caravan Park

Gorselands suits visitors who want the Dorset coast without the atmosphere of a large entertainment led holiday park. Days tend to revolve around the beach, walking, fishing and exploring West Dorset, with the park providing a peaceful place to return to.

Its position between Bridport and Weymouth also makes it particularly useful for visitors who want to explore several different parts of the Jurassic Coast during the same holiday.

Why is Gorselands Caravan Park a Great Holiday Park?

• Coastal valley setting overlooking Chesil Beach and Lyme Bay
• Fisherman’s Walk leading through the meadows towards the beach
• Sea and countryside views from around the park
• Dog friendly accommodation available
• Excellent shore fishing nearby at West Bexington
• Small shop and launderette on site
• Approximately six miles from Bridport
• Easy access to West Bay, Burton Bradstock and Abbotsbury

Gorselands Caravan Park FAQs

How close is Gorselands Caravan Park to Chesil Beach?

Gorselands overlooks Chesil Beach at West Bexington. Guests can drive down Beach Road to the beach or follow Fisherman’s Walk through the meadows from the park.

Is Gorselands Caravan Park dog friendly?

Yes. Selected holiday caravans and other accommodation welcome dogs. Guests travelling with pets should choose a designated dog friendly option when booking.

Can you go fishing near Gorselands Caravan Park?

Yes. West Bexington is a well known shore fishing location on Chesil Beach. Species caught at different times of year include mackerel, plaice, sole, rays, bass, whiting and cod.

Does Gorselands have a swimming pool or entertainment?

No. Gorselands is a quieter coastal park without swimming pools or organised entertainment. Its main attractions are the location, views, beach access and surrounding countryside.

What accommodation is available at Gorselands?

The main holiday accommodation is self catering caravans sleeping four to six guests. Three apartments within Gorselands House provide additional accommodation for two to four people.

How far is Gorselands Caravan Park from West Bay?

West Bay is approximately six miles from the park and normally takes around 10 to 15 minutes to reach by car.

Caravans at Gorselands Caravan Park 

Gorselands offers self catering holiday caravans alongside a small collection of apartments.

The current caravan range includes two bedroom accommodation sleeping four as well as larger options sleeping up to six. Typical layouts have a double bedroom and twin bedroom, with additional sleeping space available in selected six berth caravans.

Caravans have their own kitchen with a gas cooker, microwave and fridge freezer, together with a lounge and dining area. Central heating and double glazing are included with many of the current holiday caravans, making them suitable for stays beyond the main summer period.

Bathrooms include a shower, WC and washbasin, while Smart TVs, bed linen and WiFi are included with current Hoseasons accommodation.

Selected caravans welcome up to two dogs, while pet free accommodation is also available.

The three apartments are located within Gorselands House and sleep between two and four guests. They provide self catering accommodation with sea views and are a useful alternative for couples or smaller families who do not specifically want to stay in a caravan.

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Park Facilities at Gorselands Caravan Park

Gorselands has a deliberately small range of conventional park facilities. Its strongest reasons to stay are the coastal setting, walking access and proximity to Chesil Beach rather than pools, entertainment or organised activities.

Fisherman’s Walk and Chesil Beach

The route towards Chesil Beach is one of Gorselands’ most distinctive features.

Fisherman’s Walk leads from the park through open meadows towards West Bexington, allowing guests to reach the coast on foot rather than driving to the beach car park.

The walk opens out onto the dramatic shingle bank of Chesil Beach, with views stretching along the Jurassic Coast and across Lyme Bay.

For walkers and dog owners, this means the countryside and coast can become part of the everyday holiday rather than something that always requires a car journey.

The South West Coast Path runs through West Bexington, giving stronger walkers the option of continuing east towards Abbotsbury or west towards Cogden, Burton Bradstock and West Bay.

Sea Fishing at West Bexington

Fishing is a genuine reason for anglers to choose this part of Dorset.

West Bexington is one of the established fishing marks along Chesil Beach, where the steep shingle bank gives shore anglers access to deeper water relatively close to the beach.

Different species appear throughout the year. Plaice and other flatfish are associated with spring fishing, while summer can bring mackerel, bass, sole and rays. Whiting and cod are among the species targeted during the colder months.

The beach is exposed and conditions can change quickly, so anglers need suitable tackle and should check the weather, sea state and local conditions before fishing.

Gorselands is particularly useful for fishing breaks because visitors can stay close to the West Bexington mark while also having access to other well known stretches of Chesil Beach around Abbotsbury and Burton Bradstock.

Dog Friendly Holidays

Selected Gorselands accommodation welcomes dogs, and the surrounding location makes the park particularly suited to holidays with pets.

Fisherman’s Walk, local footpaths and the nearby South West Coast Path provide a good choice of walks without needing to drive into a town.

West Bexington also has countryside routes maintained by the National Trust, although dogs should be kept under control around livestock and wildlife.

On Park Shop

The small shop provides useful everyday supplies without guests having to drive into Bridport.

Stock can include milk, groceries, confectionery, frozen food and basic holiday essentials, with newspapers available to order.

For a small coastal park, having everyday food supplies available on site is particularly useful for self catering guests arriving after a long journey or returning from a day out.

Launderette

A small launderette is available on the park and is useful for families, longer stays and guests returning from beach or walking days.

WiFi

WiFi is available with current holiday accommodation, helping guests stay connected in a rural coastal location where mobile reception can vary.

Public Transport

The X53 Jurassic Coaster service runs along the B3157 between Bridport, Dorchester and Weymouth.

Stops around Swyre and the coast road provide another way to explore parts of West Dorset without using the car for every journey.

Park Facilities

Facility	Details
Beach Access	Fisherman’s Walk through the meadows towards Chesil Beach
Walking	Local footpaths and access towards the South West Coast Path
Sea Fishing	Established fishing at nearby West Bexington on Chesil Beach
Dogs	Selected dog friendly accommodation
Shop	Milk, groceries, frozen food, confectionery and essentials
Laundry	On park launderette
WiFi	Available with current accommodation
Parking	On park guest parking
Public Transport	Jurassic Coaster bus route accessible from the coast road

Places to Visit Near Gorselands Caravan Park

West Bexington and Chesil Beach are the most immediate places to explore. The beach forms part of the 18 mile Chesil shingle bank and is particularly well known for walking, wildlife and shore fishing.

Burton Bradstock is a short drive west and provides access to Hive Beach, where dramatic golden cliffs rise behind the shoreline. The village also has pubs and walking routes through the surrounding countryside.

West Bay is approximately 10 to 15 minutes away and has a working harbour, beaches, restaurants and the cliffs that became familiar to viewers of Broadchurch.

Bridport lies just inland from West Bay and is useful for shopping, independent cafés, markets and local food.

Travelling east brings visitors towards Abbotsbury, where the Swannery, Subtropical Gardens and historic village provide several different attractions within a small area.

Weymouth can also be reached for a traditional sandy beach, harbour and larger choice of family attractions.

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