The Old Radar Station
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Stay on England’s spectacular natural World Heritage Site, The Golden Cap, in this restored radar station.
Starting life in 1961 as an MOD radar station, The Old Radar Station offers a remote hideaway for a group of six. Walkers, activity groups or large families alike will delight over its location, high on Stonebarrow Hill overlooking Lyme Bay and the Golden Cap.
You’ll be in perfect walking territory, with 25 miles of footpaths through the countryside and headlands of the Golden Cap right from your doorstep. From here you’ll be able to loop onto the South West Coast Path and hike further along the Dorset coastline. Or stay local and relax on Charmouth’s beach, which is only a 30 minute walk downhill.
Ground floor layout
Entrance hall, cloak room with WC, dining room with one large table and benches, sitting room, well equipped kitchen, one bedroom with a 4'6" double and a bunk room with two sets of two bunk beds, communal shower room with two showers and WC.
- Wi-Fi, available
- Garden, available
- EV charging, not available
- Fridge, available
- Freezer, available
- Microwave, available
- Open fire / wood burner, not available
- Television, available
- DVD, not available
- Washing machine, available
- Dishwasher, available
- Tumble dryer, not available
- Cot & high chair, available
Loading/unloading inside the compound. Parking in two marked spaces outside the compound. Private garden enclosed only by a rope barrier. Not accessible for the public. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
Acorn rating: Please note, that while a 1 Acorn rating is shown on this site, facilities at The Old Radar Station are more limited.
Heating: Night storage heaters with supplementary fan heaters in the bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom.
Bed linen and towels: Bed linen, duvets, pillows and towels are provided.
Parking: Parking is available for two cars in the marked spaces outside of the perimeter fence to the front of the bunkhouse. They are 10 metres from the door. It is possible to unload/load immediately outside the bunkhouse entrance.
Garden: The garden has outdoor furniture and a barbecue. Please note that when the adjoining information centre is open during the day, the public have access within the compound area only. While we accept dogs, please note that the private garden is only partially enclosed by a rope barrier.
Wifi: We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT. Please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur so it should not be relied upon.
Our volunteers run a visitor information hub from April to October where visitors can book out trampers to visit the area. The volunteer's mess room is located on the left hand side of the cottage. We have requested that they keep noise to a minimum, but guests may hear some activity. There is a small barista coffee trailer on Stonebarrow Hill within the Old Radar Station Compound. This is open seven days week April to September and weekends in October. Operating hours generally are 10.30am to 4.30pm but staff will be present 10am until 5pm.
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