Fern Fields Naturist Retreat

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Secluded naturist retreat near Saint-Michel-de-Montjoie in Normandy
An hour’s drive from Normandy battlefields; 40 minutes to Domfront
Barbecue, Jacuzzi and dipping pool; five minutes’ drive to shops

A secluded valley surrounded by farmland makes an ideal spot for Fern Fields Naturist Retreat, tucked among ferns and trees in a landscape strewn with granite boulders. Here you can unwind and roam around the grounds just as nature intended, while owners Mark and Caroline are always on hand to offer tips about where to go and what to see locally. All guests have free use of the hot tub and heated dip pool – and although nudity is not compulsory on site, the owners ask that you don’t wear costumes in the tub or pool. There are sunbathing areas around the poly-tunnel area, the granite rock field and among the trees. Mark and Caroline have thoughtfully provided outdoor seating and some sun loungers, as well as hammocks in the woodland so you can really kick back and relax in nature. You can get together with fellow campers around the communal campfire and barbecue area – pick up bits and pieces to grill from the local villages of Gathemo or St. Pois (both five minutes) – to share stories of your day’s adventures, chat informally and play music. A word of warning: parts of the site are unlit, so make sure you bring a good-quality torch for moving around after dark.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Hot tub

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

Pétanque

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Naturist (nudist)

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Fern Fields Naturist Retreat

Les Bourdonnieces

Saint-Michel-de-Montjoie

Manche

France

50670

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

48.76869°N
-1.02563°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The nearby village of Saint-Michel-de-Montjoie (five minutes’ drive) was formerly a granite-mining village and has a bijou but interesting museum detailing its industrial heritage alongside some fine pieces of granite art. Some much older stone formations can be seen at Dolmen de la Loge aux Sarrazins (15 minutes), a well-preserved burial site dating from prehistoric times. Fern Fields Naturist Retreat is also a handy base for tours of the WWII Normandy Battlefields around Caen, including the Pegasus Memorial (both an hour and 10 minutes). A fascinating day out up on the coast is Mont-Saint-Michel (an hour), where you can explore the winding streets leading up to an abbey with origins in the fifth century. Closer to base camp, Domfront (40 minutes) has photogenic remains of a medieval castle, the striking Église Saint-Julien de Domfront church, built in the 1920s and with a spectacular, gilded interior. This lively town also offers up plenty of opportunities to enjoy bistro food in cosy pavement cafés.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
La Dune	22.7 mi	Sea	Good	Good	N/A	N/A
Face Au Cd 483	23 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	N/A
Sol Roc	24.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Le Pont Bleu	24.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Face Au Casino	24.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Does Fern Fields Naturist Retreat have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
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What attractions are near Fern Fields Naturist Retreat? The nearby village of Saint-Michel-de-Montjoie (five minutes’ drive) was formerly a granite-mining village and has a bijou but interesting museum detailing its industrial heritage alongside some fine pieces of granite art. Some … Read more