Domaine Le Poteau

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From £15.13/€17/A$26.82/US$20.70/CA$26.35/CHF18.32/SEK171.75/DKK126.49/NOK175.78/ISK2,670/ARS1,789.21/CLP15,059/PEN75.22/NZ$28.80/ZAR313.65/PLN77.19/R$113.15/CZK444.26/RSD2,016/HUF6,082.12/RUB1,557.73/CN¥134.15 (for 1 night, 2 adults)

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General

Small relaxed site in scenic setting next to vineyards and forest
Table d'hote and barbecues in the orchard; evenings round the firepit
Pool, pétanque competitions and resident donkeys

Small, friendly and eco-friendly Domaine Le Poteau in the Gers department was opened in early 2017 by friendly hosts Fiona and Alasdair. Having broken away from full-time kitchen work, trained chef Alasdair now delights in using local produce to prep fresh meals for guests to take away, and the couple hosts dinner evenings in the orchard three times a week, with a fab four-course French menu served as dusk falls.

As it's France, you may also care to check out the local produce – easily sorted here too as Le Poteau is next to an Armagnac vineyard, and close to the wine-producing district of Côtes de Gascogne. And as it's France, you may then need to burn some gastronomic calories off… also a cinch, as the Midi-Pyrénées has around 30,000 kilometres of footpaths to tackle including loads of local routes.

Domaine Le Poteau is a short walk from the medieval village of Castelnau-d'Auzan, on a hillside and in a wildlife haven, with well-maintained grounds and plenty of shaded spots. Its facilities include communal firepits, a play area and a pool for swims – or lazy floats, depending on how much French cuisine you've sampled…

Finally, you must tackle pétanque while here, as the site's weekly competition offers 'disappointing and mildly insulting' prizes for the victorious: obviously you should go all out to win.

Open from 01/05/2021 to 30/09/2021

Site type

Languages spoken

✓ English

✓ French

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

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Electric optional grass pitch

from £15.13/€17/A$26.82/US$20.70/CA$26.35/CHF18.32/SEK171.75/DKK126.49/NOK175.78/ISK2,670/ARS1,789.21/CLP15,059/PEN75.22/NZ$28.80/ZAR313.65/PLN77.19/R$113.15/CZK444.26/RSD2,016/HUF6,082.12/RUB1,557.73/CN¥134.15 (for 1 night, 2 adults)

Max. persons: 6 x

One Tent or Trailer tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Pitch size : Max 11.0m width x 13.0m depth (36.1ft width x 42.7ft depth) Calculated area: 143.0m² (1539.2ft²)

Ground type: Grass

Max. persons

6 x

One Tent or Trailer tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch
Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via ‘Make another booking like this’ after making your booking.

Pitch features

Pitch size

Max 11.0m width x 13.0m depth
(36.1ft width x 42.7ft depth)
Calculated area: 143.0m² (1539.2ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Services

Water

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Electric: 6 amp extra cost

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

European plug

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Firepit

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Extras

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Dog (2 max)

£1.78/€2/A$3.16/US$2.43/CA$3.10/CHF2.16/SEK20.21/DKK14.88/NOK20.68/ISK314/ARS210.50/CLP1,772/PEN8.85/NZ$3.39/ZAR36.90/PLN9.08/R$13.31/CZK52.27/RSD237/HUF715.54/RUB183.26/CN¥15.78 per night

Electric hook-up (1 max)

£3.56/€4/A$6.31/US$4.87/CA$6.20/CHF4.31/SEK40.41/DKK29.76/NOK41.36/ISK628/ARS420.99/CLP3,543/PEN17.70/NZ$6.78/ZAR73.80/PLN18.16/R$26.62/CZK104.53/RSD474/HUF1,431.09/RUB366.52/CN¥31.57 per night

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

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Based on a 2 night stay for 2 adults

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Rental tent (2 adults and 2 children)

from £31.14/€35/A$55.22/US$42.61/CA$54.26/CHF37.72/SEK353.60/DKK260.43/NOK361.91/ISK5,497/ARS3,683.67/CLP31,004/PEN154.87/NZ$59.30/ZAR645.75/PLN158.93/R$232.96/CZK914.65/RSD4,150/HUF12,522.02/RUB3,207.08/CN¥276.20 (for 1 night, 2 adults)

Max. persons: 4 x

Dimensions: 3.6m width x 7.0m length (11.6ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 24.9m² (267.5ft²)

Max. persons

4 x

Pitch features

Dimensions

3.6m width x 7.0m length
(11.6ft width x 23.0ft length)
Calculated area: 24.9m² (267.5ft²)

Rooms
Open space (1 x double airbed)

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.
No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.
Features

Bed linen 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Duvets and pillows 2 included, 2 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.
Travel cot 1 included, 1 max.
High chair 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.
Barbecue
Beds made up
Campers' kitchen
Car parking by pitch/unit
Cooker
Cooking equipment
Gas and electricity included
Kettle
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Firepit
Dining table and chairs
Towels
Outdoor furniture
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Bell tent

from £40.04/€45/A$71/US$54.79/CA$69.76/CHF48.50/SEK454.63/DKK334.83/NOK465.31/ISK7,067/ARS4,736.14/CLP39,862/PEN199.12/NZ$76.25/ZAR830.25/PLN204.34/R$299.52/CZK1,175.97/RSD5,336/HUF16,099.73/RUB4,123.39/CN¥355.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults)

Max. persons: 2 x

Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

Max. persons

2 x

Pitch features

Dimensions

5.0m width x 5.0m length
(16.4ft width x 16.4ft length)
Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

Rooms
Open space (1 x double bed)

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.
No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.
Features

Bed linen 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Cot 1 included, 1 max.
Duvets and pillows 1 included, 1 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.
Travel cot 1 included, 1 max.
High chair 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.
Barbecue
Beds made up
Campers' kitchen
Car parking by pitch/unit
Cooking equipment
Gas and electricity included
Kettle
Lanterns/fairy lights
Power socket(s)
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Firepit
Dining table and chairs
Towels
Outdoor furniture
Picnic table
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Reviews

Delightful small. quiet, wooded site in lovely surroundings amidst the …12/09/2020

Jon S.Confirmed

Electric optional grass pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked:

Delightful small. quiet, wooded site in lovely surroundings amidst the Cotes de Gascogne wineries and Armagnac distilleries.
Large, personal pitches.
Very dog-friendly.
Scrupulously clean facilities.
The most friendly and helpful site owners. Nothing was too much trouble e.g. booking restaurant for us and our friends (who stayed in one of the lovely gites), giving directions and recommendations for visits, even trimming a tree to help site our motorhome.
Quaint and pretty Gersoise village of Castelnau d'Auzan.

Disliked:

Nothing one could possibly dislike.

From the manager...

Many thanks for the lovely review. We really enjoyed meeting you and hope you will drop in while on future adventures!!

Overall: 10
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Excellent site for couples, very good facilities and lovely owners03/08/2020

Linda J.Confirmed

Electric optional grass pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again
Liked:
Large spacious pitches. Great toilet and shower blocks. Very friendly welcome. A short walk into town. Lots of advice about the area.

Disliked:
Nothing at all

From the manager...

Thank you for your kind words. We really enjoyed meeting you and look forward to you dropping in in years to come.

Overall: 10
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Fantastic quiet clean campsite08/07/2020

Peter B.Confirmed

Electric optional grass pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again
Liked:
We liked every thing the hosts could not have been more helpful

Disliked:
Nothing to dislike

From the manager...

Thank you for your lovely review. It was so nice to meet you both and we do hope to see you again. Hope your next adventure goes well.

Overall: 10
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Treat yourself to a stay here, you will not be disappointed02/09/2019

Ellie P.Confirmed

Electric optional grass pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked:

Everything, Alasdair and Fiona are exceptional people who go out of their to make sure you have a terrific stay. Incredibly helpful, really involved with their guests, nothing is too much trouble for them. The dinner party on the Sunday night was an amazing event, a superb evening with great food and a chance to get to know the other campers. Facilities on site are immaculate and the views from the pitches are beautiful. You would be hard pushed to find a better campsite anywhere, let alone France. Thoroughly recommend.

Disliked:

Leaving

From the manager...

Hello Ellie and thank you so much for such a lovely review. So glad you enjoyed your stay at Le Poteau. We really enjoyed meeting you and just wish you could have stayed a bit longer. Hope your onward adventure is going really well and don't forget to send the link to your blog.

Overall: 10
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After 6 nights at Le Poteau, I can truly say …29/08/2019

Imogen J.Confirmed

Rental tent (2 adults and 2 children)
Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked:

After 6 nights at Le Poteau, I can truly say it's the best campsite we've ever stayed at. The setting is utterly beautiful - full of fruit trees and quiet spaces, and two very friendly donkeys!

From the moment we arrived, Alasdair and Fiona made us feel totally at home - providing a glass of delicious local wine on arrival, and sharing their absolute wealth of knowledge on the local area. We chose to stay in the equipped tent, which had everything we could possibly have wanted for our six night stay: a lovely comfortable double bed, cooking equipment, coffee, the lot!

We were so well looked after, I'm not even sure we can tell people we went 'camping'. From the fresh pastries delivered every morning, to the stunning meal Alasdair whipped up on the Sunday night, we couldn't fault the service.

We will 100% be returning and would urge anyone who's dithering to go ahead and book ASAP!

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From the manager...

Thank you so much for this lovely review. It was just great having you stay at Le Poteau. We loved your enthusiasm for the area and enjoyed hearing about your many adventures during your stay. You certainly fitted a lot in and got a real sense of the Gers and it's traditions. We look forward to welcoming you again.

Overall: 10
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Waking up in this campsite is a joy. Peaceful, and stunning.28/08/2019

Dominick A.Confirmed

Electric optional grass pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again
Liked:
Everything. Quiet site, located in a beautiful orchard. Toilet showers are like home. Owners friendly and helpful. Amazing restaurant near by.

Disliked:
Nothing

From the manager...

Many thanks Dominick. It was a pleasure meeting you and the family. We are so pleased you chose to base yourself here for some of your adventures. Really glad you enjoyed your lunch at La Loupiote. It is a bit special.

Overall: 10
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What an incredibly lucky find. A beautiful property, and Hosts!14/08/2019

Steve H.Confirmed

Electric optional grass pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again
Liked:
Hosts! Donkeys, amenities, environment. (Everything)

Disliked:
Nothing

From the manager...

Many thanks Steve. We enjoyed meeting you both and hope you have a fabulous ongoing adventure - any canoeing planned?

Overall: 10
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Fantastic relaxing spot13/08/2019

Ian M.Confirmed

Electric optional grass pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again

Liked:	Set in an orchard this very well kept site is complemented by its hosts, with a great welcome and an easy, helpful approach. Big, flat grass pitches. Great little village a short walk away. Thoroughly recommended.
Disliked:	–

From the manager...

Many thanks. We do love meeting people and our great guests help to make Le Poteau what it is. It is so nice that you mentioned Castelnau D'Auzan. It is indeed a great wee place.

Overall: 10
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Would go back and would recommend10/08/2019

Jason B.Confirmed

Electric optional grass pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again
Liked:
Everything. Quiet. Relaxing . Great meal cooked by the lovely owners. Clean.

Disliked:
None

From the manager...

Many thanks Jason. We enjoyed meeting you. Please than your lovely daughter once again for the card. Hope you found plenty other swimming pools!

Overall: 10
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Such a wonderful site with a lovely welcome from Fiona and Alasdair.26/07/2019

Nicola T.Confirmed

Electric optional grass pitch
Recommend to friends Visit again
Liked:
Peaceful location, wonderful hosts and excellent facilities

Disliked:
–

From the manager...

Thank you. Hope to see you again

Overall: 10
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Features

Coronavirus

Check-in: contactless (in person)

Check-in: one group at a time

Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests

Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

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

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portaloo

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Bell tents

Pre-erected tents

Themes

Gastronomic delight

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal fridge

Gas cylinders available

No drinkable water point

No hot water

No running water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

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Route de Seguret, Castelnau-d'Auzan, Gers, France, 32440
Timezone Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00) GPS 43.9489°N 0.0777°E

Local attractions

It's about a kilometre from here to Castelnau-d'Auzan on the edge of Landes forest, among hiking, cycling and mountain bike trails, and within easy reach of a three-hectare lake for fishing and boating. The village is surrounded by vineyards if you're up for investigating the local vino; call into the tourist office for info, or ask Fiona and Alasdair for their tips on local tours.

For sightseeing days, the medieval town (and Armagnac producers) of Condom can be reached in about 30 minutes, and department capital Auch in just over an hour. Closer to home, the handsome town of Montréal or Montréal-du-Gers is within 15 minutes.

Other options for days out include Guinlet golf course, about 10 minutes' drive away, races and a driving school at Circuit Paul Armagnac in Nogoro (35 minutes), or the swimming and adventure park at Lac d'Aignan and boat tours and châteaux in Nérac, all within 40-45 minutes.

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Permitted arrival/departure time

Camping and touring
Arrive:	10 a.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	1 p.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	4 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	10:30 a.m.