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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 tipples – 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 01/05/2020 to 30/09/2020
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
✓ French
Please note
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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Max. persons: 6 x
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
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 3.6m width x 4.7m length (11.6ft width x 15.3ft length) Calculated area: 16.5m² (177.7ft²)
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)
Reviews
Treat yourself to a stay here, you will not be disappointed
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After 6 nights at Le Poteau, I can truly say ...
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. |
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Waking up in this campsite is a joy. Peaceful, and stunning.
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. |
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What an incredibly lucky find. A beautiful property, and Hosts!
From the manager...
Many thanks Steve. We enjoyed meeting you both and hope you have a fabulous ongoing adventure - any canoeing planned? |
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Fantastic relaxing spot
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. |
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Would go back and would recommend
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! |
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From the manager...
Thank you. Hope to see you again |
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Beautiful site; apple pear and plum tree fruits in abundance.
From the manager...
Many thanks for your lovely review Kath. It was great to meet you and we wish you many happy adventures in your fabulous van. |
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From the manager...
Thank you so much for this lovely review. We really hope you made it to the mountains and would be delighted to see you again. Alasdair and Fiona |
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A fantastic location, warm and friendly welcome, fantastic facilites
From the manager...
Thank you Adam for this great review. It was lovely to meet you all. I hope you had a great onward adventure! |
Features
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
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
Pétanque
Play area
Take away
Tennis
TV room
Watersports
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
Amenities on site
Bath available
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Pre-erected tents
Rules
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Gastronomic delight
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Type
Small (11-25 pitches)
Location
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.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| 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. | |
Domaine Le Poteau cancellation policy
Balance refunds: no penalties
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now.
The remainder is payable on arrival.
Tax
Local city tax of €0.20 (£0.17) per person per night at least age 16 is not included and must be paid on arrival.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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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.