Château du Gandspette

View prices & book 9.5 331 reviews
Swimming pool
Swimming pool
Pitches on site
Large outdoor pool
The main reception building
Swimming on a sunny day
Relax by the pool
Outdoor pool and sundeck
Pool fun
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Pitches on site
Large outdoor pool
The main reception building

  • Set over 11 hectares in manicured grounds of a 19th-century château
  • A 35-minute drive from the Calais and Dunkirk channel crossings
  • Two pools, outdoor gym, pizza bar and cosy bar and restaurant
Peaceful, green and spectacularly scenic... Camping Château du Gandspette is a quiet countryside site set among the grounds of a 19th-century château, across 11 hectares of bloom-filled wooded parkland in the Caps et Marais d'Opale Natural Regional Park. The Calais and Dunkirk channel crossings are 35 minutes' drive away. This park’s pleasant woodland setting makes for a pristinely peaceful stay: the site has spacious and landscaped pitches surrounded by mature trees, loads of green space and lots of blooms and hedges. Leisurewise, there are two outdoor pools (one heated), ping pong tables and tennis courts, as well as a multisports area and an outdoor gym; activities run in high season too. Food is well sorted at the site’s well-appointed summer bar and restaurant, serving grilled meats and regional specialities such as Flemish carbonnade and potjevleesch, and at the snack bar for pizza and fries to eat in or take away. The bar and its viewsome terrace is where you can sink a drink or two (while watching major sports fixtures, if that’s your leisurely bent). And if the scenery isn’t enough to rouse you from your slumber? Freshly baked bread is on sale every summer morn.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 70
Motorhome pitches 20
Caravans for hire 10
Open now
Opens 1 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/05 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 30/04 and 15/09.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Video games are available between 1 July and 30 August. The bakery is open every day from 8am to 9am from mid-May to mid-September. The bar is open between 3pm and 11pm during high season, and from 6pm to 9pm the rest of the year.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 331 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Heel mooie camping met verzorgd sanitair. Een vriendelijk onthaal en 2 mooie…

Overall 9/10

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Roland C.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Heel mooie camping met verzorgd sanitair. Een vriendelijk onthaal en 2 mooie zwembaden.

Fantastic, clean site, perfect for kids

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Mark F.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Bouncy castle, private pitches, shady pitches, swimming pool, excellent value bakery, friendly staff, value for money

Great campsite

Overall 8/10

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Molly A.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Great campsite had everything you needed, hot showers, wash sinks, toilets all very clean, morning boulangerie, take away pizzas at the restaurant and bar, pools were great and it was very quite when we went in early July l, great location 30 mins from Calais port, will definitely be returning we left feeling very relaxed

Lovely site, perfect for a stop over near to Calais.

Overall 10/10

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Georgia K.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked The site is very well kept and we felt welcome on arrival. We stopped at the site before getting the channel tunnel the next morning, it is only a half an hour drive away so is in the perfect location. However it also is a lovely site for a longer stay. We ate in the restaurant, the food was nice and just what we needed after a long drive.

First time on this site. Very welcoming staff, great facilities, restaurant, shower…

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked First time on this site. Very welcoming staff, great facilities, restaurant, shower facilities and toilets. Very friendly and safe environment. Would definitely come again.

A beautiful and peaceful site with an on site restaurant and bar…

Overall 10/10

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Amanda J.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked A beautiful and peaceful site with an on site restaurant and bar (food was lovely!). A beautiful location and perfect for getting to the ferry/le Shuttle as well as visiting local places of interest. The staff were all friendly and helpful, especially the man on the reception who provided lots of helpful local advice.

Disliked Nothing

Skøn og familievenlig campingplads! Kommer helt sikkert igen en dag

Overall 8/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Child friendliness
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Cecilie R.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked God betjening, skøn og rolig plads med gode faciliteter til børn og voksne
Rent og pæn holdt både ude og inde
Fantastisk dyreliv med høns og kaniner
Super service i receptionen og nem at forstå (engelsk)

Disliked Man skal lige vænne sig til toilet- og badeforhold med båse
Det er en god idé at have bil/cykel med da der er afstand til oplevelser

Cleanliness and high quality of facilities. Friendly staff and peaceful surroundings.…

Overall 10/10

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Richard W.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Cleanliness and high quality of facilities. Friendly staff and peaceful surroundings.

Great side would use again

Overall 7/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Wayne H.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Great site not over crowded pitch had plenty of privacy in groups of 4. Restaurant was ok not too much on the menu but we ate there two nights. Staff very friendly.

Disliked Nothing

Absolutely amazing, we arrived a day early and they were brilliant, found…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Absolutely amazing, we arrived a day early and they were brilliant, found us a pitch with no drama. Fabulous site, everything was clean and tidy, pool was great. Will definitely be going back.

Features

Dogs allowed

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 TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Château du Gandspette

133 Rue du Gandspette

Éperlecques

Pas-de-Calais

France

62910

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

50.81884°N
2.17858°E

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 region is well served by road, rail and sea connections, including services such as the Eurostar and several from major Channel maritime operators. Camping Château du Gandspette is 45 minutes’ drive from the Calais-Fréthun high-speed rail international station too, making one-hour journeys to London, 30-minute journeys to Lille and two-hour journeys to Brussels and Paris a cinch. The site’s Caps et Marais d'Opale Natural Regional Park setting is tiptop for hikes and bike rides around the area, with the GR 128 hiking trail (between Wissant in France and Gand in Belgium) within easy reach. Horse riding, fishing and golf are available in Ruminghem and St Omer, and for kid-friendly days out, bowling, go-karting and theme parks such as Dennlys Parc at Dennebroeucq and Plopsaland de Panne in Belgium are all within an hour’s drive. History buffs can take a trip to the Eperlecques Blockhouse, a kilometre from base, and the La Coupole bunker complex (aka the St Omer Dome) is less than 20 minutes’ drive away. Other war memorial sites and points of interest well worth a trip to include the Fortress of Mimoyecques, the 1939-1945 Museum at Ambleteuse, the Memorial Museum at Calais, the Atlantic Wall Museum in Audinghen and the Memorial Museum at Dunkirk.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poste De Secours De Petit-Fort-Philippe 13.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodExcellent
Grand-Fort-Philippe 13.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Oye-Plage Les Dunes 13.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Oye-Plage Les Hemmes 14.4 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Marck La Huchette 15 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Château du Gandspette have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Château du Gandspette dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Château du Gandspette? The region is well served by road, rail and sea connections, including services such as the Eurostar and several from major Channel maritime operators. Camping Château du Gandspette is 45 minutes’ drive … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Château du Gandspette?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Château du Gandspette? From £24.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.