Camping Chez Philipaud

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Salt-water swimming pool for guests (added by manager 28 Feb 2024)
Swimming pool (added by manager 14 jun 2024)
Swimming pool (added by manager 14 jun 2024)
Swimming pool (added by manager 14 jun 2024)

  • Peaceful, family-friendly campsite in the Charente’s cognac country
  • A 20-minute drive to Jonzac river beach, and 35 minutes from Cognac
  • Swimming pool and shop on site; supermarkets 10 minutes’ drive
Set in green, green countryside on the borders of the Charente and Charente-Maritime, Camping Chez Philipaud is a peaceful campsite surrounded by grape vines, walnut groves and sunflower fields. It’s near a rural hamlet of the same name, and both family-run and family-friendly, so everything is all set up for parents and kids alike to have a relaxing holiday. Each spacious grass pitch has access to electricity, and all benefit from partial or full shade under mature trees. You may well want to spend leisurely days sunbathing and dipping into the pool. For food, you can pick up some bits in the on-site shop or visit the local towns of Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire or Baignes-Saint-Radegonde (both 10-15 minutes’ drive) for restocking in the major hypermarkets and lazy lunches in cosy bistros. Thanks to the proximity of the N10 autoroute (15 minutes), Camping Chez Philipaud is very easy to get to. You’re welcome to overnight on your way further south to Bordeaux and Spain, or hang around for a few days to discover the delights of the Charente.

Site type

Tent pitches 6
Touring caravan pitches 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Caravans for hire 1
Motorhome pitches 6
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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. 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 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 May to

Reviews

100%

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would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Limpieza y cuidado de los aseos…

Overall 10/10
Location No rating
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Limpieza y cuidado de los aseos

Disliked: Muy alejados de centros de población

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This site is incredible! The best camping experience ever!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Jennifer D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: The BEST camping experience I’ve had in my life, hands down. Location is great- close to shops and other places to explore and the pitch itself is small but shady with enough room. Facilities are clean & spacious, with 4 sinks to wash up, 2 showers, and a fridge & freezer. Pool was incredible and we couldn't keep the kids away from it! Paul & his wife were so sweet and kind, and super helpful to help with anything we needed. All in all, the BEST family vacation we’ve ever taken. The kids are still raving about it (which says a lot considering it was 10 nights of camping!). Cannot recommend this site highly enough. Ttuly perfect.

Disliked: Nothing

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Features

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

Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Camping Chez Philipaud

30 Route des Fossiles

Chez Philipaud

Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde

Charente

France

16300

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

45.43383°N
-0.24261°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

If you’d rather abandon the car for a couple of days, you’ve easy access to the surrounding countryside from the campsite, for family walks in the vineyards and woods nearby. To up the activity levels, head for the Piscine Les Antilles (20 minutes’ drive) to spend an afternoon zooming down waterslides, or strike out by bike along the gentle Galope Chopine trail to Chantillac (15 minutes), following an old railway. Old-world Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire (15 minutes) is dominated by its medieval chateau. The tourist office organises free walking tours of the town, and you can also pick up regional wines. Jonzac (20 minutes) is another lovely spot with a chateau, a pocket-sized beach by the Seugne river and spa facilities. For day trips out further afield, Cognac (35 minutes) offers the chance to sample local brandy, while Saintes (50 minutes) is known for Roman-era ruins and several stately churches. It’s about equidistant (an hour and 15 minutes) to both Bordeaux – for its elegant architecture and landmark La Cité du Vin – and Royan, with a sandy beach and calm waves for swimming.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

  • Does Camping Chez Philipaud have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Chez Philipaud dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Chez Philipaud? If you’d rather abandon the car for a couple of days, you’ve easy access to the surrounding countryside from the campsite, for family walks in the vineyards and woods nearby. To up … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Chez Philipaud?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Chez Philipaud? From £14.36 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.