Camping La Forêt de Tessé

View prices & book 9.8 77 reviews
large in-ground swimming pool
Large in-ground swimming pool
Swimming pool with inflatable toys
Birds eye view of the campsite
Large unmarked pitches
The bell tent is set up on our large camping field
Welcoming shade in the summer heath
Grass pitches
Grass pitches
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Swimming pool with inflatable toys
Birds eye view of the campsite
Large unmarked pitches

  • Small friendly site in a peaceful hamlet in south-west France
  • Supermarkets, food markets, bars, restaurants and shops within 10 mins
  • Pool, sun loungers, parasols and food shop
The owners of Camping La Forêt de Tessé in Charente picked a prime spot to settle in when they crossed from the UK over to south-west France: this is one of the sunniest regions in the land, and it's a cinch from here to get to top destinations around the south of France and on to Spain and Portugal. Ildi and Mark left the UK to set up their own site in France, using the expert knowledge gleaned from many trips away in their motorhome. They picked the peaceful French hamlet of Grosbout as their spot – and jolly sensible too as you'll agree when you spy this rural setting… Old villages and châteaux are dotted around the region, easily reached by foot or bike around the country lanes, and it's all fably safe; the only traffic you'll see is the occasional car or tractor passing by. But. Although this is a serenely rural area, it's within easy reach of pretty much everything you'll need on your French vacance. Supermarkets, food markets, bars, restaurants and shops are all within 10 minutes' drive, as is the N10 main road; the A10 autoroute is half an hour away. (And for les enfants and/or the teens? Futuroscope is an hour away and the city of Angoulême, home to the world-famed Angoulême International Comics Festival, is within 45 minutes.) The guest area of Camping La Forêt de Tessé is next to Ildi and Mark's house, on a level grass field with plentiful trees for shade and with picnic tables for alfresco eats all day. Guests have access to an outdoor pool, sun loungers and parasols for days on site, as well as a pétanque court at which to feel fully French. Camping La Forêt de Tessé has a food shop, and barbecues are allowed.

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Touring caravan pitches 11
Tent pitches 11
Motorhome pitches 11
Open all year
Opens
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

French

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 77 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, well-maintained campsite with immaculate facilities, including hot showers and a spotless washing-up area. The English-speaking owner, Mark, is consistently praised for his exceptional helpfulness and friendliness. Guests highlight the tranquil rural location, spacious pitches, and enjoyable swimming pool. The site is highly recommended for stopovers and relaxing breaks, with many visitors expressing a desire to return.

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Amazing location, beautiful and peaceful and…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Amazing location, beautiful and peaceful and the facilities were super clean. Added bonus of a lovely dog onsite too.

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Excellen Immaculate site

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Nick W.

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site in the countryside, facilities are immaculate, showers are some of the best. Definitely one for a return stay.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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We had a lovely stay

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Steve W.

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very friendly welcoming and clean site we was only going to stay overnight but added an extra day. The site is well presented and peaceful Owner was Very helpful

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Mark runs a tight ship - everything as it should be - 2nd visit for us

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Anthony M.

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

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A beautifully kept small and friendly…

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Mez S.

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked A beautifully kept small and friendly site with lovely shower facilities.

Disliked Nothing

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First class site I'll be back Thank you Mark

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David H.

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Good signage on the way in
Welcome greeting from Mark
Excellent facilities
Clean and grounds well tended
Plenty of hot water
Good size shower
Very quiet site

Disliked Could use an extractor from the shower

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Excellent stop over for heading south…

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Keith W.

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Excellent stop over for heading south or returning home owner exceptionally helpful would definitely return

Disliked Nothing

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Easy to find with great clean facilities and a really helpful host

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Suzanne H.

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely site with great clean facilities, hot showers and a lovely area to do laundry/ wash up. Arrived stressed due to a broken part on our tow bar and Mark went above and beyond to help us source a new part

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent site, level pitches with electric hook ups

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Colin B.

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Spotlessly clean unisex toilet and shower block, water for the showers as hot or cold as you liked, very welcoming host who couldn’t do enough to make our stay enjoyable, lovely rural location with swimming pool in summer months

Disliked Nothing

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We can’t thank you enough for a lovely, warm and comfortable stay.

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Lady Ella K.

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked What a lovely find. Booked last minute as passing through. The owner greeted us on arrival, even though it was dark and raining he took the time to not only talk us through where everything was but also told us where we could eat nearby. What a professional and personable host. Beautiful place, best facilities I’ve seen. Toilets and showers were spotlessly clean and exceptionally well maintained. Would highly recommend this site. Great location too.

Disliked NOTHING

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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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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 Picnic table 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 Walkers' paradise

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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping La Forêt de Tessé

1 Rue Des Berches

Grosbout

La Forêt de Tessé

Charente

France

16240

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

46.08173°N
0.0659°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

Flip through the Welcome folder on site for info on local events as well as suggestions on what to see and do: there's rather a lot. Top suggestions include the canoeing, summer swimming and kids' beach at Réjallant Ruffec, 15 minutes' drive away; the abbey and Arboretum of Nanteuil-en-Vallée, one of France's 'small towns of character' (20 minutes), or monkeying around at La Vallee des Singes, 35 minutes away. For something a tad different, canoe right down the river to Château de Verteuil, an 11th-century castle overlooking the Charente valley; it's 20 minutes away if you'd rather get there by car. Further afield, Cognac, Chauvigny and the marshlands of the Marais Poitevin are all about an hour and quarter away, and La Rochelle an hour and 40 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping La Forêt de Tessé have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping La Forêt de Tessé dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping La Forêt de Tessé? Flip through the Welcome folder on site for info on local events as well as suggestions on what to see and do: there's rather a lot. Top suggestions include the canoeing, summer … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping La Forêt de Tessé?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping La Forêt de Tessé? From £16.94 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.