Camping La Forêt de Tessé

View prices & book 9.7 85 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

9.7

Overall rating from 85 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This immaculately maintained, peaceful campsite receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Guests praise the exceptionally clean and modern facilities, including showers, and the spacious, level pitches. The English owner, Mark, is frequently highlighted for his friendliness, helpfulness, and local knowledge, with many visitors expressing a desire to return. While some noted the remote location, most found it ideal for a tranquil getaway.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 09/06/2026

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Lovely tidy site and great facilities…

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 Lorraine R. 4 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely tidy site and great facilities - friendly owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very well maintained campsite, very peaceful.…

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 Lewis K. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Very well maintained campsite, very peaceful. Mark is very accommodating and very help full/easy going. Would
Definitely be back one day.

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Excellent

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 Andrew D. 3 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Mark, we borrowed a book, so we will have to return next year. We had a wonderful time, you delivered everything we wanted, albeit for one night. Next time we will visit for longer. We were very impressed with the peace and quiet, your knowledge and helpfullness, and the excellent quality of the facilities.

Disliked Nothing, everything was fine!

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Quiet, spacious pitches, immaculate facilities, helpful…

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Donna S. 3 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Quiet, spacious pitches, immaculate facilities, helpful owner

Disliked Lack of amenities in walking distance, but it was just a one night stopover on our way to somewhere else.

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Lovely spacious pitches on a beautiful…

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 Donne M. 47 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely spacious pitches on a beautiful site, Mark is a very friendly host. Fab showers and washing facilities. Lovely and peaceful the pitch even had its own picnic bench, as did many others ( nice touch) and great for watching the wildlife

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Fab beautiful peaceful site. Definitely worth a visit

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 Donne M. 47 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitches, beautiful site. Mark is a very friendly host. Fab shower, washing facilities. The grounds are lovely, very peaceful and great for watching the wildlife. Well maintained. Would definitely visit again

Disliked Nothing to dislike here

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All-Round 10 star site

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 Ian H. 4 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Mark runs an EXCELLENT, ,PRISTINE ,RELAXING GREAT LOCATION Site,He is always busy cleaning WC, showers cutting the grass but you don’t really see him unless you need him , He has great knowledge of the area & information about living in France .We where looking for a house in the area & he gave us great advice , Thanks Mark

Disliked Absolutely nothing to dislike here

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Lovely remote site very convient overnight…

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Philip H. 6 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely remote site very convient overnight stop for our journey south.
Owner very friendly and helpful.

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Excellent site with very decent clean facilities

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 Mayumi H. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely welcome by the owner, clean shower rooms with hot water, beautifully cut lawn, peaceful location - this place is one of the best camping site by far

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a lovely site very well…

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 Nigel D. 9 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked What a lovely site very well maintained,very clean and lovely showers.with a lot of extras well thought out. Mark was absolutely great in every manor from welcoming to advising on best place to eat and also booked the vet for our Dog.

Disliked I didn't find any dislikes at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 £16.77 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.