Mad Hatters Camping

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Camping pitches in the walled garden
Camping pitches in the walled garden
Horses graze in the paddock next to the restaurant
Bar terrace
Main site entrance with welcoming livestock
Rear bar terrace
Bar terrace
Hatters Bar
Terrace steps lit up at night
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Horses graze in the paddock next to the restaurant
Bar terrace
Main site entrance with welcoming livestock

  • Peaceful pitches in a walled garden near Caunay in the Deux-Sevres
  • La Vallée des Singes 25 minutes’ drive and Futuroscope 50 minutes
  • Pitch fees can be exchanged for on-site bar and restaurant vouchers
When you’re looking for an overnight stop within 15 minutes’ drive of the N10 motorway around Chaunay in Nouvelle Aquitaine’s Deux-Sevres department, have a look at Mad Hatters Camping. This small and friendly site five minutes’ drive from the village of Caunay is camping at its most simple: bring in everything that you need, as the pitches don’t include electricity, water connections, showers or loos. The trade-off for this is spacious grass pitches in a centuries-old walled garden, within mere steps of a lively restaurant and bar. The big selling point is that your pitch fee is returned to you as vouchers to spend on food and drinks during your stay (please note these are food-and-drink credits and cannot be exchanged for cash or refunded if not used). So set up in the peaceful garden, use your vouchers to enjoy a meal or a few drinks without needing to drive, and then retire to your accommodation for a sound night’s sleep in rural surroundings. All you need to do after a long road trip is find a table on the terrace and relax with a drink from Hatters Bar. Depending on opening times, you can also order food from Mad Hatters Kitchen – advance table reservations are recommended, and if you’d like breakfast you’ll need to order that the night before. Social events like quiz nights, themed meals and barbecues are also held throughout the year.

Site type

Tent pitches 6
Touring caravan pitches 6
Motorhome pitches 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

General

  • The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • The games room is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • The €20 nightly pitch fee is given back to customers as credit to spend on food/drinks.

Languages spoken

English

French

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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 TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available 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 Rallies welcome 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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Mad Hatters Camping

1 Chemin de la Seppe

Sauzé-entre-Bois

Deux-Sèvres

France

79190

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

46.21201°N
0.0805°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

If the kids are with you, it’s a dead cert that you’ll be heading for La Vallée des Singes (25 minutes’ drive), where you can spot gorillas, chimps and bonobos while walking through the park or watch the scheduled feeding sessions. If that’s not enough for the animal-lovers among you, then Zoodyssée (45 minutes) will enthral you all with bears and big cats roaming freely in vast shaded enclosures. Another big family attraction in the region is Futuroscope (50 minutes), combining thrill rides, immersive 4D shows and futuristic technology with slides and wave pools at Aquascope waterpark. It’s a two-hour drive to Puy du Fou, but well worth a long day out to watch the spectacular themed shows; book tickets well ahead of time and stay late to see the evening performances on the lake. When you’re keen to explore unspoilt countryside, head to the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park (45 minutes) – nicknamed the ‘Green Venice of France’ for good reasons. You can traverse its marshes and canals in traditional flat-bottomed boats, take walks beside the Sèvre Niortaise River or follow cycling trails from the village of Coulon (an hour), a popular starting point for exploring the protected wetlands.

Food and drink

  • Mad Hatters Kitchen 0 mi
  • Le Central 4 mi
  • Le Cabanon 5.1 mi
  • L'assiette 5.8 mi

Groceries

  • COOP 4 mi
  • Spar 5.6 mi
  • Intermarché 5.7 mi
  • Super U 5.8 mi

Parks and play

  • Jeux gallo-romains 5.8 mi

Family days out

  • Château de Germain Castle 3.6 mi
  • Four banal Visitor attraction 4.8 mi
  • Bâtiment 1 fin du IVème siècle Visitor attraction 5.6 mi
  • La Martinière Castle 6 mi
  • Château de la Baronnière Castle 6.1 mi

Local services

  • Pharmacie Sekla Pharmacy 4 mi
  • Pharmacie du Marché Pharmacy 5.6 mi
  • Pharmacie du Marché Pharmacy 5.6 mi
  • Pharmacie du Centre Pharmacy 5.6 mi
  • Pharmacie Centrale Pharmacy 5.6 mi
  • Cabinet Médical Clinic 5.7 mi
  • Groupe Médical Clinic 5.7 mi
  • Intermarché Fuel station 5.7 mi
  • Station U Fuel station 5.8 mi

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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.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Mad Hatters Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Mad Hatters Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Mad Hatters Camping? If the kids are with you, it’s a dead cert that you’ll be heading for La Vallée des Singes (25 minutes’ drive), where you can spot gorillas, chimps and bonobos while walking … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mad Hatters Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Mad Hatters Camping? From £17.19 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.