Camping du Bois de St Hilaire

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Pool was just the right temperature

  • Peaceful camping set in natural woodland
  • Friendly English-speaking owners with local knowledge
  • 30 kilometres from Futuroscope theme park
Rest and relaxation? Peace and blessed quiet? The team at family-run Camping du Bois de St Hilaire in the Vienne department of Chalandray reckon they can manage that for you as the site is in the calm seven-hectare forest of Saint Hilaire, in a peaceful part of the Poitou-Charentes province close to the medieval towns of Parthenay and Poitiers. This small and friendly site is just the ticket for families and dog owners, with plenty of scenic walks straight from the gates. A pool, play area, tennis courts, pétanque, a games room and miniature golf are all on site; a bar is open daily and wood-fired pizzas are served twice weekly. The modern amenities at Camping du Bois de St Hilaire are centrally located and include thermostatically controlled showers, washrooms and toilets, all maintained to high standards.

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Caravans for hire 2
Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Open now
Opens 3 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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).
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/06 and 21/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri 3 Apr to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 33 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulForest

94% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained, peaceful woodland campsite run by friendly English owners, offering large, shaded pitches. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are consistently reported as clean with plentiful hot water. Guests enjoyed the on-site bar, delicious homemade pizzas, and activities for children. The site is well-located for local attractions. While most reviews are positive, a few mention outdated photos of the play area and some road noise.

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

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Nice wooded site. Good sized pitches…

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 Sian B. 7 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Nice wooded site.
Good sized pitches with trees for shade
Chester enjoyed the off lead dog walk. Not long but 2 circuits kept him happy as did saying hello the the pet pigs at the end of the walk.
Facilities clean and hot water plentiful
Nice bar
Run by a friendly and engaging English couple
Would definitely revommend

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Lovely location in the woods. Well…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely location in the woods. Well situated for visiting Poitiers and Parthenay. Boulangerie and small supermarket about 15 minutes walk from the site. Very peaceful. Friendly owners.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thnks for your review. We're glad that you enjoyed your stay.

Well maintained site; friendly hosts; we'll…

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Julia G. 3 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Well maintained site; friendly hosts; we'll definitely be back!

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Would stay here again if in the area/

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Robert B. 5 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful woodland setting. Generous pitches. Friendly welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly, helpful owners, beautiful surroundings, loads…

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 Gillian W. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Friendly, helpful owners, beautiful surroundings, loads of pitch space. Lovely chilled vibes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The camp is very laid back…

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Emma L. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked The camp is very laid back and welcoming. Lots for the kids to do.
Facilities are clean too.

Disliked Nothing

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- Quiet and relaxed - Girls enjoyed…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked - Quiet and relaxed
- Girls enjoyed the play area
- Nice large pitch

Disliked - Photos are outdated, there are no tennis courts anymore and the play area is different

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From the manager: Many thanks for your review. We're pleased that your girls enjoyed the play area which we relocated and improved last year. Apologies for not updating the photos of the play area. As far as I know, there was only one photo showing the old tennis courts in the background which I have now deleted and, of course, we no longer advertise that there is a tennis court.

Lovely campsite. Super friendly owners. Will defo look to come back

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Clive W. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely campsite. Super friendly owners. Will defo look to come back :)

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From the manager: Many thanks. Hope to see you again!

Spacious pitches, very friendly and helpful…

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williammoodie M. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Spacious pitches, very friendly and helpful family run site, quiet rural location, toilets and facilities were spotless, homemade pizzas were delicious.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review and we hope to see you both again next year.

Beautiful site

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 Sarah L. 5 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked What a fantastic campsite Such a warm & friendly welcome when we arrived The pitches are huge and very reasonably priced Amazing pizzas cooked onsite Thank you for a great stay just wish it could have been longer I am sure we’ll be back if we’re in the area again

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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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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 Picnic table 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Forest Peaceful Walkers' paradise 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Tourer storage facilities

Location

Camping du Bois de St Hilaire

Route de la Gare

Chalandray

Vienne

France

86190

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

46.6668°N
0.00245°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

Wine and cognac, old old towns, and theme parks featuring the past and the future are what you might like to dive into first around Camping du Bois de St Hilaire, along with the many local marked paths for walking and biking. A couple of other early stops should be the Poitou-Charentes capital of Poitiers for its medieval centre and nights in its many student-friendly pubs; and the old fortified town of Parthenay, also with a medieval centre as well as ancient town walls, a 13th-century gateway and medieval timber-framed houses. The old port city of La Rochelle is an hour and a half away on the west coast. The theme park of Puy du Fou will let littlies feel they're in the past at its medieval town, Viking fortress and replica amphitheatre; to feel what the future might be like, take them to Futuroscope, about 30 kilometres from base.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping du Bois de St Hilaire have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping du Bois de St Hilaire dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping du Bois de St Hilaire? Wine and cognac, old old towns, and theme parks featuring the past and the future are what you might like to dive into first around Camping du Bois de St Hilaire, along … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping du Bois de St Hilaire?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping du Bois de St Hilaire? From £17.37 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.