Lodges du Bois Dodo

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Swimming pool
Swimming pool
Pitch
Playground
Forest setting but lumpy pitches!!
Swimming pool
Back to nature!
Spritz at the bar / snack
Luxury lodge vue extérieur
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Pitch
Playground
Forest setting but lumpy pitches!!

  • Forested Tarn-et-Garonne site 15 minutes’ drive from Caussade
  • Le Petit-Paris half an hour’s drive; Gorges de l’Aveyron 15 minutes
  • Pool, table tennis and pétanque court; snack bar and launderette
A good spot for anyone looking to experience a taste of rural life, dog-friendly Lodges du Bois Dodo spreads across eight hectares of woodland on the outskirts of the village of Septfonds (five minutes’ drive or a 20-minute walk), in the Tarn-et-Garonne region of southern France. The town of Caussade, with its medieval centre of half-timbered buildings and neo-Gothic cathedral, is about 15 minutes’ drive away. While the kids make new friends in the playground or at the ping-pong tables in the woods, the grown-ups can unwind by the side of the pool with a cold drink, embrace the French lifestyle on the pétanque court or head to the tree-shaded ‘dehors’ of the snack bar to peruse maps of the local area and plan the day’s excursions. Challenging hiking trails in the Causses du Quercy Natural Regional Park (15 minutes) take you through a landscape of dense oak forests, tall rocky cliffs and underground caves. The area around Lalbenque (25 minutes) is known for its truffles, and you can learn all about this delicious fungus on guided walking or cycling tours. Meanwhile, extreme sports enthusiasts might like to check out the via ferrata climbing routes at Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val (15 minutes) or the white-water rafting at the Gorges de l’Aveyron (15 minutes), where less daring folk can have a go at canoeing and paddleboarding. In terms of amenities, the site is no slouch, with a toilet block (with facilities for the disabled), showers and a washing-up area, plus a launderette.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
RV & Motorhome sites 35
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Caravan sites 30
Rent a tent 6
Open now
Opens 3 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park 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.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/06 and 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

French

Russian

Spanish

Open from Thu, 3 Apr to

Open from Fri, 3 Apr to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCaravan sitesRV & Motorhome sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 23 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Bush

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful woodland spot's got a friendly, family-run vibe with roomy sites and good facilities, even private bathrooms. Travellers loved the nature, pool, cycling and stargazing. A few mentioned sloping sites and off-season service hiccups. It's a recommended, chill place to stay.

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Very welcoming owners who were more than happy to help. The site…

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Ben P.

Powered grass site

Liked Very welcoming owners who were more than happy to help. The site had a nice pool, and some play areas to keep the kids entertained. Very pieceful and quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The host, the pitch sizes, the pool, good value for money on…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked The host, the pitch sizes, the pool, good value for money on a lovely rural site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything excellent

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Katrina C.

Powered grass site

Liked Stayed here for one night was booked for two but had a long journey the next day so left a day early, this site is perfect for a family with young children my kids absolutely loved it aged 3 and 9 they didn’t want to leave, the pool is brilliant I would highly recommend the site for family’s Stefan and he’s wife was so friendly and welcoming 10/10

Recommend to friends Visit again

The informal atmosphere of the camp site Its woodland setting The warm welcome from…

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Christopher Y.

Powered grass site

Liked The informal atmosphere of the camp site
Its woodland setting
The warm welcome from the owners

Recommend to friends Visit again

A perfect campsite, beautiful, ,peaceful, spacious and friendly

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Catrina P.

Powered grass site

Liked Great hosts, and a beautiful setting with large pitches, tranquil natural enviroment and clean and efficient facilities.

Disliked nothing, didn't like that we couldn't stay longer!

Recommend to friends Visit again

If you like woodland camping, cycling and nature, and sleepy town.

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Mike H.

Powered grass site

Liked A very nice swimming pool. A very nice greeting when arrived.
I cycled out in the evening to see a couple of Dolmens(above ground remains of 3,000 year old burial chambers). There are apparently 15 around this town and many more in the district. When I came back there were 2 small deer within the campsite.

Disliked Only 2 campers and lodges and glamping seemed to be empty, so main toilet block closed and long walk to other one.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I would recommend this site without hesitation.

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Marion M.

Powered grass site

Liked The natural setting, family run establishment. The warm and friendly welcome. The shower, toilet, washing facilities were immaculate. We had a tranquil and peaceful weekend with our two wee dogs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely tranquil and natural setting

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Michael W.

Powered grass site

Liked This is an idyllic woodland site and very tranquil. We were approaching the end of their season so there was only one other visitor on the site and pool etc closed. Pitches are rustic and not level so do not expect to get your van completely flat. Owners welcome was very good but there was no sign of life and my ordered baguette in the morning so no breakfast! The facilities were good and clean with plenty of hot water. Nice village close by and good routes for cycling.

Disliked My breakfast baguette not turning up. Wifi not functional but just about got mobile 5/4g

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Friendly helpful owner. Great views, good location.…

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John C.

Powered grass site

Liked Friendly helpful owner. Great views, good location.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly, woodland site, would recommend!

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Tricia G.

Powered grass site

Liked Stephan was so so friendly, the site was so empty, we could camp anywhere. Loved the amazing stargazing from there.
Very clean toilet block. Some great local cycling, town has very limited shops.

Disliked Nothing to not like!

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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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire 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 sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Luxury Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Lodges du Bois Dodo

10 Chemin de Bonnet

Septfonds

Tarn-et-Garonne

France

82240

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

44.18297°N
1.60326°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

At Parc Aventure Saint Antonin (20 minutes’ drive), the whole family can try their hand at arboreal manoeuvres. Young children start their treetop journey at human height, while daredevils can let rip on the Rando’tyro, which includes multiple ziplines. If you want more than that, there’s also a via ferrata and an exploration of the local cave systems. On the banks of the Aveyron, the medieval Bruniquel Castle (25 minutes) has far-reaching views of the river valley and the gorges. Events at the ruined Forteresse de Penne (also 25 minutes), dating from the 11th century, include workshops and reconstructions with costumed actors. No time to visit the French capital during your holiday in Tarn-et-Garonne? No problem: at Le Petit-Paris, Miniature (half an hour), you can wander among miniature Parisian boulevards and see a tiny Eiffel Tower (complete with glittering illuminations), alongside other iconic monuments like Notre Dame Cathedral and the Arc de Triomphe.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lodges du Bois Dodo have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Lodges du Bois Dodo dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lodges du Bois Dodo? At Parc Aventure Saint Antonin (20 minutes’ drive), the whole family can try their hand at arboreal manoeuvres. Young children start their treetop journey at human height, while daredevils can let rip … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lodges du Bois Dodo?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lodges du Bois Dodo? From $45.75 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.