Château du Gandspette

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Swimming pool
Swimming pool
Pitches on site
Large outdoor pool
The main reception building
Swimming on a sunny day
Relax by the pool
Outdoor pool and sundeck
Pool fun
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Pitches on site
Large outdoor pool
The main reception building

  • Set over 11 hectares in manicured grounds of a 19th-century château
  • A 35-minute drive from the Calais and Dunkirk channel crossings
  • Two pools, outdoor gym, pizza bar and cosy bar and restaurant
Peaceful, green and spectacularly scenic... Camping Château du Gandspette is a quiet countryside site set among the grounds of a 19th-century château, across 11 hectares of bloom-filled wooded parkland in the Caps et Marais d'Opale Natural Regional Park. The Calais and Dunkirk channel crossings are 35 minutes' drive away. This park’s pleasant woodland setting makes for a pristinely peaceful stay: the site has spacious and landscaped pitches surrounded by mature trees, loads of green space and lots of blooms and hedges. Leisurewise, there are two outdoor pools (one heated), ping pong tables and tennis courts, as well as a multisports area and an outdoor gym; activities run in high season too. Food is well sorted at the site’s well-appointed summer bar and restaurant, serving grilled meats and regional specialities such as Flemish carbonnade and potjevleesch, and at the snack bar for pizza and fries to eat in or take away. The bar and its viewsome terrace is where you can sink a drink or two (while watching major sports fixtures, if that’s your leisurely bent). And if the scenery isn’t enough to rouse you from your slumber? Freshly baked bread is on sale every summer morn.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Caravan sites 70
RV & Motorhome sites 20
Caravans for hire 10
Open now
Opens 1 April

Tourist board rating

Please note

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Dogs

  • 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.

Pool

  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/05 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).

General

  • The restaurant is open between 30/04 and 15/09.
  • Video games are available between 1 July and 30 August. The bakery is open every day from 8am to 9am from mid-May to mid-September. The bar is open between 3pm and 11pm during high season, and from 6pm to 9pm the rest of the year.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Wed, 1 Apr to

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Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 442 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Gorgeous, serene bushland campsite with big spots. Reviewers rave about the friendly staff, spotless amenities, and top-notch pools. Handy stopover near Calais. A few note uneven sites and a limited vego menu at the restaurant.

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Position near Calais. Spacious campsite. Very clean facilities. Sunny…

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Gill C. 8 reviews

Power optional concrete slab motorhome site

Liked Position near Calais.
Spacious campsite.
Very clean facilities.
Sunny bar.

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Anonymous

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Liked We had a very nice welcome. Site facilities were exceptionally clean and camp site was ideal.

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Amazing stay

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 rachel c. 1 review

Power optional grass site

Liked Julllian was very helpful and gave us some great advice for travelling through France! The pool and bathrooms were very nice

Disliked N/a

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Great first stop after tunnel

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Kenneth W. 10 reviews

Power optional concrete slab motorhome site

Liked Welcome was friendly . Nice sized pitch . Clean facilities with abundant hot free showers. Great pool and good walks for dog.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Fantastic site for Families Huge pitch…

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Cliff E. 10 reviews

Power optional grass site

Liked Fantastic site for Families
Huge pitch sizes, water close by.
2 outdoor pools, tennis court and play areas.
Clean shower and toilet facilities
Nice walks through to woods, not really long but shaded on hot days.

Bar and food on site
Good location for the Shuttle or ferry just 30 minutes drive.
Overall a great stay.

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 Matthew K. 2 reviews

Power optional grass site

Liked Really liked our stay here, staff are fantastic, camp is well looked after great fun for the kids a great stop for travels through France would definitely use again if ever the chance

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D M. 2 reviews

Power optional grass site

Liked Felt very welcome, site very clean and tidy. On site restaurant sold good food at good prices.

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 natalie l. 6 reviews

Power optional grass site

Liked Friendly staff clean facilities good location for supermarkets and bakery

Disliked Nothing

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 Jayne G. 1 review

Power optional concrete slab motorhome site

Liked Very convenient stop close to Calais excellent facilities staff very helpful nice restaurant One mile ( good walking)to site of V1 and V2 rocket facility from WW2 Definitely will use again

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Anonymous

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Liked Nothing to dislike !

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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 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 Laundry 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 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 Bush Peaceful Remote location 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

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Château du Gandspette

133 Rue du Gandspette

Éperlecques

Pas-de-Calais

France

62910

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.81884°N
2.17858°E

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Local attractions

The region is well served by road, rail and sea connections, including services such as the Eurostar and several from major Channel maritime operators. Camping Château du Gandspette is 45 minutes’ drive from the Calais-Fréthun high-speed rail international station too, making one-hour journeys to London, 30-minute journeys to Lille and two-hour journeys to Brussels and Paris a cinch. The site’s Caps et Marais d'Opale Natural Regional Park setting is tiptop for hikes and bike rides around the area, with the GR 128 hiking trail (between Wissant in France and Gand in Belgium) within easy reach. Horse riding, fishing and golf are available in Ruminghem and St Omer, and for kid-friendly days out, bowling, go-karting and theme parks such as Dennlys Parc at Dennebroeucq and Plopsaland de Panne in Belgium are all within an hour’s drive. History buffs can take a trip to the Eperlecques Blockhouse, a kilometre from base, and the La Coupole bunker complex (aka the St Omer Dome) is less than 20 minutes’ drive away. Other war memorial sites and points of interest well worth a trip to include the Fortress of Mimoyecques, the 1939-1945 Museum at Ambleteuse, the Memorial Museum at Calais, the Atlantic Wall Museum in Audinghen and the Memorial Museum at Dunkirk.

Food and drink

  • Au Rallye d'Artois Restaurant 2.4 km
  • L'Auberge Flamande Restaurant 2.7 km
  • L'Escapade Bar Restaurant 3.5 km
  • Le Vert Mesnil Restaurant 5.5 km
  • Au bon accueil Restaurant 6.2 km
  • K-Fée nature Restaurant 6.9 km
  • Le Carré St-Martin Restaurant 7 km
  • La Troussebière Pub 8 km
  • L'Européen Restaurant 8.6 km
  • Les Bols du Marais Restaurant 8.6 km

Groceries

  • Carrefour Market Supermarket 1.6 km
  • Netto Supermarket 2.3 km
  • Natur Paysan Supermarket 7.1 km
  • Supeco Supermarket 7.1 km
  • Lidl Supermarket 7.3 km
  • Aldi Supermarket 7.4 km
  • Carrefour Supermarket 8.6 km
  • La cave de Saint-Arnould Off-licence 8.8 km
  • Lidl Supermarket 9 km
  • Monsieur Vin Off-licence 9.4 km

Parks and play

  • Espace René Degraeve park 2.9 km
  • Espace Jean-Marie Harlay park 3.1 km
  • Jeu de petit Chevaux Playground 9.5 km
  • Jardin public de Saint-Omer park 9.5 km

Family days out

  • Château d'Écou Castle 5.2 km
  • Château de Saubruit Castle 5.7 km
  • Moulin d'Achille Visitor attraction 7 km
  • Château de Cocove Castle 8.2 km
  • Cadran solaire Visitor attraction 9.6 km
  • La Grange Nature Visitor attraction 9.8 km

Public transport

  • Bleue Maison 1.5 km
  • Vincq Express 1.6 km
  • Éperlecques – Gare 2.2 km
  • Intersection Gare 2.4 km
  • Loverstel – Abribus 2.7 km
  • Watten – Grand Place 2.7 km
  • Wattendam 3 km
  • Serques – Le Marais 3.2 km
  • Serques – Place 3.3 km
  • Intersection Serques 3.5 km

What’s nearby

  • halte Nautique de Saint-Omer 9.2 km

Local services

  • Pharmacie Seillier Pharmacy 0.3 km
  • Carrefour Fuel station 1.6 km
  • Pharmacie du Lac Pharmacy 2.7 km
  • Pharmacie du Moulin Pharmacy 2.8 km
  • Pharmacie Dehouck Pharmacy 3.6 km
  • Pharmacie de la Hem Pharmacy 6.7 km
  • Pharmacie Catteau Pharmacy 8.2 km
  • Carrefour Fuel station 8.5 km
  • Pharmacie de Lederzeele Pharmacy 8.6 km
  • Total Fuel station 8.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Château du Gandspette have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Château du Gandspette dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Château du Gandspette? The region is well served by road, rail and sea connections, including services such as the Eurostar and several from major Channel maritime operators. Camping Château du Gandspette is 45 minutes’ drive … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Château du Gandspette?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Château du Gandspette? From $46.46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.