Twin Lakes France

From EUR 20 For 1 night, 6 adults 8.9 64 reviews
Swimming pool (added by manager 13 Oct 2022)
Visitor image of the grass pitches (added by manager 13 oct 2022)
Swimming pool (added by manager 11 jul 2022)
Sunsets (added by manager 11 jul 2022)

  • Laidback site centred around a couple of well-stocked fishing lakes
  • A five-minute drive from Montendre and half an hour from Cognac
  • Swimming pools, bar, kids’ play area and plenty of green space
Cyclist, walker, angler or dog owner? Whether you’re one or all of the above, Twin Lakes France, a relaxed site set in the countryside with a couple of catch-and-release fishing lakes (PS: chances to angle for carp and roach are included in the price), is a friendly bolthole in the Charente-Maritime.​​ If you’d rather take to the water than rest beside it with a rod, the park also has swimming pools for a spot of submerging and a bar with a view of the lakes for putting your feet up while sipping a cold beer (or three). When thoughts turn to getting out and about, Twin Lakes is close to many pictureworthy French villages hosting authentic markets, and cycling and walking paths are easily accessible. It’s just over a five-minute from Montendre – stop here for a supermarket – and half an hour from tasting sessions in the liquor houses of Cognac. Back on site after a bit of booze, there’s ample green space next to the lakes for you to spread out on while the dog snuffles about and the sprogs take on the play area. Events are organised through the year, including weekly trivia nights and bingo, and mornings are given a boost with bread delivery from a local bakery (during high season).

Campground type

Caravan sites 8
Tent sites 8
RV & Motorhome sites 8
Open all year

Tourist board rating

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.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/06 and 01/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 9 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.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Free wifi is only available at the bar. During the winter months, the bar, shop and restaurant may be closed and the site will be carrying out maintenance works which may cause disruption. Water points will be a short walk from the camping field in freezing temperatures.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

89%

would recommend this campground to a friend

86%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Fantastic site great bar friendly staff…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
DAVID I. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Fantastic site great bar friendly staff

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for such a positive review! Safe travels and we hope to see you again soon.

Amazing find. Will stay again. Easy access, great communication, perfect for dogs.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Dorota l. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Amazing find. Will stay again. Easy access, great communication, perfect for dogs. Will comeback

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for such a positive comment. We really appreciate it! Safe travels and we hope to see you again soon!

Amazing peaceful spot!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Yasmin C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Really friendly and welcoming host. Site was peaceful and well kept. Even though it was low season, a clean toilet and hot shower available Really fast WiFi was a bonus! And lovely place to walk the dog. We hope to come back in summer! Thank you.

Disliked: Nothing.

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From the manager: Thank you! We are really pleased you had a great time. We hope to see you again! Safe travels

good location. nice flat pitch with good wi-fi. excellent bar recreation area.…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Kevin T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: good location. nice flat pitch with good wi-fi. excellent bar recreation area.

Disliked: non

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From the manager: Thank you for this great review, we really appreciate it! We are finally getting somewhere with our WIFI and we appreciate you commenting on it. Safe travels and we hope to see you again soon!

Everthing…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Laurence K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Everthing

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. Safe travels and we hope to see you again!

Great site for touring.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Friendly and helpful owners. Beautiful site with lakes. Flat pitches. Best campsite shower of many sites we’ve visited. Ideal for a stopover or longer.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words. It was lovely to meet you both. Safe travels and we hope to see you again sometime.

Quiet site in the touring pitches. Walk around the lakes.…

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 4
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 2
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Jon T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Quiet site in the touring pitches. Walk around the lakes.

Disliked: Site was not kept tidy and felt uncared for. A dustbin full of poo bags was left un-emptied. Private pitches seemed too close together. Didn't stay as weather was awful.

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From the manager: Hi Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are really disappointed with the low score however we have made some changes based on the review you have given us and would like to explain some of the points you commented on further so others can see what Twin Lakes France is really like. You happened to arrive in the middle of the worst rain we have had in France since we arrived here 4 years ago. Everything was so wet we couldn't complete any ground work. With that in mind and battling the leaves falling from the trees from the storms and rain everything did look a bit unkept due to the fact we couldn't go out to tidy it up. Since the rain has started to slow down a bit we have started the long task of tidying up over the winter months but with only the two of us to complete these tasks it will take us sometime. The outside of the bar area also looked a bit bare as we have had to store away all of the tables and chairs again so they don't get ruined in the weather Since you have departed the bin has been taken away, we need to take our truck over to collect it and with the soft ground we couldn't risk out truck getting stuck in the mud. What we are really disappointed with is the low customer service. We chatted to you both and you seemed happy. In future, please go and speak to the owners of a campsite if you have a problem, our phone number is displayed at the entrance of the site and at the bar so we are accessible 24/7. We are approachable and we want to make Twin Lakes France the best we possibly can so feedback to us is essential. Since your departure, we have updated our description on PitchUp to include the following information 'Please be aware in the winter months facilities such as the bar/restaurant/shop may be closed when you are onsite. It is also out time to complete maintenance on the site before the season opens in April so please excuse any mess or disruptions to the site. Due to the colder weather we have to isolate water points around the site, your access to a water point will be a short walk from the camping field.' This is so people are aware of the changes over the winter months. I also personally send out an email to each customer explaining how to gain access to the site. Safe travels.

Everything about this site was excellent, beautiful surroundings, friendly and helpful staff,…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
DAVID I. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Everything about this site was excellent, beautiful surroundings, friendly and helpful staff, we will defiantly be back soon

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for such a lovely review! Come and see us again soon.

Clean site with a friendly welcome

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Helen H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Friendly welcome and being shown round the site. Quiet location Easy to get to travelling down from Caen ferry onto Spain/Portugal Clean facilities

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We are pleased you had a lovely stay. Travel safe!

Great friendly site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Paul S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Very english friendly hosts, very english fish and chips with some great beers Really enjoyed our short stay, will return for longer next year.

Disliked: Poor pitch area lighting Green painted fence posts at touring pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review! Safe travels!


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

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

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

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

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

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Twin Lakes France

La Faïencerie

Montendre

Charente-Maritime

France

17130

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

45.29904°N
-0.43581°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

Make your way to the outskirts of Montendre, the local town, to meander around the Mysterra maze set in woodland (10 minutes’ drive) or roam around the Baron Desqueyroux Lake. Set foot in the town centre for a nosey at the castle, then head on a jaunt to Jonzac (20 minutes). This pretty little town is home to the geothermally heated Les Antilles de Jonzac waterpark – visit for dips in the lagoon and wave pools or to bask in the bubbles of the Jacuzzi. To offset all this rather indulgent R&R, channel your inner high roller in the casino or leave town for tasting sessions in a Gironde estuary vineyard like the Maison de la Vigne et des Saveurs in Archiac. Cognac (30 minutes) and its surrounds also have brandy-production places that are open to the public if you’d like to learn more about this famed area’s alcohol-making heritage. If it’s not a holiday without a walk on the beach, bound over to the seaside resort of Talmont-sur-Gironde (55 minutes) or roam to Royan at the mouth of the Gironde estuary (an hour and five minutes). Back inland for more tipple tasting, Bordeaux and local wine villages like Saint-Émilion are around an hour’s drive.
  • Does Twin Lakes France have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Twin Lakes France dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Twin Lakes France? Make your way to the outskirts of Montendre, the local town, to meander around the Mysterra maze set in woodland (10 minutes’ drive) or roam around the Baron Desqueyroux Lake. Set foot … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Twin Lakes France?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Twin Lakes France? From $32.74 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.