Camping du Bois de St Hilaire

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Lovely outdoor space
Large pitches
Bell tents
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Lovely outdoor space
Large pitches

  • 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.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 10
Rent a tent 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Caravans for hire 2
Tent sites 10
Caravan sites 11
Open now
Opens 4 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. 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).
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 46 Pitchup.com customers

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BushPeaceful

91% would recommend this campground to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

This cracking woodland campsite has heaps of spacious, private, shady spots. Folks rave about the friendly, helpful owners and spotless facilities, especially the showers. The pool and bar are a hit, great value with heaps of free activities for everyone. Mostly peaceful, though a bit of guest noise now and then. Local shops are just a quick stroll away.

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Beautiful site

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Sarah L.

Power optional grass site

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Do not pitch up here

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Mandy H.

Power optional grass site

Liked Large pitch and electric

Disliked Rude staff
Toilet facilities
Road and factory noise
Swimming pool area too small for the size of complex.
Run down feel of the camp.
Location.

On turning up at this site at 2.30pm and trying the door to reception only to be shouted at from behind the counter ‘we are closed’. Not knowing what to do, we found a pitch out of the way, set up camp. When the reception finally opened at 3pm we were told we had to move and should have read the small chalk board when we arrived. The attitude and lack of engagement from the staff was appalling. When asked about good cycling routes around the area - I was directed to the back of a notice board outside, which had three faded maps on there. We were booked for 2 nights but left the site by 9am the next morning after the incessant road and factory noise. The queue for toilets and showers was ridiculous - 4 showers and 4 toilets for a campsite of its size was just not good enough! Finally the advertised woodland walk is a 300m loop on the campsite, half of which runs parallel to a road. I would not recommend this site if you are after a relaxing, countryside stay with the occasional activity.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Petit Camping tranquil et familial. Les emplacements sont grands et bien ombragés.…

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Céline M.

Power optional grass site

Liked Petit Camping tranquil et familial. Les emplacements sont grands et bien ombragés. Sanitaires assez propres. Belle piscine et de nombreux jeux ( pétanque babyfoot ping pong. De grands terrains pour se promener et possibilité de faire des barbecues dans une zone prévue avec des barbecues à disposition.

Disliked Rien

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pitch size, really friendly owners, brilliant selection of activities for the…

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Kate W.

Power optional grass site

Liked Great pitch size, really friendly owners, brilliant selection of activities for the children. A really laid back chilled out campsite that our boys can’t wait to return to!

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxing site with plenty of room on pitch and lovely swimming pool

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lyndell C.

Power optional grass site

Liked Lovely shady areas amongst trees

Recommend to friends Visit again

This should be classed as a 4 star site.

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Anonymous

Power optional grass site

Liked Friendly hosts. Huge pitch. Swimming pool, bar very reasonably priced, Showers and toilets very clean. Peaceful site. Wifi which is free excellent

Disliked Nothing

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A great place to stay

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Susan S.

Power optional grass site

Liked Huge pitches; lots of trees and birds; relaxed atmosphere; good pool; hot showers (and water for washing up); small woodland walk.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your review.

Quiet! Woodland setting, very good, clean showers/toilets, friendly staff. Daily (except Sundays)…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass site

Liked Quiet! Woodland setting, very good, clean showers/toilets, friendly staff. Daily (except Sundays) bread deliveries. Short walk to village for supplies - very good Spa shop!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your kind review.

Lovely site with loads of trees and shrubs so plenty of shade…

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Helena D.

Power optional grass site

Liked Lovely site with loads of trees and shrubs so plenty of shade and privacy. I was able to choose my own pitch which is nice. I only stayed 1 night on journey north to catch the ferry and didn't make use of the facilities, but the pool looked nice. English owners.

Disliked Can't think of anything.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your kind review.

Love how the chickens just wander around the site

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Jackie C.

Power optional grass site

Liked Loved the size of the pitches! Friendly family site with great amenities, lovely pool and great bar for a pint before dinner. Came away feeling very relaxed

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Glad you had a relaxing time. Thans so much for your kind review.

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 Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Bush Peaceful Walkers' paradise 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)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, 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

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point

Location

Camping du Bois de St Hilaire

Route de la Gare

Chalandray

Vienne

France

86190

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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 caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping du Bois de St Hilaire? From $35.96 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.