Camping Le Clos Castel

View prices & book 9.7 67 reviews
Unit on the gravel pitch with an awning (added by manager 08 Jul 2015)
Unit on the gravel pitch with an awning
Campeggio
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Campeggio
Touring units welcome
Relaxing on site
Entrance to the site from the lane, tent camping area in the middle distance to the left.
400m after you pass raids church on your left you'll see our flag on the right, turn down the lane!
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  • Friendly English-owned site close to the D-Day landing beaches
  • Within 15 minutes' drive of Carentan and 45 of Bayeux and Cherbourg
  • Rural setting in the Cotentin and Bessin Marshes Regional Nature Park
English owned and within easy reach of D-Day landing beaches: come to Camping Le Clos Castel for a quick break from Blighty, or base yourself here for a full French hol. Brit owners Carol and Clint know what's what: as keen campers themselves, they've set the site up to include spotless amenities and plenty of space, and make it their mission to provide a warm and friendly atmosphere where everyone is made welcome. Have a chat to them around the site to find out top tips on what to see and do nearby, from investigating local markets and hikes to day trips to the D-day beaches and the likes of Bayeux and Caen. Le Clos Castel is a short stroll (about 500 metres) from its local village Raids, in Lower Normandy's Manche department half an hour's drive from Utah beach and 35 minutes' drive from Omaha. It has a countryside setting in the Cotentin and Bessin Marshes Regional Nature Park: once you've thoroughly investigated Normandy beaches on day trips, set off into the park for days of hiking, nature spotting and boat rides. The site has wifi, showers, toilets and a washing-up area available for guests' use.

Site type

Tent sites 4
Travel trailer sites 6
RV sites 6
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, Mar 1 to

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating based on 67 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A beautiful small peaceful site

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

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked: Everything. What a perfect little site. So well kept, clean and tidy. In the middle of the Cherbourg peninsula so not far from many interesting places. Thank you Clint for the tip to visit Barfleur too.

Disliked: Nothing.

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A great small site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Chris S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked: A site not to be missed. A great little friendly place with hard standing/grass pitches. The 2 bathrooms are amazing with plenty of room to feel at home. The owners are very helpful when needing knowledge about the local area. Utah beach and many WW2 museums around. Supermarkets and village close by. A definite quiet place away from noisy overcrowded bigger sites. Booked 2 stayed 3 nights. Thank you Clint and Carol for a great stay.

Disliked: Busy road through the day but quietens down through the night.

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Only stayed one night but could have happily stayed longer

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

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked: Small quiet site with friendly hosts. Facilities very clean. Teens liked the games room which allowed adults to relax.

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A lovely peaceful place to stay

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
Steve C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked: Friendly and welcoming hosts Clean and well organised site Peaceful location ideal for visiting nearby towns, hamlets and coastal resorts

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An excellent site. Clean facilities, friendly hosts and level pitches.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Katherine T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Clean facilities. Great outdoor games. Fabulous barn with games and seating. Hosts were readily available.

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Excellent, good size pitches and facilities

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

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked: Excellent well defined and maintained pitches. The shower and toilet facilities were clean and one of the best we have found. Clint and Carol were very friendly and helpful

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Great place for a few nights

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
John B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Pitch size, amenities, staff, facilities, location.

Disliked: Not much to dislike

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Excellent site, clean facilities and very friendly.

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

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked: Really friendly couple, lovely site with flat pitches. Good Wi-Fi in the large games room and bread service.

Disliked: Would help to add 1 or 2 separate toilets

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Best campsite I've ever stayed at.

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

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked: There is nothing at all not to like. This is by far the best campsite I have stayed in and I've stayed at a lot. The host was friendly, always on hand for any queries. walks around to make sure everyone is ok and takes a lot of pride in his business. The facilities were far beyond my expectations with the games room, breakfast to order if you wanted, shower and bathroom facilities always clean and well stocked. The site itself is stunningly located and peaceful. I cannot recommend enough.

Disliked: Nothing at all.

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Excellent site for relaxing moments

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

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked: Very nice, unique and silent at night (except for our own kids, sorry). Owners are fantastic and friendly. Gaming room for kids with projector for movies, pool table, petanque... Common areas very clean and tent areas with soft grass and well maintained.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Camping Le Clos Castel

494 Route de Periers

Raids

Manche

France

50500

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

49.21552°N
-1.35009°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

Ask Carol and Clint for info on their best picks on activities and attractions nearby: the outdoor adventures of the Cotentin and Bessin Marshes Regional Nature Park are close to hand and it's about 15 minutes' drive from the site to the beaches overlooking Jersey. Also within 15 minutes' drive is Carentan, surrounded by wetlands and wildlife-laden marshes, but probably most famed as the scene of the Battle of Carentan in World War II (the town is between Utah and Omaha beaches). The area surrounding Carentan has several remembrance museums including the Musée Airborne at Saint-Mère-Église (25 minutes' drive) and the Normandy Tanks Museum in Catz, 20 minutes from the site. For day trips, Bayeux and Cherbourg are each 45 minutes' drive away, and Caen is an hour and five minutes; further afield, Mont Saint-Michel is within an hour and a half.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Armanville 18.7 km Sea Good Excellent Good Good
Printania 18.8 km Sea Excellent Good Good N/A
Face Au Cd 94 18.9 km Sea Good Good Good Good
Anneville-Sur-Mer Face Rd 74 20.3 km Sea Good Good Good Good
Face Au Cd 306 21.7 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Clos Castel have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Le Clos Castel dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Clos Castel? Ask Carol and Clint for info on their best picks on activities and attractions nearby: the outdoor adventures of the Cotentin and Bessin Marshes Regional Nature Park are close to hand and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Clos Castel?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Clos Castel? From $30.25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.