Damona Lodges

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  • Well-appointed lodges 20 minutes’ drive from Les Sables d’Olonne
  • Le Grand Défi 20 minutes' drive away; Puy du Fou an hour
  • Fishing pond on site; picnic baskets and breakfasts to order
A 10-minute drive from the salt marshes of L'Île-d'Olonne and only a little farther (15 minutes) from the beaches of the Bay of Biscay, Damona Lodges is part of the 50-hectare Chausserie estate, a lushly verdant corner of the Vendée countryside. The lodges in question are excellently appointed, and each one has its own distinct character that's reflected in the decor. What they all have in common is a decked outside area for alfresco family meals, which you can prepare from scratch with the products available at the on-site shop. Better yet, you might want to order a picnic basket, packed with local delicacies served in sealed jars. Breakfast (including buttery viennoiserie, freshly baked bread, jams, yogurt and juices) can also be arranged. There are more luxury touches in the bathrooms, with a welcome kit (soap, shampoo, shower gel and body cream) and fluffy towels; bed linen is also provided (indeed, your bed will already be made ahead of your arrival). As befits a place named after the Celtic goddess of waterways, there are a couple of nearby streams, including the river Auzance, plus ponds where guests can fish for bass and carp. Other activities in the local area include horse riding (with two stables within a 10-minute drive), golf (15 minutes) and all sorts of watersports, walks and bike rides along the coast.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 20
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 6:30 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

General

  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

French

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Features

Leisure on park

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

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Dedicated quiet space Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Damona Lodges

La Chausserie

Vairé

Vendée

France

85150

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46.59415°N
1.77497°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

The salt marshes of L’Île-d'Olonne (10 minutes' drive) make an excellent place to explore – walk along the waterside pathways here to see the salt workers in action, then stop in at the museum for more of an explanation of the process. Just on the edge of Les Sables d’Olonne is Musée des Traditions Populaires (15 minutes), where you can find out a bit more about some of the local products and crafts. Carry on into Les Sables d’Olonne (20 minutes) for some time on the beach, a visit to the Zoo des Sables and a wander around L'île Penotte, a neighbourhood where the houses are adorned with shell mosaics. There are plenty of options for watersports and boat trips here as well. For family outings, get some speed up at Circuit Mecamax - Karting & Quad (10 minutes), try all the activities at Dunes Park (10 minutes) or check out all the tiny models at Vendée Miniature (15 minutes). You may also like to fit in a full day out at Le Grand Défi amusement and water park (20 minutes) or Puy du Fou (an hour).

Food and drink

  • Brasserie Garatelle Pub 1.5 km
  • Hôtel les Voyageurs Restaurant 1.6 km
  • La Cabane Restaurant 3.5 km
  • Restaurant du Marais 3.6 km
  • L'Ételle Restaurant 3.7 km
  • Pizza cuites en 3min Restaurant 4.2 km
  • Au Bout du Monde Restaurant 4.5 km
  • Suzie Cuit Restaurant 4.7 km
  • Les Genêts Restaurant 4.8 km
  • Pizz'a Brem Restaurant 4.9 km

Groceries

  • Domaine Saint-Nicolas Off-licence 3.9 km
  • Lidl Supermarket 4.3 km
  • Biocoop Supermarket 4.7 km
  • Domaine Saint-Nicholas Off-licence 5.4 km
  • L'Ile aux Jeux Supermarket 5.5 km
  • Super U Supermarket 5.7 km
  • Cave Ragot Off-licence 5.7 km
  • Spar Supermarket 6.1 km
  • Caveau du Vigneron Off-licence 7.1 km
  • Super U Supermarket 7.3 km

Parks and play

  • Parc des Commerces park 1.7 km
  • Parc de l'Auzance park 1.7 km
  • Parc Des Douves park 1.9 km
  • Parc des Grenières park 2 km
  • Parc des Genêts park 4.7 km
  • Jardin de la Paix park 5.6 km
  • Parc de la Jarrie park 6.8 km
  • Aire de Loisirs le Fief des Rainettes park 6.9 km
  • Marais Girard Playground 7.2 km
  • Jeux pour enfants Playground 7.9 km

Family days out

  • Logis de la Chevetelière Castle 5.7 km
  • Château de la Millière Castle 6.3 km
  • Château de la Roche-Guillaume Castle 7.1 km
  • Château de la Forêt Castle 7.4 km
  • Château de Pierre-Levée Castle 7.6 km
  • Salle de Jeux de la Parée Amusement arcade 8.4 km
  • up 2 play Amusement arcade 8.9 km
  • Les Salines Visitor attraction 9 km
  • Rocher de Sainte-Véronique Visitor attraction 9.1 km
  • Château de Beaumarchais Castle 9.1 km

Public transport

  • Vairé - Commerces 1.6 km
  • Vairé - Camping Le Roc 1.7 km
  • Vairé - Zone Artisanale 1.7 km
  • Vairé - Croix Blanche 1.9 km
  • Vairé - Logeries 2.3 km
  • L'Île d'Olonne - Mairie 3.6 km
  • L'Île d'Olonne - Vertonne 4 km
  • Rue du 8 Mai 4.2 km
  • L'Île d'Olonne - Paradis 4.5 km
  • Rue de l'Océan 4.7 km

Beaches

  • Plage des Granges 5.7 km
  • Plage de Sauveterre 5.9 km
  • Plage des Dunes 6 km
  • Plage des Pierres Noires 6.7 km
  • La Normandelière 7 km
  • Plage du Marais Girard 7.9 km
  • Plage de La Parée 8.5 km
  • ACCES PLAGE 9.6 km
  • Plage de l'Aubraie 9.7 km

Other nearby

  • Golf des Olonnes Golf course 7.5 km
  • Centre commercial Ylium Shopping centre 8.8 km
  • Site de pêche : plan d'eau du Bibrou Fishing 9.6 km
  • Site de pêche du Bibrou Fishing 9.7 km

Local services

  • Pharmacie Gouin Vincent Pharmacy 3.7 km
  • Marc Domergue Doctors 3.7 km
  • Docteur LeCar Doctors 4.4 km
  • Hauata Mathilde Doctors 4.5 km
  • Pharmacie de l'Océan Pharmacy 4.9 km
  • PharmacieGiphard Pharmacy 5.7 km
  • Violette Isabelle Doctors 5.7 km
  • Station U Fuel station 5.7 km
  • Garage Gilbert Fuel station 6 km
  • Libreco Fuel station 6.1 km

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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.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Damona Lodges have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Damona Lodges dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Damona Lodges? The salt marshes of L’Île-d'Olonne (10 minutes' drive) make an excellent place to explore – walk along the waterside pathways here to see the salt workers in action, then stop in at … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Damona Lodges?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Damona Lodges? From $97.85 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.