Domaine de la Baleine Bleue

From €102 For 1 night, 5 adults
Reflection in the lake (added by manager 09 Jan 2024)

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  • Luxury eco-lodges on a woodland estate in the Charente-Maritime
  • Aubeterre-sur-Dronne 35 minutes’ drive and Jonzac 45 minutes
  • Micro-farm with animals ranging freely; fishing and boating available
When is a farm not a farm? When it is a micro-farm, of course. Or Domaine de la Baleine Bleue to be precise, which is a sustainably run glampsite with a small menagerie on a Charente-Maritime estate 10 minutes’ drive from the rural village of La Clotte. Accommodation is in nattily fitted out, solar-powered eco-lodges with well-equipped kitchens, plenty of space in the living and dining areas for all the family, two bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms with powerful showers. Outside, you have south-facing views over the whale-shaped lake to admire from your shaded, private terrace, and the chance to watch the livestock as they have a free-range potter about the estate. As well as having around 15 acres of naturally preserved land to roam, you can meet the abundance of animals, from goats and sheep to donkeys and rabbits, or birds including swans, hens and strutting peacocks, so there’s never a dull moment on site. If you fancy, give the owner a hand around the farm at feeding time, try casting a few lines into the pond for fish, take out the rowing boat for a paddle, or simply chill on your terrace and soak up the peace and solitude. Buy seasonal vegetables, fruit and eggs produced on site to pep up your suppers, and local produce such as organic ice cream and craft beers are sometimes available too.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Rent a tent 1
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Languages spoken

English

French

Portuguese

Pitch types & availability

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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

Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

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

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

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

Farm

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Domaine de la Baleine Bleue

1 Route du lac Bleu

Lieu-Dit : Plaisance

La Clotte

Charente-Maritime

France

17360

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

45.12863°N
-0.14233°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

If you’d prefer to keep your eco-footprint to a minimum, hang out on site to participate in free permaculture workshops on sustainable farming, market gardening or tree pruning. Alternatively, have a wander on foot or by bike in the dense woodland surrounding Domaine de la Baleine Bleue, where you might get to see deer flitting through the trees. Further afield, explore the subterranean Church of St-Jean, carved out of solid rock below the pretty village of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (35 minutes’ drive), or whisk the kids out onto the River Dronne by canoe. In lovely Jonzac (45 minutes), take a guided tour of centuries of history at the landmark château, and then cool off with a dip in the lake at Les Antilles de Jonzac, where you can also try paddleboarding or run around under the splash fountains with your kids. Wine lovers may care to stock up on fine vintages from the grand cru vineyards around Saint-Émilion (40 minutes’ drive), or perhaps head into Bordeaux (90 minutes) for a day learning about wine cultivation at the futuristic Cité du Vin, followed with a blow-out supper accompanied by local wines on Place du Marché des Chartrons.
  • Does Domaine de la Baleine Bleue have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Domaine de la Baleine Bleue dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Domaine de la Baleine Bleue? If you’d prefer to keep your eco-footprint to a minimum, hang out on site to participate in free permaculture workshops on sustainable farming, market gardening or tree pruning. Alternatively, have a wander … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Domaine de la Baleine Bleue?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Domaine de la Baleine Bleue? From $149.34 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.