Camping Le Clos Castel

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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 pitches 4
Touring caravan pitches 6
Motorhome pitches 6
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag 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 Sat, 1 Mar to

Open from Sun, 1 Mar to

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0 children
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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 108 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Small, peaceful spot, highly recommended. Great owners, spotless facilities & showers. Good Wi-Fi. Ideal for Normandy, near Cherbourg ferry. A few more loos needed, some road noise.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely site and will definitely be back if travel plans allow.

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Jessica C.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Owners Clint, Carol and their family were brilliant.
Toilet / shower facilities clean and very good (maybe adding another shower/toilet might be good?)
Games room, very well equipped and a fun place to escape the sun / post dinner play.
Loved that it was a small site, felt like a little community and we were able to chat with other families.
Breakfasts from the Boulangerie went down very well!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The couple (Clint & Carol) owning…

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Paula D.

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked The couple (Clint & Carol) owning this were outstanding. Greeted every guest personally with their knowledge of the area and stories.

Site was immaculate and laid out perfectly. WiFi was excellent (if that’s important to you).

And stayed here to do the usual Normandy touristy things and it was perfect.

Disliked Nothing

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Really clean site, hosts couldn't be more helpful, very knowledgeable

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Jason W.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Hosts, facilities, peace and quiet

Disliked Ran out of toilet roll

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your stay and your review, I hope the travel back was smoother than the journey down to us! I am sorry that you found the toilets without paper; it may sound counterintuitive but we have found that placing additional rolls on the shelf in the bathrooms leads to rolls disappearing and therefore lasting less (sometimes full rolls into the toilet) We do try and ensure they are stocked at least three times a day.

le calme…

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GEORGES J.

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked le calme

Disliked manque d'ombrage

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From the manager: Je suis désolé que vous n'ayez pas vraiment apprécié votre séjour au Clos Castel. Votre avis est peu détaillé, si ce n'est le manque d'ombre. Nous disposons d'un emplacement de camping ombragé, mais vous aviez réservé un emplacement en gravier avec électricité. C'est donc là que je vous ai placé ; je vous aurais volontiers déplacé si on me l'avait demandé. Je suis surpris que vous ayez attribué la note de 3/10 à nos installations, car nous proposons un wifi rapide sur tout le site, du ping-pong et un baby-foot gratuits, de bonnes douches chaudes et propres, un terrain de pétanque et un billard pour seulement 1 euro par partie. Le service client est noté 4/10, même si vous avez été accueilli à votre arrivée et avez pu commander un petit-déjeuner frais à la boulangerie locale le matin au prix coûtant. J'espère que le reste de vos vacances vous a plu.

Peaceful campsite Great games room for children.…

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked Peaceful campsite
Great games room for children.
Welcoming hosts.
Clean facilities.
Level pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your stay and your review. It was great to meet you and your family, I hope they all went home with great memories from their trip to france.

Great site highly recommended.

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Stephen H.

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked Lovely site, close to Utah beach and other D Day related sites of interest. Friendly owners who are happy to chat and help if required. Note to travellers.. green toilet fluid only on this site.

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From the manager: Thank you for your stay and review. Hopefully by the time you return I'll have had a chance to fully explore the region and advise you better!

Small quiet site, well run, friendly…

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John R.

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked Small quiet site, well run, friendly English couple in charge. Normandy beaches (D-day landings) an hour or so drive. A couple of local cycle routes as well. Recommended for a short stay. Within easy reach of Cherbourg.

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Fantastic small site very well maintained.…

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Sarah C.

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked Fantastic small site very well maintained. Toilets and showers were fab.

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Welcoming site.

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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked Friendly welcome. A nice, small and quiet site. Good games area - pool, table tennis, pentanque, etc. Convenient for travel to/from Cherbourg.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your stay and your review, we hope to see you again sometime soon on your travels.

WiFi, quiet, flat pitches and very…

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Gerard M.

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked WiFi, quiet, flat pitches and very nice owner.
Perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer 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 2020201920182017
Armanville 18.7 km Sea GoodExcellentGoodGood
Printania 18.8 km Sea ExcellentGoodGoodN/A
Face Au Cd 94 18.9 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Anneville-Sur-Mer Face Rd 74 20.3 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Face Au Cd 306 21.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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?
    Camping and touring
    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 €15.44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.