Lake and/or mountain: Lodges and log cabins in Aquitaine

Camping En Chon Les Pins

• Family-friendly site close to the Atlantic coast
• In a pine forest less than a kilometre from a huge lake
• Heated outdoor pool, play area, miniature golf and pizzeria

Camping Lac de Carcans

• By the shore of Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans and in a national forest
• Easy access to 160 kilometres of bike paths: hire bikes on site
• Pool, sports courts, shop and summer food truck

Camping du Valentin

• Spacious site on the edge of Laruns, with stunning mountain views
• Near lots of outdoor activities; five minutes' drive from thermal spas
• Covered heated pool, hot tub, playground, bar and snack bar on site

Camping La Bucherie

• Quiet woodland setting in the Périgord Limousin Regional Natural Park
• A short walk from a natural swimming lake
• Guided tours and seasonal kids' club with craft and nature activities

Ferme La Ramière

• Quiet, friendly farm site in the Pyrénées with grassy, shaded grounds
• A 10-minute drive to Louvie-Juzon and 35 minutes from Pau
• Pool with view of the mountains, shared kitchen, small shop

Camping Le Gave d'Aspe

• Near the Pyrénées National Park, close to the Aspe river
• Many walking and cycle routes nearby
• Free wifi, barbecues and comfortable faciltiies

Domaine de l'Herminière

• Forest site 10 kilometres from the spa town of Dax
• Half an hour's drive from beaches and a watersports lake
• Swimming pool, paddling pool, playground and barbecue area

Camping du Col d'Ibardin

Camping Les Peupliers

• Scenic and quiet family site 500 metres from Vendays-Montalivet
• Cycle to the 12-km Montalivet-les-Bains beach directly from the site
• Pool, bowling alley, miniature golf, play area, snack bar and library

Camping Les Échasses

• Four-hectare forest site two kilometres from a lake
• A 20-minute walk from Gastes; Mimizan-Plage 25 minutes’ drive
• Bike rental, seasonal snack bar, wifi and pétanque

Camping Le Roc de Lavandre

Domaine De Vivale

• Dog-friendly chalets set around the edge of a pond in the Périgord
• A 20-minute drive from Villars Cave and walks and cycling nearby
• Play areas and a bar with a terrace on site; order snacks too

Camping Etchemendigaraya

• Family-run site in the Basque Country between mountains and sea
• Adjoined to a working farm and with spectacular views
• Communal area, games room and playground