Château du Garde

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The camp overlooks the vines
Clairet 2020
Track to the camping field
Picnic area at the campsite

  • Getaways on a wine estate in the countryside around Cénac
  • Historic Bordeaux 40 minutes’ drive; near to cycling trails
  • Wine tasting activities and bicycle hire on site; wine for sale
It’s not every day you have a chance to take part in a wine-tasting experience on your holiday, but at Château du Garde in Cénac, you can do exactly that. Every evening from 7pm, guests have the opportunity to participate in a tasting session of three Côtes-de-Bordeaux appellation wines on the on-site wine estate. And at this peaceful and leafy wine estate deep in Nouvelle-Aquitaine countryside, 40 minutes' drive from central Bordeaux, you can rest up at a no-frills site with views over rows of neatly planted vines. Perhaps set down for a splendid sunset from the garden furniture (with, as a bonus, a glass of wine in hand). If you're feeling active, rent a bicycle from the site and take the cycle path (800 metres away) to Bordeaux. Spacious, choose-your-own pitches are spread across a level field, with simple facilities running to a wooden toilet hut, composting toilets drinking water and a waste-emptying service. If you’d like to eat alfresco while you’re there, you can rent barbecues and buy kindling in the form of a bunch of vine twigs or visit the food trucks which are set up several evenings per week. The site can also arrange a four-hour guided bike tour and lunch in Bordeaux or Entre-Deux-Mers (for groups of two to 12 people), as well as return trips to Bordeaux every other Friday evening. They need to be booked in advance if you want to take part on your day of arrival.

Site type

Tent sites 5
Caravan sites 10
Motorhome sites 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Please note that there is a diversion in place upon arrival. Please follow the signs for ‘area motorhome’. The entrance is via the small road.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Spanish

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Reviews

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9
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9
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8
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
4

83% would recommend this site to a friend

78% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful vineyard site with spacious spots & great views. Enjoyable wine tastings with the friendly owner. Facilities are basic (compost toilet), some find it charmingly primitive. Owner's dog is mostly friendly but can be a bit cheeky! Good for short, off-grid stays and wine lovers.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fantastic site!!

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10 out of 10
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Keiran O.

Unpowered grass and earth caravan site

Liked The site was absolutely fantastic!! The owners were extremely welcoming and helpful. There was plenty of room with such beautiful scenery. We bought 2 bottles of their wine which we are very much looking forward to having. The price is very reasonable.
We had a few issues due to the cold weather such as a frozen handbrake and getting stuck in the mud and the owner was very helpful by providing hot water to pour on the brakes and using his truck to tow us out.
We would 1000% stay here again!!!

Disliked The toilet is very basic but does the job. No other issues, it was a great site!!!

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Het feit dat je er met…

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5 out of 10
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Herman v.

Unpowered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Het feit dat je er met je camper kunt staan en dat er ook 1 toilet is

Disliked Jammer dat er geen watervoorziening is

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Site to be avoided OK when dry if the road is fixed

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1 out of 10
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David H.

Unpowered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Nothing

Disliked Difficult and rutted track in You had to pick your way to prevent the caravan from bottoming
Field was soggy and there was evidence of other vehicles getting stuck
I was the only guest so I asked the owner if I could stay in the yard for the night
He refused Faced with this I had no option but to leave and stayed the night on an aire by the A63
A dreadful experience
I need any payment refunded

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From the manager: Mr David,

I do not understand your complaint because it is true that the access road is difficult. Following a decision by the local council, I am obliged to have vehicles take another route. I cannot believe that I refused to allow your vehicle to be parked in the courtyard because, in wet weather, I ask customers whether they would prefer to stay in the courtyard or on a paved area. I do my utmost to be as accommodating as possible with campers. Did you announce your arrival or did you park without my consent?

Please believe me when I say that I am very saddened to read your negative review and I sincerely apologise.

I cannot be accused of too many of these criticisms when I am trying to offer travellers a comfortable and unforgettable experience.

Jean Benoit Subra
office manager
Chateau du Garde

Alles, zeer aangenaam verblijf prachtig tussen…

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10 out of 10
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Megan V.

Unpowered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Alles, zeer aangenaam verblijf prachtig tussen de wijnvelden. Heel familiale host! Super aanrader.

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Wonderful wine country experience highly recommended, we’ll be back!

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10 out of 10
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Geoff L.

Unpowered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Casual attitude and beautiful country setting. Sites are elevated, unmarked in a field with a wonderful view 360degrees and fabulous sunset with beautiful clear skies like we enjoy in New Zealand our home.
Invitation to the Wine Tasting, fantastic night, hearing the history of the Vineyard and Winery. Wonderful host in the owner and wine maker Benoit assisted by Donna who was from England. Lots of fun and laughter by the group and some seriously good wines tasted. Proof is the purchases!

Disliked Nothing.
Remember this is a very reasonable park over stop with just a toilet, but for motorhomes
, no problem as you have everything anyway.

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From the manager: Thank you, Geoff, for your comment. We also had a very pleasant time in your company and look forward to seeing you again on one of your future visits.

Very Chilled out stay.

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Jude G.

Unpowered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Very relaxed on open field with undefined pitches. Host was very welcoming and we thoroughly enjoyed the wine tasting. Composting toilet was fine.The clear sky at night was stunning, no light pollution. Excellent value for money.

Disliked Be aware the owners dog does raid your bin!

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From the manager: Thank you very much for this wonderful comment (description). I had a wonderful time in your company.
Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you again. You can order wine online, and I will have it delivered to your home.

Price and surroundings…

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Price and surroundings

Disliked No facilities

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From the manager: Merci pour cette note, J'entend bien que l’axé n'est pas simple, des arrêter préfectoraux fond que des travaux sur la route oblige a des déviation, cella reste un détaille qui je l’espère sera bientôt réglée, avant votre nouvelle venue.
A bientot

Very basic

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5 out of 10
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8
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Mia Y.

Unpowered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Close enough to Bordeaux

Disliked No running water

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From the manager: Bonjour,

Merci pour cette note un peux dure surtout qu'il y a de l'eau courante, ou vous pouvez vidangé eau grise et eau noire y compris faire le plein d'eau fraiche.

il ne faut pas hésité à demander à l'accueille

Owner. Open Space. Views. …

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Adrian S.

Unpowered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Owner. Open Space. Views. Wine Tasting. Everything as described. Some might say the composting toilet is an issue but for us no problem at all. That's the only facility here, no showers etc, but one knows that before booking so all good from us.

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It’s great, but basic.

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mick c.

Unpowered grass and earth caravan site

Liked Really liked it. Very rural, peaceful field on a working farm. No facilities, but if you like the outdoor charm it is great.
The wine tasting was really well done.
We would definitely recommend it.

Disliked None

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your kind comment, which I greatly appreciate. I hope to see you again soon.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to order wine.


Features

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 TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites) Vineyard

Accessibility

Dedicated quiet space Level campground, no steep slopes Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Château du Garde

11 Allée du Garde

Cénac

Gironde

France

33360

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

44.79046°N
0.45447°W

Route directions

For the easiest route, the site advises that you arrive via the D14 and then follow the D115E9.

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

Centre of its namesake wine-growing region, Bordeaux (40 minutes' drive) is just the spot for a day of big-city sightseeing; admire the “Water Mirror” installation in the vast Place de la Bourse, and have a nose around the 18th-century, UNESCO-listed city centre. If you’d like to learn more about local vintages, make for La Cité du Vin, a museum housed in a spectacular avant-garde edifice on the banks of the Garonne River. Still in Bordeaux, taste regional wines at bars in the lively Darwin Ecosystem dining hub, housed in a repurposed barracks. Alternatively, blow the budget on a glass of claret and a sharing platter of charcuterie and cheese in Place Pey-Berland, all the while enjoying views of the medieval, Gothic-style Cathédrale Saint-André. When the kids need a day off museums and culture to get active, take them to run about on treetop rope courses at Arbor Et Sens (10 minutes), or treat them to camel treks from La Ferme Exotique (25 minutes). Push the sporting gear up a notch for cable-skiing adventures on the lake at EXO 33 Baurech (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bassin Emile Ortel 46.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Graveyron 47 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Baignade Amenagee De Lanton 47.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Camping Le Roumingue 48.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Château du Garde have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Château du Garde dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Château du Garde? Centre of its namesake wine-growing region, Bordeaux (40 minutes' drive) is just the spot for a day of big-city sightseeing; admire the “Water Mirror” installation in the vast Place de la Bourse, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Château du Garde?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  3 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Château du Garde? From $20.27 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.