Camping Le Clos Castel

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Unit on the gravel pitch with an awning
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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 sites 4
Caravan sites 6
Motorhome sites 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 campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. 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

Pitch types & availability

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9

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

A small, tidy rural site with lovely, helpful owners. Spotless loos and showers. Level, roomy pitches. Handy for Normandy sights and Cherbourg ferry. Games room too. Some road noise, but mostly peaceful.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fab little gem of a campsite. Super friendly owners, lovely clean showers…

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Claire M.

Powered grass and gravel site

Liked Fab little gem of a campsite. Super friendly owners, lovely clean showers and toilets. Fresh baguettes and pastries available to order for breakfast (delicious pain au raisin!)
Will definitely visit again next time we are in the area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great experience.

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Kathleen S.

Powered grass and gravel site

Liked Nice and level. Friendly owners. Convenient for travelling and sightseeing around Normandy. Handy for Cherbourg ferry.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Owners very friendly Toilet and shower facilities were great, much better than much…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel site

Liked Owners very friendly
Toilet and shower facilities were great, much better than much bigger sites

Recommend to friends Visit again

deux week end consécutifs passés , très bon accueil des propriétaires clint…

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mickael m.

Powered grass and gravel site

Liked deux week end consécutifs passés , très bon accueil des propriétaires clint et carol . très calme , très frais et très bon rapport qualité \prix . deux belle salle de bain . proximité des plages .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Helt fantastisk sted, rigtig god service. Fine toiletter og store baderum. Her…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Helt fantastisk sted, rigtig god service. Fine toiletter og store baderum. Her er stille og roligt med rigt dyreliv. Kan kun anbefale at besøge pladsen. Nemt at finde.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly welcome, cleanliness & well kept site. Nice games room &…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel site

Liked Very friendly welcome, cleanliness & well kept site. Nice games room & daily bread delivery was very convenient.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything! Very friendly welcome, small, clean, peaceful, good WiFi, can order breakfast…

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Trevor L.

Powered grass and gravel site

Liked Everything! Very friendly welcome, small, clean, peaceful, good WiFi, can order breakfast from local boulangerie, pétanque, good location, reasonable price.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended especially for an overnight stay.

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Val E.

Powered grass and gravel site

Liked Lovely flat site, had everything we needed, clean toilets and showers, we had electricity. Fabulous games room an added bonus, they also had boules area which we didn’t use . You can order bread and pain o au chocolate for next day another bonus.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

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Dale B.

Powered grass and gravel site

Liked Everything about the site and the owners were faultless

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly english owner, very peaceful, great wifi, games room, showers good,…

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Michael B.

Powered grass and gravel site

Liked Very friendly english owner, very peaceful, great wifi, games room, showers good, everything you need, very relaxing.

Recommend to friends Visit again


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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

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

Caravan 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

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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 caravan
    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 $30.17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.