La Toutinière

9.2 5 reviews

Relaxing on the hammock seats dotted around the site

Well-maintained site in a Lower Normandy orchard
A 20-minute walk from Sept-Forges; Domfront 15 minutes' drive
Seasonal outdoor pool, breakfast, communal firepit and wifi

There's so much to like about orchards – the spring blossom, the summer shade, the tasty fruit in the autumn. So whatever time of year you're after a rural retreat, take a look at La Toutinière, part of an orchard in northern France’s Orne department. Sitting pretty at the southern edge of Lower Normandy, this peaceful spot is just off the D22 road between Domfront and the village of Sept-Forges. It's about a 20-minute stroll to the latter spot, where you can admire the church, have a bite at the restaurant or set out for riverside walks along the banks of the Mayenne. Bits for the barbecue and other snacks can be picked up in Domfront, where there are several supermarkets. The facilities back at base are on the simpler side, with just the one eco toilet and no showers. In return, though, you get plenty of room to run around or play games, use of the site's hammocks, uninterrupted rural views and, if you fancy it, daily breakfasts at the owners' cottage. In the evening, folk fond of an outdoor firepit can pile up the logs and watch them burn, while teens who aren't too impressed by such old-school ents can make use of La Toutinière's wifi and amuse themselves on their gadgets instead.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

French

British Sign Language (BSL)

Italian

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 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

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

La Toutinière

Sept-Forges

Orne

France

61330

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

48.49971°N
-0.5576°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

Shopping around for châteaux to visit? Start off at Domfront (15 minutes' drive), where there's a fine medieval offering that comes with fab views over the Varenne river. There's also much to be said for the Château de Lassay (10 minutes), an impressive edifice indeed whose eight pointed towers overlook a pasture grazed by sheep. Taking your time to explore the Orne on two wheels? For a slightly different take on the area by bike, check out Vélorail Bagnole de l’Orne (20 minutes), a five-kilometre route that runs through the pretty Andaines forest. Pedalling these bike-like contraptions along an old railway line is certainly an ingenious way to burn off some of those holiday calories… Making La Toutinière your base while in Lower Normandy also opens up a whole range of day trips slightly further afield. Mont Saint-Michel (an hour and 15 minutes) is a must-see if you're out this way, but you might also amble around Alençon basilica (45 minutes), take in the medieval walled town of Fougères (an hour) or catch a race at Le Mans (an hour and 20 minutes).

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Quant and quiet

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Leigh B. Aug 2024

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked: Lovely english people
very accommodating nothing was too much trouble. Very quiet place witch we loved very private we enjoyed sitting on the double swing in the shade and visited Domfront
Thank you for everything Amanda and Dave xxx

Recommend to friends Visit again

In need of a little development but a lovely quiet camping location.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	10

Philip R. Jul 2024

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked: Friendly welcome. Quiet location. Level ground.

Disliked: Didn't try the wi-fi - presume there is some.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful easy peaceful stay. Amanda and dave are lovely…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Jul 2023

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked: Wonderful easy peaceful stay. Amanda and dave are lovely

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic peaceful campsite with a lovely husband and wife team

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Mollie L. Apr 2023

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked: This is a really fantastic site with a super friendly English couple behind it and 2 giant dogs! We (the dog and I) turned up late after travelling all day from England and they made us feel very welcome with a cup of tea and a stay in the caravan as the weather wasn’t great. I felt very safe at the site as a solo female traveller and Fred enjoyed meeting one of their giant guard dogs. The site itself was very peaceful and natural so really great for anyone not wanting to stay surrounded by noise. I’d recommend it to any traveller who fancies seeing some of the rural French countryside!

Disliked: The lack of shower could be an issue if you stay long term but I was only there one night and had had a shower at a hotel that morning so it was no problem for me.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing our campsite and the great review. Really hope you travels are the best!

Unique barefoot campsite full of character and very limited bookings.

Overall	10/10
Location	6
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Alison C. Apr 2023

Unpowered grass and earth site

Liked: Perfect barefoot campsite full of character as you pitch within the small holding farm. You will have a unique experience as the lovely family take only a very small number of bookings. I arrived early in April after a lot of rain and was very kindly given the caravan to stay in. Surrounded by bird song and rural views it was a treat. Also the best breakfast I have had in years.

Camping pieds nus parfait et plein de caractère lorsque vous campez dans la petite ferme. Vous vivrez une expérience unique car la charmante famille ne prend qu'un très petit nombre de réservations. Je suis arrivé début avril après beaucoup de pluie et on m'a très gentiment donné la caravane pour rester. Entouré de chants d'oiseaux et de vues rurales, c'était un régal. Aussi le meilleur petit déjeuner que j'ai eu depuis des années.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. Really hope you enjoyed Lassay and the reat of your holiday.

Frequently asked questions

Does La Toutinière have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is La Toutinière dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near La Toutinière? Shopping around for châteaux to visit? Start off at Domfront (15 minutes' drive), where there's a fine medieval offering that comes with fab views over the Varenne river. There's also much to … Read more