Camping Le Clos Castel

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The campsite
The campsite
Pitches and picnic area
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View from pitch 3 towards the grassed camping area
All new electric hook-ups for all electric gravel touring pitches.
View of the grassed camping area. plenty of space for a maximum of 4 campers.
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Pitches and picnic area
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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.

Campground type

Tent sites 4
Camper sites 6
RV sites 6
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sun, Mar 1 to

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Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 106 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, well-kept site has clean, spacious, level pitches and great amenities, including plenty of hot water. Friendly, helpful hosts are a highlight. Convenient for Cherbourg and Normandy exploration, it also has a large game room and is free from light pollution. Occasional road noise and few separate toilets are minor drawbacks.

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The hosts … the location….the friendly…

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Sheila R. 6 reviews

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked The hosts … the location….the friendly small site…the barn… everything

Disliked Nothing. We wish Caroll and Clint the best with the future of the project

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Des L. 1 review

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked Peaceful and spacious, facilities were good. Hosts were very friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

One hours drive from cherbourg ferry.…

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neil t. 3 reviews

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked One hours drive from cherbourg ferry. Level hardstanding pitches. All very convenient

Disliked Toiletting facilities were limited

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Lovely place to stay and the…

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Andrew M. 2 reviews

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked Lovely place to stay and the owners were great.

Disliked Little bit of road noise but we are used to that, but don't let that put you of.

Recommend to friends Visit again

clean tidy, friendly, great facilicities, good location.

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 rob b. 1 review

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked clean tidy, friendly, great facilicities, good location.

Disliked nothing

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Nice clean small site near the…

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 Tony Z. 15 reviews

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked Nice clean small site near the ports, great hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Un endroit très bien placé, au…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked Un endroit très bien placé, au calme et avec un propriétaire adorable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice stay apart from no WiFi due to unexpected reasons

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 Nicholas L. 2 reviews

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked Facilities were very clean and well kept.location was ideal for the purpose of visit .pitches were very solid and level the host very welcoming and friendly

Disliked Nothing

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Great little site, clean and tidy,…

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Catherine B. 1 review

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked Great little site, clean and tidy, nicely kept. Level pitch. Very open, with outlook across fields. Easy to find, just look out for the sign at the entrance which points you down the track.

Bathrooms were clean and tidy with hand soap, toilet paper, and lots of hot water for showers.

To me, it's lovely that there aren't urinals in "odd" locations (I know, it's France, but...) I could wash my hands, brush my teeth, and wash up without being next to someone peeing!

Disliked Be aware there is very little shelter from wind, or shade from hot sun, in case that's an issue for you.

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Enjoyed the stay , very clean…

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 david m. 4 reviews

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked Enjoyed the stay , very clean and tidy site,Carol and Clint were great hosts and Skye(the dog) got lots of attention, will return

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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 Horseback 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 11.6 mi Sea GoodExcellentGoodGood
Printania 11.7 mi Sea ExcellentGoodGoodN/A
Face Au Cd 94 11.7 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Anneville-Sur-Mer Face Rd 74 12.6 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Face Au Cd 306 13.5 mi 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $17.63 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.