Camping Le Clos Castel

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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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette 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, Mar 1 to

Open from Sun, Mar 1 to

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 113 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Highly recommended, small, peaceful campsite. Friendly, English-speaking owners. Immaculate, spacious facilities with great showers. Well-kept site, level pitches, good Wi-Fi. Quiet rural setting ideal for Normandy exploring & Cherbourg ferry access. Minor points: need more separate toilets, occasional road noise.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very nice place to stay good…

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Michael F.

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked Very nice place to stay good for getting places good facilities very clean and tidy hosts very helpful and friendly 😁 would definitely recommend Mick and Jayne

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Quiet, dark skies, facilities are en-suite…

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Grumps D.

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked Quiet, dark skies, facilities are en-suite with toilet and shower in same room.
Owned by a British couple. Warm welcome.
Ideal stopover for Cherbourg ferries

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay in Raids close to the Normandy beaches

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked A rather new campsite combined with a B&B. We came for the campsite with a small camionette. The campsite was very spacious and sunny. There were some spots with shade, but for us the sunny was perfect.
Sanitary facilities consisted of two large bathrooms with a large shower and toilet. These are combined so when the showers are taken you can't use a toilet. Not a big problem, but could be annoying.
The entire campsite had strong WiFi signal, so no problem looking a Netflix series or checking the mail.

Disliked Maybe Clint forgetting to bring our pain from the boulanger.

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Idyllic surroundings, clean bathrooms close to…

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Isabella Ó.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Idyllic surroundings, clean bathrooms close to pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

camping et les personnes qui nous accueillent très amicales

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claudette b.

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked TOUJOURS AUSSI SYMPA MALHEUREUSEMENT DES PERSONNES LAISSENT LES BACS A VAISSELLE DANS UN ETAT DEPLORABLE ET SURTOUT N ETEIGNENT PAS L ELECTRICITE DANS LES SANITAIRES C EST DOMMAGEABLE ET VOUS CAUSENT DES FRAIS INUTILES MERCI POUR L ACCUEIL NOUS ESPERONS REVENIR VOUS VOIR

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site and will definitely be back if travel plans allow.

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Jessica C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Owners Clint, Carol and their family were brilliant.
Toilet / shower facilities clean and very good (maybe adding another shower/toilet might be good?)
Games room, very well equipped and a fun place to escape the sun / post dinner play.
Loved that it was a small site, felt like a little community and we were able to chat with other families.
Breakfasts from the Boulangerie went down very well!

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The couple (Clint & Carol) owning…

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Paula D.

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked The couple (Clint & Carol) owning this were outstanding. Greeted every guest personally with their knowledge of the area and stories.

Site was immaculate and laid out perfectly. WiFi was excellent (if that’s important to you).

And stayed here to do the usual Normandy touristy things and it was perfect.

Disliked Nothing

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Really clean site, hosts couldn't be more helpful, very knowledgeable

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Jason W.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Hosts, facilities, peace and quiet

Disliked Ran out of toilet roll

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From the manager: Thank you for your stay and your review, I hope the travel back was smoother than the journey down to us! I am sorry that you found the toilets without paper; it may sound counterintuitive but we have found that placing additional rolls on the shelf in the bathrooms leads to rolls disappearing and therefore lasting less (sometimes full rolls into the toilet) We do try and ensure they are stocked at least three times a day.

le calme…

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GEORGES J.

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked le calme

Disliked manque d'ombrage

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From the manager: Je suis désolé que vous n'ayez pas vraiment apprécié votre séjour au Clos Castel. Votre avis est peu détaillé, si ce n'est le manque d'ombre. Nous disposons d'un emplacement de camping ombragé, mais vous aviez réservé un emplacement en gravier avec électricité. C'est donc là que je vous ai placé ; je vous aurais volontiers déplacé si on me l'avait demandé. Je suis surpris que vous ayez attribué la note de 3/10 à nos installations, car nous proposons un wifi rapide sur tout le site, du ping-pong et un baby-foot gratuits, de bonnes douches chaudes et propres, un terrain de pétanque et un billard pour seulement 1 euro par partie. Le service client est noté 4/10, même si vous avez été accueilli à votre arrivée et avez pu commander un petit-déjeuner frais à la boulangerie locale le matin au prix coûtant. J'espère que le reste de vos vacances vous a plu.

Peaceful campsite Great games room for children.…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel campsite

Liked Peaceful campsite
Great games room for children.
Welcoming hosts.
Clean facilities.
Level pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your stay and your review. It was great to meet you and your family, I hope they all went home with great memories from their trip to france.

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 $23.78 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.