Camping Moulin de la Barde

9.8 59 reviews
Your pitch right alongside the Creuse river

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  • French site from the owners of an award-winning UK park
  • Spectacular 8-hectare setting among riverbank, meadows and woodland
  • Outdoor covered dining area and covered barbecue area
This lot know exactly what they're doing – they've been blossoming for years as acclaimed site owners in Blighty. And now the talented team of award-winning Orchard Campsite have brought their clever approach across the Channel to Camping Moulin de la Barde, in peaceful Creuse countryside near Saint-Sulpice-le-Dunois. The Orchard crew picked a top spot for their first French venture here: the site is in spectacular setting in the valley of the Grande Creuse river, on eight hectares of meadow, woodland and riverbank. As the name might hint, there was once a working mill here too – the watermill belonging to the nearby Château de la Barde – remnants of which can still be seen on site. Guests can pick their own roomy pitches for lush river views, among scenes painted by Monet in his landscape art of 1889 at nearby Fresselines. The facilities are excellently thought out, with an outdoor covered dining area and covered woodfired barbecue area (with pizza oven) to sort eats, and indoor seating and a games room for lazy evenings or undercover days. And as it's France, pétanque is at your disposal too… Amenities on site include two toilets and two showers, with disabled access; there's also a washing-up area, charging facilities and chemical disposal.

Campground type

Camper sites 6
RV sites 6
Tent sites 6
Opens

Languages spoken

English

French

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Features

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 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

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

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

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Camping Moulin de la Barde

Saint-Sulpice-le-Dunois

Creuse

France

23800

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46.31645°N
1.76249°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

Oft hailed as 'France’s ‘deepest secret’, the lush Limousin department of the Creuse is known for its scenic green countryside, warm summers and centuries of history. The region around Moulin de la Barde is close to the pretty village of La Celle Dunoise and the valley of the Trois Lacs (Three Lakes) for walking and cycling. A browse around the local brocantes or vide greniers is also much recommended – part flea market, part garage sale, these events are where residents line the streets to display their goods for sale, or to look for their own bargain. For towns, drive half an hour to La Souterraine, the ancient town founded by abbey monks and with an 11th-century church that was once a popular stopoff point for pilgrims on their way to Santiago De Compostela. Guéret, 35 minutes' drive away, has the nearest hypermarket and big shopping centre, and also has Les Loups de Chabrières animal park that's home to some of France's few remaining wolves. Aubusson, the 'tapestry capital' on the Grande Creuse river and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is about an hour and 10 minutes' drive away.

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Very peaceful and picturesque on the banks of the Cruese river. Good…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Irene S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Very peaceful and picturesque on the banks of the Cruese river. Good facilities.

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We have stayed at this site several times now . We always…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
stephen G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: We have stayed at this site several times now .
We always find it a restful quiet place , we have been lucky every time to have stunning weather .
The dogs love water so have a river on site is a big bonus , also using one of the site boats to cross the river so we can walk to the local pub / restaurant is an added plus .
The two toilet/ shower rooms are always nice and clean , not sure how they will cope when the site is busy .
A lovely basic site that we will continue to use .

Disliked: Not a dislike more an observation, extra toilets will be needed in the busy season

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Fantastic site.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Christian F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Second visit. This time three nights. Again great place. So much space and the river is great to have next to the pitch. The atmosphere is relaxed but all is in good order. Lovely showers clean and hot. I can not praise it enough. We will be back

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Pitch where you want. Lots of space. Super friendly. Everything works. Just…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Christian F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Pitch where you want. Lots of space. Super friendly. Everything works. Just a fantastic place.

Disliked: Nothing

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Einfach wunderbar!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Gerhard K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Was für eine wunderbare Campside: Ein großes Gelände mit viel Platz für jeden. Die Ruhe und die Stille in der Nacht, in der nur das leise Plätschern des Flusses zu hören ist, der direkt an den Stellplätzen vorbeifließt. Dazu die wunderschöne alte Mühle, die liebevoll eingerichtet ist. Und vor allem die liebenswerten und sehr netten Gastgeber Liz und Shawn bei denen man sich direkt zuhause fühlt.
Wir kommen auf jeden Fall sehr gerne wieder!

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Excellent site, amazing staff, clean facilities

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Debra L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Lucky for us this was our second visit this year. I loved it the first time, and it didn't fail to deliver. The pitches are a really good size, well maintained, by the side of a river. It oozes peace and tranquility. Where you can get of the rat race and relax. Sean and Lisa manage the site perfectly, and are very friendly and helpful. Overall it's well worth a visit, and has truly captured my heart, we,ll certainly be returning next year

Disliked: Having to leave

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A little taste of heaven on earth

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Kylie H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: If I could create the perfect campsite, this would be it! It’s the most beautiful riverside setting, so peaceful and relaxing. The river is perfect for swimming and paddling in the site kayak, and I loved watching the resident kingfishers fishing as I sat at my pitch. The pitches are spacious and unmarked, and you can choose your spot. The site was never full while I was there, but I don’t think it would ever feel crowded.
Lisa and Sean are fantastic hosts, so welcoming and friendly and they work hard to keep the facilities clean and the site in great condition. They even deliver your order of fresh bread to your pitch each morning! It’s a very rural area, so there’s not lots to see and do in the area - but that’s just the perfect excuse to sit back, relax, and enjoy this beautiful place!

Disliked: Having to leave at the end of my stay!

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Exceptionnel camping…presque Zen!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
gerard g. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Magnifique espace gazonné les pieds dans la Creuse; super cool et tranquille; surtout pas de gadgets en plastique fluo! Le camping quoi!

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The most tranquil and peaceful site we’ve visited.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Beautiful scenery, extremely helpful hosts and very, very quiet.

Our fairly large (8.5 mtr) motorhome had no problems getting on the site. The pitch was very large, facing the river. The hosts couldn’t do enough for us. Checking with us before arriving, visiting us during our stay to make sure all was well.

We will definitely return.

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Trés calm, emplacement grand acôté du rivier. propriétaires très sympa et livré…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: Trés calm, emplacement grand acôté du rivier. propriétaires très sympa et livré la commande de boulangerie à l'emplacement. coin repas couvert, bbq et four à pizza. bâtiment frais à utiliser lorsqu'il est chaud ou humide. la ville locale a un excellent bar-restaurant

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Moulin de la Barde have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Moulin de la Barde dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Moulin de la Barde? Oft hailed as 'France’s ‘deepest secret’, the lush Limousin department of the Creuse is known for its scenic green countryside, warm summers and centuries of history. The region around Moulin de la … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Moulin de la Barde?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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