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.

Site type

Tent pitches 4
Touring caravan pitches 6
Motorhome pitches 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 site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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 Sun, 01 Mar to

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Small, peaceful, well-kept campsite with super friendly owners. Clean facilities, good showers, level pitches. Great for Normandy sights & Cherbourg ferries. A bit of road noise, and shared showers/loos could mean waiting.

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Des L. 1 review

Electric grass and gravel pitch

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

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One hours drive from cherbourg ferry.…

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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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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.

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clean tidy, friendly, great facilicities, good location.

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rob b. 1 review

Electric grass and gravel pitch

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

Disliked nothing

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Nice clean small site near the…

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Electric grass and gravel pitch

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

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Un endroit très bien placé, au…

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Electric grass and gravel pitch

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

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Very nice stay apart from no WiFi due to unexpected reasons

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Electric grass and gravel pitch

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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Enjoyed the stay , very clean…

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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

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Emplacement grand très propre .Propriétaire très…

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Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked Emplacement grand très propre .Propriétaire très gentil a l'écoute .sanitaire douche très propre

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Fantastic campsite and highly recommend!

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Liked Really lovely owners - incredibly welcoming and friendly. When we visited, the whole site felt spacious, peaceful and thoughtfully designed, with everything carefully considered. The facilities were spotless, and the pitches felt large enough that we could properly slow down and recharge after long, intense days exploring the Normandy beaches and historical sites.

The owner was also very happy to recommend local places to eat and share knowledge of the area, which added so much to our stay. We genuinely couldn’t have been happier and would absolutely stay again.

Disliked Nothing at all!

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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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

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

Tourer 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

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 touring
    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 R288,12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.