Lodges du Bois Dodo

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Swimming pool (added by manager 04 Jul 2023)
Grass pitches
Pitches
Exterior dome and terrace

  • Forested Tarn-et-Garonne site 15 minutes’ drive from Caussade
  • Le Petit-Paris half an hour’s drive; Gorges de l’Aveyron 15 minutes
  • Pool, table tennis and pétanque court; snack bar and launderette
A good spot for anyone looking to experience a taste of rural life, dog-friendly Lodges du Bois Dodo spreads across eight hectares of woodland on the outskirts of the village of Septfonds (five minutes’ drive or a 20-minute walk), in the Tarn-et-Garonne region of southern France. The town of Caussade, with its medieval centre of half-timbered buildings and neo-Gothic cathedral, is about 15 minutes’ drive away. While the kids make new friends in the playground or at the ping-pong tables in the woods, the grown-ups can unwind by the side of the pool with a cold drink, embrace the French lifestyle on the pétanque court or head to the tree-shaded ‘dehors’ of the snack bar to peruse maps of the local area and plan the day’s excursions. Challenging hiking trails in the Causses du Quercy Natural Regional Park (15 minutes) take you through a landscape of dense oak forests, tall rocky cliffs and underground caves. The area around Lalbenque (25 minutes) is known for its truffles, and you can learn all about this delicious fungus on guided walking or cycling tours. Meanwhile, extreme sports enthusiasts might like to check out the via ferrata climbing routes at Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val (15 minutes) or the white-water rafting at the Gorges de l’Aveyron (15 minutes), where less daring folk can have a go at canoeing and paddleboarding. In terms of amenities, the site is no slouch, with a toilet block (with facilities for the disabled), showers and a washing-up area, plus a launderette.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 35
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Touring caravan pitches 30
Rent a tent 6
Open now
Opens 26 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/06 et 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

Russian

Spanish

Open from Fri, 26 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Camping descuidado. Se agradece el baño privado.

Overall 4/10
Location 6
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 2
Ignacio A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: Lo que más nos gustó fue tener baño privado.

Disliked: La piscina era pequeña y algo sucia. No había bar con cocina para comer algo y los baños públicos estaban sucios.

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Lovely campsite

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

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Friendly owners, cosy atmosphere, with a lot of privacy on the pitches. Lovely setting in the middel of a forest, although only a few minutes drive from the highway. When we arrived there was a foodtruck and live music (until 23.00hrs). Small cafe for good coffee and some refreshments. Bread to be ordered the evening before. Swimming pool and play area. New and clean sanitary block.

Disliked: Mosquitos. No town within walking distance.

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Excellent site - spacious, friendly and great facilities

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

Electric grass pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: Loved the swimming pool, the wonderful shaded playground

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Enjoyable

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

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Beautiful wooded

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What a wonderful site. We went for the pitch with the private…

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

Electric grass pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: What a wonderful site. We went for the pitch with the private bathroom, which was a great feature. Our position was peaceful and very private to chill after a long day driving. Anna & Stéphane (trainee 😂😂) made us feel so welcome as we arrived with some local beer they had in the bar. The following morning Croissants and fresh baguettes were delivered to start the day off perfect. Would definitely recommend this site, and hope to visit again soon.

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Excellent site with clean facilities. Friendly staff.

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

Electric grass pitch

Liked: The simplicity and the back to nature feel of the site. Peaceful and calm. Lots of space between pitches and lodges. Very friendly and helpful staff.

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We just loved this campsite. The owners were so friendly and welcoming,…

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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: We just loved this campsite. The owners were so friendly and welcoming, as were the two cats. We chose the option of a private bathroom and were not disappointed. A very novel idea but well worth it. The little onsite cafe served local beer and was great after a days travel. We will definitely be visiting again and for longer than a one night stopover.

Disliked: This is not a dislike rather a caution re satnav. Best to follow directions from Google maps rather than GPS satnav. Ours tried to take us on non roads unsuitable for vehicles.

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Lovely quiet woodland site, close to autoroute, great for a stopover on…

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

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely quiet woodland site, close to autoroute, great for a stopover on way to south of France or Spain. Large pitch, slightly sloping, clean toilet block, hot water, very friendly and helpful site manager, spoke good English, would definitely stay here again.

Disliked: As advertised, shop open peak season, (we stayed off season).

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Fantastic site, very peaceful and beautiful. Lovely, friendly owners.…

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

Electric grass pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: Fantastic site, very peaceful and beautiful. Lovely, friendly owners.

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From the manager: Dear Amy, Thank you for your kind review. Your feedback is very important to us. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again some time soon! Best Regards, Anna & Stéphane Lodges du Bois Dodo

Small site not far from the motorway made this an ideal stopover…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 4
Lesley W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Small site not far from the motorway made this an ideal stopover on way to the South of France and Spain. Pitches generous size but slightly sloping, toilet block adequately sized but need a little love. Site manager very helpful. Would stopover again

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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 cafe 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 Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Luxury Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Lodges du Bois Dodo

10 Chemin de Bonnet

Septfonds

Tarn-et-Garonne

France

82240

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

44.18297°N
1.60326°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

At Parc Aventure Saint Antonin (20 minutes’ drive), the whole family can try their hand at arboreal manoeuvres. Young children start their treetop journey at human height, while daredevils can let rip on the Rando’tyro, which includes multiple ziplines. If you want more than that, there’s also a via ferrata and an exploration of the local cave systems. On the banks of the Aveyron, the medieval Bruniquel Castle (25 minutes) has far-reaching views of the river valley and the gorges. Events at the ruined Forteresse de Penne (also 25 minutes), dating from the 11th century, include workshops and reconstructions with costumed actors. No time to visit the French capital during your holiday in Tarn-et-Garonne? No problem: at Le Petit-Paris, Miniature (half an hour), you can wander among miniature Parisian boulevards and see a tiny Eiffel Tower (complete with glittering illuminations), alongside other iconic monuments like Notre Dame Cathedral and the Arc de Triomphe.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lodges du Bois Dodo have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Lodges du Bois Dodo dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lodges du Bois Dodo? At Parc Aventure Saint Antonin (20 minutes’ drive), the whole family can try their hand at arboreal manoeuvres. Young children start their treetop journey at human height, while daredevils can let rip … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lodges du Bois Dodo?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lodges du Bois Dodo? From R467.59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.