Château du Gandspette

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Swimming pool
Swimming pool
Pitches on site
Large outdoor pool
The main reception building
Swimming on a sunny day
Relax by the pool
Outdoor pool and sundeck
Pool fun
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Pitches on site
Large outdoor pool
The main reception building

  • Set over 11 hectares in manicured grounds of a 19th-century château
  • A 35-minute drive from the Calais and Dunkirk channel crossings
  • Two pools, outdoor gym, pizza bar and cosy bar and restaurant
Peaceful, green and spectacularly scenic... Camping Château du Gandspette is a quiet countryside site set among the grounds of a 19th-century château, across 11 hectares of bloom-filled wooded parkland in the Caps et Marais d'Opale Natural Regional Park. The Calais and Dunkirk channel crossings are 35 minutes' drive away. This park’s pleasant woodland setting makes for a pristinely peaceful stay: the site has spacious and landscaped pitches surrounded by mature trees, loads of green space and lots of blooms and hedges. Leisurewise, there are two outdoor pools (one heated), ping pong tables and tennis courts, as well as a multisports area and an outdoor gym; activities run in high season too. Food is well sorted at the site’s well-appointed summer bar and restaurant, serving grilled meats and regional specialities such as Flemish carbonnade and potjevleesch, and at the snack bar for pizza and fries to eat in or take away. The bar and its viewsome terrace is where you can sink a drink or two (while watching major sports fixtures, if that’s your leisurely bent). And if the scenery isn’t enough to rouse you from your slumber? Freshly baked bread is on sale every summer morn.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 70
Motorhome pitches 20
Caravans for hire 10
Open now
Opens 1 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/05 et 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The bar and/or restaurant is open between 30/04 et 15/09.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Video games are available between 1 July and 30 August. The bakery is open every day from 8am to 9am from mid-May to mid-September. The bar is open between 3pm and 11pm during high season, and from 6pm to 9pm the rest of the year.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Tue, 01 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 340 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A gorgeous, tranquil, well-kept spot, great for families. Campers rave about the big pitches, clean facilities & super friendly staff. Pools, restaurant & playground get top marks. A handy stopover near Calais. Minor gripes: occasional Wi-Fi woes & a few dated facilities.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great stay, can highly recommend

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Sheila J.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Julien on reception was so helpful and welcoming, what a superstar. As a senior couple we asked for a quiet pitch away from the children's play area which is exactly where Julien pitched us. We had a lovely couple of days, good walk through the forest, lovely swim in the pool, fabulous takeaway pizza with the best ever french fries. So quiet overnight. Great stay before our onward journey to LeShuttle.

Disliked Concerned about children racing around the roads on their bikes but not sure what can be done to protect them from the vans and caravans also on them ....
We didn't need electric but did think it was rather pricey..

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities and friendly staff.

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked The campsite was beautiful. Staff were helpful and friendly. Our request to be closer to facilities was met. Facilities were clean. The takeaway pizzas were delicious, as was the beer. Well stocked supermarket close
by.

Disliked There were times that the toilet roll and soap had run out. Our pitch had a slight slope, but didn't effect our stay.

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Nous y étions bien accueillis , Très Belle priorités, endroit très propres ainsi…

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Jerome L.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Nous y étions bien accueillis ,
Très Belle priorités, endroit très propres ainsi que les douches et sanitaires. Personnel souriant , agréable
Belle Emplacement bien spacieux

Disliked Seul petit point négatif quelques branches d’arbre dépasse donc touche le véhicule .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, friendly site with ample facilities.

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Beautiful, peaceful site with friendly, helpful staff. We stayed here the night before getting Le Shuttle due to its close proximity and will definitely visit again. The setting is lovely with wooded areas, sports facilities, a playground, swimming pool and bar. The pitches are well spaced out and site has plenty of water points. There is a large supermarket a few minutes’ drive away and fresh bread for sale on site in the morning. Facilities are plentiful, modern, practical, and clean.

Disliked We didn’t dislike anything but something to dry your hands on/ with in the bathroom areas would be helpful, as would more glass recycling bins.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend and we will return.

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Loved this campsite, great facilities,immaculately clean and tidy. Reasonable prices for food and drink. We booked electric hook up but unfortunately for us being first time campers in France we did not check if we needed an adapter!! Very kindly we were loaned one by reception, so kind and accommodating. Cannot thank you enough.

Disliked Everything was perfection.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic, clean site, perfect for kids

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10 out of 10
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Mark F.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Bouncy castle, private pitches, shady pitches, swimming pool, excellent value bakery, friendly staff, value for money

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stay

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Blythe B.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Fantastic, beautiful peaceful site and camping field
Restaurant great value and pool beautiful

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Warm welcome, excellent facilities, well-managed, great bar and drinks, excellent staff.…

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Michael M.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Warm welcome, excellent facilities, well-managed, great bar and drinks, excellent staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite

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8 out of 10
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Molly A.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Great campsite had everything you needed, hot showers, wash sinks, toilets all very clean, morning boulangerie, take away pizzas at the restaurant and bar, pools were great and it was very quite when we went in early July l, great location 30 mins from Calais port, will definitely be returning we left feeling very relaxed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, perfect for a stop over near to Calais.

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Georgia K.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked The site is very well kept and we felt welcome on arrival. We stopped at the site before getting the channel tunnel the next morning, it is only a half an hour drive away so is in the perfect location. However it also is a lovely site for a longer stay. We ate in the restaurant, the food was nice and just what we needed after a long drive.

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location 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 Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Château du Gandspette

133 Rue du Gandspette

Éperlecques

Pas-de-Calais

France

62910

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.81884°N
2.17858°E

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

The region is well served by road, rail and sea connections, including services such as the Eurostar and several from major Channel maritime operators. Camping Château du Gandspette is 45 minutes’ drive from the Calais-Fréthun high-speed rail international station too, making one-hour journeys to London, 30-minute journeys to Lille and two-hour journeys to Brussels and Paris a cinch. The site’s Caps et Marais d'Opale Natural Regional Park setting is tiptop for hikes and bike rides around the area, with the GR 128 hiking trail (between Wissant in France and Gand in Belgium) within easy reach. Horse riding, fishing and golf are available in Ruminghem and St Omer, and for kid-friendly days out, bowling, go-karting and theme parks such as Dennlys Parc at Dennebroeucq and Plopsaland de Panne in Belgium are all within an hour’s drive. History buffs can take a trip to the Eperlecques Blockhouse, a kilometre from base, and the La Coupole bunker complex (aka the St Omer Dome) is less than 20 minutes’ drive away. Other war memorial sites and points of interest well worth a trip to include the Fortress of Mimoyecques, the 1939-1945 Museum at Ambleteuse, the Memorial Museum at Calais, the Atlantic Wall Museum in Audinghen and the Memorial Museum at Dunkirk.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poste De Secours De Petit-Fort-Philippe 21.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodExcellent
Grand-Fort-Philippe 22.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Oye-Plage Les Dunes 22.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Oye-Plage Les Hemmes 23.2 km Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Marck La Huchette 24.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Château du Gandspette have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Château du Gandspette dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Château du Gandspette? The region is well served by road, rail and sea connections, including services such as the Eurostar and several from major Channel maritime operators. Camping Château du Gandspette is 45 minutes’ drive … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Château du Gandspette?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Château du Gandspette? From R576,39 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.