Camping La Forêt de Tessé

View prices & book 9.7 97 reviews
Large in-ground swimming pool
Large in-ground swimming pool
Swimming pool with inflatable toys
Birds eye view of the campsite
Large unmarked pitches
The Bell Tent is set up on our large camping field
Welcoming shade in the summer heath
Grass pitches
Grass pitches
1/53
Swimming pool with inflatable toys
Birds eye view of the campsite
Large unmarked pitches

  • Small friendly site in a peaceful hamlet in southwest France
  • Supermarkets, food markets, bars, restaurants and shops within 10 mins
  • Pool, sun loungers, parasols and a pétanque court on site
The owners of Camping La Forêt de Tessé in Charente picked a prime spot to settle in when they crossed from the UK over to southwest France: this is one of the sunniest regions in the land, and it's so easy to get from here to top destinations around the south of France and on to Spain and Portugal. Ildi and Mark left the UK to set up their own site in France, using the expert knowledge learnt from many trips away in their motorhome. They picked the peaceful French hamlet of Grosbout as their spot – and jolly sensible too, as you'll agree when you spy this rural setting… Old villages and châteaux are dotted around the region, easily reached on foot or by bike around the country lanes, and it's all nice and safe; the only traffic you'll see is the occasional car or tractor passing by. Although this is a serenely rural area, it's within easy reach of pretty much everything you'll need on your holiday. Supermarkets, food markets, bars, restaurants and shops are all within 10 minutes' drive, as is the N10 main road; the A10 autoroute is half an hour away. (And for the kids and/or teens? Futuroscope is an hour away and the city of Angoulême, home to the world-famed Angoulême International Comics Festival, is within 45 minutes.) The guest area of Camping La Forêt de Tessé is next to Ildi and Mark's house, on a level grass field with plentiful trees for shade and with picnic tables for alfresco eats all day. Guests have access to an outdoor pool, sun loungers and parasols for days on site, as well as a pétanque court. Barbecues are allowed at Camping La Forêt de Tessé.

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Touring caravan pitches 11
Tent pitches 11
Motorhome pitches 11
Open all year
Opens
Please note

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

French

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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
0 dogs

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 97 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

A top-rated, quiet, rural spot. Immaculate facilities and helpful owner, Mark. Spacious pitches, a pool, and peaceful vibes. Limited nearby amenities, but tranquil and well-kept. Recommended!

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Liked Lovely clean site. Owner was really pleasant and helpful. Facilities were 5 star.

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Friendly host Small site but ample space Lovely…

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Gill G. 4 reviews

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Liked Friendly host
Small site but ample space
Lovely views

Disliked Very remote, bikes required if no car

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 Stephanie R. 1 review

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Liked Mark is a kind and charming host. Everything was squeaky clean. I will definitely visit again. Many thanks!

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Incredibly peaceful site. Nice size pitches.…

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 Rachel M. 1 review

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Liked Incredibly peaceful site. Nice size pitches. Great shower / toilet facilities

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Love this peaceful paradise. Will stay…

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 Anthony G. 13 reviews

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Liked Love this peaceful paradise. Will stay longer next time. Exceptional experince

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely quiet spacious site Mark the host…

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 karen R. 22 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely quiet spacious site
Mark the host fantastic delivered pastries every morning
Pool was a great bonus
Showers and facilities great lovely and clean

Disliked Nothing

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Good site.

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Jeremy C. 1 review

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Well spaced pitches with choice of shade or open. Helpful British owner, bread brought to our doorstep in the morning. Pool 1.7m deep …

Disliked … but pool is a bit on the small side.

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Loved it!

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 Ant S. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Amazing location. So peaceful. Just what we needed for our first stop in france. The owner is a great guy who made us feel so welcome. He even delivered breakfast to our van in the morning. We would like to wish Mark all best for the future with this fantastic campsite.

Disliked Nothing at all. A prefect campsite!

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 j e. 14 reviews

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Liked Beautiful site in a lovely location. The facilities are immaculate and we loved the opportunity to have a dip in the swimming pool in the evening. We were made to feel very welcome and particularly appreciated being able to order fresh croissants and bread for the morning. We're so glad we've booked another night on our way home.

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Jason C. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Absolutely everything

Disliked It’s a beautiful campsite so there is nothing to dislike.

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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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available 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 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 Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping La Forêt de Tessé

1 Rue Des Berches

Grosbout

La Forêt de Tessé

Charente

France

16240

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46,08173°N
0,0659°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

Flip through the Welcome folder on site for info on local events as well as suggestions on what to see and do: there's rather a lot. Top suggestions include the canoeing, summer swimming and kids' beach at Réjallant Ruffec, 15 minutes' drive away; the abbey and Arboretum of Nanteuil-en-Vallée, one of France's 'small towns of character' (20 minutes), or monkeying around at La Vallee des Singes, 35 minutes away. For something a tad different, canoe right down the river to Château de Verteuil, an 11th-century castle overlooking the Charente valley; it's 20 minutes away if you'd rather get there by car. Further afield, Cognac, Chauvigny and the marshlands of the Marais Poitevin are all about an hour and quarter away, and La Rochelle an hour and 40 minutes.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16,1 km)

Food and drink

  • Le Relai de la Péruse Restaurant 4,2 km
  • Auberge du Noyer Restaurant 4,4 km
  • Bar presse Godiet Pub 7,7 km
  • L'Étoile d'Or Restaurant 7,9 km
  • Le Cabanon Restaurant 8,3 km
  • Les Pizzas d'Hélène Restaurant 9,2 km
  • Les Trois Fleurs Restaurant 9,6 km

Groceries

  • Spar 6,5 km
  • Super U 7,1 km

Family days out

  • Château de Jouhé Castle 1,5 km
  • Logis de Tessé Castle 1,6 km
  • Villa Gallo-Romaine d'Embourie Visitor attraction 5 km
  • Château de Saveilles Castle 7,3 km
  • Logis des Tours Castle 7,8 km
  • La Guérenne Castle 8,2 km
  • Motte Tuffeau Visitor attraction 9,8 km
  • Château des Plans Castle 11,5 km
  • Chateau de Javarzay Castle 11,9 km
  • Logis de Cherconnay Castle 12,6 km
  • Château de Grégueuil Castle 13,1 km

Other nearby

  • Plan d'eau des Trois Fontaines 9,3 km

Local services

  • La Poste Cashpoint 6,5 km
  • Crédit Agricole Cashpoint 7,7 km
  • Crédit Mutuel Cashpoint 10,9 km
  • Groupe Médical Clinic 6,3 km
  • Cabinet Médical Clinic 6,4 km
  • Pharmacie du Centre Pharmacy 6,8 km
  • Station U Fuel station 7,3 km
  • Pharmacie Arrive Desnoyers Pharmacy 7,8 km

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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.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping La Forêt de Tessé have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping La Forêt de Tessé dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping La Forêt de Tessé? Flip through the Welcome folder on site for info on local events as well as suggestions on what to see and do: there's rather a lot. Top suggestions include the canoeing, summer … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping La Forêt de Tessé?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping La Forêt de Tessé? From R363,12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.