Independent Campsite Reviews

I went to La Loubine in July 2001, and I can assure you that the campsite is bliss.

In fact, I spent two weeks there, and it was an unforgettable holiday, and that’s why I’m returning this summer, in August, with a group of friends.

The pool, the staff, the entertainment are all superb - really there is nothing to say against it.

I therefore recommend this campsite and I look forward to seeing you there this summer.

We've just booked 2 weeks at La Loubine in early July.

It will be the fourteenth family holiday to the site, having tried a number of French sites previously.

We gather that the site was sold last year (2002) by Gilbert who baked the bread for sale in the camp shop, mowed the grass and, generally, did everything, with the help of his son Damien.

It now appears to be part of a small group of 3 sites under "corporate" ownership....so...here's hoping!

Went in 2001. Great site. Want to go back but heard service poor and prices increased since new owners took over. If you have been in 2004 please advise, as we went last year to a dreadful site complete waste of time dirty and rude owners.

We arrived at the site at lunchtime to be met by about four irate families waiting for their mobile homes. We were told we couldn't enter our accommodation until 4 o'clock. O.K that is the norm, but it wasn't in their brochure or the booking form and wasn't mentioned in any correspondence we had. When we finally got to our mobile it was fine, only about 12 months old. The only gripe was the grassed area outside the vans hadn't been tended for a good while. The pool area was brilliant for the kids with four chutes and three pools. But the site's pool attendants were a complete waste of time. On one occasion a boy had split his head, when he looked for help was met by a pool attendant who was too busy chatting up a fifteen year old girl to do anything. In the end a parent took him to reception. If you have youngsters under eight, don't bother with the discos, they are aimed exclusively for teenagers. In spite of the gripes the area is full of things to do, the local beach is perfect. But the Vendee is just too unpredictable weather wise: Two years running we have had one good week, one terrible. It's the cote d'azur next year.

La Loubine... ah! My first holiday with my best friend without parents.

The campsite had hesitated a bit before agreeing to take us, as we were two students, but that’s the only thing I have against this campsite. When you reach a certain age (20) it is difficult to meet others, couples come with their kids (often very young), or else you find older people...

The pool is lovely, the welcome welcoming.. Overall, everything is great except the lack of youngsters, I’ll be back this summer, so if you’re young, and respect others, we’ll meet this summer at La Loubine.

My wife and I stayed at La Loubine, with Eurosites, from 4-10 May 2003. The site was clean, but the grassed areas were sparse, in that they needed a good watering and trimming. The bar was not open, nor was the shop or toilet block. However, we were given the keys to a static caravan directly behind our tent, where the water, gas and electricity were all on, and told we could have full use of the facilities in the van. The bar did open on the Bank Holiday, but as I entered, I was told they were closed, even though there were about 8 people around the bar. He made sure they were closed by locking the door after me. As it was only about 8pm, I decided to visit the "Bar Diablo" at the top of the road outside the camp. Philippe the owner could speak a little English, but EVERYBODY made us really welcome. I can only think it was French night at the camp club. The Eurosites rep (Sue) was really helpful, and we have no complaints about them. We were told in our confirmation letter that we would not be able to enter our tent until about 3pm, but we were shown in at about 12 noon. So we will return again, or maybe try further south.

Myself, my parents and my best friend stayed in La Loubine twice: both times were for two weeks. We all found the site to be fantastic. The pool area is brilliant and the nightlife alike. The site is so safe, especially for teenagers and children. We found the staff very pleasant. The campsite was very clean and easy to get around, as it is not one of those huge sites. It is just a stone’s throw away from the surrounding towns and villages and the beautiful beach in Les Sables d'Olonne. We left it too late to book this year and we really are devastated. La Loubine definitely deserves to keep its four stars and we certainly will be back.

Had four summer holidays in La Loubine the last one in 03. Great site for teenagers, local town great for eating out also found the site very safe for teenagers

The last time I stayed I was really upset leaving, the staff member arrived to check the holiday home before we left. It was like a military exercise. There was one spot on the cooker and she stood over me until it was gone. My husband and my family were horrified at the way we were treated. We were made to feel that we were dirty people. I had spent several hours cleaning to make sure this would not happen, as I had seen a family made to wash the floor four times just days before and I could not believe it. I asked why they had cleaning staff, if we were doing all the work for them and was told they always find something!

Going on this type of holiday for 25 years never was I treated so badly. So much for new owners. Has it improved? Let me know.

Stayed at this site for 5 days. Untended grass areas, cold swimming pool, toilets locked for three of the five days, no decent laundry area, washing machines in a wooden hut with no baskets or sinks. Won't be going back.

I’ve just come back from a week camping at La Loubine: I wonder how they have obtained their four stars.

Cold showers, unmarked pitches, unheated pool, nowhere to put your towel, activities on site are all at extra cost. The grass is not cut in some pitches, there is no water point, the mosquitoes devour you in 2 seconds, at night practically all the toilet facilities are closed, washing up is done in laundry sinks - a real pleasure, given the price.

I was very happy with this campsite, to my great surprise, as I didn’t used to like this sort of holiday.

The mobile homes are magnificent and spacious, and the colours bring the sun right inside.

Around the campsite, everything is very clean.

I stayed two weeks, and would have happily stayed a third. The welcome is very warm, and loads of activities are available, mostly free: swimming pools, gym, evenings...

Being a 21-year-old student, I found the prices reasonable, which was a decisive criterion for me.

This campsite deserves its stars - friendly atmosphere guaranteed!

Worked on La Loubine summer 2004 as a courier, I have been on several family camping trips and can honestly say it was one of the worst maintained campsites I have ever seen. The pool area is very nice as well as the bar/shop area but the new owners are terrible. They were completely uncooperative, would not cut grass or perform any maintenance on any pitches no matter how often they were asked, Site has terrible drainage and one of the staff even unplugged a customer's electricity at one point without informing anyone! Showers are cold, and seemingly only open when the staff feel like it, No idea how this site received it's 4 star rating. Keycamp realised this site was damaging their reputation and no longer use it, I understand it used to be an excellent site but under the new owners it is terrible. I hope everyone who is thinking of staying on this site reconsiders, C'est merde!

I spent a week at La Loubine, and I regret not having stayed longer! There is a very warm welcome, and a good atmosphere. The campsite is very well equipped, and the staff is very friendly. I'm going back this summer.

I have spent 2 weeks in La Loubine. It was a great holiday. The staff were really friendly. There is lots of activities to do, I would highly recommend horse riding at La Ranch which is only a 2 min walk. The only down sides on the campsite would have to be: how small the shop is and there is a very high level of chlorine in the indoor pool. We went on 2 day trips to Plante Sauvage and Le Grand Parc de Puy de Fou, these are excellent days out for all ages. I would advise people to wait till July as the owners were only getting everything ready for the high season. I look forward to going back soon.

It’s now 5 years that I’ve been going back year after year, and every time I am impressed at the kindness of the staff. La Loubine is brilliant: the staff are very helpful, the restaurant serves good food, the bar is big, and it’s good to be able to go find fresh bread in the morning without having to get the car out. This campsite offers plenty of activities: aquagym, sports hall, evenings in the bar, and what’s more, they hire bikes and scooters at very reasonable prices! I heartily recommend this campsite to everybody!

I have just spent 2 weeks in this blasted campsite with my wife and 3 children, and I can tell you, if I hadn't paid in advance for 2 weeks, I would have left after 2 days. First we were set upon by mosquitoes, the showers were either freezing or boiling, and also closed at 10pm, no water points in the rows of pitches, no distinction between sinks for dishes and for clothes (you wash your dishes next to a mother who's washing out the filthy underwear of her children), and the worst is the aggressive attitude of the owner (or manager) towards his clients. My advice, avoid this campsite. And for those who have already had a raw deal like me, send me your details, I'm not intending to leave the matter there. My email is tortle76@hotmail.com

... And these words from my daughter...

Pool too heavily chlorinated. Without the evening entertainment and the activities, this campsite would be deserted. It does not merit its 4 stars. Take away the slides and the pool, and I wouldn’t even give it 2 stars.

Just had a fantastic 2 week holiday, we had no problems with the showers perfect temps. Perfect for our three children 6,8,15. Helpful and friendly staff at the pool and on reception. Going back next year.

Can get noisy at night with the entertainment mostly outside but on the whole super!

This campsite is the best in ALL of France. The new owners are great and are Fine!! Best holiday ever!! Everyone there was very kind and were great, very friendly. Brilliant entertainment at night for all ages. Great for teenagers as well, and you don’t get that often. Great bar for teens across the road. Recommend this place to EVERYONE!!! You have not lived till you go here!!! People with bad reviews must have went somewhere else, seriously!!!

I visited La Loubine in August 2005 with my husband and two children aged 10 and 7. We had a wonderful time and wished we could stay longer. The pool complex was great fun and open from 10am to 8pm. The indoor pool was useful one day when the weather became slightly cooler. All the campsite staff were friendly and helpful and spoke excellent english, but humoured us with our poor attempts at french. The shop was good enough for basic items, including a good supply of baguettes and croissants every day, but the site was within easy drive of a large hypermarket. The takeaway was basic but the restaurant was nice. The main shower block was well equipped and well kept, with some showers and loos on the outside of the building remaining open all night. The only criticism is that the noise from the evening entertainment was sometimes intrusive and sometimes went on until 1am. However, families with teenagers seemed to appreciate this much more than we did. We certainly intend to return when our children are old enough to enjoy it.

I have been to La Loubine for 3 years in a row and each year as we left I thought the holiday couldn't be beaten but it just got better! The facilities are excellent, where else would there be so much for young people to do? The playground, trampolines, mini, golf and swimming pool are all fantastic as is the football pitch where I have many happy memories!!! The entertainment at night was great and really good for English as well as French, the bar was reasonably priced and the drink was gooood! Diabalo bar was also great and we (a huge group of English and Irish teenagers) all got on really well with Philippe the owner! The beach was a 20 minute walk away and was great, shops around the area are brill, I couldn't ask for anything more! Over the past 3 years I have met some of the best mates ever; English, Irish, Dutch and French many of whom I am still in touch with! However, I think the site is better for teenagers - I first went when I was 12 and it was good but I enjoyed it much better now that I am 15!!! Finally, the security guard Eric was the most amazing guy I’ve ever met he is sooo cool and I knew with him around I was really safe!!! I would like to return next year but sadly my parents have booked somewhere else. Hopefully I will return one day though!

I went to La Loubine in August 2005 with my dad, brother and sister, it was really fun and nice the flumes were really fun and excellent the entertainment was superb the DJ's were well nice the facilities are brilliant and the camp site is good fun to ride around. I so want to go there again. I will save money to take my mum there and maybe go with friends as well.

I recommend this campsite as it is great fun

Hello,

We went to La Loubine in August 2005, and we had two very good weeks with, it’s true, many mosquitos, but apart from that the teenagers has a great time, as did their parents; the bar is very cool, with very acceptable prices. We’ll be back one day, and maybe, why not? buy a mobile home there.

We very much enjoyed our visit. The staff were friendly and helpful and there was lots for our teenage children to do. Restaurant food was good and we enjoyed the pool. There are lovely beaches nearby and plenty to do.

There were mosquitoes but the trees on the site make it nice and shady. It is worth being located away from the bar area as on some evenings the entertainment is lively! we had a great time and would certainly return.

It’s around 5 years now that I’ve been returning every year! I find this campsite really super: the pools are large, there are four slides, a paddling pool for the little ones, a heated swimming pool, entertainment every evening, and a really good bar. I especially appreciate the kiosk that sells roast chicken and chips. There is a small grocery/bakers (very useful) and also a restaurant on-site (useful when, after arrival, you don’t want to cook, and are too tired to go into town!) This campsite never bores me! I recommend La Loubine, which is really magnificent, and what’s more, there is a large beach nearby, you can take a canoe trip on the salt marshes (really brill), horse riding and everything nearby!