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Camping les Ecureuils
100 Avenue de la Pege
85270 St Hilaire du Riez
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Author: Mark Wheeler
Total 5 reviews (list)
generally considered accurate, tending to pessimistic |
Last Visit: August 2003 |
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This review is rather old. Treat it with care.
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over two thirds of people who voted thought this review was accurate
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When we arrived in Mid August this seaside site had only 2 free pitches, so I would recommend booking if you go in the very height of the season.
The site is dominated by Key Camp and Eurocamp so if you want to get away from Brits and immerse yourself in French life don't come here. However, if you want a beach based holiday with seaside towns to visit in the evening for some Moules Frites then this is a good location. The kids also loved the mini water park which had a good sized swimming pool, baby pool and some slides etc.
The pitches were level on grass/sand and of a reasonable size for our 6 berth tent (or a caravan and awning) with good shading and border hedging / fences between pitches. Electricity and water is available on each pitch. The site itself and facilities were immaculate, with plenty of sinks, showers, dish washing facilities etc which were regularly inspected and cleaned by the hard working staff. There were also baby baths to wash the beach off our kids in the evening.
In all we had a great time helped by superb weather, the only downside was the 450 mile trip back to Calais - I would recommend stopping off at Honfleur for a night to break the journey or going via Caen or Cherbourg.
©Copyright Mark Wheeler and Nick Porter
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Author: Hayley Sowerby
This is the only review by this author |
Last Visit: August 2004 |
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over three quarters of people who voted thought this review was accurate
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Excellent clean, well-run site. Very busy in August but it was a very peaceful site. The owner is about all the time on his bike, the shower block is excellent and clean.
©Copyright Hayley Sowerby and Nick Porter
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Author: Andy Marshall
This is the only review by this author |
Last Visit: August 2004 |
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over three quarters of people who voted thought this review was accurate
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We have been coming to this campsite for five years. It is by far the best, most friendly site we have ever visited. We now book direct with the site owner, and feel almost to be a member of the extended family of 'Brits' who meet up every year to exchange family news, discuss the most important matters of the past year (rugby, rugby or rugby).
Having settled our differences as to such matters, we always find time to enjoy a few drinks with our French hosts, and tempt them to a game of beach rugby.
Overall, I cannot find fault with any aspect of this site. I started camping when a youngster living in Germany, and have travelled the world. This is a Brit-friendly site and should you be fortunate enough to book a stay here you WILL RETURN!
©Copyright Andy Marshall and Nick Porter
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Author: Kevin Wykes
This is the only review by this author |
Last Visit: August 2004 |
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Just come back from Eurocamp hol here, and apart from weather which was showery and changeable, was very pleased with cleanliness and standard of site.
©Copyright Kevin Wykes and Nick Porter
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Author: Keith Lewis
This is the only review by this author |
Last Visit: August 2005 |
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over three quarters of people who voted thought this review was accurate
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Our "affair" with this campsite began in 2004 when we were lucky enough to get a pitch without booking (last minute decision to go to France) due to a cancellation they had. Whilst looking round the site to see where our new home would be for the next 9 nights, we were 'accosted' by a group of friendly Brits and French, all mingling together, and left a couple of hours later, a bit worse for wear :o) This is the essence of this site. Nationality does not count here, everyone is in together and all are made to feel welcome. The site is mainly French, English and Dutch, with other nationalities as well. The site itself is kept immaculate and has good facilities. Showers and toilets were always spotless. Restaurant is good (moules Vendeen recommended). Bar is a decent size. Pool area is great - water slides, lazy river and jacuzzi, large outdoor pool, indoor pool as well.
This is one of the very few sites I have been to in France where you can actually go out of the site and get somewhere by walking. Outside there are 2 supermarkets, pub/karaoke bar, night club, restaurants, shops, minigolf and amusements, amongst other things, and the beach is 250 yards over the road and some sand dunes. The cycling is excellent in this area.
We revisited this site last year and have already booked for this year.
Overall, one of the best and friendliest sites I have been on in this area
©Copyright Keith Lewis and Nick Porter
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Author: Sue
This is the only review by this author |
Last Visit: July 2008 |
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Just come back from 2 weeks at this site. Positives: It is very clean and has a fantastic pool complex. You can easily walk off the site to the beach, local market, funfair, supermarket, bike hire and other activities. This was great as some evenings there was not entertainment every night, although the kid's disco was great. Lots to do nearby, Apremont is a great day out - a chateau, a river with pedalos and a lovely river beach - fantastic! Staff were very friendly, super kids club for 4 and 8 year olds.
Negatives: Beach is very windy and strong currents. The area is very touristy with lots of tacky shops but not too bad. Gang of British kids hanging around at the playpark until late at night - noisy- avoid accommodation too close to it.
Overall a great site for families with young children.
©Copyright Sue and Nick Porter
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