Château du Gandspette

View prices & book 9.5 369 reviews
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 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 30/04 and 15/09.
  • 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, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 369 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A beautiful and well-maintained site set in pleasant grounds with spacious pitches. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are consistently praised for their cleanliness. Guests highlight the friendly and helpful staff, particularly Julien at reception, and the excellent amenities for all ages, including swimming pools and play areas. Its convenient location near Calais and the Channel Tunnel makes it an ideal stopover. While generally highly recommended, minor points include pitch leveling and limited vegetarian options in the restaurant.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

We would use this site again, with pleasure.

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Charlotte R.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked A lovely site, the man on reception was so friendly, he immediately made us feel relaxed and welcome. Good sized grassy plots, great takeaway food service. Lovely park with bouncy castle, as well as swimming pools, tennis court, boules and table tennis facilities. We would definitely use this site again and only 30 minutes from Calais ferry port, it was ideal.
The shower, toilet and washing up block was one of the best we have ever had.

Disliked Nothing at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean with friendly staff.

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victoria g.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Clean and spacious site. Good facilities. We didn't get a chance to ise the pool but it looked fantastic. We had pizza and chips from the on site takeaway which was OK. Very handy for the tunnel or ferry. I would definitely book here again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean, friendly site. We only stayed one night as a stop…

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Joanne J.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely clean, friendly site. We only stayed one night as a stop off before going home but really enjoyed our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love this place and would recommend it to anyone travel to France.

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Paul A.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked I like everything about this place.
Staff are very friendly especially Julien.
Food is amazing from the restaurant, pools are lovely with plenty of sun loungers.
Pitches are a great size.
All in all I’ve been returning for the last 11 years.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely beautiful campsite. Very clean and staff were friendly.…

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Tracy C.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Absolutely beautiful campsite.
Very clean and staff were friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fabulous site with excellent staff and loads to do for families

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Cass K.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Everything was just fantastic

Recommend to friends Visit again

An amazing, child friendly, campsite.

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10 out of 10
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Chris R.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked The amazing staff, with a special mention to the bar staff.

The great facilities, which were incredibly clean and the children’s play area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely place to stay, great bar, nice restaurant, lovely staff.

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Colin E.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked The site was lovely, the facilities were good and clean, there was loads of hot water. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The pitch was a good size and in good condition.

Disliked The swimming pool was so cold!!! (better than no swimming pool though!)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stop over but overpriced

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Location was great. 35 mins to shuttle. 1.5 hours to Brugges. 2.25 hours to brussels. Great park and great pool. Washing machines and tumble dryer were great! Facilities were clean and spider free.

Disliked Lots of English people. Baker wasn't the best we had while travelling around France. I think the higher cost isn't worth it. As your paying for convenience of location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay, amazing value for money. Very Clean

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James K.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Facilities were spotless, restaurant staff were amazing, Absolutely loved the pools. My son was never bored. Location was great and access was easy. The lady on reception was really welcoming and made me feel very welcome

Disliked Older gent in the reception, could have been the manager, could learn some customer communication skills. Spoke to me in a very rude manner (telling me I had to move my vehicle because it was blocking the road, immediately, When I went out, there were no vehicles waiting to pass and the road was completely clear. He really did not make me feel welcome. Not the best start to the holiday.

Warning that the pitches are mostly inclined so I could be prepared for it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 CEST (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 13.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodExcellent
Grand-Fort-Philippe 13.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Oye-Plage Les Dunes 13.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Oye-Plage Les Hemmes 14.4 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Marck La Huchette 15 mi 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? Yes 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:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Château du Gandspette? From £24.05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.