Les Petites Martinies

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Picnic table on the pitches
Grass pitches
Microlodge exterior
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  • Small and quiet site on an old farm in the Charente countryside
  • Angoulême and Caves Quéroy within half an hour's drive
  • Massages on site; barbecue available for guests to borrow
Chill out in the Charente countryside – Les Petites Martinies is a small, calm and quiet site where you’ll be able to soak up the serene surroundings of a lovely natural meadow that’s part of an old farm. Your hosts Julien and Mirjam are keen to preserve the quiet rural vibe of the place, so they’ve steered clear of installing lots of facilities, preferring instead to enhance the guest experience by focusing on the essentials. With that in mind, there’s a comfortable modern toilet block with facilities for guests with reduced mobility, and various other handy additions including picnic tables and a barbecue (available to borrow free of charge). Mirjam’s also a trained masseuse so you may be able to request a massage if you need a bit of help getting properly relaxed. This is a proper countryside location, surrounded by green farmland and with the small village of Magnac-Lavalette-Villars about five minutes’ drive away. Bigger urban spaces aren’t far off though – Villebois-Lavalette (which has a supermarket) is 10 minutes’ drive away, and the attractive city of Angoulême about half an hour. Prefer the rural life? There are plenty of options for countryside activities and attractions nearby, whether you choose to explore your Charente surroundings or cross into the neighbouring Dordogne for hikes in the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent pitches 2
Touring caravan pitches 2
Open now
Opens 7 April
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

Open from Mon, 7 Apr to

Reviews

6

Overall rating from one Pitchup.com customer View breakdown

0% would recommend this site to a friend

0% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

I chose this site as a halfway point on my way from…

Overall 6/10

Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 3
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Helena D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked I chose this site as a halfway point on my way from the ferry to the Pyrennees so only stayed 1 night.
Nice quite grassy site. No pitches marked out, just pitch wherever you want.

Disliked The ownership/management was a bit odd. No one in the house when I arrived, then several hours later a young woman got out of a motorhome and came over with a card machine. There was another couple with a child there who seemed to be with her, and there was very much a feeling of ownership about them. There was a friendly cat on site which the man at one point fired his water pistol at. On the whole they made me feel uncomfortable and as if I was intruding on their private campsite.

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From the manager: Hi Helena,
I'm sorry that you had a bad experience in my campsite.
Indeed, that evening I was away for work. I have a foodtruck and I'm working on events. My tiny camping (6 pitches) is not enought intake to live. Instructions are written on the door in french and in english. It's explained that you can set-up in case nobody is home and don't worry ! My phone number is written on every posters so you can call me at any moment. It's not odd, It's like that in many small campings everywhere in Europe. You can't expect a reception desk open 24h/7day. How much are you ready to pay for that service ?
you staid only one night so I couldn't see you but I organized something to make it easy.
That's why I asked the girl in the motorhome if she can arrange the paiement with you. She's here for a long stay and she's friendly but she can't speak english. She's also the owner of the cat. Other people with her are her friend and family. They were just playing with the cat. They are here since long time and I never saw any mistreatment. Those customers are respectfull of the camping in general and friendly with everybody so I'm really surprised to read your review.

Julien, Les Petites Martinies

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club Massages 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 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby

Location

Les Petites Martinies

2 Rue de la Petite Martinie

Magnac-Lavalette-Villars

Charente

France

16320

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

45.51688°N
0.28222°W

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

There are plenty of places to get out for a walk around here, whether you’re hoping for a long hike through the scenery of the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park (15 minutes’ drive) or a more gentle stroll around some of the area’s historic buildings. If you’re more in the mood for the latter, plan trips to Château de Villebois-Lavalette (10 minutes), a large site where restoration works are ongoing and various cultural events take place through the year, and the grand Château de la Mercerie (also 10 minutes). There’s also the chance to have a fascinating underground walk at Caves Quéroy (25 minutes) or to explore the man-made caves at Les cluzeaux d’Argentine (15 minutes). Angoulême (half an hour) is well worth a day out too – the city is nicknamed the ‘balcony of the southwest’ because of its elevated position, and it has some lovely views across the surrounding area. It’s a very arty place too, with lots of street art to look out for and the fabulous Musée de la Bande Dessinée to visit.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Les Petites Martinies have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Les Petites Martinies dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Les Petites Martinies? There are plenty of places to get out for a walk around here, whether you’re hoping for a long hike through the scenery of the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park (15 minutes’ drive) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Les Petites Martinies?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Les Petites Martinies? From £12.35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.