Les Cabanes de Fontaine-Châtel

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Outside Canyon treehouse
Outside canyon treehouse
Outside berceau treehouse
Exterior view of the treehouse and terrace
Perfect setting
Looking across to terriers
Around the resort
Ladder access to the grand hêtre treehouse
Grand hêtre's thatched roof
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Outside berceau treehouse
Exterior view of the treehouse and terrace
Perfect setting

  • Eco-friendly treehouses in a peaceful and mature 27-hectare woodland
  • Easy access to the Avenue Verte traffic-free walking/cycling trail
  • Breakfast hampers included in stays; forest walks on site
Fancy a Swiss Family Robinson-style stay among a mature 67-acre private woodland in Normandy? Sorted. In the centre of Upper Normandy, about 20 minutes' drive from Rouen and two hours from Paris, Les Cabanes de Fontaine-Châtel is in a forested setting within easy reach of the department's 1,400 kilometres of walking and cycling trails. Accommodation here is in comfy, eco-friendly treehouses set between two and 12 metres off the ground, each with stunning canopy views and individually designed to fit the trees supporting it. The treehouses are all totally off-grid, with no water or electricity, but the owners have added dry toilets in the treehouses, and there are showers and additional toilets available at all times at the entrance to the estate, so that you don't have to forego creature comforts. To preserve the peaceful vibe, the treehouses are a five- to 20-minute walk from the reception. And while some huts are accessible via (more or less) easy trails designed for families or guests who are scared of heights, some must be reached by suspension bridges and zipwires. This is a family-run site run by the couple Louis and Juliette, who have created a protected habitat for local wildlife and added an educational farm; a friendly welcome is expected from their two dogs, Tartine and Roxy. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife such as deer, squirrels and birds from your treehouse terrace or the on-site forest trails. Each treehouse has a small oil stove to add heating for cool winter nights. Towels and sheets are not provided, but can be rented directly from the site. A gourmet breakfast is included when you book a stay here: simply hoist up your hamper when it's delivered in the morning. Hot dinners with regional dishes can be booked with at least seven days' notice.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 10
Open all year
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  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.8

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Child friendliness
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100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Guests rave about the unique, stunning treehouse. Highlights: nature, rope-hoisted breakfast, friendly welcome. Basic but comfy; loved the adventure. Essentials provided, nearby facilities a bonus. Kids' dessert a minor quibble.

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La cabane Drakkar Forêt paisible…

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Anonymous

Drakkar treehouse

Liked La cabane Drakkar
Forêt paisible

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Cabane fer à cheval l accueil…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Fer à Cheval treehouse

Liked Cabane fer à cheval l accueil jovial très attentif nous avons passés ma petite fille et moi même une soirée formidable la nature le chant des oiseaux la Cabane confortable et le petit déjeuner copieux nous retournerons l année prochaine encore merci pour l accueil

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Het avontuur van het slapen in…

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Anonymous

Baron Perché 2 bedroom treehouse

Liked Het avontuur van het slapen in een echte boomhut, zo'n 10 meter boven de grond. We vonden het geweldig! Helemaal back to basic.
Je krijgt alle spullen mee, zoals hoofdlamp, lantaarntje, lucifers voor de kaarsen. Goed geregeld. Aardige gastvrouw!
Inde ochtend hangt er een ontbijt voor je klaar die je omhoog kan takelen. Heerlijk!

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We had a really enjoyable stay and our son loved it, will come again

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9 out of 10
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Neil B.

Canyon 1 bedroom treehouse

Liked Beautiful setting and comfortable cabins. Our son (11) loved the adventure of being in a tree. Hosts were amazingly friendly and answered any queries or questions we had. Breakfast was good and coffee hot, we had drinking chocolate as an option for the kids. Showers in the office block had hot water, although it was a bit of a trek for us to get to them. We had our own camping equipment for cooking and it was fun to cook out under the treehouse and take food up onto the platforms, we were also supplied with a BBQ and plenty of charcoal

Disliked Toilet facilities were very basic, but understandably so considering we were up a tree.

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Everything was excellent

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Melissa B.

Robin des Bois 2 bedroom treehouse

Liked Absolutely everything. The welcome was great and everything was explained well to us. The Forrest is amazing but the tree house, well what can I say? It was stunning! We also got a lovely breakfast hoisted up to us. Love it and will definitely go back.

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This was a beautiful way to…

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Anonymous

Drakkar treehouse

Liked This was a beautiful way to end our holiday. My daughter loved the experience of sleeping in a tree house. Breakfast coming up with a rope was a real highlight. It creaked at night, but felt completely safe and it was all part of the experience - as was the eco-toilet!

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Echt een top locatie!!

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Anonymous

Canyon 1 bedroom treehouse

Liked Wij vonden de boomhut fantastisch! De locatie was prachtig en het zag er heel romantisch en iddylisch uit.
Het personeel was kundig en duidelijk met de uitleg (wat ook wel nodig is met een boomhut). Daarna werd het personeel ook vriendelijk en meedenkend. Echt een top man!

Het ontbijt dat je op moest takelen in de ochtend was een hele leuke ervaring. Het heeft gewoon iets schattigs!

Bij de receptie zijn normale douches en wc's, waardoor de luxe vergelijkbaar is met een goede camping (+/- 10 minuten wandelen door het bos). Mijn vriendin had nog nooit gecampeerd en vond het totaal geen probleem!

Echt een aanrader!!

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Le cadre et le chant des…

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Anonymous

Drakkar treehouse

Liked Le cadre et le chant des oiseaux, l’accueil agréable.

Disliked le dessert du menu enfant

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Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Les Cabanes de Fontaine-Châtel

4 Route du Château

Saint-Germain-des-Essourts

Seine-Maritime

France

76750

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

49.53138°N
1.30803°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

There's plenty of outdoorsy stuff to do around here: test your steel among high ropes courses, ziplines and Tarzan swings of the big tree climbing park in Préaux, within 20 minutes' drive, or try a trip on horseback from one of two riding centres over in Mauquenchy. For water-themed activity, the sands and sea of Dieppe are less than an hour away and several pools are within 20 minutes' drive. Over 1,400 kilometres of trails network the Seine-Maritime department, and the site owners highly recommend the Avenue Verte, a former railway line between Dieppe and Paris transformed into a path for non-motorised vehicles. Bring a bike or take a simple stroll; car parks and picnic areas have been set up along the route for breaks and feeds. For something to keep the boys and girls on their best behaviour, the fairytale-themed family attractions, petting zoo and sky-high rides of Parc du Bocasse theme park are around 25 minutes' drive from Fontaine, and animals such as cranes, flamingos, monkeys, kangaroos and wallabies are over to see in Clères's zoo.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dieppe-Plage 47.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Pourville 47.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Puys 47.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Offers

Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Drakkar treehouse
  • 8% off 2n = -8% –
  • 15% off 3n+=-15% –
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Fer à Cheval treehouse
  • 8% off 2n = -8% –
  • 15% off 3n+=-15% –
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Grand Hêtre treehouse (adults only)
  • 8% off 2n = -8% –
  • 15% off 3n+=-15% –
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Vieux Chêne treehouse (adults only)
  • 8% off 2n = -8% –
  • 15% off 3n+=-15% –
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Berceau 1 bedroom treehouse (adults only)
  • 8% off 2n = -8% –
  • 15% off 3n+=-15% –
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Terriers 1 bedroom treehouse
  • 8% off 2n = -8% –
  • 15% off 3n+=-15% –
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Baron Perché 2 bedroom treehouse
  • 8% off 2n = -8% –
  • 15% off 3n+=-15% –
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Canyon 1 bedroom treehouse
  • 8% off 2n = -8% –
  • 15% off 3n+=-15% –
Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Robin des Bois 2 bedroom treehouse
  • 8% off 2n = -8% –
  • 15% off 3n+=-15% –

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Les Cabanes de Fontaine-Châtel have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Les Cabanes de Fontaine-Châtel dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Les Cabanes de Fontaine-Châtel? There's plenty of outdoorsy stuff to do around here: test your steel among high ropes courses, ziplines and Tarzan swings of the big tree climbing park in Préaux, within 20 minutes' drive, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Les Cabanes de Fontaine-Châtel?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Les Cabanes de Fontaine-Châtel? From $224.06 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.