When can I check in and check out of Camping La Forêt de Tessé?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Camping La Forêt de Tessé?

From $21.98 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping La Forêt de Tessé

View prices & book Last booked 3 days ago 9.9 56 reviews

The bell tent is set up on our large camping field

Small friendly site in a peaceful hamlet in south-west France
Supermarkets, food markets, bars, restaurants and shops within 10 mins
Pool, sun loungers, parasols and food shop

The owners of Camping La Forêt de Tessé in Charente picked a prime spot to settle in when they crossed from the UK over to south-west France: this is one of the sunniest regions in the land, and it's a cinch from here to get to top destinations around the south of France and on to Spain and Portugal. Ildi and Mark left the UK to set up their own site in France, using the expert knowledge gleaned from many trips away in their motorhome. They picked the peaceful French hamlet of Grosbout as their spot – and jolly sensible too as you'll agree when you spy this rural setting… Old villages and châteaux are dotted around the region, easily reached by foot or bike around the country lanes, and it's all fably safe; the only traffic you'll see is the occasional car or tractor passing by. But. Although this is a serenely rural area, it's within easy reach of pretty much everything you'll need on your French vacance. Supermarkets, food markets, bars, restaurants and shops are all within 10 minutes' drive, as is the N10 main road; the A10 autoroute is half an hour away. (And for les enfants and/or the teens? Futuroscope is an hour away and the city of Angoulême, home to the world-famed Angoulême International Comics Festival, is within 45 minutes.) The guest area of Camping La Forêt de Tessé is next to Ildi and Mark's house, on a level grass field with plentiful trees for shade and with picnic tables for alfresco eats all day. Guests have access to an outdoor pool, sun loungers and parasols for days on site, as well as a pétanque court at which to feel fully French. Camping La Forêt de Tessé has a food shop, and barbecues are allowed.

Campground type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. 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.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

French

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Spotless site with fantastic showers, laundry and pot wash area.

This is the toilets,shower facilities & laundry room.

Outside pool but closed as out of season

This was the disabled shower it was immaculate

Entrance - welcome by owner my husband and i just arrived

Lovely lawn and hard surface for motorhome

Picnic bench provided to sit out for meals etc. very well kept garden.

Pool sometimes a little busy but never crowded

Top of our van can be seen over hedge showing how close to pool we were

Definitely worth a stay.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Richard L. May 2025

Power optional grass campsite

Liked: The campsite was immaculate. The facilities could not be faulted - super clean throughout.
Mark was very friendly and helpful.
The countryside is beautiful and quiet except for the dawn chorus which was much appreciated.
Wi-Fi a bonus.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

First class site, spotless facilities, tranquil, level pitches.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Ian L. May 2025

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked: We appreciated the well manicured spacious grounds and modern, spotless facilities.
Showers were the best we've come across in any site.
Tranquil with friendly neighbouring chickens wandering around the grounds.
Mark the owner was welcoming, and extremely helpful and knowledgeable he always made time for a chat.

Disliked: Nothing at all. Wonderful , peaceful and the British Owner was very helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lugnt och skönt. Bra toa och dusch. Väldigt trevligt mottagande av den…

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Leif G. Mar 2025

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Lugnt och skönt. Bra toa och dusch. Väldigt trevligt mottagande av den engelska campingägaren.

Disliked: Kunde ha fått vara någon gäst till.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good size hardstanding with water and electricity. Peaceful setting. Remote, so take…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Derek B. Mar 2025

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Good size hardstanding with water and electricity. Peaceful setting. Remote, so take enough supplies. Beautifully kept site. Excellent facilities. Very easy to find. Charming host. Would definitely return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning campsite,Great pitches, very clean facilities, Friendly owner

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Caren S. Feb 2025

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked: This place was an absolute dream to stay at.My husband & I have just got home from a 10 night stay for our wedding anniversary & it was just beautiful. We had a hardstanding pitch for our caravan ,the grounds were so well kept.
The shower block,toilets, laundry room were close by & they were kept immaculate.
Mark the owner of the camping site was just so helpful,with our first touring trip abroad we forgot a converter cable,he loaned us one for our stay.Then unfortunately we had car trouble, Mark got us a garage sorted,looked for a hire car whilst we couldn't drive ours,then picked us up from the Garage & took my husband back again.
He also drove us around to see a nearby Chateau.
Anyway if you want R&R give this campsite a visit,it's so tranquil.
The flowers were blooming,birds singing & it all adds to the gorgeous surroundings.
Great WiFi available here to.
There is an outside swimming pool at this site to but obviously closed in the colder months.
Also he has Bell tents to hire & a gite that was absolutely stunning
I'd go back here again 100%

Disliked: Nothing to dislike just make sure you recycle & separate your rubbish or the French refuse team won't take it away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic quiet site.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

David P. Feb 2025

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked: Lovely rural location. Quiet site which is very well maintained. The host Mark was very welcoming, he explained and showed us where everything was. Free WiFi is included.
The shared toilets and facilities were very clean and warm.
Lovely walk around the village and surrounding area.
Highly recommend for a stop over.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly owner and clean facilities

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Benjamin O. Jan 2025

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked: Very friendly English owner. 10 minute drive from a supermarket which is convenient. Nice and peaceful campsite. Facilities are clean and heated. Definitely recommend. Wifi is excellent

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great facilities, friendly UK owner. Pitches level & lovely garden

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Shirley C. Jan 2025

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked: The owner greeted us and made us feel welcome. The site is lovely very well maintained. The toilets, shower and washing machine facilities were the best I have seen. Very easy to use and lovely hot water. We stayed one night and felt the better for it and ready for our onward Journey.

Disliked: Not anything to dislike.
I cannot comment on child friendly. I think it would depend on age etc and parents making sure children were safe but only small amount of vans on the sight.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The best independent site we have stayed at in France or Uk.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Jayne O. Jan 2025

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Everything -
The area is quiet and very safe,
very helpful owner,
lovely hot shower,
very clean,
spacious, flat hard standing area
Good WiFi

Disliked: There isn’t anything to not like here.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant stopover really set out nice, Mark the owner very friendly guy…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Dec 2024

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Brilliant stopover really set out nice, Mark the owner very friendly guy would definitely stop again. Kind regards Kenny and Carolyn.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Picnic table 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping La Forêt de Tessé

1 Rue Des Berches

Grosbout

La Forêt de Tessé

Charente

France

16240

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

46.08173°N
0.0659°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

Flip through the Welcome folder on site for info on local events as well as suggestions on what to see and do: there's rather a lot. Top suggestions include the canoeing, summer swimming and kids' beach at Réjallant Ruffec, 15 minutes' drive away; the abbey and Arboretum of Nanteuil-en-Vallée, one of France's 'small towns of character' (20 minutes), or monkeying around at La Vallee des Singes, 35 minutes away. For something a tad different, canoe right down the river to Château de Verteuil, an 11th-century castle overlooking the Charente valley; it's 20 minutes away if you'd rather get there by car. Further afield, Cognac, Chauvigny and the marshlands of the Marais Poitevin are all about an hour and quarter away, and La Rochelle an hour and 40 minutes.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. 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.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.
Please select an electric hook-up if you wish to hire a fridge.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancelation period are only possible if the park is able to relet your unit/site.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Pool

Only park guests are authorized to use the pool.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10:30 a.m. and 8 a.m..
The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a camper, trailer tent or tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/RV, please select the extra.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Camping La Forêt de Tessé have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Camping La Forêt de Tessé dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping La Forêt de Tessé? Flip through the Welcome folder on site for info on local events as well as suggestions on what to see and do: there's rather a lot. Top suggestions include the canoeing, summer … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Camping La Forêt de Tessé?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Depart by: 11:30 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Camping La Forêt de Tessé? From $21.98 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	7:30 p.m.
Depart by:	11:30 a.m.

Version: alfred@v3.21.0+63125

Electric hook-up (1 max)		€4.50 (€4.50) per night
Fridge hire (1 max)		€4 (€4) per night

Electric hook-up (1 max)		€4.50 (€4.50) per night
Fridge hire (1 max)		€4 (€4) per night

Electric hook-up (1 max)		€4.50 (€4.50) per night
Fridge hire (1 max)		€4 (€4) per night

Campsite types & availability

Definitely worth a stay.

First class site, spotless facilities, tranquil, level pitches.

Lugnt och skönt. Bra toa och dusch. Väldigt trevligt mottagande av den…

Good size hardstanding with water and electricity. Peaceful setting. Remote, so take…

Stunning campsite,Great pitches, very clean facilities, Friendly owner

Fantastic quiet site.

Friendly owner and clean facilities

Great facilities, friendly UK owner. Pitches level & lovely garden

The best independent site we have stayed at in France or Uk.

Brilliant stopover really set out nice, Mark the owner very friendly guy…

Leisure on park

Amenities on park

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Accessibility

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Nearest campgrounds

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