South Vendee near the atlantic coast 50 ha of quietness. An ancient manorial farmhouse with a tower as background for a marvellous heated swimming pool. Well-known for spacious pitches, freedom, good and clean sanitary equipment and the friendly atmosphere in bar and restaurant.
Type of stay : OAP couple
Accommodation : Mobil Home Duo
Period of stay : From 16/09/2022 to 21/09/2022
The establishment
There are extensive walks in the wooded grounds. A very peaceful environment. The pool is excellent and spotlessly clean.
Accommodation review
Comfortable and generally well equiped.
We would have liked some mugs - the only cups were very small!
Type of stay : OAP couple
Accommodation : Package Pitch
Period of stay : From 18/07/2022 to 11/08/2022
The establishment
Being able to select our own pitch for our caravan. Being able to play Petanque every day.
Restaurant could be improved, as could the waiting time at the bar.
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The shade of the pitch we chose
The flies!
Establishment response :
Thank you for having taken the time to give your opinion on the internet. This year we have given the bar and restaurant in management. Unfortunately the manager has encountered a lot of problems in finding personnel.
Type of stay : With friends
Accommodation : Package Pitch
Period of stay : From 12/08/2022 to 19/08/2022
The establishment
I loved the community atmosphere, which was special even for a naturist place. Plenty of communal activities and shared conversations even though I'd primarily intended to go to switch off for some very quiet time in nature. And never any pressure to join in with anything, so I got plenty of time to enjoy the peaceful woodland walks and quieter corners of the rural site. The pool was really nice too, its surroundings are a bit concrete but the swimming itself was lovely.
The restaurant is an outdated format now, it really needs to be removed and replaced with a cafe/bar style service where you can go up and order and take your food away with you, including pizzas to go etc. That would be far more successful than an old-fashioned menu and table service approach.
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Very well shaded pitch, spacious and nicely planted so we could hardly see the neighbours.
Establishment response :
Thank you for having taken the time to put your opinion in the internet. We are pleased to see that you had a pleasant stay at our campsite. We hope to be able to welcoming you again at an other occasion.
Type of stay : Individual
Accommodation : Package Pitch
Period of stay : From 13/08/2022 to 18/08/2022
The establishment
Space
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Shade
Establishment response :
Thank you for having taken the time to put your opinion in the internet. We are pleased to see that you have enjoyed your stay at Le Colombier. We hope to be able to welcoming you again at another occasion.
Type of stay : OAP couple
Accommodation : Mobil Home Duo
Period of stay : From 01/08/2022 to 15/08/2022
The establishment
Having only camped before this was our first experience of a cabin. It was well appointed and easy to adapt to being able to still enjoy the campsite experience. We were able to get our 'daily bread' and the service in the shop was especially helpful.
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Compact but comfortable. Well stocked with all you need but glad we brought our own kettle!
Our particular pitch lacked good shade.
Establishment response :
Thank you for having taken the time to put your opinion in the internet. We hope to be able to welcoming you again at another occasion.
Type of stay : Couple
Accommodation : Package Pitch
Period of stay : From 12/08/2022 to 14/08/2022
The establishment
Great places , lovely bar area.
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Nice big area
Establishment response :
Thank you for having taken the time to give your opinion on the internet. We hope to be able to welcome you again in the (near) future.
Type of stay : Family with teenager(s)
Accommodation : Package Pitch
Period of stay : From 03/08/2022 to 09/08/2022
The establishment
We had a a lovely six night stay - the site is big but has a cosy feeling at the same time. Staff were friendly and helpful and lovely clean facilities throughout..
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We loved how we could choose our own pitch - there were all shapes and sizes to choose from…
Establishment response :
Thank you for having taken the time to put your opinion on the internet. We are pleased to see that you had a lovely stay. We hope to be able to welcoming you again at an other occasion.
Type of stay : OAP couple
Accommodation : Package Pitch
Period of stay : From 01/08/2022 to 04/08/2022
The establishment
Great pool , clean toilets albeit a bit tight for space. Fantastic buildings around bar area.
Arrangements for bar service was rather poor. Perhaps more experienced staff would help, and some background music would assist the ambience
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Spacious with nice open outlook and mixture of sun and shade.
Establishment response :
Thank you having taken the time to give your opinion. This year we have given our bar and restaurant in management. Unfortunately the manager has a lot of problems finding personel.
Type of stay : OAP couple
Accommodation : Package Pitch
Period of stay : From 28/07/2022 to 30/07/2022
The establishment
Clean and well maintained. Lovely atmosphere in the late afternoon around the bar area.
We weren’t given a list of available pitches we had to wander around the whole site with a map looking for empty spaces. We made a restaurant booking which was confirmed by email but there was no restaurant service operating. We were told that this was only discovered on that day but there was signage stating that the restaurant would be shut on Thursday night. We had no provisions but fortunately there were snacks available.
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Very spacious pitches
We were covered in dust every time people drove past pitch number 1. More speed limit signs required.
Establishment response :
Thank you for having taken the time to give your opinion. Most of our clients are very pleased with the fact that they can choose there own pitch in stead of being forced to occupy a specific pitch. We are sorry that the restaurant was closed on the Thursday. The manager of the restaurant has a very big problem finding personnel that is why he sometimes has no choice but to cancel. Thank you for your remark regarding the dust, we will try to do something about this.
Type of stay : OAP couple
Accommodation : Package Pitch
Period of stay : From 11/07/2022 to 15/07/2022
The establishment
The sun was out and it was warm. Owner acted when group kept clothes on in pool. They knew who they were as others had reported issue
Speed people race around. Other sites restrict vehicle use. Facilities tired. Restaurant unreliable on when it would open and on the whole had one choice. Lack of beds or rather various people reserving them. If you wanted to swim you had to dodge all the balls being thrown about. Some tiles around the pool loose, and hoses stretch across the walkway around the pool is unsafe for everyone. We weren't impressed on our very first visit but thought we would give it another chance. That was a mistake. At another Dutch site now that is almost full and is working extremely well.
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Pitch we had was oK
Many pitches not that suitable if in motorhomes. Some hedge trimming required.
Establishment response :
Thank you for having taken the time to give your opinion
Type of stay : OAP couple
Accommodation : Package Pitch
Period of stay : From 07/07/2022 to 11/07/2022
The establishment
Very hot and sunny
A bit more shade around the pool maybe.
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Got sun all day
No shade.
Establishment response :
Thank you for having taken the time to express your opinion. We hope to be able to welcoming you again at an other occassion.
Type of stay : OAP couple
Accommodation : Mobil Home Loggia
Period of stay : From 04/06/2022 to 13/06/2022
The establishment
Lovely swimming pool in beautiful surroundings. Restaurant serving excellent food on three nights a week out of season. Very helpful owners and staff.
Accommodation review
Well laid out and well equipped.
The presumption that people drink coffee! There is a coffee maker instead of a kettle - not great for tea drinkers.
Type of stay : OAP couple
Accommodation : Chalet Pili-Pili 2
Period of stay : From 12/05/2022 to 22/05/2022
The establishment
the place
das internet hat nicht gut funktioniert, war unzuverlässug und hat dafür zu viel gekostet
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all !!
noch ein paar haken mehr wären gut
Type of stay : OAP couple
Accommodation : Mobil Home Duo
Period of stay : From 29/04/2022 to 04/05/2022
The establishment
Enjoyed the woods and wildflower meadow, excellent pool and communal meal
Would have joined the pétanque had it appeared more welcoming to non-Dutch speaking campers! Numerous ants inside the chalet was disappointing, but very quickly rectified.
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Bright and airy, good bathroom, nice spacious balcony
Lack of kettle, toaster and large cups/mugs.
Type of stay : Couple
Accommodation : Mobil home Azalée
Period of stay : From 11/09/2021 to 16/09/2021
The establishment
° great check-in and very friendly people ° every crew member spoke at least three languages (french/dutch/english/and some spoke German as well) ° cute little shop with decent prices ° everyone was friendly and welcoming ° lovely time in the spa which are a whirlpool, sauna and hamam (now only bookable by hour but then it is private just for two people! 5€/hr for one person) ° fresh baguettes and croissants every morning ° very organized and creative hiking trails ° two cute and trusting cats waiting to be petted and one cute and lazy dog ° they do all your laundry for you (ca. 5€)
° it would be nice if there would be more food options at the bar except for fried food (maybe this is just an outside the season issue)
Accommodation review
° very modern ° big kitchen and a very big refrigerator ° comfortable and spacious couch ° nice shower with very hot water ° beautiful landscape in front of the Chalet ° big patio with two loungers ° comfortable bed ° both bedroom windows hat a very good fly screen
- no sink near the toilet (you had to go to the other end) this is not the fault of the campsite but the manufacturer of the Chalet - the bed was a bit squeaky - would be nice if every window had a fly screen
Address :
Le Colombier
85210 Saint Martin-Lars En Sainte Hermine
Pays de la Loire - France
