Camping L'Étang Bleu

From €17 For 1 night, 4 adults 9.7 27 reviews
Outdoor pool with large sun terrace (added by manager 01 Sep 2022)
Outdoor pool, with adjacent pool bar (added by manager 01 sep 2022)
Visitor image of the motorhome on the pitch (added by manager 01 sep 2022)
Path to the swimming pool (added by manager 17 may 2016)

  • Quiet family-run site in the Limousin-Perigord Regional Natural Park
  • On-site restaurant, fishing lake and outdoor swimming pool
  • 20 minutes' drive from Brantôme for canoe trips
Lounging by the pool or lounging by the lake… such is the dilemma facing guests at Camping L'Étang Bleu, a well-established holiday park five minutes’ drive from the small Dordogne town Vieux-Mareuil. Ideally, of course, you’ll have scope for a bit of both – grab drinks, ice creams and snacks from the pool bar if you’re settling in for the former, or accessorise with a fishing rod for the latter, as there’s a multitude of carp, bream and perch lurking in these waters. And should your appetite for quiet loafing wain somewhat, there’s plenty of ways to get active as well: work out in the gym, gather pals for games of table tennis, pétanque or pool, or accompany the small sorts to the playground. Dining’s a doddle here, too: the bistro serves up a whole range of home-cooked meals (including kid-friendly pizzas) and popular theme meals are set up throughout the summer. If you’d rather do your own thing, you’re welcome to cook on a barbie (all the bits and bobs can be picked up at the supermarket 10 minutes’ drive away). Local villages and markets are ace places to pick up grub too; French-speaking English owners Marc and Jo will happily dole out advice on their favourites, and can help guests find good spots for days of walking, cycling or canoeing through the Dordogne countryside.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Caravans for hire 3
Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (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.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/05 and 26/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 15/04 and 26/09.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 15/06 and 30/08.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The games room is open between 01/04 and 29/09.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • The bar is open between 10/04 and 20/09.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • If reception is closed 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.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Mon, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely place, very friendly owners. Pizzas were very nice.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely place, very friendly owners. Pizzas were very nice.

Disliked: None

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Wonderful place to be, great facilities & the English couple who run…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Wonderful place to be, great facilities & the English couple who run it where fantastic.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site. Peaceful, friendly hosts

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 4
Susan S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Good size plot. Good facilities but limited at end of season. But fair.

Disliked: Nothing

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Very clean

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Paul D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Everything all great, really loved our holiday there, nice quiet relaxing location. The hosts were superb and always willing to help.

Disliked: To be really picky, No free Wifi

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Fantastic, welcoming site with clean facilities and friendly owners.

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

Electric grass pitch

Liked: A lovely friendly site. The owners make you feel very welcome like they have known you awhile. The facilities on site were very clean. A lovely bar/restaurant serving delicious food. A very tranquil setting with a good size, clean pool.

Disliked: None

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We really liked the peace and quiet and the pool and the…

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

Electric grass pitch

Liked: We really liked the peace and quiet and the pool and the bar / bistro. It was close to Brantome and other nice places to visit.

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Fantastic campsite, friendly staff, private and tranquil.

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
Bethan H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Pool area is great, lake area is stunning and perfect for walking dogs.

Disliked: Nothing!

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oui nous avons aime …

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: oui nous avons aime camping tres calme on entend les oiseaux emplacement grand et bien piscine bien

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I would recommend this camp site

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: A very clean and well run site. Great pool and bar with good “pub” food. Very quiet. Good size large pitches

Disliked: A little remote but the nearby village has a bar and restaurant and is a 30 minute walk away.

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Fantastic location run by an English couple.

Overall 10/10
Location No rating
Value for money No rating
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Dale C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Perfect camp site, run by an amazing couple who will go out of their way to help you.

Disliked: Nothing at all

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review , hope that you had a great day in Bordeaux and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. Best wishes to you all Marc & Jo


Features

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

Pétanque

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Walkers' paradise

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

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping L'Étang Bleu

L'Etang Bleu

Vieux-Mareuil

Dordogne

France

24340

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

45.44542°N
0.51024°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 heaps of lovely villages and towns to poke around nearby; the owners’ top picks include Nontron and Brantôme, which is home to a Benedictine abbey with an unusual troglodyte section. It’s also a fab place to hire canoes for a day paddling your way along the Dronne river. Both towns are about 20 minutes away by car. A little further afield (around an hour’s drive) is the medieval town of Rochechouart, where the gorgeous 13th-century castle is now home to a cracking contemporary art museum. If you fancy racking up more château visits, those of Châlus-Chabrol, Bourdeilles and Brie are all less than an hour’s drive away. If it’s more outdoorsy antics that you’re after, there’s heaps of those too – you’re in the Limousin-Perigord Regional Natural Park here, so there’s easy access to lots of walks and cycle paths, along with other activities including horse riding and canyoning. An adventure park with ziplines and treetop trails is half an hour away, and the staff on site sometimes organise go-kart outings too.
  • Does Camping L'Étang Bleu have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping L'Étang Bleu dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping L'Étang Bleu? There are heaps of lovely villages and towns to poke around nearby; the owners’ top picks include Nontron and Brantôme, which is home to a Benedictine abbey with an unusual troglodyte section. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping L'Étang Bleu?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  1:30 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping L'Étang Bleu? From £14.52 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.