Ferme Equestre Les Coccinelles

From €16 For 1 night, 2 adults 7.5 11 reviews
Spacious pitches surrounded by trees (added by manager 12 Oct 2022)
La ferme équestre les coccinelles vous accueille ... (added by manager 30 apr 2023)
Colourful rural surroundings (added by manager 31 may 2017)
La cascade du lauzon (added by manager 30 apr 2023)

  • Rural site on a farm 10 minutes' drive from Forcalquier
  • Canoe trips and hot air balloon flights within a 10-minute drive
  • Horse, pony and donkey riding available on site
If you like a bit of farmyard fun, you’ve come to the right place at Ferme Equestre Les Coccinelles, a rural site 10 minutes’ drive from fab Forcalquier. As you might have figured from the name, the main residents here are horses and ponies – and many are available for riding tours of the property and local area. Wherever you lie on the sliding scale from beginner to horse mad, owner Frédéric will match you up with a suitable equine partner before leading you out around the area. Once you’ve finished horsing around, sheep, lambs, donkeys and goats are also around waiting to be petted and fed, or you could wander down to the Lauzon river passing the farm’s border, to see if you can spot any aquatic wildlife and maybe have a paddle to cool down on a warm day. There’s peace and quiet in spades around here – depending on which part of the farm you choose to stay in, the main noises you’ll hear are either the trickle of the river or the chat of the farm animals. Wherever you base yourselves, you’ll not be far from the facilities of the main building, including toilets, showers and a washing machine. Free wifi is accessible around the site. Bistros aplenty are in the area for eating out; if you'd rather self cater, a supermarket and speciality grocery shops are in Forcalquier. Just remember not to eat your dins within goggling distance of the goats – they can be partial to nibbling just about anything you care to name...

Site type

Tent pitches 6
Touring caravan pitches 6
Motorhome pitches 6
Caravans for hire 6
Open all year
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

French

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would recommend this site to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Nice nature…

Overall 2/10
Location 4
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Nice nature

Disliked: Would not call this a campingsite, really not good facilities and very dirty. The place looks like a garbage. The owner didn't give us the change back when we paid for the rest of our stay. Wifi is not existing as it said in the information.

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From the manager: Bonjour, je suis très étonné que malgré le temps passé à vous accueillir vous et vos chiens, vous puissiez mettre un avis négatif. Le wifi est présent à proximité des bâtiments, il nécessite un code wifi que je vous ai donné, peut-être une mauvaise compréhension ? Pour le reste, je cherche à comprendre … Ah, oui je sais, je ne vous ai pas rendu votre monnaie car indisponible au moment de votre départ. Je ne vous ai pas vu partir. Très cordialement, vous avez donc un crédit chez moi pour une prochaine fois comme je vous l'ai indiqué en réponse à votre whatsap … Frédéric pour La ferme Equestre Les Coccinelles . Hello, I am very surprised that despite the time spent welcoming you and your dogs, you can give a negative review. Wifi is present near the buildings, it requires a wifi code that I gave you, perhaps a misunderstanding? For the rest, I'm trying to understand... Ah, yes I know, I didn't give you your change because it was unavailable when you left. I didn't see you leave. Very cordially, you therefore have a credit with me for next time as I indicated to you in response to your whatsap... Frédéric for La Ferme Equestre Les Coccinelles.

Site particulièrement agréable. La nature est belle et la rivière appréciable. …

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

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Site particulièrement agréable. La nature est belle et la rivière appréciable. L'ambiance familiale nous a mis à l'aise des notre arrivée. Je reviendrai.

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From the manager: Bonjour et un grand merci pour votre avis ... A la Ferme Les coccinelles, c'est bien connu, quand les enfants peuvent librement côtoyer les animaux, les parents profitent de vraies vacances et de ... L'Apéro ... Au plaisir de vous revoir, ... Frédéric

Wonderful hosts - tranquil farm site with river swimming & animals.

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

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Everything was wonderful. Fantastic friendly hosts. Beautiful simple, rural farm setting. River with swimming. Horses, donkeys and friendly dog. If you like a quiet, tranquil, unbusy, non-commercial place to camp, this is just perfect. We were taken around the farm and to the small waterfall in the river where we swam. Facilities fine. We loved it.

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From the manager: Hello and thank you for your presence at La Ferme Equestre Les Coccinelles. The pitches are very quiet and I saw that you appreciated the presence of the animals around you. Looking forward to welcoming you again. Frédéric for "La Ferme Équestre Les Coccinelles" Bonjour et merci pour votre présence à La Ferme Equestre Les Coccinelles. Les emplacements sont très calmes et j'ai vu que vous aviez apprécié la présence des animaux autour de vous. Au plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau. Frédéric pour "La Ferme Équestre Les Coccinelles"

Friendly owner and Alain who runs the place very helpful. Cheap! Birdsong…

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Friendly owner and Alain who runs the place very helpful. Cheap! Birdsong was beautiful - heard a scops(?) owl.

Disliked: Long walk up lane to facilities. Very basic.

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From the manager: Hello and thank you for your presence at La Ferme Équestre Les Coccinelles. The toilets, given the proximity of the river, cannot be near the quietest camping pitches. Pitches exist closer to the sanitary facilities, along the path leading to the Farm. Very happy that you could hear the song of birds in addition to that of frogs (predators of mosquito larvae). The pitches are indeed quiet in a meadow with animals nearby. The river, excluding drought, offers a pleasant waterfall and a small, almost private bathing place. Looking forward to welcoming you again. Frédéric for "La Ferme Équestre Les Coccinelles" Bonjour et merci pour votre présence à La Ferme Équestre Les Coccinelles. Les sanitaires compte tenu de la proximité de la rivière ne peuvent être à proximité des emplacements camping les plus calmes. Des emplacements existent plus près des sanitaires, le long du chemin qui mène à la Ferme. Très heureux que vous ayez pu entendre le chant des oiseaux en plus de celui des grenouilles ( prédateurs des larves de moustiques). Les emplacements sont effectivement au calme dans une prairie avec les animaux à proximité. La rivière, hors sécheresse, offre une cascade agréable et un petit lieu de baignade quasi privatif. Au plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau. Frédéric pour "La Ferme Équestre Les Coccinelles"

Back to basics in a beautiful location

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Traditional camp site. Basic and clean. Good local recommendations. Horses and donkeys nearby. Peace and tranquility.

Disliked: The toilets were a considerable distance from the tent pitches. No Wi-Fi in tent area.

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From the manager: Hello and thank you for your presence at La Ferme Équestre Les Coccinelles. The toilets, given the proximity of the river, cannot be near the quietest camping pitches. Pitches exist closer to the sanitary facilities, along the path leading to the Farm. For Wifi, it's the same, except for a global breakdown, there are some near the toilets. Looking forward to welcoming you again. Frédéric for "La Ferme Équestre Les Coccinelles" Bonjour et merci pour votre présence à La Ferme Équestre Les Coccinelles. Les sanitaires compte tenu de la proximité de la rivière ne peuvent être à proximité des emplacements camping les plus calmes. Des emplacements existent plus près des sanitaires, le long du chemin qui mène à la Ferme. Pour le Wifi, c'est pareil, sauf panne globale, il y en a à proximité des sanitaires. Au plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau. Frédéric pour "La Ferme Équestre Les Coccinelles"

Back to basics with electricity and shower

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Jane B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Peace and quiet Donkeys Large pitch good for my dogs and stream to play in Hot water and proper shower (not a push button) Welcoming and helpful host Free use of washing machine

Disliked: Flies - but it’s a farm near a stream Long walk to toilet and shower which was dark in a barn with no natural light

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From the manager: Hello and thank you for your presence at La Ferme Equestre Les Coccinelles. We have taken your comments into account and light (solar lamps) the way to the toilets. The pitches are very calm and indeed during certain stormy periods, the flies can be a nuisance. Looking forward to welcoming you again. Frédéric for "La Ferme Equestre Les Coccinelles" Bonjour et merci pour votre présence à La Ferme Equestre Les Coccinelles. Nous avons tenu compte de vos observations et éclairer (lampes solaires) le chemin vers les sanitaires. Les emplacements sont très calmes et effectivement à certaines périodes orageuses, les mouches peuvent être encombrantes. Au plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau. Frédéric pour "La Ferme Equestre Les Coccinelles"

A fab peaceful farm escape with animals.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Nicolette P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Super peaceful, 'back to basics' campsite. Lovely friendly hosts, a perfect escape from it all. If you want a real get away from everything this is the perfect place. Horses and ducks abound!

Disliked: We loved it but there's a bit of a walk to the bathroom 'barn' and this site wouldn't be for you if you're a fan of mod cons!

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your presence and your nice comment. As you mentioned, La Ferme Équestre Les Coccinelles is a haven of peace in the midst of animals and nature (waterfall on site). The path from the camping pitches to the sanitary facilities is certainly a bit long but conducive to meeting other campers and their children. Un grand merci pour votre présence et votre sympathique commentaire. Comme vous l'avez mentionné, La Ferme Équestre Les Coccinelles est un havre de paix au milieu des animaux et de la nature (cascade sur place). Le chemin des emplacements campings aux sanitaires est certes un peu long mais propice aux rencontres avec les autres campeurs et leurs enfants. Frédéric

this is the perfect stay if you want to relax in nature

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

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: relaxed atmosphere, magnet for friendly and creative people

Disliked: nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for everything Ed and I am very happy that you had a good stay at La Ferme Équestre Les Coccinelles. Looking forward to seeing you and the kids again... Merci pour tout Ed et je suis très heureux que vous ayez passé un bon séjour à La Ferme Équestre Les Coccinelles. Au plaisir de te revoir toi et les enfants ... Frédéric

L accueil…

Overall 2/10
Location 2
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: L accueil

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From the manager: Bonjour Sophie, je n'ai pas compris votre commentaire car vous sembliez aimer le lieu et vos enfants aussi. Je prends acte que La Ferme Équestre Les Coccinelles ne vous a pas convenu. J'en suis désolé et j'espère que vos vacances se déroulent sous de meilleurs auspices. Frédéric

Camping nature avec un accueil chaleureux et personnel à l'écoute

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

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: camping insolite où règne calme et sérénité. Petite cascade qui en fait son charme Chevaux, poneys et ânes vivent très chaleureusement avec la présence de l'homme. Petit paradis de liberté nature pour les enfants.

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From the manager: Un grand merci à des grands parents extra, un plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau ... Merci à vous ... Frédéric Ferme Équestre Les Coccinelles ...


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

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

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

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

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

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Ferme Equestre Les Coccinelles

Route de Notre Dame des Anges

Saille

Forcalquier

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

France

04700

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

43.93981°N
5.86597°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

Fab Forcalquier a 10-minute drive is packed with old buildings to visit, including a 13th-century convent and a 12th-century cathedral. Take a walk too into the surrounding countryside to wander among the lavender fields and the mushroom-shaped rock formations of the mourres: pics essential. From the hilltop setting of Lurs, also a 10-minute drive away, potter out of the village along the Promenade des Eveques, to reach a small chapel among spectacular views of poppies, lavender and olive trees to the mountains beyond. Getting active, get out onto the Durance river via a kayak trip from Villeneuve, again 10 minutes from the farm. If you prefer to look down on your surroundings, take to the skies for an aerial view by joining a hot air balloon flight from Forcalquier: pics highly essential here too.
  • Does Ferme Equestre Les Coccinelles have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ferme Equestre Les Coccinelles dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ferme Equestre Les Coccinelles? Fab Forcalquier a 10-minute drive is packed with old buildings to visit, including a 13th-century convent and a 12th-century cathedral. Take a walk too into the surrounding countryside to wander among the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ferme Equestre Les Coccinelles?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ferme Equestre Les Coccinelles? From £13.66 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.