Le Château du Deffay

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Good for families

Sadly Disappointing

We have just returned from a week at Le Chaponnet followed by a week at Chateau du Deffay.  We expected the sites to be quite different, but not as different as it turned out. Le Chaponnet had a very mixed clientele, in terms of age and nationality.  It also had a buzz and vibrancy that was great, and we are sure to visit again. Chateau du Deffay is very different.  Around 3/4 of the caravans and motorhomes were from the UK, which was a real shock,  The site has the feel of a Caravan Club site.  This is good because we like Caravan Club sites; it is also not good as we didn't come to France to stay at a Caravan Club site. Finally, the croissants from the site are not that good and were quite greasy.  The ones from the local LIDL were much better and less than 1/3 of the price.

vanner7

Reviewed on 24/07/2015 14:16

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Good for families

Croissants are Excellent.

Lovely quite site in French countryside with friendly English speaking staff. The site is on a slope falling towards a lake but the pitches are pretty well level, some with full facilities. The toilets are pretty good but remember you are in France. The lake is lovely with resident Otters and Kingfishers so nature lovers will be happy. The croissants provided at the small shop are excellent so if your not careful you will put on weight, like I did. You wont be sorry visiting this site just be aware it`s down a narrow country lane so passing might be a challenge, but I`ve been down worse. Did`nt visit restaurant  so can`t comment.

halohodge

Caravanner from Worcestershire

Reviewed on 08/07/2015 17:05

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Two week visit

We arrived at Chateau du Deffay camping on 20 June and stayed for two weeks. Our pitch was a "special" one which was by the lake with electric and water hook-up. The site was quiet in the main but at weekends there are weddings at the Chateau and campers are warned about possible noise on the Saturday night. Also over the wedding weekend the chateau grounds are out of bounds to campers. There is occasionally noise from people staying in the chalets on the opposite side of the lake where the wedding guests stay. This is slightly annoying as it was around 5.30 am shouting, running about and using the pedillos on the lake waking lakeside campers. The area is very good for beaches, chateau, museums and other cultural activities. All the main beaches have swimming areas marked and lifeguards on duty at various times. The site staff are friendly and very helpful. The on site restaurant has a limited menu choice but the waitress is very helpful and keen to ensure that you enjoy your meal. Bread and pastries are ordered and paid for a day in advance in the shop. The manager even helped us to rearrange a vet appointment for our dog in case we were delayed on our return journey at Calais. We would use this site again and liked the area.

Soxknit

Caravanner

Reviewed on 05/07/2015 14:54

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Holiday 2015

Agree with most that as been said about this site. well worth a visit and one we will file away for a future reference if we visit the area again

Freya0411

Motorhomer from Somerset

Reviewed on 04/07/2015 15:19

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June 2015

This was our first trip abroad and we were really pleased we chose here. The owner Dominic was extremely helpful as we have quite a large outfit and he  gave us an excellent pitch. The site was very relaxing and you did not feel over crowded. I would have no hesitation in recommending here to couples or families, probably more suited to young families. Lots of great walks and cycling. 

rlawnuline

Caravanner from Cornwall

Reviewed on 27/06/2015 09:33

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