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La Bien Assise

RD 231, Chateau de la Bien Assise, Guines, 62340, France

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Ideal for ...

  • Cycling
  • Dogs
  • Families
  • Motorhomes
  • Peaceful stays
  • Walking

Why stay here ...

This attractive, spacious site is a popular stopover point for members thanks to its proximity to Calais and friendly staff. Set in the grounds of a 19th century mansion, the site offers immaculate facilities which include a covered pool and tennis courts. It’s very quiet in low season but much livelier in high season.

The reception staff take guests to their pitches, which are spacious and level. They’re set around the farm and mill buildings, which house amenities such as the "La Ferme Gourmande" on-site restaurant, specialising in regional cuisine, bar and shop. Reception is open for long hours to accommodate guests arriving from and departing to the ports.

There are lots of walking and cycling trails along the craggy cliffs of the Opal Coast, and the port town of Boulogne-sur-Mer, with its extensive history, is a 35-minute drive. Here, you can explore the castle and cathedral, or have a leisurely lunch in one of the cafés on the Rue de Lille.

Around and About

Guînes, Saint Omer, Montreuil, Boulogne-sur-mer, Wimereux, Markets, Beach, Golf, Horse riding, Mountain biking, Walking, Fishing, Bike hire.

Things to do on site ...

  • Games room
  • Minigolf
  • Paddling pool
  • Play area
  • Tennis

Facilities on site ...

  • Bar
  • Barbecues allowed:: charcoal, gas
  • Disabled facilities -: good
  • Fitness room
  • Late arrivals area with electric hook-up
  • Motorhome service point
  • Restaurant
  • Shop
  • Swimming pool
  • Takeaway
  • TV room
  • Wi-Fi
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  • Golf within 8 kms

On your doorstep

  • Distance to nearest supermarket 2 (kms)
  • Shop within 2 kms

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Directions

6 miles south of Calais. From Calais ferry and Channel Tunnel follow signs A16 Boulogne/Calais. Leave A16 at Junction 40 in the direction of Fréthun Gare TGV. At the T-junction turn left on the D215 towards Guînes. At the 1st roundabout take the 3rd exit (Guînes). Pass under the TGV bridge. and take 1st exit at next roundabout. Continue to follow signs for Guînes and take the new bypass D304. At the next roundabout go straight over (D244) and the site entrace will the 2nd exit of the next roundabout as you enter Guînes. If arriving from the south leave the A16 at junction 36 on to the D191/D231 for Guînes, site entrance is the 1st exit off the roundabout as you enter Guînes

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Postcode:
62340
Region:
Hauts-de-France
Department:
Pas-de-Calais
Distance to Calais: (kms)
19
GPS:
Lat 50.86611 / Lon 1.85694
Michelin map no.
301

Transport links

  • Buses go to: Calais
  • Daily public transport within 2 kms
  • Nearest port: Dieppe (201 kms)

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Good for families

Think twice (or 3 times) before paying money upfront for this site.

La Bien Assise
Although this is a good site on which we have stayed on many occasions, one has to be wary of their cancellation policy. We had booked and paid for 17 nights in August through the club (a total of around £750) but due to the rising infection rate in France and the oncoming UK travel advice we decided it was correct to cancel as we were planning to be in France a total of 10 weeks, The cancellation policy at Bien Assise is you lose all. In the current climate all other sites we booked credited or refunded any deposits/fees. I would advise anyone booking this site through the club or otherwise be very very carefull before paying any money up front. I also think the club should make the cancellation policy with this site clearer. Château du Gandspette is a better option.
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MossDnP

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Reviewed on 08/09/2020 20:15

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Rated 4 of 5

Good for families

Large, parkland site with range of faciities

La Bien Assise
Spent a happy few nights at la Bien Assise, Guines, in our caravan in mid-September (off season so quieter than summer peak). Short drive to Calais, Sanguette and also close to the Normandy coast which is worth exploring. Reception is closed 12 - 2pm in low season, but we were able to choose our pitch as site only about half full. Pitches are mostly a good size, some have low privacy hedges, but many are more open. Set amongst tall trees so although a large site, it didn't seem too big. Had a good meal at the restaurant on our last day. Staff helpful, speak English, but this was a more impersonal, larger site than the other two we had stayed at previously in N France. We found the washroom facilities fine. Many users are one night stopovers, but quite a few were, like us, staying longer as there is a lot to see and do in the area: Boulogne old town, Cap Blanc and Gris Nez, Chateau d'Hardelot, walks around Licques (10km to the S.) etc. Overall a good, well run site rather than excellent, and would happily return for more or as a stopover.
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GrahameL

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Reviewed on 10/10/2019 20:44

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Good for families

Fantastic site for stop over or longer

La Bien Assise
We stayed st this site at the start of our holiday for 2 nights and at the end for another 2 nights. We arrived when reception was closed, but following the instructions in the window, found a pitch and got set up before returning later to confirm our details. We needed to arrange a vets visit for our return and this was arranged by the reception team with no problems. The site facilities are good and although some were closed as we were nearing the end of the season this did not detract from our stay. We returned at the end of September and the site was a lot more closed down, however the restaurant was still available and we had an excellent meal here one evening. We will definitely use this site again on our next visit.
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kingfisher26

Reviewed on 02/10/2019 16:25

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Good for families

Overnight stopover for the channel

La Bien Assise
Great site for Calais, only 15 mins to the europort, we stayed mid September, and it is frustrating to pay full price and then establish shop, bar, snack shop and some toilets are all closed as its nearing end of season, if that is the case then the prices should be half price too. Other than that superb for the channel crossing
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Elliegracie

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Reviewed on 23/09/2019 19:35

5 reviews

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Great First/Last Night Stopover...and possibly In between!

La Bien Assise
Used as the last night of our 3 week stay in France and not disappointed. Arrived when office shut so found a pitch and reported later. Large, spacious, grass pitches surrounded by mature trees, ours having dedicated water, waste and electric point. At least 2 toilet blocks and a great heated swimming pool that was empty (not literally) apart from us in September - lovely swim. Didn't try the slide - water in drop pool freezing! 12 mile drive to the port so ideal and just a short walk into the village. Yes there are fixed tents on site and the restaurant was shut but hey ho, can't have everything. Lots of comings and goings with over-nighters and it isn't cheap compared with other camp sites but you pay for the convenience of location.
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paul56

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Reviewed on 27/09/2018 18:41

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