Chanteloup

We have used Chanteloup as a stopover on our journey to and from the Dordogne for several years. It was a lovely site and used to have great food in the restaurant. (one of our main reasons for returning to Chanteloup as we don't want to get everything out for just a stopover) This year we returned - our first time since Covid. The site itself is still very pleasant, lovely grounds, and the site and receptions staff could not be more pleasant and helpful. Unfortunately the quality and range of the food in the restaurant has deteriorated. Burger/steak/salmon and chips, without even a salad garnish. At one point, the chef came out with some food with a cigarette dangling out of his mouth. Also, whilst the menu was limited, the chef was making the staff (who came to eat) what looked like some amazing dishes - shame that they weren't on the menu! The restaurant itself has gone from 'shabby chic' to downright scruffy and dirty. My husband also complained that the male toilets/showers were dirty. We always looked forwards to our stopovers at Chanteloup and it was the silver lining in the cloud of returning home. But the deterioration of the restaurant combined with the hike in pitch prices means that we will probably not return for the time being.

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Our last stop (2 nights) of a multi stay 5 week tour of Northern Spain & Portugal & we had the best weather..... Very spacious site with a nice pool. Would have extended our stay had we not been time limited to be home. Very friendly & helpful staff. As mentioned previously, restaurant was underwhelming re choice but food was okay, although we only ate there on the first night. Facilities are good, however the shower & toilet amenities are in separate locations across the courtyard. MSP is 'hidden' among the treeline as you enter & could be better signposted. All in all a good site to stay for breaking up a journey (we were travelling back to Dieppe) or a longer break. We were there the week after Le Mans 24 Hour & it wasn't very busy.

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Visited for 4 nights in late June on our way back to Calais. This is a nice site with a very relaxed atmosphere. We were given a pitch on a large field with a large tree in the centre. All pitches were around the outside increasing the impression of space. Water points were plentiful but the only grey water disposal point was by the motorhome service point - quite a distance with a full wastemaster! Can't disagree with the comments re the restaurant - they seem to have gone a bit overboard with the shabby-chic theme, however on the one occasion that we used it, our food was good. There are numerous deckchairs and shades dotted about the site, which add to the calming atmosphere. Facilities are 'rustic, but clean and acceptable. We would visit again.

Comment from the Club:

Thank you so much for your review. The restaurant was managed privately this year and the manager had trouble recruiting staff and keeping up the good quality that we expect at Chanteloup . They hope to do better for 2023. Thankyou.

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Centred around a large château and its many outbuildings the facilities are generally good located in some of the outbuildings in the old courtyard. tired. Pitches are generous in size set out around the lake and lawns that surround the château. There is a wooded area behind the Château with additional fully serviced pitches set amongst the trees together with a number of new glamping lodges. The courtyard to one side of the château and the main château building itself, house a small restaurant, reception, games room, tv room, bar and washing up facilities. Bread and croissants available every morning delivered by local boulengerie who sets up a stall on the lawn outside the château. The only downside was the restaurant which a number of other reviews have made reference to. We were disappointed with the quality of the food and the general appearance. Set in the wooded courtyard under a marquee, it was in need of a good clean to remove the tree debris from the roof and the table cloths need washing. The site has a very relaxed atmosphere about it and whilst we were there was not particularly busy which suited us. We only stayed for one night on this visit but will be back for a longer stay.

Comment from the Club:

Thank you for your review and we are so delighted you enjoyed the location of the site. With regards to the restaurant, it was managed privately this year and the manager had trouble recruiting staff and keeping up the good quality that we expect at Chanteloup . They hope to do better for 2023. Thankyou.

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June 22 Really nice Castels sites. Great booking procedure with rapid response and check in excellent . Our pitch by the lake was excellent and more than big enough for car and large caravan . As units place around edge of field huge amount of space for sitting out and games for kids if appropriate. Website states lake side pitches all have water and electric , ours only had electric . Plenty of fish to catch in lake but beware baby cat fish with very sharp spines . Not sure fishing here is suitable for children . Chateau has very attractive lounge/games area .Has a bar we did not use .Have refrained from commenting on Restaurant but have responded to owners privately .Our neighbor on pitch who was in restaurant shared our views but said in the many prior years they visited it was excellent. A very pleasant place to stay to chill particularly on way south or north or if wanting to visit Le Mans . Big supermarket 15 to 20 mins away with fuel.Local village has baker and small shop ,we did not have time to try nor to visit the small bar /restaurant as it shuts on Mondays but as would use this as rest stop site again will be sure to give restaurant a try

Comment from the Club:

Thank you for your review and we are so delighted you enjoyed your stay here. With regards to the restaurant, it was managed privately this year and the manager had trouble recruiting staff and keeping up the good quality that we expect at Chanteloup . They hope to do better for 2023. Thankyou.

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