Camping Les Baleines
France, Charente-Maritime, Saint Clement Des Baleines - Locate on map 436 customers reviews Information about the campsite
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The site is very clean and the staff are so polite. We had breads and pastries baked on site every morning. Its close to the beach and you can hear the sea. The facilities are very clean and tidy. You can cycle form the park around the Island very safely on cycle routes. There was also a free bus which you can catch to various places.
We had a lovely pitch for our motorhome, 2 adults. The pitches are large and well spaced apart, so you do not feel crammed together.
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Peaceful, only the sound of the waves crashing against the sea wall, beautiful situation with lovely walks to pretty villages and sandy beaches and very helpful campsite staff especially Florian and his female colleague.
drains beneath the on pitch water taps would be helpful
Very spacious
Water pressure very poor and no drainage for run-off. Not much privacy.
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Great to see the cote sauvage wild coast as well as a walk around the corner to beautiful conche beach where we could swim Nice big pitches with some shade Vey clean facilities
Good size
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Lovely location by the lighthouse, friendly and helpful staff, on site boulangerie!
We would really liked to have stayed for longer, but only found you 3 days before end of season.
Large pitch, quiet campsite, good facilities, spotless showers and WCs.
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A brilliant campsite located very near to the beach and in a nice quiet part of the island. Good sized pitches with excellent facilities too.
The cleaning schedule of the toilet and shower blocks could be improved and bleach used for the toilet bowls.
Excellent location
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Very clean, hot showers and clean toilets. Private level pitch. Very friendly reception. Thank you
All great thank you
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Clean. Great bathroom facilities. Close to the beach.
Good size. Level pich. Close to dunes.
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Lovely area brilliant bike routes
Large pitch with electric and shared water point need levelling on van
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I have stayed here before and love it. Lovely size pitches in a beautiful location. The staff are really helpful and friendly and the food is lovely. I’ll keep coming back to Camping des Baleines.
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Hello Mrs Hillyard, Thank you very much for your loyalty and your wonderful feedback ! We are delighted that you appreciated our spacious pitches, which offer plenty of space to relax and fully enjoy your stay. Your compliments about our helpful and friendly staff are a great pleasure, and we will pass them on to the entire team. We are also delighted that you appreciated the quality of our catering and the fresh, high-quality products we offer, designed to make every meal a real pleasure. We look forward to welcoming you back to Camping des Baleines ! Amandine
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The overall vibe on the camping
The campsites could be neater.
Enough Spaces with a nice porch
No lights outside and the bed was bad
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Location close to the beach
Internet at the camping site was poor didn’t reach the camping place and when we did use it it was really slow
Shade with the trees kept us ok temperatures in the middle of the day The toilet block was nice
The toilet block smelled of sewerage
Hello Mrs. Styles, Thank you for your feedback ! We're delighted that you were pleased with your comfort pitch. We always do our best to offer pitches adapted to everyone's needs, with shade and space to feel comfortable. We're glad you appreciated our direct access to the beach, a real asset for easily enjoying the seaside. We understand your concern about the Wi-Fi. During busy periods, it can be slow because the entire campsite is connected. Regarding the sanitary block, we're glad you found it pleasant. Some unpleasant odors may occasionally appear, but we work daily to maintain cleanliness and comfort for all our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next stay ! Amandine
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Overall the campsite was fantastic. The site staff were friendly and helpful, from check in through morning coffee service to the BBQ evening they put on. Facilities were clean and plentiful. Our particular pitch was a little exposed (hot on sunny days; windy on others) BUT was only 50 yards from the beach, so who can complain!
A bigger freezer for camper cool packs. It was well used and overflowing most days.
Near the beach. Water on site. Easy flat pitching a tent. Large.
A little exposed on top of the dunes - obviously nothing can be done about that!
Hello Mr. Walker, Thank you very much for this wonderful review ! We are delighted that you found the entire campsite fantastic and that our team gave you a warm welcome, whether upon arrival, during the coffee service, or during the barbecue evening. We are also pleased that your spacious, comfortable pitch suited you and allowed you to enjoy our direct access to the beach just a few meters away. We thank you for your compliments on the cleanliness of our restrooms, our team will be delighted to read them. We take note of your comment regarding the size of the freezer for ice packs. During busy periods, it can be very busy, and we do our best to meet everyone's needs. We look forward to welcoming you back for a future stay at Camping Les Baleines ! Amandine
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We had one of the pitches equipped with a fridge, small hob, microwave etc. and it was really well appointed. Loved the picnic table which offered some much needed shade. Bathroom facilities were clean. The onsite bakery is brilliant - made use of it every day. Staff were friendly and whilst available if needed, just got on with the day to day tasks. Access to the beach is super easy, and being close to the lighthouse, shops and bars is a real bonus. Great location for exploring the island - and having the bikes available to hire onsite is a definite win. The site is really well thought out.
Only one hand basin in the toilet block? The dryer didn’t work and the soap often ran out. But really, this was the only thing I can call out. It’s a really good site.
As tent users, this offering is really cool. The extra space, picnic table, clothes dryer, and the appliances in the “kitchen” shed are a brilliant idea!
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Dear Ms Wilson, Thank you very much for your detailed feedback ! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our equipped pitches! We recently implemented them to offer an even more comfortable stay for everyone. Our direct access to the beach is indeed a real asset, allowing you to easily enjoy the sea and walks along the coast. The proximity to the lighthouse, located only a five-minute walk away, is also very pleasant for walking and enjoying the shops and small restaurants in the surrounding area. We are delighted that you were able to take advantage of our partnership with Cycland de Saint-Clément for your bike rentals. Thanks to the cycle path that starts directly from the campsite, you can enjoy superb rides and discover the whole island at your leisure. We take your comments about the tumble dryer and sanitary facilities very seriously. Sometimes the tumble dryer is overloaded or the filter is not cleaned properly by users, which reduces its efficiency, but we do our best to limit these inconveniences. Thank you very much for your compliments on the cleanliness of the campsite. We are also touched by your words about the welcome from our team. Finally, thank you very much for your feedback on our bakery service. Every day, we strive to offer fresh, high-quality products to give our guests the best possible start to their day. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful stay! Amandine
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Location and friendly staff
Size of pitch was great with both sun and the shade
Daily cleaning required with pressure washer in both toilets and shower rooms. All hairdryers to be working. 2x daily check that hand soap is filled. Drain plugs in baby baths. Repair baby bath flexible shower heads.
Hello Mr. Boote, Thank you very much for sharing your experience ! We are delighted that you appreciated the friendliness and helpfulness of our team, which is essential to us. Regarding the sanitary facilities, our cleaning team comes by four times a day, every four hours, to ensure cleanliness. Despite this, it is sometimes difficult for us to control the disrespectful behavior of some users, and we apologize for this. We have taken note of your suggestions regarding hair dryers, soap, and baby equipment. Rest assured that we are doing everything we can to keep our facilities in perfect condition and improve the comfort of our campers. We are also delighted that you liked your pitch. We always do our best to offer pitches that suit everyone's needs, with a choice of sun or shade. We look forward to welcoming you back for another stay at Camping les Baleines ! Amandine
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Locations near beach and lighthouse and cycle routes, super clean bathrooms, freshly cooked bread
Noise during night - festival until midnight every night was loud not too bad but machinery noise before sunrise and dance music at 4-5am was not so good
Flat good sized pitch
Other people accessing our pitch for water. Some lack of privacy between pitches
Hello Karen, Thank you very much for your feedback ! The campsite is indeed ideally located, just a 5-minute walk from the lighthouse and the bike paths, with direct access to the beach. We thank you for highlighting the cleanliness of the restrooms; this is something we attach great importance to. The bakery service offers fresh, high-quality bread and pastries every morning, and we are delighted that you appreciated it. Regarding access to the water and the lack of privacy between pitches, we apologize for this inconvenience and will work to improve the comfort of our guests. Regarding the noise, it was caused by the Jazz au Phare festival organized by the city, which lasts a few days with concerts until midnight. After midnight, it was more a nuisance related to the surrounding area, beyond our control, and we sincerely apologize that it disrupted your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back for a future stay ! Amandine
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Very clean , we had a great pitch . Toilets & shower blocks always clean & tidy . Fresh bread & croissants in the morning were so nice & could always be eaten with a cup of coffee at the bar . The shop provides the essentials plus chilled wine & beer, perfect treat after a long drive! The walk along the beach path in the early evening is just magical.
A swimming pool !!
Picnic table was a lovely addition to the pitch as was the fridge.. Water tap meant we weren’t having to carry our containers a long way .
There was only 2 of us , the fridge may be a little small for a family.
Hello Pam, thank you very much for your wonderful rating and lovely review ! We are delighted that you found the campsite very clean; our maintenance team works hard every day to ensure the quality of the sanitary facilities and common areas. We are also pleased that you enjoyed our bakery service. We offer fresh, high-quality products every morning. As for the swimming pool, we have chosen not to have one in order to preserve the traditional and natural spirit of the campsite and to take full advantage of the direct access to the beach and its beautiful walks. You stayed on one of our new equipped pitches, and we are delighted that you enjoyed it. Inside the reception area, you will find a small grocery store where you can buy essential items. We have taken note of your comment about the refrigerator, we have never had any feedback from families about this before, but we will keep your comment in mind. We hope to see you again very soon ! Amandine
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The ambiance of the camping, clean, calm,… Beautiful so nearby The ocean
Not disliked but a swimming pool would make this camping even more excellent!
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Hi sir Boermans, thank you for your enthusiastic feedback! We are delighted that you enjoyed the calm and relaxed atmosphere of the campsite. Our direct access to the ocean is a real asset for enjoying the environment to the full. As for the swimming pool, we have chosen not to offer one in order to preserve the spirit of the place. The campsite is located in a listed site, which also implies certain limitations on the facilities that can be provided. Thank you also for your comment about cleanliness, which is something we take very seriously, and your feedback is greatly appreciated by the whole team. See you soon! Amandine
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Loved our pitch, very nice evening bar and food.
We had to put our electric cable over next door pitch. Which was not a problem as such.
Wide pitch backing onto beach and not in the middle of the campsite.
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Hello sir Lewis, Thank you very much for your positive feedback! We are delighted that you loved your pitch, in a quiet spot on the edge of the campsite. Direct access to the beach from our gate is indeed a real bonus for making the most of the sea. We are also pleased that you enjoyed our little guinguette, where we offer local products in a simple and friendly atmosphere, ideal for enjoying beautiful summer evenings. Regarding the electrical connection, each connection point does indeed supply several pitches. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility in this matter. We look forward to welcoming you back! Amandine
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A lovely couple of days stay. The staff were very helpful, the site was nice with good facilities, and it was a nice location.
Good pitch size, good and clean sanitary facilities.
Hi Mrs Rose, Thank you very much for your positive feedback! We are delighted that you appreciated the quality of our facilities, the cleanliness of the bathrooms, and the size of your pitch. Our team takes pride in providing attentive service to our guests, and your comment is very gratifying. We hope to welcome you back to Camping les Baleines for your next stay ! Amandine
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We were lucky to have a spacious pitch on such a very pretty, natural campsite. If you like dunes and sand beneath your feet then this is your place. The site was beautifully kept and staff very friendly. It was exceptionally windy, which can't be helped but we had to remove our porch awning after the wind damaged it. There are plenty more secluded pitches which we had asked to move to but unfortunately they were fully booked. We would definitely return but would have to request a more sheltered spot.
Being able to pre book pitches online at time of booking.
Great size pitch
Water tap available but not just for your pitch. Still to share with neighbouring campers. Pitch very exposed making it exceptionally windy in comparison to other pitches.
Hi Mrs Burton, Thank you very much for your detailed and positive feedback on our campsite. We are delighted that you enjoyed the natural beauty of the campsite, the size of your pitch, and the friendliness of our team. We are sorry that your awning was damaged by the wind during your stay. As you mention in your review, the wind can be stronger on certain pitches, particularly those that are more exposed. The dune acts as a natural barrier, but some pitches remain more open to drafts. We fully understand your desire for a more sheltered pitch and will do our best to advise you accordingly when you make your next reservation. We look forward to welcoming you back for an even more enjoyable stay! Amandine
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