Camping Fréaudour ^★★★★

14. September 2019 um 11:56:20

I booked this campsite a few months in advance of our trip and then had a closer look at reviews on here and Google a couple of days before we were due to arrive. I have to admit, some of the reviews did make me a bit worried about what we'd find and made me question why I'd booked the site in the first... place...

I needn't have worried. I can see why the campsite isn't everyone's cup of tea but we really liked it. The site itself is set on a wooded slope that goes down to the lake and yes, some of the pitches are very slopey indeed. We were lucky enough to get pitch no. 40 which was level and enormous - ideal for our almost 9m motor home. There wasn't a water point on our pitch but it wasn't far away.

Sure, the loo/shower blocks are clearly pretty old but the cleaner worked hard for a good few hours every morning and they were always spotless when we used them. The rumours are true about lack of hot water for washing up, though, but that didn't worry us too much. We thought the pool area was great - the water was a lovely temperature and the pool looked very well maintained. (Perhaps fairly recently re-lined?) Our only issue there was a lack of sunbeds but with a 5 year old in tow, there wasn't much lying around anyway.

Other plus points: the motor home service point was well-located and very easily accessible. Additionally, bread/croissants could be pre-ordered from the shop and we're delicious although when we were there, this service wasn't available on a Monday. Additionally, our daughter really enjoyed the two big inflatables set up near the pool.

The biggest plus for us was the location next to the lake. We had a kayak with us and were initially disappointed to learn that the area of the lake next to the campsite was designated for water skiing. However, we found out that the water ski centre were fine with you launching canoes as long as you stuck within a few metres of the shore until you were out of the water ski area. The lake was also great for swimming - the water is so clear - and our daughter particularly enjoyed the beach near the campsite.

So in summary: this campsite is perhaps not for you if you're after an immaculate, all-singing, all-dancing Yelloh style resort but it has an awful lot to offer. It honestly one of the few places we've made a mental note to return to one day.

23. Juli 2019 um 16:11:55

Lets be honest, this was a 4 star some years ago but do not let this put you off the charm. Wonderful location and beautiful lake. Extremely peaceful and a great get away from it all.

Toilets were spotless however there are limited water points on site and not on pitch.

Also no supermarket nearby.... The local epicerie doubles up as a post office etc. But it has everything you need.only a short bike ride away.

Reception was impeccable. Limited English but couldn't do any more for you. Thought They were wonderful.

Be mindful that many pitches are very gradient so be prepared for lots of chicks and levelling equipment.

Would I recommend - definitely but probably 4 to 5 days.

Beautiful quaint french campsite relishing the dreams of a peaceful yesteryear

8. September 2018 um 14:03:41

Stayed in a superior chalet which was situated above the man made beach. Beautifully quiet and tranquil at the edge of a forest. The chalet itself was clean but basic. For the price I paid, it was great £120 approx for 3 nights). Let’s be honest, you don’t come here to enjoy the indoors, this place... is for enjoying the great outdoors.

The beach is absolutely beautiful and so clean. Very gentle slope into the lake and the water was so clear you could see tiny fish swimming. We were there at the end of the summer season so there was still a lifeguard on duty but the following day it was like a ghost town, but meant we had the beach to ourselves.

The pool close to the reception was decent and a welcome change to the beach but there were a lot of dead wasps/bugs in it. This out me off slightly. There were two huge unmanned bouncy castles which my daughter had great fun on!

We barbecued on one of the evenings and it was an idyllic evening. It did get cold in the chalet at night and we were glad we had brought duvets. We got shopping in Bellac before we arrived. Glad we did as there us very little in the immediate vicinity.

Overall a great 3 nights which was enjoyed by myself and my daughter. You definitely would need a car to get here and to go visit the neighbouring towns. A beautiful part of France and I would recommend a few nights here if travelling through the area.

8. Mai 2018 um 15:49:57

We spent 4 days here in one of the challets. The challet required a make over on the outside also internaly however not to the same degree. It was warm and clean and eneough facilities to accomodate 4 blokes on a motorcycle tour.
The site is on a huge lake and i should think that in the summer months... this would be wonderful. The staff were great and very helpful. It was to early in the year for the main site facilities to be open so i cannot offer an opinion on those. Overall we had a good time with no complaints.

23. Januar 2018 um 02:47:20

Plenty of pitches in the shade, the kids loved the inflatables. The facilities are a little dated but clean. The pool was OK, the lake is a much nicer place to be, although there is no shade.
It would be nice to have a better stocked shop. We have a 6 and 4 years old and would happily visit this site... again.