A campsite of two halves
12 July 2020 at 09:17:23
We stayed for 5 nights in a 'safari' tent, arriving on foot. The site was very quiet due to Covid, with many pitches unoccupied. There are two distinct areas - the static accommodation is mainly around the bar and pool (both of which are attractive, pool not heated though so we didn't use it). The... bar has evening 'animation', some of which is fairly low-key (quiz, bingo, karaoke) but two nights were loud concerts which went on until 11.45pm. Great if you like that kind of thing, but our tent was very close and no way the kids could sleep before midnight. The 'camping' end is further away from the bar and much more tranquil, I walked down there one concert night and could only hear the sea. A problem for us was the hot water. There was never any hot water for washing up (although I complained twice), first night no hot showers, and never any hot water for hand washing in the sinks after going to loo. I was told because the campsite was so quiet there was not enough water demand and we should push the taps many times and wait for hot water (we did but never got any). This is not acceptable for a 3 * site which should always have hot water. Anyway, there are signs saying conserve water! They need to put in gel dispensers too at entrance to toilets, as other campsites have. There are only 2 bars of soap in the ladies. Would we go back - yes probably but only with our own tent and I would choose a large pitch far away from the bar area. It is in a nice location - 10 minute walk over dunes to the sea, but the grand plage where everything's at (lifeguards, surf schools, cafes) is a good 30 min walk/ 10 minute cycle away. There's a snack bar and small shop on site which sells all the basics for a meal, which is convenient as the nearest supermarket in Saint Gilles is not really walkable.
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