We had a great time and hope to return.
9 August 2022 at 12:19:24
We bought a motorhome a few weeks before the pandemic and lockdown which meant that it was not until this summer we were able to take it across the channel to France. One week of our fortnight abroad was at La Flotte, a place I did not know at all before arriving there, other than their website and online... reviews. It is always something of a risk therefore when you hit return and book a site under those circumstances but, for us at least, it was a great choice.
The Ile de Re is a beautiful location and the crossing on the bridge from the mainland is spectacular. Arrival at reception was quick and straightforward and we were soon hooking up to our pitch situated close to the pool. I am sure some would say the ground was somewhat dusty and lacking in natural shade but it is high summer and almost all the pitched do have some natural shade. Being close to the pool was not a problem. The site was quiet despite being busy and our children loved being able to enjoy the pool to the full. It was always accessible, never over-crowded, frequently the opposite, clean and enjoyable. Be aware there is no shallow end - the pool is a constant depth all its length - but there is a shallow pool too. There were plenty of loungers to recline on and soak up the sun.
The supermarket is close at hand and is well stocked. There is a garage too selling reasonably priced fuel including gazole. A bit more of a walk away is La Flotte itself. We loved it there too. The walk takes about 15 minutes, there are plenty of pavements and there are cyclists everywhere, so it felt safe and relaxed. The streets you walk down are attractive with plenty of flowering shrubs and no litter.
La Flotte is a small harbour with plenty of shops and places for food and there was often evening entertainment provided free of charge.
The beach is a further 10 minute walk away. It is nice and sandy, although the tide goes out a long way revealing sea grass underfoot. It comes in quickly and the beach shrinks in size but there is plenty of grass above the beach on which to sit and picnic. The water was warm and we had no problems getting in.
We travelled around the island on a couple of days and it is well worth exploring. There are great beaches and towns to be discovered.
Electric hook up was fine and there are plenty of water points. There is an area set aside for disposal.
We found the toilets and showers of a high standard. They were very regularly cleaned and there were no issues with toilet paper.
We did visit the entertainment area for a few drinks to listen to singers performing in the evening on a couple of occasions. Prices were fine but we did not eat there. Plenty of people did and looked to be having some good paella for example.
The staff were universally helpful and clear. We had to cancel taking our dog at the last minute and although we could not get a refund, we were credited so that we could spend the money at the site. That was easy enough with some nice wine available in the shop at reception.
I would very happily stay there again and am grateful to the staff who worked hard to provide their visitors with a memorable holiday.
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