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Found this site through UKCampsite.co.uk and sent an email to the owners, Mike & Cath, who left the Uk to give this a go 9 years ago. From the outset their service and attention to detail was brilliant.
The site is five acres around a typical French farmhouse courtyard, which houses a barn, and three gates/ studios as well as two owners' residences. The pitches are huge, served with electricity and satellite feeds, plus they encourage you to drain your grey waste tot he hedge - so much less faff than using a Wastemaster and very green.
The site is extremely peaceful, and set in very pleasant countryside with a mass of small villages and hamlets nearby. Nearest town is Loche, which is delightful and supports multiple visits, as it is rich in history as well as offering commanding views of the countryside.
Tours is about an hour away by car, and offers all the big city stuff, as well as some delightful churches, monuments and restaurants, but perhaps the most enjoyable aspect of the site is how relaxed it all is.
We met several couples that return each year, Sangria was shared around the table, and it is easy to understand why so many people go back year after year after year.
As Mike told us when we arrived, they wanted to create the kind of site that themselves enjoyed staying on, and despite the worst efforts of French bureaucracy to stop them are doing a great job.
Only downside at the moment is the washing facilities - due to French red tape they are still fighting to put up a purpose built shower block, but hopefully this will be in before Easter 2018. We were't bothered as we use the facilities son board the van, and fresh drinking water is just a few yards from the pitches.
Will definitely return - there are only 12 pitches, so booking is a good idea!
Lovely quiet site. Ideal size for us as it was very peacful and relaxing. Everyone very friendly. Facilities spotless. Plenty of villages and towns to explore nearby. One tabac in the village 5 mins walk for a drink or goods from the shop. Van delivers bread etc a few times a week. Loches within 15 minute drive.
As predicted, we did return, but for a three-week stay this time since we had found it so relaxing, as do many of their returning 'guests'. We even reserved the same pitch as last year! This period also coincided with the Tour de France which my OH could view in the barn with other campers.
Mike and Cath continue to work hard updating facilities as well as running the 'ship' on a day-to-day basis. The plunge pool was open and in use during the hot spell. The 'garden-setting' grounds are maintained to a high standard, even down to removing the falling leaves when they littered the pitch. We were again able to use the shower room of an unoccupied studio ahead of work starting shortly on a dedicated amenities facility, though towards the end of our stay portable loo and shower cubicles were installed since the rental studios would be in use during the coming weeks.
We revisited some of our favourite haunts as well as seeking out some new ones. Having never visited a chateau during many holidays in France (some say when you have seen one, you have seen them all), Mike and Cath recommended Chenonceau as their local favourite and we were not disappointed. We did Vouvray the same day and bought a few bottles of the 'tiny bubbles' from a wine cooperative.
Montresor made another pleasant excursion, though we didn't visits it's chateau. There's a pretty stroll beside the river though, and a small art exhibition (unusual 3-D stained glass technique) installed in an old timbered building. Good lunch in one of several restaurants.
Our visit to picturesque Angles-sur-l'Anglin coincided with a medieval weekend and craft fair. Tasty lunch at British-owned No. 15 tea room.
Again we had lunch at L'Auberge de la Source in Saint Flovier, ten minutes away. Same price at €12. 30 for four courses and house wine - a no-brainer, don't know how they do it for the money. Their take-away pizza (chips available as a side order) on Friday and Saturday evenings is excellent too. Friendly ambience, clean, frequented by locals as well as tourists.
Excellent markets at Loches and La Roche Posay (another pretty town for strolling) with smaller one for fruit, veg, fish and meat at Chatillon on Fridays. Bread van continues to call on site several days a week, plus there is a small grocery store for basics in the village which is about a 10/15 minutes stroll. For a 'big shop' we used Intermarche at Chatillon.
In conclusion, one of my all-time favourite French sites.
On arrival we were surprised to find porta loos and showers at the entrance of the site, we were shown around a lovely well kept site by the owner, we were told that there were showers and toilets available in at least one of the studios, so while unhappy about the prospect of using porta loos and showers we set up for our 2 week stay.
The site itself was was immaculate, however the reason for this soon became apparent, the owner was constantly either on his ride on mower or was using his leaf blower, this would not have been a problem but it was from around 10am till about 3pm and it was every day except Sunday. The hope of peace and quiet was shattered. Because of the constant maintenance our tent was being covered inside and out with dust, excluding our cooking area. There really is no need for the pitches to be mowed every day or for every single leaf to be collected.
I understand and except rules, however I was completely astounded by the approach of one of the owners, she was aggressive in the way she spoke to my husband because he did not close the shower curtain so it could dry! I mean really, this was on day 3 of our stay.
This was the first but not the last time she would approach us in this manner.
A few days later when showing new guests around, my husband was in the pool and the owner shouted out to him 'I hope you have had a shower' (meaning the rule is no sun cream to be on in the pool), to do this in this manner is rude, embarrassing, my husband felt compleatly humiliated, there is completely no customer service skills at all.
One evening (9. 30pm) a few of the campers got together, a few drinks and good game of uno and a laugh, after all we are on holiday and relaxing, the owner marched over put her finger to her lips and used a hand movement for us to be quite (this is how the group interpreted what was meant) it completely spoiled the evening for us all. The following morning we were told it was because the children were playing ball, but some clarification at the time would have been very helpful to us all.
To be honest we were looking forward to a wonderful, peaceful and relaxing holiday but ended up with stress, headaches and a desperately wanted to go home, I have never been on holiday and counted the days so I could go home, instead of wanting to stay.
2 weeks of our lives completely lost, our only summer holiday completely spoilt by bad service and obsessive behaviour, so very very angry and utterly disappointed.
It felt strange to have all British fellow campers, but it made a change. Mike, Cath and Bessie were perfect hosts during our 11-night stay. Our pitch was perfect being large, flat and with shade. The loo and showers in the portable buildings would have been adequate but it was a bonus being allowed access to the bathrooms in the unoccupied studios with their excellent facilities. They are offering these facilities until new ones are built now that they have been granted planning permission. My OH very much appreciated the televised coverage of Le Tour onto a large screen in the barn. Enjoyed days out and about, particularly Loches on Saturdays for its market, fine architecture and restaurants - went twice. The 12. 60€ lunch in Saint Flovier at Auberge de la Source was excellent value for four courses and wine. Would definitely use again particularly as it is just over four hours from the ferry terminal at Ouistreham. Bit of a pain having to go off site for bread on the days when mobile tradesmen do not call. Definitely one to use again.
My son and I recently spent 5 days at Le Cormier, using it as a base to watch the Tour de France. It's a wonderful place, quiet and Mike and Cath couldn't have been more welcoming. Fabulously large, flat pitch with easy electric hook-up, clean loos and showers. We were greeted on arrival by Mike and walked around the site. As the Tour, Wimbledon and the Euros was on at the time, they had set up a screen in their barn. It was nice joining other campers watching the sport - not noisy but a bit like watching TV at home with one's mates!
Daily visit to the campsite of the baker and on one afternoon the butcher was a bonus. We brought our bikes but only got out on them once! However, perfect cycling countryside and Mike provided us with a map of possible routes. Chateau and wine country so lots to do in the locality.
I am sure we will return - we would have loved to stay for longer after finding this absolute gem.
Visited La Cormier in May and found we had picked perhaps the best site of our many trips to France, not all bells and whistles as they say, but a really peaceful site with great owners. The weather during our stay was not great, quite wet in fact, but Mike did everything to help, at the end of our stay even taking our awning down for us as we were both in our late 70s, then helped to dry it. Then the icing on the cake Bessie Mike's mother who walked around the site every day and stopped to pass the time of day with everyone. We will certainly use this site again if our health allows. The site itself has large flat pitches which can get a little soggy after heavy rain but dry out quite quickly. The facilities were clean and tidy with lots of hot water. The area has lots to see and do, with a great restaurant in the local village. We will be back Clive Williams
Well we thought about keeping this wonderful site a secret but can't be that selfish. We arrived early October with the intention of travelling on to Spain but we found the site and area really nice and really handy for our two dogs so decided to stay until near the end of January.
We were very lucky with the weather as it stayed mild until well into December. We managed to cook outside both Christmas morning and New Years day.
The site owners are extremely friendly, helpful and obliging. Nothing was too much trouble.
The site is really well maintained and managed.
The bakers van visits three times a week, even Christmas day, the butcher calls once a week.
There is a great choice of supermarkets fairly close by in Loches, also two weekly markets well worth a visit.
We were lucky and visited two Christmas markets and two huge car boots/markets.
So many places to visit from the site, historical, lakes, pretty villages, towns.
We are going back to the site in the winter this year on our way to spain and will return again early 2017.
Bessie the camp commandant is Mikes mother and a lovely lady who lives on site who is always happy to have a chat on her daily walks.
Very very highly recommended site as a stopover to the South or Spain or longer.
We used this site as a stopover on the way down to the Lot valley and on the way back. It is well placed to access from the motorway system from both the north and south. As you approach the site you do end up on small country roads but once you arrive it is well signed and easy access into the site itself.
Within a few minutes of arrival Mike met us and made us feel welcome. The site was still busy in August as expected and nearly as busy on the return in September. Despite that we were offered a choice of pitches on both occasions all of which are large pitches with plenty space. Some are shaded and some are a little more open but all look to be level and easy to access.
All pitches have satellite connection to Freesat services which saved me unpacking my dish and the wifi signal is probably the best I have come across in France.
Before parking up Mike took us on a tour of the site and facilities which are very good and would suit families with children or the more mature like ourselves! He explained the lack of a modern toilet/shower block was down to issues with planning. This, he hoped, would be resolved in the new year so those visiting next year may find a new facility in place. The temporary facilities are clean and functional and perfectly adequate. On the return visit in Sept the apartments on site were unoccupied and these were available to use as an alternative shower and toilet facility, a nice touch.
For those with dogs, just out of the site are numerous paths so it's easy to walk the dogs off site. This is a lovely country site, off the beaten track and if you want a quiet peaceful time then it is ideal. Locally there is plenty to see and do and shops within a short drive.
We looked into what there was to do locally and as we enjoy walking this appears to be the ideal location for that and Cath confirmed this when we talked on our return. With that in mind and the site being spacious and well serviced we are now planning to visit for an extended stay in 2016 and are looking forward to it.
We came across Le Cormier after a previously recommended site was unable to accommodate us; having just come to the end of a week's stay with them how happy we are now that was the case!
The owners are two of the best hosts/campsite owners we have come across during all our years of camping. Nothing was ever too much trouble and they were also brilliant with our two children aged 13 and 8, even introducing them to the cat and kittens. This was one of those rare occasions when we really felt we had been welcomed into the family.
The site is centrally located for easy journeys to most of the major attractions of the Loire. We went to Loches, Amboise and Chenonceau Chateau, all of which were fantastic places to visit (particularly the latter which we spent a whole day at). We also spent a really enjoyable afternoon at Bellebouche where we were able to swim in the lake and just generally take it easy all for the cost of parking (€4. 50). However, on the slight downside, be ready for a drive as all of these, with the exception of Loches, took between 45 minutes and an hour in the car to get to.
The site is very flat with huge pitches (we have never seen one so large) and despite temperatures for us regularly into the mid-30s we were able to find some shade and keep cooler. As mentioned before Mike and Cath could not do enough for us, and everyone else, regularly dropping by just to check we were okay and, on one night when a thunder storm was forecast, coming round to warn us all and to offer us the barn to store bikes in etc. This couple work incredibly hard seemingly never stopping work but they always have time to make their guests feel welcome. For the children the plunge pool and the barn (with table tennis and darts) also provided some gratefully received cool down time and light relief.
The toilets and showers are currently housed in portacabins on site but I understand that planning permission is going through for more permanent fixtures. However the portacabins are, again, kept clean and fresh.
All-in-all this is one of the best sites we have ever stayed on and we are sad to be leaving. If I was ultra critical it would have been nice to see more French campers as nearly everyone staying there was British but this did not at all detract from the great time we have had and all at an extremely reasonable price. In fact, if you were nervous about the language barrier of camping in France, this would be a brilliant site to visit.
I'm sure that we will return at some point.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <10 miles 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
Outdoor Pool On Site 
No Horse Riding 
Cycle Hire On Site 
No Golf 
Tennis <5 miles 
Beach <10 miles 
Watersports <10 miles 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Blissful site - 10/10/10
