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Forest View Campsite
L Esperance
Dorceau
Normandy (Browse area)
61110
Tel: +33 233837855 or +33 678 321945
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Pitches: 22
Open: 01/05/2026 to 30/09/2026
01/05/2027 to 30/09/2027
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 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 Lakeside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Impressive19 |
3 reviews from this member |
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 We stopped at this site in April on the way to and from the Loire valley. We decided to do the same on our way to the Lot valley in August, stopping again on the way back in September.
Brilliant site, brilliant owners and a fantastic location. Plenty walking locally in the forest which is full of wild boar. The site is well laid out spacious and peaceful. Facilities are spotless and nothing is too much trouble for Peter and Sarah who make the stay a delight. The evening Plat de Jour with other campers is a lovely experience, and the food is good too!
A supermarket and other facilities are a short drive away including a vet which is ideal if you have dogs and are heading north to the Channel ports.
Already looking to return next year, its a no brainer! 
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Ddd83 |
2 reviews from this member |
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Amazing site. Such a shame to leave! A very warm welcome from the owners, great sized pitch - bring levelling ramps though. Showers and toilets always spotless. Washing up facilities also spotless. Site was very quiet when we were there in September, and not full, which was a bonus! Amazing views all around the site. We took our bikes and explored the region on these, the roads were great, and the local traffic free cycle path was also lovely. Cannot complain about anything. We had the evening meal with other campers and B&B guests on the Saturday night which was something different, and great to get to know other people. We also had the pizza another night which is a welcome break from cooking. We will most definitely be back and would recommend this site to anyone wanting peace and quiet.
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Ruggerman |
21 reviews from this member |
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We found this site on the website and booked for nights stopover. First impressions were very favourable & very pretty. The toilet/showers were clean and tidy with nice hot water. There is a nice looking restaurant/bar but unfortunately it was closed the night we were there. The pitches by the lake are a nice size if not particularly flat, but that could be worked around. The owners were friendly and helpful and there were quite a lot of return campers showing standards are kept high. We will be returning and intend it to be for more than a night. It has also restored our faith in British owned sites!
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Adambergerud |
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The owners of the campsite were very friendly and made us very welcome from the moment we arrived.
We only stayed one night on our way down to Spain. Would stay again, we had our 5 yr. Old son with us and there many other children to play with.
The pizzas were lovely prepared by the owner Peter and were a delight to eat especially after a long journey
Would stay again, not a very bit site but that is the way we like them.
Once again thanks for a lovely stay
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Adbag |
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We have just returned from a week at Forest View. We had a very relaxing week and Adam even caught a fish!
Peter and Sarah were friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening meals and the chance to meet other guests too, something we haven't done before however, can highly recommend.
We now understand why people keep returning year after year.
The facilities are clean and never any queues at the showers.
The location and views are stunning, some really pretty walks and beautiful villages within walking or cycling distance.
All in all an amazing site for a perfect getaway.
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Alfiegeorge |
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Well I can not really add any more comment to the previous reviews. Its all been said the owners made us most welcome and the camp-site is a gem in a lovely country. As it was just me and my wife touring France we decided to have a lake view pitch. It was magical a lovely view every morning. Spot on facilities. And met some lovely people. Such a shame we could only stay for a few nights. Trust me you will not regret staying a this site. We will be back
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Dreamerbfc |
3 reviews from this member |
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My wife and I have just ( reluctantly ) left Forest View after a short but really rather magical stay with Peter and Sarah. From the moment we arrived and met Peter we were overwhelmed with his kindness and advice. Nothing would ever be too much trouble for Peter and Sarah, they really are an amazingly nice couple.
In Forest View they have created a really rather special campsite. Surrounded by glorious countryside Forest View is a haven of peace. The toilet, shower and washing facilities are just right. Clean, spacious and modern and designed by Peter and Sarah you can tell that much thought has gone into them.
The meal we had in the restaurant ( cooked by Sarah ) was an absolute delight and we met some really nice fellow campers.
Forest View seemed to us to generate warmth and good feeling, there is just such a nice ' buzz' about the place.
Peter is a wonderful host, always willing to stop and chat and he gave us some good advice for our further trips abroad.
Every once in a while you chance upon a place you don't want to leave or meet people that you don't want to forget
Well Forest View is that place. And Peter and Sarah are those people.
Ian and Sue.
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Geoffrp |
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Was disappointed with this site in view of the reports.
Booked a Motorhome pitch for our 23 foot Motorhome. Told to park the Motorhome on a gravel area that is basically the campsite entrance area with a grassed slopping pitch down to the lake at the side of the van. Due to the unevenness and large amount of gravel was impossible to get the van level despite using levelling blocks and the van was permanently at an angle. Pitch wasn't very private with people walking across it taking short cuts, and due to the van parked in the entrance area, people were constantly looking inside on their way to the wifi/toilet areas. Road outside was busy and quite loud at times.
Probably the worst campsite pitch we have stayed on, and in the end we left 2 days early as we couldn't cope with continually walking at an angle in the van and the pitches lack of privacy.
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Management response: Sarah and I are truly sorry you were the only clients to have used our motorhome pitches and not been able to get level, however you are acutely aware of why that was. Regrettably, when you made your reservation you failed to mention that your motorhome had been heavily modified to accommodate your wheelchair dependence. Vitally, this included a 2m extending hydraulic wheelchair lift that made normal positioning of your motorhome virtually impossible.
This resulted in you moving your motorhome further and further into the gravel entrance way forcing other clients to walk around your motorhome to gain access to the restaurant and showers.
It is customary if not prudent to inform a campsite when you have such special requirements and seek their advice as to how best they may be catered for, particularly 21 pitch rural sites such as ours. In this instance you did not. Had you done so we would have recommended an alternative location but by the time you arrived it had been reserved.
Every year Sarah and I accommodate all sorts of special requests and preferences – all are treated with the same importance. We only wish you had taken a moment to make us aware of your particular needs so that we could have helped you to enjoy your stay in this delightful place. |
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
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| Reviewer: RIDGECROFT2 |
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What can I say, EXCELLENT in every way. Peter and Sarah are such helpful genuine people. The site is divided into three distinct areas, one suitable for children, one for fishermen and a quiet area, which we chose.
We did not really use the toilet block but I did go in once, they are new and were spotlessly clean.
We do not have young children so could not comment on the facilities for children.
The bar serves pizzas which Peter expertly builds himself, defeated my wife and came close to beating me, great value. They also do a couple of nights a week when Sara does cooks a set meal, which is superb, great value and a nice way to meet other people. Book early as it is very popular.
This is one of the most restful and relaxing sites we have used and we will be booking again for next year.
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Maydog |
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Peter and Sarah such wonderful hosts. Sarah's cooking is superb. They were kind enough to organise vet for our dog locally before returning home. Supermarket five minutes away. Made many friends. Shower block New and clean and tidy. New this year is Sarah's homemade delicious pizzas. Lovely local villages to explore. Thanks again peter and Sarah see you next year.
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| Date of Visit: June 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Climit43 |
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First visit. Forest View is precisely what the owners describe it as - 'their little piece of paradise'. A Beautiful and tranquil setting with large pitches. Peter and Sarah are the perfect hosts - the perfect combination of a personable and professional approach. Delicious ' plat de jour ' 3 times a week and fresh home made pizzas on alternative evenings, all prepared by Sarah. Thank you. We have already made real friends and will be returning in September, after which our van will be stored ready for 2016, when we hope to enjoy more happy holidays.
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Marmitevw |
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We stopped here for a couple of nights with our two dogs and we had a lovely time. Very chilled out and peaceful campsite. A warm welcome, generous pitch sizes, excellent toilet and shower facilities and even a lovely field where your four legged friend can stretch their legs off lead. We had pizzas one night and a nice cold beer from the bar. Would definitely recommend this site.
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| Date of Visit: June 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Kif56 |
1 review from this member |
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We stopped at this site on our first night of our motorcycle tour down to southern Spain. We were so tired that we would have slept anywhere. This is one of the nicest campsites I have stayed in for many a year. Anybody who offers me a cold beer when we were booking in understands hospitality. Excellent lakeside pitch. Clean fully equipped toilet and shower block. Home made pizza and real coffee from the restaurant. Fully intend to stay again next year and use it as a base to explore the area.
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| Date of Visit: May 2015 |
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| Reviewer: 100175 |
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We base our ratings on the caravan club also the camping and caravanning sites in the UK which are at a high standard. This site forest view nearly reaches that standard the site was tidy, quiet, the toilets clean maybe could do with a couple of more toilets and showers especially when the site is full. WI Fi was available near the reception
We had a meal in the bistro/ dining room, reasonable priced 13 euros each + drinks, and enjoyed eating with other campers but felt that maybe we would like to eat on our own if visited more often. A supermarche about 2 miles away.
If you like fishing this site has a nice lake and well stocked so I am told. We took many walks from the site some on back roads which are very quiet and some through the forest. The owners where very friendly and helpful. Will we visit again - probably just a few niggles but really minor, the lights in the toilet block should be on a movement sensor, the lights need cleaning as full of flies inside the building and out, so on this review we would award a 8. 2
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Management response: Dear 100175
Firstly, many thanks for your 8 star rating it's always nice to get good reviews. I simply wanted to correct a few errors in your review that others could find misleading.
1. Too few toilets and showers when full.
We have a total of 25 pitches serviced by 6 huge showers and 6 toilets housed in our new facility which has separate ladies and gents sections. Taking this into account it is a better ratio than found on the UK Caravan Club sites you compare us to and even when full we have only received praise for the temperature, pressure and lack of queues commonly found on French sites.
2. Separate dining tables in the restaurant
Glad you enjoyed the 2 course Euro 13 Plat du Jour. Just for clarification no one is bound to socialise with others it'™s just a format that seems to work rather well and introduces campers to each other for a great social experience. A simply request for a separate table would have been easily accommodated if it had been requested.
3. Motion sensor lights in the Shower and toilet facility
Our lighting is light sensitive not motion sensitive and comes on when the ambient light drops below an acceptable level and stays on all night as is a legal requirement. The only time the lights are extinguished is during the day when they are not needed. I have always found motion sensor lights to be far more dangerous as they always seem to extinguish at the most inappropriate moment!
Peter
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| Date of Visit: April 2015 |
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| Reviewer: BushBabyJane |
25 reviews from this member |
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This lovely quiet site is in a rural location at the centre of the Perche Parc Naturel in southern Normandy. Its a straight-forward drive of about 5 hours from Calais.
The nearest town is Remalard (about 2 miles), which has a couple of bakers, butchers, vets pratice, deli and so on, plus an excellent Tourist Information office. There is also an Intermarche supermarket, with fuel, on the outskirts of the town. Not much further away is Bretoncelles, which is smaller, but also has a bakers etc.
At the centre of the site there is a beautiful fishing lake, containing large carp. The well-maintained pitches are a good size (huge by European standards) and its possible to select your pitch when you book online, which is a facility that I like. Most of the pitches have a slight incline, but blocks are available if required.
The toilet facilities are simple but adequate, with plentiful hot water. There are sinks for dish-washing and laundry plus a washing machine (5 euros, I think).
Free wifi is available in the bar area, and we were able to pick up a weak 3g signal on the pitches. The bar is open at specific times during the day and the evening for a quiet drink, and there are English books and games available to borrow. Other facilities include crazy golf, a swing, and a table tennis table. There is also a huge field where you can exercise your dog off the lead.
The site is owned by Peter and Sarah, who will welcome you warmly and provide information and assistance, as required - though are never intrusive. Once or twice a week, Sarah cooks a delicious meal, where site guests eat together around one, or more, big tables. We highly recommend these evenings for good food and convivial company.
We particularly like the location of the site, as there are lots of tracks and footpaths where you can walk your dog - both from the site and within a short drive. The Tourist Information Office has lots of leaflets available for a small fee; they're in French but the maps are easy to follow. Alternatively buy the Blue IGN 1:25000 maps at the supermarket and make your own routes up. Occasionally you'll find a path has been blocked, but we didn't have any major issues. There are lots of lovely villages and hamlets to explore.
This was our third visit to the site. This time we'd booked three nights and stayed for three weeks, so you can tell that we like it.
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