|
|
|
|
Camping La Bucaille
La Bucaille
La Haye
Montgardon
Normandy (Browse area)
50250
Tel: +33 2 33 07 46 38
Visit their website
   
|
Pitches: 6
Open: 01/05/2026 to 21/09/2026
01/05/2027 to 21/09/2027
Rating: 
|
Photos (24)
|
 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 No Motorhomes |
 No Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
 Show Full Facilities |
| Who's it for |
 Adults Only |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 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 <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 Wild Swimming <5 miles |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <1 mile |
 Cycle Hire <1 mile |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <5 miles |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
|
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
|
Reviews:
143 in total, now showing 91 to 105
Previous 15
Next 15
|
|
Jump to Page
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
|
Write your own Review to win £150 of Amazon Vouchers!
If you've ever visited this campsite please submit a review for your chance to win! Each month one lucky person will have their review picked at random and will win £150 of Amazon vouchers. Leave as many reviews as you can for more chances - it only takes a few minutes
|
| Date of Visit: April 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| | Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: RIDGECROFT2 |
3 reviews from this member |
|
 The site was more than we could have hoped for. If you like CL type sites, this will be perfect for you. The site is set in beautiful country side but still within walking distance of the local town and a short drive to a local beach.
The site is well maintained, level, well tended grass with spacious pitches.
The toilet block is well maintained and clean, although a little heating at this time of year would have been welcome.
The owners Mark and Mel could not have been more helpful.
A week was just not long enough and we will be going back. 
|
|
| Date of Visit: September 2013 |
Unit: Motorhome |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| | Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: David Withnall |
2 reviews from this member |
|
Having read the reviews, we were quite excited at the prospect of 18 nights at La Bucaille. We like to tour a local area in our Smart car. Suffice to say in no way were we disappointed; the campsite was immaculate and indicative of the love and hard work Mark and Mel have applied to make this the best small site we have visited in almost 10 years. With their warm welcome, we felt immediately at home. They could not have been more helpful and friendly. The 'facilities' block was exceptional - with plenty of light-sensors enabling easy use during darkness. The cassette emptying point was smarter than many a toilet we've experienced elsewhere! We also loved their two Weimaraners, Millie & Mica. Points already made by other reviewers, about local facilities, nearby beaches, access to interesting areas further afield, are all valid. We loved this area of Normandy and would not hesitate to stay with Mark and Mel again, nor to recommend their outstanding campsite!
|
|
| Date of Visit: September 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
 | | Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Jimeil |
1 review from this member |
|
We have just returned from 4 days at La Bucaille and we cannot speak highly enough of both the site and Mark& Mel, the owners. They made us most welcome on the 2 occasions we visited this holiday and our 2 dogs were not a problem either! As we were on our way back to Ireland, we needed to attend a vet for the dogs' passports. Mark provided us not only with a vet's name but also his card and a map of the town and showed us the location. His knowledge of caravans is very useful also though I hope we never need it!
I was most impressed at how they had set up this business in a foreign country and that they were involving themselves in the life around them.
The facilities on site are spotless and very handy too. The pitches are larger than uk but the usual french size.
The location is so peaceful with plenty of walking for the dogs in fields nearby and also great dunes and beaches at Bretteville. The town of La Haye du Puits is only 2 km away and has all the shops/restaurants/market etc one could need. With very little traffic around, it was safe to exercise the dogs and also to cycle into nearby Montgardon, a quaint little village, typically French.
On our departure day, Mark & Mel both came to say Au Revoir and indeed we intend to!
|
|
| Date of Visit: September 2013 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| | Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: NDJ88 |
1 review from this member |
|
We stayed at La Bucaille for a long weekend in early September, and La Bucaille exceeded our expectations in every regard.
We chose La Bucaille because it is in contrast to the vast holiday-camp style sites else where, and it is very peaceful. It is well away from any busy roads, and sheltered from high winds by apple trees on all sides.
The location is excellent, with the local town (about 2km away) offering a choice of three supermarkets (although we were caught out by opening times!), multiple restaurants and other shops. It's also within easy reach of Mont St Michel (1. 5 hrs), Utah beach (<1 hr), and Bayeux (1. 5 hrs) which we made the most of :-)
The facilities are immaculately clean and well maintained, with some added extras that we weren't expecting. There is a fridge, a couple of picnic benches for eating at, lots of leaflets/brochures/maps etc, and a rope swing.
Mel and Mark are very friendly and eager to offer advice on the local attractions. We had our bikes with us, and they took the time to explain and direct us towards the local cycle tracks.
If we visit the area again, we will definitely stay at La Bucaille, and wish that we could take it with us to visit other areas!
|
|
| Date of Visit: August 2013 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
 | Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| | Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Ucfaaay |
1 review from this member |
|
A lovely, intimate campsite that is in complete contrast to the typical, large French versions. It is set in a gorgeous apple orchard. It is 2 kilometres from La Haye du Puits and is a very peaceful site. Mark and Mel are very warm, welcoming and friendly.
The facilities are very well maintained, spotless and practical. The addition of a small fridge for people to use is a bonus, and very useful for cooling cidre.
Overall highly recommended.
|
|
Advertisement
|
| Date of Visit: August 2013 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Monkeygirl |
3 reviews from this member |
|
We have just returned from this campsite and what a fantastic site. We cannot recommend enough. The owners Mark and Mel are so hospitable, nothing is too much trouble and they will give you so much information on the area, from cycle tracks to restaurants to fishing! Anything they can help to make your stay the best it can be.
The site is small and tranquil, kept immaculately clean and tidy from the showers, toilets too the pitches. The site has 2 toilets, 2 showers and 2 sinks, the site was full with tents but we never had too wait to use anything and a fridge is provided for use, which is a lovely touch. There is lots of little thoughtful bits around the site like a little swing hanging from a apple tree which the our daughter loved, picnic tables and a set around one of the trees.
The site is not far from the town, however we found with a 7 year old we could not walk as there is no pavements and it is small bendy roads. We tried cycling into the town one day but again this was not ideal, but once into the town we enjoyed the cycle tracks. The beaches are close but again not too cycle too with children. The town has some lovely restaurants and a good market on a weds. Normandy is known for its cider and we visited a cider producer we meet from the local market who was about 20 mins drive away and had a great time seeing it made and tasting local ciders.
This is one of the best sites we have ever visited and will definitely be going back.
|
|
| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Big Alma |
1 review from this member |
|
My wife and I stayed in our caravan at this site for three nights on the way back to Cherbourg from Brittany. The owners are English and very friendly and helpful. In fact our water pump had failed at the previous site and the owner (a caravan engineer) spent a good hour trying to get it going again for us; sadly to no avail as we subsequently found it was broken on return to Blighty and had to be replaced.
Although we've never stayed on a CL we feel from what we've read of them that this site is just like one. Just six pitches for vans and two for tents in a reasonably sized flat field with plenty of room for all. No strict Caravan Club rules here as to which way round you must pitch!
There is a small shower block in the middle of the field housing two WCs (one disabled), two showers, two wash basins (although neither private) and one small washing up area. Although we were only passing through, having holidayed in the area before, we know there is a lot to visit and see and it would certainly provide the basis for a complete two week holiday.
The nearby town of La Haye du Puits has everything you need with a busy market but also a large hypermarket on the edge of town. It has a number of restaurants and Mark and Mel are happy to provide their thoughts on which ones to try. We ate at Le Commerce which is patronised by the locals, is very good value and worth trying just to see your steaks being cooked in the restaurant over an open wood fire. The walk from town to campsite was a bit too long for us being over a mile and, for the return journey, being entirely uphill on an unlit country road with no pavements. Probably best to walk or drive in and get a taxi for the return leg if the driver wants to sample the wine.
The overnight fee for van, two adults and electricity was 17 euros and we understand this is the same whether it is low, mid or high (when we stayed) season.
Would have no hesitation in staying there again or in recommending others to do so.
|
|
| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: CathyF |
1 review from this member |
|
Idyllic! We went with friends, and from the time of booking, Mark and Mel were so helpful. We had reserved pitches so that we could all be together. Would thoroughly recommend this campsite as it is so peaceful, well cared for and clean. Mark and Mel are fabulous hosts and the showers/toilets are spotless. They've even provided a small fridge for everyone to use. Our 2 kids loved it here and we loved it as they could play safely and we could see where they were at all times. A great base with some superb nearby beaches (5 mins by car) and restaurants (again by car). Local Carrefour and Intermarche - must say we preferred Intermarche as it had a better deli counter and fresh fruit/veg. Very relaxing, will definitely come back. Thank you.
|
|
| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
Unit: Tent |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| | Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Babysoprano |
10 reviews from this member |
|
Booked for 4 nights but ended up staying for 7 as the site is so pretty and tranquil - nothing but the sound of birdsong to disturb you!
Beautifully kept facilities with a great range of local information and leaflets in the pretty washblock. We appreciated the fridge - particularly thoughtful of owners Mel and Mark given that I imagine most of the visitors are in caravans/motorhomes and have their own facilities.
La Haye de Puits is a good base for visiting the area and with plenty of decent shops and supermarkets. We had bikes with us and made good use of the local cycle tracks that Mel and Mark told us about.
We hope to visit again as it's without doubt one of the loveliest sites we've visited in over 10 years of camping!
|
|
| Date of Visit: June 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| | Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Renault14 |
3 reviews from this member |
|
This is the ideal site for an in-depth introduction to France being very close to the cross channel ferries in Western Normandy. Mark and Mel gave us a very warm welcome and helped with some technical issues as, being bi-lingual, they could intercede when language problems arose in local dealerships! The facilities were kept immaculate and the site was very tranquil with clean, local deserted beaches only 5 miles away. A great holiday spot with local shops and supermarkets only 10 minutes away.
|
|
Advertisement
|
| Date of Visit: June 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| | Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Jellybean77 |
5 reviews from this member |
|
As mentioned in previous reviews the warm welcome from Mark and Mel made you feel instantly at home on their beautiful site. Excellent facilities and certainly for us, with two dogs to exercise and a wish to see the Normandy beaches, a perfect location.
This was our first caravan trip to France and Mark and Mel gave us lots of helpful advice. We spent five fun packed days based at this lovely location then travelled on to Brittany. We subsequently decided to stop off en route back just overnight to break the return journey and Mark came to the rescue when we were having problems with charging our caravan battery. Embarrassingly - it was just a fuse which had gone! We still have lots to learn about our Eriba! Mark gave us very useful tips, which were invaluable.
We only ate out three times during our two week holiday, two of the times being at the lovely restaurant - La Commerce in La Haye du Puits, which Mark & Mel had recommended for the steaks cooked on an open wood fire - perfect.
We highly recommend this site to you - you will not be disappointed.
|
|
| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| | Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Jean Tear |
2 reviews from this member |
|
We stayed on this site for 3 weeks and it is the best small site we've ever used. Very helpful, friendly owners, well laid out site & beautifully maintained. The toilets & showers are immaculate with plenty of hot water. La Haye du Puits has all the shops etc anyone could need and the site is in a good location to see many points of interest as well as D-Day beaches. We will definitely be making a return visit.
|
|
| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
Unit: Motorhome |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Kentishlady1 |
1 review from this member |
|
We have just arrived home after a 5 day stay at La Bucaille. I can only reiterate everything that has been said before about the site. It's probably one of the nicest we have every stayed on; and I have been camping since I was a child. The owners certainly make you feel so welcome and both come out to meet you when you arrive for the first time. The site is very pretty and with immaculate toilets and showers. Both are very well thought out to give you that extra bit of privacy and room!
We certainly will go back again and hope to stay longer next time but will most likely go across to Cherbourg, as it is quite a journey down from Calais. There are some lovely places to visit from the site and 5 days was not long enough. If you want peace and quiet with just bird song to listen to this is the place to visit.
|
|
| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| Child friendliness:
| Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Varaderoxlv1000 |
29 reviews from this member |
|
This was the 2nd site we have visited in France, but simply the best and not only that, it was by far the best site we have ever visited and was better than any CL site we have used in the UK.
We received a very warm welcome the minute we drove onto the site and Mel and Mark could not have been any more helpful.
What a site. It was extremely well kept with excellent clean facilities. Even Green Chemical was provided to ensure that the disposal system maintained its functionality.
The site was very quiet, very tranquil with lots of wild flora and fauna and some nice walks available too. La Haye du Puit is very close for everything you want, and the site is well placed for various visits throughout the Cherbourg penisular and its great beaches the nearest being just 6 miles away. Access from the main routes is very good on the very quiet, well maintained roads.
Would we visit the site again, oh YES! Criticisms NONE, we wouldn't even have contemplated it.
|
|
| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
Unit: Motorhome |
Rating:
| Rating Breakdown: |
Location:
| Facilities:
| Customer Service:
|
Value for money:
| | Overall:
|
|
| Reviewer: Charleygirl |
22 reviews from this member |
|
We were touring Normandy in our Motorhome when our water pump stopped working. Google came up with the only Caravan/Motorhome service Engineer in France - hence they came into our life & to our rescue! He not only repaired our pump but told us of their lovely campsite. As we were leaving our present site next day, we thought we'd pay La Bucaille a visit.
We were delighted! What a truly beautiful site - everything you need & spotlessly clean with a full 16amp + lovely hot showers!
Cannot recommend this site highly enough - The owners are such welcoming hosts & he was incredibly helpful with our endless van problems!
We've also told our *non camper' relatives about their Gite. Will definitely return if in the area.
|
|
Previous
143 Reviews in total, now showing 91 to 105
Next
|
Write a Review of this Site to Win £150 Amazon Vouchers
 |
Common Questions
Is Camping La Bucaille child friendly? NO, this site is adult only View all facilities
Where is the nearest shop to Camping La Bucaille? There is a shop within 1 mile View all facilities
Is Camping La Bucaille dog friendly? NO View all facilities
Other Sites Near Montgardon Other sites within 30 miles - All Sites in Normandy
Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...
Follow us on Facebook
 |
Follow our UKCampsite.co.uk page on Facebook! Keep abreast of the latest news and updates much more easily.
Simply click here then click on the Like button! |
All reviews and comments are the personal opinion of the review author only , and as such do not represent the view of the UK Camp Site.co.uk.
The facilities shown on this website are a guide only, and you should check with the campsite direct before making any booking. The UKCampsite.co.uk will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions
|
