109 Reviews of Forest View , Dorceau, Normandy Campsite. Review score 9/10

Q: Is Forest View child friendly?

YES, it accepts children View all facilities

Q: Where is the nearest shop to Forest View?

There is a shop within 5 miles View all facilities

Reviews of Forest View

Forest View
L Esperance
Dorceau
Normandy (Browse area)
61110
Tel: 0033233837855
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Pitches: 22
Open: 01/05/2024 to 30/09/2024
01/05/2025 to 30/09/2025

Rating:

9/10 from 109 Reviews

Photos (14)

Tent Pitches	Caravan Pitches	Motorhome Pitches	Small Campervans
No Glamping Units	No Statics for Hire	No Statics for Sale	No Seasonal Pitches
Electric Hookups	Hardstanding Pitches	No Fully Serviced Pitches	Show Full Facilities

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	Cycle Hire On Site	No Golf	No Tennis
No Beach	Watersports <10 miles	No Boat Launch
Other Features
No Sea Views	Not Working Farm	Campfires Allowed
Lakeside Pitches	Public Transport <5 miles	Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access

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Date of Visit: June 2013

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: Kimnmike

1 review from this member

We visited Forest View last year and following our return visit this year we felt that we must write our first ever review. The new owners Peter and Sarah (aka Ray Mears) are well on the way to updating this formerly basic site in idyllic surroundings with the addition of brand new Ranch style toilets/showers, washing facilities and a Plat de Jour restaurant.

Little personal touches that make the difference like afternoon tea delivered to our pitch when we arrived, and both always around for any queries and assistance. Their enthusiasm and dedication is to ensure you have an enjoyable stay.

We would highly recommend the Plat de Jour, excellent home cooked food, where you can share stories at the large dining room tables with other guests and/or the hosts themselves.

Fishing can be very hard but can be rewarded with 20's and low 30's, but you must put the effort in and find the right spots.

Remalard is the local village, typically French. Intermarche Supermarket can be found easily enough, turn right to leave the site and drive two miles, nice fresh meat, bread and a good selection of French wines.

We will return at the next oppurtunity.

Date of Visit: June 2013

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: Johnann

1 review from this member

We have visited this site on four previous occasions prior to the present owners. What a difference ! The site is undergoing major surgery and development, tastefully, professionally and environmentally. The owners are delightful hosts and are considerate, helpful and nothing is too much for them. Clearly their raison d'etre is to ensure that all visitors are made welcome. The facilities are vastly improved with a new toilet/shower block; and YES, the showers have a free supply of hot water, are clean, bright and warm.

The owner provides good, homely meals in a charming setting with the emphasis on communal dining where desired. A great way to meet and quickly get to know one's fellow campers!

We could find no fault with this site or hosts, Peter and Sarah, and there are some great denizens of the deep swimming in the beautiful lake! Johnann

Date of Visit: June 2013

Unit: Motorhome

Reviewer: Acea

20 reviews from this member

After a soggy time in the Charente maritime we emailed ahead to see if they were water logged too, not a chance so off we set to find this hidden gem of a site. Diner for four booked at 'Sarah's table ' the day was getting better and better.

What a warm welcome greeted us and a beautiful view for our next two days of our French adventure camp. Being the first to use the new showers I can confirm they are hot, strong, spacious, immaculate Toilets and showers housed in a very smart ranch style building. If you like washing up with a sumptuous view, this is the place, looking over the orchard and out to the forest.

Diner. Oodles of fresh bread, glasses never empty and wonderful generous food was the order if the day. Sticky toffee pudding for desert that my kids went mad for. You eat communally and Peter and Sarah have all sorts of stories about their move to France which is hugely entertaining.

The next day we fished, popped to the local village for provisions, walked in the forest and saw Wilde deer, canoed on the lake twice and played with Pete's new power boat. If was 9 pm before we even sat down.

It's an easy stop over the journey to Calais was easy three and a half hours. Two nights though we're not enough !

Practical tips chock are a must !

Date of Visit: May 2013

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: Bill 1954

1 review from this member

Well I don't like telling t0o many people about this especially the carp fishermen, This Tarn has the most fantastic fighting mid 20s To 33lbs fishing in Normandy, with lakeside pitches, ( yes lakeside pitches)The venue is the fishermans Eden

With perfect hosts who are also developing this site with a new toilet block shower facility that are second to none in France

Rates are reasonable, you can also have meals provided by Sarah and welcomed warmly by them both. Please check the site out you wont be disappointed.

Date of Visit: April 2013

Unit: Motorhome

Reviewer: Androidgb

2 reviews from this member

Although the camp site was in the middle of a major renovation the new owners Peter and Sarah made us very welcome. We were able to take our pick and so chose a lakeside pitch with simply stunning views. To wake up, open the door to be greeted by no more sound than a distant cuckoo and look out at the mist rising slowly from the lake was magical. If you like walking there are some brilliant forest walks close by and the pretty town of Remalard is only a few kms away, as is the Intermarche (with cheap fuel). I can't wait to return later in the year and see what the new owners have achieved.

Date of Visit: February 2013

Unit: Motorhome

Reviewer: Swift669

1 review from this member

Although in the middle of site improvements and renovations we were made very welcome. A lovely peaceful and restful site. At present chocks required on most pitches for motorhomes. Enjoyed a home cooked meal in the restaurant. Vet, shops and supermarket in nearby town. Will be a great place to stay once all facilities updated and operational in a few months time. We will return to enjoy the countryside, the local places to visit and the hospitality of the owners. (Rating for site facilities below is for the ones we had available to us as all facilities being updated now. )

Date of Visit: January 2013

Unit: Campervan

Reviewer: Clinker

2 reviews from this member

The owners were very hospitable and looked after us extremely well. We took the winter pitch package which was excellent; the owners cooking is a mouthwatering delight. Our visit was not blessed by the best of weather, ice & snow, but we were welcomed to stay as long as we needed for the roads to be clear. It was a brilliant start to our trip the bonus was the area which had a lot of excellent walks there would have been really good cycling too but too snowy to risk 2 wheels.

The site is in a good location & Remelard turned out to be the best provided for & most lived in village of the trip. Facilities even with the work are good & we could see in spring the site would be very attractive.

The best thing is the welcome. Sarah and Peter are excellent hosts and looked after us well, they even took us to the local market on the Saturday.

A good stopover site, we drove from the Dover Calais Ferry. I think if we could have used the bikes we would have stayed a lot longer.

We will be going back.

Date of Visit: February 2013

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: Ziggy2609

2 reviews from this member

We visited Forest View and took advantage of their Plat de Jour offer, breakfast and evening meal which was ideal as we were only passing through the area. The hospitality from the owners was second to none, and received a very warm welcome from them both. The family camping pitches are separated from the quiet camping pitches by a lovely lake. New toilet block planned, cant wait to return to see it completed. We have already booked up for a longer stay later in the year. Highly Recommended.

Date of Visit: October 2012

Unit: Motorhome

Reviewer: Marion389

1 review from this member

We are on our way to our home in Spain and were looking for a one night stopover, sometimes difficult at this time of the year, most campsites having closed their doors until next year. We came across Forest View in the Caravan Club book, but couldn't contact the site by the telephone number given. We were fortunate enough to have access to the internet and so found the website, which gave us the correct number.

We made a reservation and, whilst chatting, Peter (Wilson) offered us a package that included a two course evening meal with our hosts. We readily accepted, not really wanting to cook in the motorhome with the door closed, windows steaming up etc. The meal, cooked by Sarah, was wonderful and we spent the evening chatting and laughing as if we had known each other for simply ages.

Peter and Sarah have only had the campsite for three weeks and are planning much upgrading of the facilities, although they were adequate for our one night. We will definitely return in 2013 and spend some time fishing and relaxing in the superb surroundings.

Date of Visit: August 2012

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: Helen707

8 reviews from this member

Glad we use UK campsites or we would never have found this lovely site. Stayed for 5 nights in some very hot weather and most appreciated being in the orchard by some trees. The splash pool was very popular, great for kids and adults too and it adds a liveliness to an otherwise calm and relaxing spot. The owner lent us an extension lead so we could pitch at the bottom of the orchard, great for chilling out, many hardly seemed to leave the site!

A supermarket is 2 miles down the road with fuel, really couldn't be more convenient. The forest is right next to you, a short walk up or across the road and you are in it, so perfect if you have a dog, or just fancy a walk.

Plenty of information on the area provided, market days etc, a small cafe and even bread if you pre order. Wifi best close to house but did the job when needed. So everything you could possibly need for a relaxing break is right here.

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