Tell us you favourite hotels / camping spots, within 30 miles of Calais

[Wapping]

A request for hotels in France within a striking distance of Calais, often comes up.

Let’s set the ball rolling at 30 miles (50 km). Why? That distance translates to roughly 30 minutes on a motorway and / or say, an hour on the lesser D roads, which might well fit in with bods’ plans, particularly if they have arrived late or only want a short hop back to the coast for their return to the UK.



The circle is drawn with a radius of 30 miles, centred on Calais. It comfortably embraces the popular town of St Omer.

 

[glenn2926]

Ibis budget Saint-Omer. Nice enough, clean hotel with parking in a lovely little town.
Unfortunately we probably won’t use it again as going the channel direction is hopefully in the past now. Although it might be useful if doing the France North coast as place both coming from and going back to the Rotterdam ferry port.
Hmm, now that could be a fun trip.

 

[Wapping]

The Ibis Budget or the regular Ibis in St Omer. Why? Half decent parking, especially at the Budget and an easy walk to the main square for nosebag. Find both hotels on the Ibis / Accor website: https://all.accor.com/a/en.html?utm...c&utm_source=google&utm_content=uk-en-ALL-ALL

I have a whole bunch more….

 

[Oldrat]

Ibis budget Saint-Omer. Nice enough, clean hotel with parking in a lovely little town.

^^^^ I second that ^^^

 

[jefformston]

If camping rather than staying in hotels there is a decent site in Éperlecques, has a bar and pizza restaurant/take-away and is next to the V1 rocket site which is worth a visit.

 

[Bear Town Biker]

I always stayed in Bergues quite a lot as I worked in Dunkirk occasionally. I stayed usually at B and B's. It's a couple of miles outside your range though.
Bienvenue Che Nous is quirky and has an excellent restaurant. Hotel Au Tonnier is good if you stay in the new wing. Hotel Cheval Noir is good but a little farther from Bergues but allows for late arrivals, Au Petite Manor is also good.
Bergues is a lovely small town with a city wall.
A film, Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis was filmed there and a tradition French restaurant Le Breugel featured and is worth eating there.
It's worth considering if you have sometime on your hands.

 

[Snowy]

I stayed at 'Chambres Du Marais' in the village of Tilques last month. It's 5km north of St Omer, just few minutes from the main roads and it's tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac. It was a midnight arrival so I didn't need any food etc but it was an excellent place to stay. The breakfast was fantastic.

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I have added a link. Bods like links, almost as much as they like pictures.

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Edwige et David vous accueillent à Tilques, dans un ancien corps de ferme confortable et reposant situé dans un petit village à 5 kilomètres de Saint Omer.

www.chambresdumarais.fr

Richard

 

[wessie]

It's a couple of miles outside your range though

even by road Bergues is under 30 miles from Calais and less in a straight line

 

[grantmac]

Good idea. I have the following. All tried and tested and acceptable. All Logis and all secure w.r.t. bike parking and a little comment for each:
La Cour de Remi - great rooms in beautiful setting. Food OK.
Les Hauts de Montreuil - Smallish roms but food is fantastic, but so is the price! Excellent parking in locked garage
Hostellierie St Louis - rooms OK a bit dated and food is fine. Quiet setting
Chateau des Tourelles - rooms OK a bit dated and food is fine. Quiet setting

 

[Arsey]

Stayed at Hotel Metropole a few times in Boulogne . Got a separate large garage which is free if you know the code
Fabulous local dining nearby at Le Chuck Wagon avec ketchup

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Link: https://www.hotel-metropole-boulogne.com/

Richard

 

[Wapping]

St Jean hotel, Wimereux

Hôtel Saint Jean | Vue Mer in Wimereux

Discover the Hôtel Saint Jean in Wimereux, offering a breathtaking view of the sea. Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing stay in our charming establishment.

www.hotel-saint-jean.fr

Why? Whilst it’s a bed-and-breakfast hotel, there are plenty of restaurants to chose from in the town. Smallish (secure) car park. Nice / helpful owner.

 

[Wapping]

Logis hotel Speranza, Wimereux

Hotel Restaurant in Wimereux

Book direct for less at the Logis Hôtel Restaurant Le Spéranza in Wimereux centre. Accommodation by the sea with a sheltered terrace overlooking the beach.

hotel-speranza-wimereux.com

Why? Quirky looking. Good food.

The hotel doesn’t have dedicated parking, so bring a chain / lock…. But you’ll have and use those anyway, won’t you?

 

[Wapping]

Bergues, a bit south of Dunkirk.

Logis hotel, au Tonnelier

Au Tonnelier...

Établi dans une magnifique bâtisse du XVIIIème siècle, Au Tonnelier se situe au cœur de la ville fortifiée de Bergues. Pour un séjour détente ou... - Au Tonnelier

autonnelier.com

Why? A typical Logis. No integral parking. I lock my bike up outside the front door, for the nights of my stays. A pleasant small town, with a choice of bars and restaurants. Pretty decent restaurant. Run by nice people.

 

[Wapping]

Good idea. I have the following. All tried and tested and acceptable. All Logis and all secure w.r.t. bike parking and a little comment for each:

Hostellierie St Louis - rooms OK a bit dated and food is fine. Quiet setting

Thank you.

Another vote for this hotel.

There used to be a petrol station just down the road. But, I think it’s now closed. Maybe it’ll reopen as an automatic 24/7 service?

 

[Wapping]

Ferme du Verte at Wierre-Effroy.

Why? A Logis hotel in the countryside, about 20 minutes walk to the nearest bar. Great food. Good parking. Not cheap, though.

https://www.fermeduvert.com/en/

 

[Wapping]

Hotel Escale, Cap Blanc Nez

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www.hotel-lescale.com

Why? A basic hotel, good enough for an overnight stay. Decent enough car park.

 

[JonnyBravo]

Logis - Hôtel Restaurant La Sapinière​

We had a very good stay and meal there last year
bang on 30 mins from the tunnel

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∞ Hôtel près de Saint-Omer | Domaine de la Sapinière

Site officiel. Ici, nous sommes en pleine nature dans le village de Wisques, à 10 mn de Saint-Omer, 20 mn de Calais par l'A26 et 40 mn de Boulogne-sur-Mer. A proximité, la Côte d'Opale, le Marais Audomarois et juste à côté l'Abbaye des Bénédictines, Notre Dame et l’Abbaye des Bénédictins...

www.sapiniere.net

 

[ymfb]

Hotel Cosmopolite in Nieuwpoort

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Op zoek naar een **** hotel met zicht op zee te Nieuwpoort? Ons hotel met wellness is tevens kindvriendelijk met een eigen brasserie en ontbijtruimte.

www.hotelcosmopolite.be

Richard

 

[Wapping]

Logis - Hôtel Restaurant La Sapinière​

I used to use this a lot, before it was rebuilt and afterwards.

Then I heard it had fallen away, as hotels sometimes can and do. Good to hear that it has pulled its socks up.

Lots of parking.

 

[ymfb]

Ara Dune hotel at Du Pane was excellent a few years ago.

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Link:

Ara Dune Hotel | De Panne - Located on the dunes

The Ara Dune Hotel is the ideal base for exploring De Panne, various cycling and walking routes lead to the sea, the beach, the dunes and the green polder land.

www.ara-hotel.be

Richard