Les Hauts de Bruyères Village is found in the middle of the Loire Valley, and is a fun destination if you don’t mind a bit of a drive. Although it’s roughly six hours from Calais and most other ports, this village is actually one of your best options if you’re taking the ferry from Newhaven to Dieppe. With the usual selection of activities as well as an excellent pool, you’ll have everyhing you need onsite for a fun family holiday.
If you fancy venturing into the local countryside, you’ll find chateaux, historic towns and fields full of sunflowers in the summer. Some attractions are only open on certain days, so check the websites or ask at reception for opening times and charges.
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Aqua Mundo at Les Hauts de Bruyères
Included with every booking:
- Aqua Slide for adults and children aged 8 years+
- Children’s pool for toddlers and babies age 3 months+
- Hot tubs
- Lazy River
- Outdoor pool
- Water slides
- Wave pool
- Wild river rapids
Where to Stay at Les Hauts de Bruyères
Exclusive Cottage
- Sleeps up to 4 people + 1 infants aged 0-2 years
- No reduced mobility option
- Beds made on arrival
- TV in main bedroom
- Jacuzzi bath
- Kitchen package with tea towel, cleaning sponge, etc.
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Bath towels and toiletries included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
Into the Wild Cottage
- Sleeps up to 6 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option available in cottage for 6 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- Beds made on arrival
- TV in main bedroom
- Kitchen package with tea towel, cleaning sponge, etc.
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Bath towels and toiletries included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
Mini World Cottage
- Sleeps up to 6 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- No reduced mobility option
- Beds made on arrival
- TV in main bedroom
- Kitchen package with tea towel, cleaning sponge, etc.
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Bath towels and toiletries included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
VIP Cottage
- Sleeps up to 6 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- No reduced mobility option
- Beds made on arrival
- TV in main bedroom
- Jacuzzi bath
- Sauna or hammam
- Kitchen package with tea towel, cleaning sponge, etc.
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Bath towels and toiletries included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
Comfort Cottage
- Sleeps up to 8 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option available in cottage for 6 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- Bedding included, but beds not made up
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Towels not included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
Premium Cottage
- Sleeps up to 8 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option available in cottage for 6 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- Beds made on arrival
- TV in main bedroom
- Jacuzzi bath
- Kitchen package with tea towel, cleaning sponge, etc.
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Towels not included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
VIP Wood Cottage
- Sleeps up to 12 people + 3 infants aged 0-2 years
- No reduced mobility option
- Beds made on arrival
- TV in one or two bedrooms
- Jacuzzi bath
- Sauna
- Kitchen package with tea towel, cleaning sponge, etc.
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Bath towels and toiletries included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
Where to Eat at Les Hauts de Bruyères
- Bowling Bar – serving drinks, savoury snacks and desserts
- Il Giardino – serving Italian cuisine
- Lagon – serving drinks and ice-creams poolside
- Le Bistrot des Hauts de Bruyères – serving local specialities
- Le Marché – buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
- McDonald’s® – serving burgers, fries and desserts
- New Factory – serving food and drinks at the Action Factory
Supermarkets Near Les Hauts de Bruyères
- Onsite Carrefour supermarket
- Carrefour Market in Lamotte Beuvron – 5 miles
- Lidl in Lamotte Beuvron – 6 miles
- Carrefour Market in La Ferté-Saint-Aubin – 11 miles
How Can I Get to Les Hauts de Bruyères?
Eurotunnel from Folkestone
| Route | Crossing Time | Onward Distance to Village | Onward Journey Time to Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone – Calais | 35 minutes | 286 miles – if choosing Google Maps route that avoids Paris ULEZ zone | 6½ hours |
Ferry from UK Port
| Route | Crossing Time | Onward Distance to Village | Onward Journey Time to Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cork – Roscoff | from 14 hour night crossing | 332 miles | 6 hours |
| Dover – Calais | 1½ hours | 294 miles – if choosing Google Maps route that avoids Paris ULEZ zone | 6¼ hours |
| Dover – Dunkirk | 2 hours | 291 miles – if choosing Google Maps route that avoids Paris ULEZ zone | 6¼ hours |
| Folkestone to Calais | 1½ hours | 294 miles – if choosing Google Maps route that avoids Paris ULEZ zone | 6¼ hours |
| Newhaven – Dieppe | 4 hours | 217 miles – adjust Google Maps route to avoid Rouen ULEZ zone | 3¾ hours |
| Plymouth – Roscoff | from 5½ hours | 332 miles | 6 hours |
| Poole – Cherbourg | 4½ hours | 298 miles | 5 hours |
| Portsmouth – Caen | 5¾ hours | 230 miles | 4 hours |
| Portsmouth – Cherbourg | from 4¾ hours | 298 miles | 5 hours |
| Portsmouth – Le Havre | from 6 hours | 202 miles | 3¾ hours |
| Portsmouth – St. Malo | from 10 hours | 260 miles | 4½ hours |
| Rosslare – Cherbourg | from 16½ hour night crossing | 298 miles | 5 hours |
Eurostar from London St. Pancras International Station
- I wouldn’t recommend taking the Eurostar to this village as all onward routes include several trains or buses.
Flying From UK Airport
- To Paris-Orly Airport – flight time varies depending on departure airport. From the airport, take a Flixbus to Orléans (2 hours), then taxi to the village (45 minutes)
Useful Resources When Driving in France, Belgium and Netherlands
All distances have been taken from Google Maps. Journey times will vary depending on the time/day you travel and any unforeseen events such as accidents or roadworks. Whether you opt for planes, trains or ferries, remember to allow 1-2 hours for check-in and boarding each way.
Many countries are bringing in more and more ULEZ zones, which can make journeys difficult if your big old family car is non-compliant. Even cars that are compliant have to be registered to be allowed in these zones. This all gets pretty complicated, so it’s best to just avoid the relevant areas. Google Maps will often take you straight through a ULEZ zone without offering an alternative route, so make adjustments to your route before you set off if necessary. Visit drive2.city for up-to-date information on ULEZ zones in the UK and the rest of Europe.
