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Les Nénuphars

1-hectare private island · Audomarois Marsh · Tilques

Charming holiday home · 14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 12 beds

↓ Discover

The house

A one-hectare private island
in the heart of the marshes

A unique property in the heart of the Audomarois Marsh, on a one-hectare private island in a UNESCO World Heritage area. An exceptional natural setting with woodland and waterways all around the island.

Accessible by chain ferry from the private car park or by boat, the property immerses you in a preserved natural world. Enjoy the included activities: trampoline, football goal, boats, fishing, and rich wildlife observation.

A family property passed down through generations, combining authenticity and modern comfort for up to 14 guests.

🏝 Private island · 1 hectare · UNESCO · Audomarois Marsh
4,94
★ Coup de cœur guests 16 reviews · Overall rating Superhost Kevin
14Max guests
5Bedrooms
12Beds
1 haPrivate island
📍 13 Le Grand Large, Tilques 62500
🏰 À côté du Château de Tilques · Saint-Omer
⛵ Bac à chaîne · Accès bateau inclus
🐑 Wildlife & flora variées · Zone UNESCO
🍳 Kitchen équipée · WiFi · Cheminée · Poêle à bois
Accommodation in detail

Everything included in your stay

Ile privee · UNESCO · Tout inclus · Audomarois Marsh
Upstairs
Bedroom 1 — Upstairs

Main bedroom

  • 1 bed 180×200 + 1 bed 90×190
  • Television
Bedroom 2 — Upstairs

Master suite

  • 1 bed 200×200 + 1 bed 90×190
  • Wooden baby cot
  • Television
Bedroom 3 — Upstairs

Adventure dormitory

  • 3 bunk beds 90×190
  • Ideal for children
Ground floor
Bedroom 4 — Ground floor

Ground-floor bedroom

  • 1 bed 180×200
  • Television
Bedroom 5 — Ground floor

Extra bedroom

  • Sofa bed 140×190
  • Television · Compact room
Salle de bain 1 — Upstairs

Upstairs bathroom

  • Washbasin
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Salle de bain 2 — Upstairs

Upstairs bathroom

  • Washbasin
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Salle de bain — Ground floor

Ground-floor bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Washbasin
  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
Outdoors

Outdoor toilet

  • Toilet in the courtyard
Main room

Large living room

  • Main dining room
  • Living room with television
  • Bluetooth soundbar
  • Fireplace
Second room

Additional room

  • Dining table
  • Two desks
Third lounge

Lounge with wood stove

  • 2-seat electric sofa
  • Additional sofa
  • Television
  • Wood stove
Fully equipped kitchen

Kitchen equipment

  • 4 gas burners
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge + freezer
  • Electric oven
  • Microwave oven

Tous les equipements nautiques sont inclus free of charge pour toute la duree de votre sejour. Rames, pagaies et gilets de sauvetage fournis.

2 grands bateaux plastique
Jusqu'a 8 adultes chacunParfaits pour explorer le marais en groupe
Included
Barque aluminium
2 adults + 2 childrenLegere et maniable
Included
Grande barque aluminium
4 adults + 2 childrenIdeale pour les familles
Included
2 kayaks une place
1 adult eachParfaits pour une balade au calme
Included
Canoë
2 adults + 1 childDecouverte tranquille du marais
Included
Petit bateau enfants
Maximum 4 childrenJeu securise devant la maison
Included

Outdoor spaces & leisure on the island

1-hectare wooded parkPeaceful haven in the heart of the UNESCO marsh
2 barbecuesFor great outdoor meals with family or friends
Covered pergolaShaded area with garden furniture
3 furnished terracesRelaxation areas for meals, drinks or lounging
Fishing spotsAccessible directly from the island, all around the property
TrampolineIncluded — ideal for children
Football goalFor ball game lovers
Faune & floreNature observation on the water in the UNESCO Audomarois Marsh
Photo gallery

The island in pictures

View of the island from the marsh
Les Nénuphars slideshow
View of the island from the marsh
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Practical guide

Votre arrival

Private island · Chain-ferry access · Tilques 62500

⚠️ Important: Les Nénuphars est une île privée. Il n'y a pas d'accès voiture directement sur l'île. Suivez ces instructions à la lettre pour nous trouver facilement.

🔑Arrival15h – 18hCodes envoyés 48h avant
👋Check-outBefore 10 amKeys to be left on site
👥Maximum capacity14 people5 bedrooms · 12 beds

🏡 Arrival instructions for Les Nénuphars

Entrée Sentier des Communes
Step 1

📍 GPS destination

Enter the following address in your GPS:

3 Sentier des Communes
62910 Serques, France
Latitude : 50.80542 · Longitude : 2.22012

(See photo opposite — entrance to Sentier des Communes)

Parking Les Nénuphars
Step 2

🛣️ Route to follow

Once you have entered Sentier des Communes, drive straight ahead for 2 kilometres.

🚗 Maximum speed: 20 km/h — Narrow road, please drive carefully.

You will arrive at the Les Nénuphars car park:

13 Grand Large
62500 Tilques, France
Latitude : 50.788726 · Longitude : 2.23022

⚠️ Enter this second GPS point only after you are already on Sentier des Communes — otherwise you may arrive from the wrong side.

Vue île privée depuis le parking
Step 3

🌅 You can see the island!

From the car park, you will see Les Nénuphars on the other side of the canal. The chain ferry is moored on the bank directly in front of you.

Leave your luggage on the bank and make several crossings if necessary — the trip only takes a few seconds.

Step 4

⛵ Chain-ferry crossing — View from the island

Pour rejoindre la maison depuis le parking, empruntez la chain ferry. Cette vue from the island vous montre le parking en face.

👉 Important rules:

🔢 Maximum capacity: 7 adultes et 2 enfants par passage.

To pull the chain: positionnez-vous du côté opposite à la direction que vous prenez. Cela permet à la chaîne de repartir correctement dans l'eau.

🎥 Chain-ferry crossing demonstration — view towards the car park

Step 5

🛶 Discover the Audomarois Marsh

Welcome to the Audomarois Marsh, a UNESCO-listed site. Enjoy your stay to explore this exceptional landscape by boat or kayak.

🎥 Adventure in the Audomarois Marsh

📞 If you have any problem: 06 51 42 81 14 — Kevin, available 7 days a week

Maps & plans

Tout le secteur at a glance

Plan secteur

Area map — all key points

Accès restaurant

Boat access to the Au Bon Accueil restaurant

Poubelles

Bin location

🗑 Waste management

The nearest bins can only be reached by boat.

A glass recycling drop-off point is located at the entrance to Sentier des Communes, on the car park.

🚶 A footpath is accessible from the property.

💡 Tip: Arrivez en avance pour profiter du coucher de soleil sur l'île. La vue depuis les berges au crépuscule est absolument magique dans le marais.

Testimonials

Ce que disent nos guests

4,94
★★★★★ Coup de cœur guests 16 verified reviews · Superhost Kevin · Airbnb
★★★★★

“An absolutely magical place! The private island is a dream, and the included boats are perfect for exploring the marsh. We will definitely come back.”

Marie-ClaireParis · 2025
★★★★★

“A unique and truly different experience. The chain-ferry crossing, the vast park, the evening fireplace... an unforgettable family stay.”

Thomas & FamilyLyon · 2025
★★★★★

“Kevin is a fantastic host, always available. The property exceeded all our expectations. The marsh at sunset is breathtaking.”

Sophie & PierreBrussels · 2024
★★★★★

“An extraordinary place. Our children loved the boats and the trampoline. The island is truly preserved and nature is everywhere.”

Johan & AnkeGhent · 2025
★★★★★

“The setting is stunning. Waking up to birdsong, coffee on the terrace overlooking the marsh... the ideal stay to recharge far from everything.”

AmélieLille · 2024
★★★★★

“We booked it for a hen party and it was perfect. Plenty of space, water activities, barbecue... Kevin provided everything. A 10/10.”

Lucie & friendsDunkerque · 2025
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Practical information

Se restaurer & shopping

🥩 Traiteurs & Boucheries

For your meals on site, here is a selection of local caterers:

Boucherie Hannotel
📞 03 28 62 42 00 ✉️ contact@ile-privee-les-nenuphars-tilques.fr 📍 10 bis, route de Bergues, Lederzeele
Boucherie Thibaut Frédéric
📍 22 Rue des Alliés, 59143 Watten 📞 03 21 88 91 12
Boucherie-Charcuterie-Traiteur Talleu
📞 03 28 62 14 52 ✉️ contact@ile-privee-les-nenuphars-tilques.fr 📍 12 rue de la Poste, Zeggers-Cappel
Boucherie Merlier Paux
📍 5 Impasse des Archers, 62910 Serques 📞 03 21 95 21 54

🥐 Bakeries & pastries

Start the day with delicious pastries and fresh bread:

Boulangerie Au Saint-Honoré
📞 03 21 88 23 67 📍 6 rue St Antoine, 59143 Watten
Au Comptoir Des Gourmands
📞 03 21 88 00 37 📍 12 rue des Alliés, 59143 Watten
Philippe Bertin
📞 03 21 88 28 37 📍 5 rue Dunkerque, 59143 Watten

🛒 General grocery store

Shop nearby:

Carrefour Market Éperlecques
📍 Rue de Bleue Maison, 62910 Éperlecques 📞 03 21 88 43 43 🕒 Lun–Sam : 8h30–20h00  |  Dim : 8h30–12h30

🍽️ Restaurant

For a good meal with a local atmosphere:

Au Bon Accueil
📌 Accessible by boat directly from the island, or by car

🎣 Fishing in the marsh

Enjoy fishing in the marsh and along the banks of Les Nénuphars:

Carte de pêche en ligne
Get your fishing permit online, valid from 1 day to 1 year. 🎣 Get your fishing permit →

Please consult these resources before your outing so you can comply with current regulations and fully enjoy your fishing experience!

Nearby

Explore the region from the island

🏰

Château de Tilques

  • 2 km away — Michelin-starred restaurant
  • Charming hotel in the forest

Saint-Omer

  • 10 km away — historic town
  • Gothic cathedral · Museums
🎡

Parc Épidème

  • 15 km away — amusement park
  • Ideal for children
🍺

Brasserie Saint-Omer

  • 12 km away — guided tours
  • Tasting & shop
🏖

Côte d'Opale

  • 50 km away — Cap Blanc-Nez
  • Boulogne-sur-Mer · Calais
🚂

Eurostar / TGV

  • Calais station 45 minutes away
  • London · Paris · Brussels
Contact & booking

Réservez votre stay on the island

LES NÉNUPHARS
13 Le Grand Large
Tilques 62500 · France

"Ready for a new adventure on your private island in the heart of the Audomarois Marsh?"

Contact us for any booking or information request. Kevin replies within the hour, 7 days a week.

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