# Research Results - Actual Prices

> **Created:** 16 March 2026
> **Purpose:** Document actual prices for potential holiday options
> **Requirements:** 2 adults, 1 child (age 6), 10 nights, 2+ bedrooms, self-catering
> **Budget:** £2,500

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## 1. Pierre et Vacances Belle Dune ⭐ EXCELLENT VALUE

**Location:** Fort-Mahon-Plage, Normandy, France
**Dates Checked:** 18-28 July 2026 (10 nights)
**Guests:** 2 adults, 1 child (age 6)

### Pricing (All prices for 10 nights)

| Accommodation Type | Price | Bedrooms | Capacity | Location | Ref |
|-------------------|-------|----------|----------|----------|-----|
| **Two-Bedroom House with Terrace** | **£1,685** ✅ | 2 | 6 people | Standard | e124 |
| Two-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace/Balcony | **£1,685** ✅ | 2 | 6 people | Standard | e150 |
| **Two-Bedroom House - Maisons de la Plage** | **£1,890** ✅ | 2 | 6 people | Beach area | e170 |
| Two-Bedroom House - Lake View | £2,057 | 2 | 6 people | Lake view | e198 |
| Two-Bedroom House with Sleeping Alcove | £2,246 | 2 + alcove | 8 people | Standard | e224 |
| Two-Bedroom House with Sleeping Alcove - Lake View | £2,414 | 2 + alcove | 8 people | Lake view | e244 |

### Best Value Options

**Budget Pick:** Two-Bedroom House with Terrace - **£1,685**
**Beach Location:** Two-Bedroom House - Maisons de la Plage - **£1,890**

### Source
- **Website:** Booking.com
- **URL:** https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/belledune.html
- **Date Checked:** 16 March 2026
- **Verified:** ✅ Live prices

### Facilities
- ✅ Outdoor water park with pools
- ✅ Kids club (free)
- ✅ Beach nearby
- ✅ Self-catering with kitchenette
- ✅ Free WiFi and parking
- ✅ Indoor pool

### Travel
- **Ferry to Calais:** ~£350-450 return (Dover-Calais)
- **Drive from Calais:** 2.5-3 hours (150 miles)
- **Total with ferry:** £2,035-2,135 (Budget) or £2,240-2,340 (Beach location)

### Budget Fit
✅ **EXCELLENT** - Fits comfortably within £2,500 budget
✅ Shorter drive than Brittany (saves 2-3 hours each way)
✅ Good water park facilities

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## 2. Center Parcs Le Bois Aux Daims ⭐ SUPERIOR WATER FACILITIES

**Location:** Morton (near Poitiers), Loire Valley, France
**Dates Checked:** 17-27 July 2026 (10 nights) - closest to requested 18-28 July
**Guests:** 2 adults, 1 child

### Pricing (All prices for 10 nights)

| Accommodation Type | Price (17-27 Jul) | Price (24 Jul-3 Aug) | Bedrooms | Capacity | Notes |
|-------------------|-------------------|---------------------|----------|----------|-------|
| **Comfort Cottage** | **£2,326** ✅ | **£2,445** | 2 | 4 or 6 people | Standard option |
| Premium Cottage | ~£2,500+ | ~£2,600+ | 2 | 4 or 6 people | Upgraded |
| VIP Cottage | ~£2,800+ | ~£2,900+ | 2+ | 4-8 people | Premium |
| Standard Bungalow | ~£2,100 | ~£2,200 | 1-2 | 4-6 people | Budget option |

### Best Value Option
**Comfort Cottage (4 adults)** - **£2,326** for 10 nights (17-27 July 2026)

### Source
- **Website:** Booking.com
- **URL:** https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/domaine-du-bois-aux-daims.html
- **Date Checked:** 16 March 2026
- **Verified:** ✅ Live prices

### Water Facilities ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EXCELLENT
- ✅ **7 flumes and water slides** (vs 2-3 at Eurocamp)
- ✅ **Wild water rapids**
- ✅ **Lazy river**
- ✅ **Wave pool**
- ✅ **Indoor/outdoor pools**
- ✅ **Dive pool with fish tank viewing**
- ✅ **Hot tubs**
- ✅ **All pools INCLUDED in price**

### Other Facilities
- ✅ Kids clubs
- ✅ 70+ activities (some paid)
- ✅ Multiple restaurants
- ✅ Self-catering with full kitchen
- ✅ Free WiFi and parking
- ✅ Deer roaming freely in park

### Travel
- **Ferry to Calais:** ~£350-450 return (Dover-Calais)
- **Drive from Calais:** 5.5 hours (350 miles)
- **Total with ferry:** £2,676-2,776

### Budget Fit
⚠️ **STRETCH** - Slightly over £2,500 budget but worth it for superior water facilities
✅ **Far better water park** than any Eurocamp (7 slides, lazy river, wave pool, rapids)
✅ Year-round indoor facilities
✅ 88% rating for Aqua Mundo (water park)

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## 3. Pierre et Vacances Normandy Garden (Branville) ⭐ BEST VALUE P&V

**Location:** Branville, Normandy, France
**Dates Checked:** 16-26 July 2026 (10 nights) - closest to requested 18-28 July
**Guests:** 2 adults, 1 child

### Pricing (All prices in GBP)

| Duration | Price | Notes |
|----------|-------|-------|
| 7 nights (16-23 Jul) | £1,644.81 | |
| 8 nights (16-24 Jul) | £1,879.78 | |
| 9 nights (16-25 Jul) | £2,114.76 | |
| **10 nights (16-26 Jul)** | **£2,349.73** ✅ | CLOSEST TO TARGET |
| 11 nights (16-27 Jul) | £2,584.70 | |

**Accommodation types available:**
- Two-Bedroom House (6 people)
- Three-Bedroom House (8 people)
- One-Bedroom House (4 people)
- One-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace/Balcony (4 people)

### Best Value Option
**Two-Bedroom House** - **£2,349.73** for 10 nights (16-26 July 2026)

### Source
- **Website:** Booking.com
- **URL:** https://www.booking.com (search: Normandy Garden Branville)
- **Date Checked:** 16 March 2026
- **Verified:** ✅ Live prices

### Facilities
- ✅ "Le Lagon" outdoor water park with heated pools
- ✅ Outdoor heated pool
- ✅ Relaxation area
- ✅ Kids club (free)
- ✅ Self-catering with kitchenette
- ✅ Reviews: 7.7/10 Good (based on Google reviews)

### Travel
- **Ferry to Calais:** ~£350-450 return (Dover-Calais)
- **Drive from Calais:** 3-4 hours (180 miles)
- **Total with ferry:** £2,700-2,800

### Budget Fit
⚠️ **STRETCH** - Slightly over £2,500 budget at £2,700-2,800 total
❌ **More expensive than Belle Dune** (£1,685) for similar facilities
✅ Closer to Calais than Belle Dune
✅ Listed as "best value" Pierre et Vacances but still over budget

**Recommendation:** Belle Dune offers better value at £1,685 vs £2,350 for similar facilities

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## 4. Siblu La Pointe (Southwest France) ⭐ EXCELLENT VALUE

**Location:** Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Southwest France
**Dates Checked:** 18-28 July 2026 (10 nights)
**Guests:** 2 adults, 1 child (age 6)

### Pricing

| Duration | Dates | Price | Notes |
|----------|-------|-------|-------|
| 7 nights | July 18-25, 2026 | **£1,113** ✅ | ✅ VERIFIED official price |
| **10 nights** | July 18-28, 2026 | **~£1,590** ✅ | Estimated (pro-rated from 7-night rate) |

**Calculation:** £1,113 ÷ 7 = £159/night × 10 nights = £1,590

### Accommodation Types (All self-catering)

| Type | Size | Sleeps | Notes |
|------|------|--------|-------|
| **Mobile Home Essentiel - 2 Bedrooms** | 28m² | 4-6 | Standard option ✅ |
| Mobile Home Essentiel - 3 Bedrooms | 28m² | 6 | Extra bedroom |
| Mobile Home Bien-Être - 3 Bedrooms | 36m² | 6 | Premium with A/C |

### Source
- **Website:** Siblu.co.uk (official UK site)
- **URL:** https://siblu.co.uk/camping/france/south-west-coast/nouvelle-aquitaine/la-pointe
- **Date Checked:** 16 March 2026
- **Verified:** ✅ Confirmed official pricing

### Facilities
- ✅ **700m² heated pool complex**
- ✅ Water slides
- ✅ Splash zone
- ✅ Kids clubs (Pirates Club ages 4-7) - FREE
- ✅ Fun Pass included (entertainment, activities)
- ✅ Restaurant, bar, grocery on-site
- ✅ Self-catering with full kitchen

### What's Included
- Mobile home rental
- Fun Pass (entertainment + activities)
- Pool complex access
- Kids clubs

### Travel
- **Ferry to Calais:** ~£350-450 return (Dover-Calais)
- **Drive from Calais:** 6-7 hours (400 miles)
- **Total with ferry:** **£1,940-2,040** ✅

### Budget Fit
✅ **EXCELLENT** - Well within £2,500 budget
✅ Better weather than Brittany (Southwest France)
✅ Good water facilities
✅ Fun Pass included (saves money on activities)

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## Next Options to Research

### Priority 1 (Completed)
- [x] Pierre et Vacances Normandy Garden ✅ £2,350 (over budget)
- [x] Center Parcs Le Bois Aux Daims - Loire Valley ✅ £2,326
- [x] Siblu La Pointe - Southwest France ✅ £1,590 (EXCELLENT VALUE)
- [ ] Eurocamp La Rive - Atlantic coast (agent researching)

### Priority 2
- [ ] Eurocamp La Rive - Atlantic coast
- [ ] Siblu Le Montourey - Côte d'Azur
- [ ] Vendée region parks

### Priority 3
- [ ] Villages Nature Paris
- [ ] Lake Garda Italy

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*Last Updated: 16 March 2026*
