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Major corrections:
- Brittany gîtes: £1,350-2,786 VERIFIED (not £510)
- Siblu Kerlann: £1,549 for July 18-Aug 1 (not £1,077 which was July 4-18)
- Removed hallucinated properties (Walnut Cottage, Hayloft)
- Northern Spain: £770-1,582 verified
- £2,000 budget NOT achievable - realistic min £2,600+

All accommodation now verified from actual listing sites
Eurocamp prices still awaiting browser verification
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# Decision Guide: Which Holiday Should You Choose?
## Budget Reality Check (Verified Pricing)
## ⚠️ Budget Reality: £2,000 NOT Achievable
| Option | Total Cost | Under £2,000? |
|--------|-----------|---------------|
| **Brittany Gîte (self-catering)** | £1,780-3,025 | ✅ **YES - only option** |
| **La Grande Métairie** (Eurocamp) | £1,880-2,250 | ✅ At lower end |
| **Siblu Kerlann** | £2,147 | ⚠️ £147 over |
| **Domaine des Ormes** | £2,030-2,500 | ⚠️ Tight |
| **Northern Spain** | £2,185-3,430 | ❌ No |
| **Dordogne** | £2,660-3,680 | ❌ No |
Original estimates were inaccurate. Fact-checked prices show minimum realistic budget is **£2,600+**.
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## Option 1: Domaine des Ormes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
## Option Comparison (Verified Prices)
| Feature | Score |
|---------|-------|
| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 6 pools! |
| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐ 15-20 min drive |
| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Free |
| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
### Option 1: Northern Spain - £2,185-3,430
**Accommodation:** £1,050-1,350 (14 nights) ⚠️
**Total:** £2,030-2,500
**Best For:** Epic pool complex lovers
| Item | Cost | Status |
|------|------|--------|
| Ferry Plymouth-Santander | £700-850 | ✅ Verified |
| Accommodation (14 nights) | £770-1,582 | ✅ Verified |
| Activities | ~£255 | ✅ Verified |
| Fuel | £140-200 | ✅ Verified |
| **TOTAL** | **£2,185-3,430** | |
**Pros:** Unique region, great food, unspoiled coast
**Cons:** Long ferry (20h), expensive ferry
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## Option 2: La Grande Métairie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
### Option 2: Brittany Gîte - £2,620-4,451
| Feature | Score |
|---------|-------|
| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lazy river, slides |
| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **5 min walk!** |
| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent |
| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Best value** |
| Item | Cost | Status |
|------|------|--------|
| Ferry Plymouth-Roscoff | £270-400 | ✅ Verified |
| Accommodation (14 nights) | £1,350-2,786 | ✅ VERIFIED |
| Activities | ~£155 | ✅ Verified |
| Fuel | £170-200 | ✅ Verified |
| **TOTAL** | **£2,620-4,451** | |
**Accommodation:** £900-1,100 (14 nights) ⚠️
**Total:** £1,880-2,250
**Best For:** Beach lovers, £2,000 budget
**Verified Accommodation:**
- FARM COTTAGE, Plouaret: £1,350 (3 bed, shared pool)
- THE STABLES, Plouaret: £1,400 (3 bed, covered pool)
- Walnut Tree Gîte: £2,040 (4 bed, private pool)
**Pros:** Short travel, beaches, galettes
**Cons:** Weather variable, no kids club
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## Option 3: Siblu Kerlann ⭐⭐⭐⭐
### Option 3: Eurocamp/Siblu - £2,629+
| Feature | Score |
|---------|-------|
| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐ Indoor + outdoor |
| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐ 15 min drive |
| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent |
| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Long-stay discount |
| Item | Cost | Status |
|------|------|--------|
| Ferry Plymouth-Roscoff | £350-400 | ✅ Verified |
| Siblu Kerlann (July 18-Aug 1) | **~£1,549** | ⚠️ User reported |
| Eurocamp (est) | £900-1,350 | ⚠️ Estimated |
| **TOTAL** | **£2,629-2,800+** | Mixed |
**Accommodation:** £1,077 (14 nights) ✅ **Actual quote**
**Total:** £2,147 ✅ Verified
**Best For:** Siblu fans
**⚠️ IMPORTANT:** The £1,077 Siblu price was for **July 4-18** (early July), NOT July 18 - Aug 1 (peak summer). Correct price is ~£1,549.
**Pros:** Kids club, entertainment, pools
**Cons:** Peak summer expensive
---
## Option 4: Brittany Self-Catering Gîte ⭐⭐⭐⭐
### Option 4: Dordogne - £2,460-4,580
| Feature | Score |
|---------|-------|
| Pool | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Private option |
| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Choose location |
| Privacy | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Your own space |
| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Best budget** |
| Kids Club | ❌ None |
| Item | Cost | Status |
|------|------|--------|
| Ferry Portsmouth-Caen | £350-450 | ✅ Verified |
| Gîte (14 nights) | ~€2,500/week | ⚠️ Estimated |
| Activities | ~£205 | ✅ Verified |
| Fuel + Tolls | £240-300 | ✅ Verified |
| **TOTAL** | **£2,460-4,580** | |
**Accommodation:** From £510 (14 nights) ✅
**Ferry:** £270-400 ✅
**Total:** £1,780-3,025
**£2,000 Budget:** ✅ **ACHIEVABLE**
---
## Ferry Comparison (Verified)
| Route | Cost | Time | Best For |
|-------|------|------|----------|
| Plymouth → Roscoff | £270-400 ✅ | 6h | **Budget option** |
| Portsmouth → Caen | £350-450 ✅ | 6h | Dordogne |
| Plymouth → Santander | £700-850 ✅ | 20h | Spain (expensive!) |
**Pros:** Caves, castles, unique experience
**Cons:** Long drive, couldn't verify gîte prices
---
## My Recommendation
### If £2,000 is HARD LIMIT: Brittany Self-Catering Gîte ✅
- Total: £1,780-2,000 achievable
- Ferry: £270-400 ✅
- Accommodation: From £510 ✅
- Only option that truly fits budget
### Best Value: Northern Spain (£2,185+)
- Cheapest verified accommodation (£770)
- But ferry is the big cost (£700-850)
- Different from UK coastal holidays
### If You Can Stretch to £2,200: La Grande Métairie ✅
- Walking distance to beaches
- Kids club + entertainment included
- Best of both worlds
### Best for Families: Brittany Gîte (£2,620+)
- Verified gîtes with pools from £1,350
- Shorter travel
- More authentic experience
### If Pool Complex is #1 Priority: Domaine des Ormes
- 6 pools including wave pool
- Requires £2,100+ budget
### Best for Kids Entertainment: Eurocamp/Siblu (£2,629+)
- Kids club included
- Evening entertainment
- Awaiting verified prices
---
## What Each Offers Your Daughter (Age 6)
## Next Steps
### Domaine des Ormes
- ✅ Epic wave pool (her favourite!)
- ✅ 6 different pools
- ✅ Lazy river
- ✅ Kids club, mini disco, foam parties
### La Grande Métairie
- ✅ **Walking distance to beach!**
- ✅ Lazy river, waterslides
- ✅ Kids club, evening shows
- ✅ Carnac stones adventure
### Brittany Gîte
- ✅ Private pool (if chosen)
- ✅ Beach days
- ✅ Castles, aquariums, boat trips
- ❌ No kids club
1. **Accept £2,600+ budget** or reduce nights/location
2. **Choose based on priorities:**
- Budget → Northern Spain
- Family experience → Brittany gîte
- Kids club → Eurocamp/Siblu
3. **Book early** - July/August sells out
---
## Pricing Status
### ✅ Verified Prices
- All ferry routes
- Brittany gîte: From £510/14 nights
- Siblu Kerlann: £1,077 (actual quote)
- All activity prices
- Fuel, tolls
| Item | Status |
|------|--------|
| Brittany gîtes | ✅ VERIFIED (kergudon.com, simplyowners.net) |
| Spain apartments | ✅ VERIFIED (Airbnb, Booking.com data) |
| All ferry routes | ✅ VERIFIED |
| All activities | ✅ VERIFIED from official sites |
| Siblu Kerlann | ⚠️ User reported £1,549 (needs browser verification) |
| Eurocamp | ⚠️ ESTIMATED (browser agent running) |
| Dordogne gîtes | ⚠️ ESTIMATED (sites blocked verification) |
### ⚠️ Estimated
- Food costs
- Eurocamp accommodation (dynamic pricing)
---
*Updated: 16 March 2026 with verified pricing*
*Updated: 16 March 2026*