From 524b7fa8f95085b293608a358118e18846ffb62f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sean C Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:06:29 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add Pierre et Vacances Normandy Garden pricing MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Verified prices from Booking.com for July 2026: - 10 nights (16-26 Jul): £2,349.73 for 2-bedroom house - Total with ferry: £2,700-2,800 (over £2,500 budget) - Belle Dune is better value at £1,685 --- RESEARCH-RESULTS.md | 60 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 58 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/RESEARCH-RESULTS.md b/RESEARCH-RESULTS.md index 6dd958c..b6c92b1 100644 --- a/RESEARCH-RESULTS.md +++ b/RESEARCH-RESULTS.md @@ -112,10 +112,66 @@ ## Next Options to Research +## 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 + +--- + +## Next Options to Research + ### Priority 1 (In Progress) +- [x] Pierre et Vacances Normandy Garden ✅ £2,350 (over budget) - [x] Center Parcs Le Bois Aux Daims - Loire Valley ✅ £2,326 -- [ ] Siblu La Pointe - Southwest France -- [ ] Pierre et Vacances Normandy Garden +- [ ] Siblu La Pointe - Southwest France (agent researching) ### Priority 2 - [ ] Eurocamp La Rive - Atlantic coast