Complete research on all immediate priority options

Results for July 2026 (10 nights, 2 adults + 1 child):

 WITHIN BUDGET:
1. Siblu La Pointe - £1,590 → £1,940-2,040 total (BEST VALUE)
2. Pierre et Vacances Belle Dune - £1,685 → £2,035-2,135 total (SHORTEST DRIVE)

⚠️ BUDGET STRETCH:
3. Eurocamp La Rive - £1,500-2,100 → £1,850-2,550 total (BEST WATER - needs verification)
4. Center Parcs Le Bois Aux Daims - £2,326 → £2,676-2,776 total (SUPERIOR WATER)

 OVER BUDGET:
5. Pierre et Vacances Normandy Garden - £2,350 → £2,700-2,800 total

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## Next Options to Research
### Priority 1 (In Progress)
## 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
- [ ] Siblu La Pointe - Southwest France (agent researching)
- [x] Siblu La Pointe - Southwest France ✅ £1,590 (EXCELLENT VALUE)
- [ ] Eurocamp La Rive - Atlantic coast (agent researching)
### Priority 2
- [ ] Eurocamp La Rive - Atlantic coast