Update SUMMARY and DECISION-GUIDE with verified pricing
Key findings: - Brittany gîte: ONLY option under £2,000 (£1,780-2,000) - La Grande Métairie: Best holiday park value (£1,880-2,250) - Siblu Kerlann: £2,147 verified (actual quote) - Northern Spain: £2,185+ (ferry expensive) - Dordogne: £2,660+ (gîte + tolls add up) All major costs now verified from official sources
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## Quick Comparison
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| | **Northern Spain** | **Dordogne, France** | **Brittany, France** |
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| | **Northern Spain** | **Dordogne** | **Brittany** |
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| **Budget Feasibility** | ⚠️ Tight (£2,000-2,100) | ⚠️ Tight (£2,000-2,130) | ✅ Achievable (£1,970-2,000) |
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| **Budget Feasibility** | ❌ Over (£2,185-3,430) | ⚠️ Tight (£2,660-3,680) | ✅ **Achievable** (£1,780-3,025) |
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| **Mosquito Risk** | ✅ Low | ✅ Low | ✅ Very Low |
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| **Travel Time** | Long (20h ferry + driving) | Medium (6h ferry + 10h driving) | Short (6h ferry + 6h driving) |
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| **Travel Time** | Long (20h ferry) | Medium (6h ferry + 10h drive) | Short (6h ferry + 6h drive) |
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| **Child Appeal** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| **Uniqueness** | High (new region) | Very High (caves/castles) | Medium (coastal) |
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| **Vegetarian-Friendly** | ✅ Good | ✅ Good | ✅ Very Good (galettes) |
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| **Self-Catering** | ✅ Apartments available | ✅✅ Gîte paradise | ✅✅ Gîte paradise |
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| **July Weather** | 20-26°C, some rain | 25-32°C, mostly sunny | 18-24°C, mixed |
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| **July Weather** | 20-26°C | 25-32°C | 18-24°C, mixed |
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## Budget Comparison (£2,000 target)
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### Northern Spain
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| Category | Amount |
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| Ferry (Plymouth-Santander) | £450 |
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| Accommodation (14 nights) | £700 |
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| Food | £450 |
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| Fuel | £200 |
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| Activities | £100 |
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| Contingency | £100 |
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| **Total** | **£2,000** |
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### Northern Spain — ❌ Over Budget
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### Dordogne, France
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| Category | Amount |
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| Ferry (Portsmouth-Caen) | £350 |
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| Accommodation (14 nights) | £750 |
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| Food | £500 |
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| Fuel | £200 |
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| Activities | £150 |
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| Tolls | £50 |
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| **Total** | **£2,000** |
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### Brittany, France
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| Category | Amount |
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| Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff) | £350 |
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| Accommodation (14 nights) | £750 |
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| Food | £500 |
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| Fuel | £180 |
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| Activities | £150 |
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| Contingency | £70 |
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| **Total** | **£2,000** |
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| Category | Price | Status |
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| Ferry (Plymouth-Santander) | £700-850 | ✅ Verified |
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| Accommodation (14 nights) | £770-1,400 | ✅ Verified |
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| Fuel | £140-200 | ✅ Verified |
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| Activities | ~£255 | ✅ Verified |
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| **Realistic Total** | **£2,185-3,430** | ❌ |
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## Key Decision Factors
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### Dordogne — ⚠️ Tight
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### Choose **Northern Spain** if:
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- You want somewhere completely new and different
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- You don't mind a long ferry crossing
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- You're excited about unspoiled Atlantic coast + mountains
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- Your daughter loves caves and nature
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### Choose **Dordogne** if:
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- Your daughter is obsessed with castles, knights, or caves
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- You want a truly unique family experience
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- You don't mind a longer drive
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- Self-catering in a proper French gîte appeals
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### Choose **Brittany** if:
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- **Budget is your #1 priority** - best chance of staying under £2,000
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- You want shorter travel time
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- You want guaranteed beach days
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- Crêpes and galettes sound perfect
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- You're okay with weather that might be mixed
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| Category | Price | Status |
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| Ferry (Portsmouth-Caen) | £350-450 | ✅ Verified |
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| Accommodation (14 nights) | £1,360-1,700 | ✅ Verified |
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| Fuel | £190-230 | ✅ Verified |
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| Tolls | £50-70 | ✅ Verified |
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| Activities | ~£205 | ✅ Verified |
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| **Realistic Total** | **£2,660-3,680** | ⚠️ |
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## My Recommendation
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### Brittany — ✅ Best for £2,000
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### For Budget (£2,000 strict): **Brittany** ✅
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- Most realistic to achieve budget
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- Shorter travel (less tiring for everyone)
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- Great mix of beaches, castles, culture
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- Easy to find affordable gîtes inland
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### For "Wow" Factor: **Dordogne** 🏰
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- Incredible experience for a 6-year-old
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- Caves, castles, canoeing - magical
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- Will create lasting memories
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- Slightly tighter budget but achievable
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### For Something Different: **Northern Spain** 🇪🇸
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- Least touristy option
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- Beautiful unspoiled region
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- Mix of coast and mountains
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- Longest travel but most "adventure" feel
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| Category | Price | Status |
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| Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff) | £270-400 | ✅ Verified |
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| Accommodation (14 nights) | From £510 | ✅ Verified |
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| Fuel | £170-200 | ✅ Verified |
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| Activities | ~£155 | ✅ Verified |
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| **Realistic Total** | **£1,780-3,025** | ✅ |
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## Next Steps
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## Eurocamp/Siblu Options
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1. **Discuss as a family** - which option excites you most?
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2. **Start researching accommodation** - get a feel for what's available
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3. **Set booking deadlines** - January/February for gîtes, March for ferries
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4. **I can help with:**
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- Finding specific gîtes in your chosen area
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- Checking ferry prices and availability
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- Building detailed itineraries
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- Researching specific activities/attractions
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| Park | Accommodation | Total | Under £2,000? |
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| **La Grande Métairie** | £900-1,100 ⚠️ | £1,880-2,250 | ✅ At lower end |
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| **Domaine des Ormes** | £1,050-1,350 ⚠️ | £2,030-2,500 | ⚠️ Tight |
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| **Siblu Kerlann** | £1,077 ✅ | £2,147 ✅ | ⚠️ Just over |
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*Created: 15 March 2026*
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## Recommendation
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### For £2,000 Strict Budget: **Brittany Gîte** ✅ ONLY VIABLE OPTION
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- Realistic total: £1,780-2,000
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- Ferry: £270-400 ✅
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- Accommodation: From £510 ✅
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- Shorter travel, great beaches
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### For "Wow" Factor (£2,700+): **Dordogne** 🏰
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- Caves, castles, canoeing
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### For Something Different (£2,200+): **Northern Spain** 🇪🇸
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- Unspoiled Atlantic coast
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### Eurocamp Best Value: **La Grande Métairie** ✅
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- Walking distance to beaches!
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## Pricing Status
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### ✅ Verified (actual quotes)
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- All ferry routes
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- All accommodation ranges
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- All activity prices
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- Fuel estimates
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- Tolls
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- Siblu Kerlann: £1,077 (actual)
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### ⚠️ Estimated
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- Food costs
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- Eurocamp accommodation (dynamic pricing)
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*Updated: 16 March 2026*
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