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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)

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# Decision Guide: Which Holiday Should You Choose? # Decision Guide: Which Holiday Should You Choose?
## Quick Decision Matrix ## Budget Reality Check (Verified Pricing)
Answer these questions to find your perfect match: | Option | Total Cost | Under £2,000? |
|--------|-----------|---------------|
### Question 1: What's your top priority? | **Brittany Gîte (self-catering)** | £1,780-3,025 | ✅ **YES - only option** |
| **La Grande Métairie** (Eurocamp) | £1,880-2,250 | ✅ At lower end |
| If you answered... | Choose... | | **Siblu Kerlann** | £2,147 | ⚠️ £147 over |
|-------------------|-----------| | **Domaine des Ormes** | £2,030-2,500 | ⚠️ Tight |
| "Amazing pools for my daughter" | **Domaine des Ormes** | | **Northern Spain** | £2,185-3,430 | ❌ No |
| "Beach within walking distance" | **La Grande Métairie** | | **Dordogne** | £2,660-3,680 | ❌ No |
| "Best value for money" | **La Grande Métairie** |
| "Evening entertainment" | All options excellent! |
| "Kids club" | All options excellent! |
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## Head-to-Head Comparison ## Option 1: Domaine des Ormes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
### Option 1: Domaine des Ormes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Feature | Score |
|---------|-------|
| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 6 pools! |
| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐ 15-20 min drive |
| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Free |
| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Aspect | Score | Notes | **Accommodation:** £1,050-1,350 (14 nights) ⚠️
|--------|-------|-------| **Total:** £2,030-2,500
| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | **6 pools - best in Brittany!** | **Best For:** Epic pool complex lovers
| Water Play | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Wave pool, lazy river, slides |
| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Free, well-organised |
| Evening Entertainment | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Professional shows nightly |
| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐ | 15-20 min drive |
| Location | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Close to St Malo ferry |
| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Premium but worth it |
**Total Cost:** £2,000-2,080
**Accommodation (14 nights):** £950-980
**Best For:** Families who want the BEST pool complex
--- ---
### Option 2: La Grande Métairie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ## Option 2: La Grande Métairie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
| Aspect | Score | Notes | | Feature | Score |
|--------|-------|-------| |---------|-------|
| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Lazy river, slides, indoor pool | | Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lazy river, slides |
| Water Play | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Good splash zone | | Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **5 min walk!** |
| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Excellent reviews | | Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent |
| Evening Entertainment | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Shows, discos, themed nights | | Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Best value** |
| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | **5 min walk to Carnac beaches!** |
| Location | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Near famous Carnac stones |
| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | **Best value option!** |
**Total Cost:** £1,820 **Accommodation:** £900-1,100 (14 nights) ⚠️
**Accommodation (14 nights):** £800 **Total:** £1,880-2,250
**Best For:** Beach lovers, budget-conscious families **Best For:** Beach lovers, £2,000 budget
--- ---
### Option 3: Siblu Domaine de Kerlann ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ## Option 3: Siblu Kerlann ⭐⭐⭐⭐
| Aspect | Score | Notes | | Feature | Score |
|--------|-------|-------| |---------|-------|
| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐ | Indoor + outdoor pools | | Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐ Indoor + outdoor |
| Water Play | ⭐⭐⭐ | Good (smaller than others) | | Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐ 15 min drive |
| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Siblu clubs are excellent | | Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent |
| Evening Entertainment | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Professional entertainment team | | Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Long-stay discount |
| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐ | 15 min drive |
| Location | ⭐⭐⭐ | South Brittany, beautiful area |
| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Long-stay discounts available |
**Total Cost:** £1,830 **Accommodation:** £1,077 (14 nights) ✅ **Actual quote**
**Accommodation (14 nights):** £750-850 **Total:** £2,147 ✅ Verified
**Best For:** Siblu fans, traditional French village nearby **Best For:** Siblu fans
--- ---
## Budget Comparison ## Option 4: Brittany Self-Catering Gîte ⭐⭐⭐⭐
| Option | Total Cost | Accommodation | Ferry | Food | Fuel | Under £2,000? | | Feature | Score |
|--------|-----------|--------------|-------|------|------|---------------| |---------|-------|
| Domaine des Ormes | £2,080 | £980 | £380 | £480 | £190 | ⚠️ Tight | | Pool | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Private option |
| La Grande Métairie | £1,820 | £800 | £380 | £440 | £170 | ✅ Yes! | | Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Choose location |
| Domaine de Kerlann | £1,830 | £780 | £380 | £440 | £180 | ✅ Yes! | | Privacy | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Your own space |
| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Best budget** |
| Kids Club | ❌ None |
**Accommodation:** From £510 (14 nights) ✅
**Ferry:** £270-400 ✅
**Total:** £1,780-3,025
**£2,000 Budget:** ✅ **ACHIEVABLE**
--- ---
## Travel Comparison ## Ferry Comparison (Verified)
### Ferry Routes | Route | Cost | Time | Best For |
|-------|------|------|----------|
| Route | Cost | Crossing Time | Drive to Parks | | Plymouth → Roscoff | £270-400 ✅ | 6h | **Budget option** |
|-------|------|---------------|----------------| | Portsmouth → Caen | £350-450 ✅ | 6h | Dordogne |
| Plymouth → Roscoff | £340-450 | 6 hours | 45 min - 2 hours | | Plymouth → Santander | £700-850 ✅ | 20h | Spain (expensive!) |
| Portsmouth → St Malo | £400-550 | 9-10 hours | 45 min - 2 hours |
| Dover → Calais (ferry) | £100-150 | 1.5 hours | 5-6 hours |
| Dover → Calais (tunnel) | £250-300 | 35 min | 5-6 hours |
**Recommendation:** Plymouth-Roscoff - best balance of cost and convenience
---
## What Each Park Offers For Your Daughter (Age 6)
### Domaine des Ormes
- ✅ Epic wave pool (her favourite!)
- ✅ 6 different pools to explore
- ✅ Lazy river with inflatables
- ✅ Kids club: arts & crafts, treasure hunts
- ✅ Adventure playground
- ✅ Lake with pedalos
- ✅ Evening mini disco
- ✅ Foam parties
### La Grande Métairie
- ✅ Walking distance to sandy beach!
- ✅ Lazy river
- ✅ Waterslides
- ✅ Kids club: creative workshops, mini Olympics
- ✅ Playground
- ✅ Evening entertainment
- ✅ Carnac stones (real-life adventure!)
### Domaine de Kerlann
- ✅ Indoor heated pool
- ✅ Outdoor pools
- ✅ Siblu kids club (very well-reviewed)
- ✅ Playground
- ✅ Bike hire
- ✅ Evening shows
- ✅ Near Pont-Aven (pretty village)
---
## Sample Days Comparison
### Pool Day at Domaine des Ormes
**Morning:** Try the wave pool - 1 metre swells!
**Lunch:** Picnic by the lagoon pool
**Afternoon:** Lazy river, then tropical indoor pool
**Evening:** Kids club, then mini disco
### Beach Day at La Grande Métairie
**Morning:** 5 minute walk to Carnac beach
**Lunch:** Picnic on the sand
**Afternoon:** Sandcastles, paddling, ice cream
**Evening:** Pool dip, then evening show
--- ---
## My Recommendation ## My Recommendation
### If Budget is #1 Priority: La Grande Métairie ✅ ### 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
- **Total cost: £1,820** (under budget!) ### If You Can Stretch to £2,200: La Grande Métairie ✅
- Walking distance to beautiful beaches - Walking distance to beaches
- Great pool complex - Kids club + entertainment included
- Excellent kids club and entertainment - Best of both worlds
- Near Carnac stones - unique experience
### If Pool Complex is #1 Priority: Domaine des Ormes ✅ ### If Pool Complex is #1 Priority: Domaine des Ormes
- 6 pools including wave pool
- **Total cost: £2,000** (tight but doable) - Requires £2,100+ budget
- 6 pools including wave pool and lazy river
- Best pool complex in Brittany
- Close to ferry
- Loads to do on-site
--- ---
## Booking Priority Order ## What Each Offers Your Daughter (Age 6)
1. **Accommodation** (Book by February 2026) ### Domaine des Ormes
- July/August sells out fast - ✅ Epic wave pool (her favourite!)
- Early booking discounts available - ✅ 6 different pools
- ✅ Lazy river
- ✅ Kids club, mini disco, foam parties
2. **Ferry** (Book by March 2026) ### La Grande Métairie
- Plymouth-Roscoff limited spaces - ✅ **Walking distance to beach!**
- Book cabin for comfort - ✅ Lazy river, waterslides
- ✅ Kids club, evening shows
- ✅ Carnac stones adventure
3. **Travel Insurance** ### Brittany Gîte
- Essential for family holidays - ✅ Private pool (if chosen)
- ✅ Beach days
4. **Car Documents** - ✅ Castles, aquariums, boat trips
- Insurance for Europe - ❌ No kids club
- Breakdown cover
- UK sticker, headlight deflectors
--- ---
## Files Reference ## Pricing Status
| File | What's In It | ### ✅ Verified Prices
|------|-------------| - All ferry routes
| `REQUIREMENTS.md` | Your original requirements | - Brittany gîte: From £510/14 nights
| `EUROCAMP-SIBLU-OPTIONS.md` | Overview of 3 parks with facilities | - Siblu Kerlann: £1,077 (actual quote)
| `ITINERARY-Domaine-des-Ormes.md` | Day-by-day for Option 1 | - All activity prices
| `ITINERARY-La-Grande-Metairie.md` | Day-by-day for Option 2 | - Fuel, tolls
| `THIS FILE` | Decision guide |
### ⚠️ Estimated
- Food costs
- Eurocamp accommodation (dynamic pricing)
--- ---
## Next Steps *Updated: 16 March 2026 with verified pricing*
1. ✅ Review this guide
2. ✅ Choose your preferred park
3. ✅ Go to Eurocamp.co.uk or Siblu.co.uk
4. ✅ Check availability for 18 July - 2 August 2026
5. ✅ Book early for best prices
6. ✅ Book ferry (Brittany Ferries)
7. ✅ Get travel insurance
8. ✅ Start countdown! 🎉
---
## Questions for You
To help me narrow it down further:
1. **Beach vs Pool:** Would you rather walk to the beach (La Grande Métairie) or have the most epic pool complex (Domaine des Ormes)?
2. **Budget:** Is £2,000 a hard limit, or could you stretch to £2,100 for the better pool complex?
3. **Day Trips:** Do you want to explore lots (Saint-Malo, Mont Saint-Michel) or mostly stay on-site?
Let me know and I can help you make the final decision!
---
*Created: 15 March 2026*
*For: Sean, wife & daughter (6)*

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