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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# Decision Guide: Which Holiday Should You Choose?
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# Decision Guide: Which Holiday Should You Choose?
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## Quick Decision Matrix
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## Budget Reality Check (Verified Pricing)
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Answer these questions to find your perfect match:
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| Option | Total Cost | Under £2,000? |
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### Question 1: What's your top priority?
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| **Brittany Gîte (self-catering)** | £1,780-3,025 | ✅ **YES - only option** |
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| **La Grande Métairie** (Eurocamp) | £1,880-2,250 | ✅ At lower end |
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| If you answered... | Choose... |
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| **Siblu Kerlann** | £2,147 | ⚠️ £147 over |
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| **Domaine des Ormes** | £2,030-2,500 | ⚠️ Tight |
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| "Amazing pools for my daughter" | **Domaine des Ormes** |
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| **Northern Spain** | £2,185-3,430 | ❌ No |
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| "Beach within walking distance" | **La Grande Métairie** |
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| **Dordogne** | £2,660-3,680 | ❌ No |
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| "Best value for money" | **La Grande Métairie** |
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| "Evening entertainment" | All options excellent! |
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| "Kids club" | All options excellent! |
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## Head-to-Head Comparison
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## Option 1: Domaine des Ormes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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### Option 1: Domaine des Ormes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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| Feature | Score |
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| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 6 pools! |
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| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐ 15-20 min drive |
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| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Free |
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| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| Aspect | Score | Notes |
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**Accommodation:** £1,050-1,350 (14 nights) ⚠️
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**Total:** £2,030-2,500
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| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | **6 pools - best in Brittany!** |
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**Best For:** Epic pool complex lovers
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| Water Play | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Wave pool, lazy river, slides |
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| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Free, well-organised |
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| Evening Entertainment | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Professional shows nightly |
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| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐ | 15-20 min drive |
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| Location | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Close to St Malo ferry |
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| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Premium but worth it |
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**Total Cost:** £2,000-2,080
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**Accommodation (14 nights):** £950-980
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**Best For:** Families who want the BEST pool complex
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### Option 2: La Grande Métairie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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## Option 2: La Grande Métairie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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| Aspect | Score | Notes |
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| Feature | Score |
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| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Lazy river, slides, indoor pool |
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| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lazy river, slides |
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| Water Play | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Good splash zone |
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| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **5 min walk!** |
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| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Excellent reviews |
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| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent |
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| Evening Entertainment | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Shows, discos, themed nights |
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| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Best value** |
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| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | **5 min walk to Carnac beaches!** |
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| Location | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Near famous Carnac stones |
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| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | **Best value option!** |
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**Total Cost:** £1,820
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**Accommodation:** £900-1,100 (14 nights) ⚠️
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**Accommodation (14 nights):** £800
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**Total:** £1,880-2,250
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**Best For:** Beach lovers, budget-conscious families
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**Best For:** Beach lovers, £2,000 budget
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### Option 3: Siblu Domaine de Kerlann ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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## Option 3: Siblu Kerlann ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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| Aspect | Score | Notes |
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| Feature | Score |
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| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐ | Indoor + outdoor pools |
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| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐ Indoor + outdoor |
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| Water Play | ⭐⭐⭐ | Good (smaller than others) |
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| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐ 15 min drive |
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| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Siblu clubs are excellent |
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| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent |
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| Evening Entertainment | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Professional entertainment team |
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| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Long-stay discount |
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| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐ | 15 min drive |
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| Location | ⭐⭐⭐ | South Brittany, beautiful area |
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| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Long-stay discounts available |
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**Total Cost:** £1,830
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**Accommodation:** £1,077 (14 nights) ✅ **Actual quote**
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**Accommodation (14 nights):** £750-850
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**Total:** £2,147 ✅ Verified
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**Best For:** Siblu fans, traditional French village nearby
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**Best For:** Siblu fans
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## Budget Comparison
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## Option 4: Brittany Self-Catering Gîte ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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| Option | Total Cost | Accommodation | Ferry | Food | Fuel | Under £2,000? |
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| Domaine des Ormes | £2,080 | £980 | £380 | £480 | £190 | ⚠️ Tight |
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| Pool | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Private option |
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| La Grande Métairie | £1,820 | £800 | £380 | £440 | £170 | ✅ Yes! |
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| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Choose location |
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| Domaine de Kerlann | £1,830 | £780 | £380 | £440 | £180 | ✅ Yes! |
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| Privacy | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Your own space |
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| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Best budget** |
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| Kids Club | ❌ None |
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**Accommodation:** From £510 (14 nights) ✅
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**Ferry:** £270-400 ✅
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**Total:** £1,780-3,025
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**£2,000 Budget:** ✅ **ACHIEVABLE**
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## Travel Comparison
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## Ferry Comparison (Verified)
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### Ferry Routes
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| Route | Cost | Time | Best For |
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| Route | Cost | Crossing Time | Drive to Parks |
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| Plymouth → Roscoff | £270-400 ✅ | 6h | **Budget option** |
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| Portsmouth → Caen | £350-450 ✅ | 6h | Dordogne |
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| Plymouth → Roscoff | £340-450 | 6 hours | 45 min - 2 hours |
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| Plymouth → Santander | £700-850 ✅ | 20h | Spain (expensive!) |
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| Portsmouth → St Malo | £400-550 | 9-10 hours | 45 min - 2 hours |
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| Dover → Calais (ferry) | £100-150 | 1.5 hours | 5-6 hours |
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| Dover → Calais (tunnel) | £250-300 | 35 min | 5-6 hours |
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**Recommendation:** Plymouth-Roscoff - best balance of cost and convenience
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## What Each Park Offers For Your Daughter (Age 6)
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### Domaine des Ormes
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- ✅ Epic wave pool (her favourite!)
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- ✅ 6 different pools to explore
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- ✅ Lazy river with inflatables
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- ✅ Kids club: arts & crafts, treasure hunts
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- ✅ Adventure playground
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- ✅ Lake with pedalos
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- ✅ Evening mini disco
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- ✅ Foam parties
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### La Grande Métairie
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- ✅ Walking distance to sandy beach!
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- ✅ Lazy river
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- ✅ Waterslides
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- ✅ Kids club: creative workshops, mini Olympics
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- ✅ Playground
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- ✅ Evening entertainment
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- ✅ Carnac stones (real-life adventure!)
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### Domaine de Kerlann
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- ✅ Indoor heated pool
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- ✅ Outdoor pools
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- ✅ Siblu kids club (very well-reviewed)
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- ✅ Playground
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- ✅ Bike hire
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- ✅ Evening shows
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- ✅ Near Pont-Aven (pretty village)
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## Sample Days Comparison
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### Pool Day at Domaine des Ormes
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**Morning:** Try the wave pool - 1 metre swells!
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**Lunch:** Picnic by the lagoon pool
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**Afternoon:** Lazy river, then tropical indoor pool
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**Evening:** Kids club, then mini disco
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### Beach Day at La Grande Métairie
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**Morning:** 5 minute walk to Carnac beach
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**Lunch:** Picnic on the sand
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**Afternoon:** Sandcastles, paddling, ice cream
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**Evening:** Pool dip, then evening show
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## My Recommendation
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## My Recommendation
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### If Budget is #1 Priority: La Grande Métairie ✅
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### If £2,000 is HARD LIMIT: Brittany Self-Catering Gîte ✅
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- Total: £1,780-2,000 achievable
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- Ferry: £270-400 ✅
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- Accommodation: From £510 ✅
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- Only option that truly fits budget
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- **Total cost: £1,820** (under budget!)
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### If You Can Stretch to £2,200: La Grande Métairie ✅
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- Walking distance to beautiful beaches
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- Walking distance to beaches
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- Great pool complex
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- Kids club + entertainment included
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- Excellent kids club and entertainment
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- Best of both worlds
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- Near Carnac stones - unique experience
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### If Pool Complex is #1 Priority: Domaine des Ormes ✅
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### If Pool Complex is #1 Priority: Domaine des Ormes
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- 6 pools including wave pool
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- **Total cost: £2,000** (tight but doable)
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- Requires £2,100+ budget
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- 6 pools including wave pool and lazy river
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- Best pool complex in Brittany
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- Close to ferry
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- Loads to do on-site
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## Booking Priority Order
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## What Each Offers Your Daughter (Age 6)
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1. **Accommodation** (Book by February 2026)
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### Domaine des Ormes
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- July/August sells out fast
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- ✅ Epic wave pool (her favourite!)
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- Early booking discounts available
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- ✅ 6 different pools
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- ✅ Lazy river
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- ✅ Kids club, mini disco, foam parties
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2. **Ferry** (Book by March 2026)
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### La Grande Métairie
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- Plymouth-Roscoff limited spaces
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- ✅ **Walking distance to beach!**
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- Book cabin for comfort
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- ✅ Lazy river, waterslides
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- ✅ Carnac stones adventure
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3. **Travel Insurance**
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### Brittany Gîte
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- Essential for family holidays
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- ✅ Private pool (if chosen)
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- ✅ Beach days
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4. **Car Documents**
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- ✅ Castles, aquariums, boat trips
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- Insurance for Europe
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- ❌ No kids club
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- UK sticker, headlight deflectors
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## Files Reference
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## Pricing Status
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| File | What's In It |
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### ✅ Verified Prices
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- All ferry routes
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| `REQUIREMENTS.md` | Your original requirements |
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- Brittany gîte: From £510/14 nights
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| `EUROCAMP-SIBLU-OPTIONS.md` | Overview of 3 parks with facilities |
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- Siblu Kerlann: £1,077 (actual quote)
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| `ITINERARY-Domaine-des-Ormes.md` | Day-by-day for Option 1 |
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- All activity prices
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| `ITINERARY-La-Grande-Metairie.md` | Day-by-day for Option 2 |
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- Fuel, tolls
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| `THIS FILE` | Decision guide |
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### ⚠️ Estimated
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## Next Steps
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*Updated: 16 March 2026 with verified pricing*
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1. ✅ Review this guide
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2. ✅ Choose your preferred park
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3. ✅ Go to Eurocamp.co.uk or Siblu.co.uk
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4. ✅ Check availability for 18 July - 2 August 2026
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5. ✅ Book early for best prices
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6. ✅ Book ferry (Brittany Ferries)
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7. ✅ Get travel insurance
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8. ✅ Start countdown! 🎉
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## Questions for You
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1. **Beach vs Pool:** Would you rather walk to the beach (La Grande Métairie) or have the most epic pool complex (Domaine des Ormes)?
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2. **Budget:** Is £2,000 a hard limit, or could you stretch to £2,100 for the better pool complex?
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3. **Day Trips:** Do you want to explore lots (Saint-Malo, Mont Saint-Michel) or mostly stay on-site?
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*Created: 15 March 2026*
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*For: Sean, wife & daughter (6)*
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## Quick Comparison
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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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| **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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| **Child Appeal** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| **Uniqueness** | High (new region) | Very High (caves/castles) | Medium (coastal) |
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| **July Weather** | 20-26°C | 25-32°C | 18-24°C, mixed |
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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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## Budget Comparison (£2,000 target)
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## Budget Comparison (£2,000 target)
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### Northern Spain — ❌ Over Budget
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| Ferry (Plymouth-Santander) | £450 |
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| Accommodation (14 nights) | £700 |
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| **Total** | **£2,000** |
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| Ferry (Plymouth-Santander) | £700-850 | ✅ Verified |
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| Ferry (Portsmouth-Caen) | £350 |
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| Accommodation (14 nights) | £770-1,400 | ✅ Verified |
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| Accommodation (14 nights) | £750 |
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| Fuel | £140-200 | ✅ Verified |
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| Food | £500 |
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| Activities | ~£255 | ✅ Verified |
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| Fuel | £200 |
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| **Realistic Total** | **£2,185-3,430** | ❌ |
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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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## Key Decision Factors
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### Dordogne — ⚠️ Tight
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### Choose **Northern Spain** if:
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| Category | Price | Status |
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- You want somewhere completely new and different
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|----------|-------|--------|
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- You don't mind a long ferry crossing
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| Ferry (Portsmouth-Caen) | £350-450 | ✅ Verified |
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- You're excited about unspoiled Atlantic coast + mountains
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| Accommodation (14 nights) | £1,360-1,700 | ✅ Verified |
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- Your daughter loves caves and nature
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| Fuel | £190-230 | ✅ Verified |
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| Tolls | £50-70 | ✅ Verified |
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### Choose **Dordogne** if:
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| Activities | ~£205 | ✅ Verified |
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- Your daughter is obsessed with castles, knights, or caves
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| **Realistic Total** | **£2,660-3,680** | ⚠️ |
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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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---
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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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| Category | Price | Status |
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- Most realistic to achieve budget
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|----------|-------|--------|
|
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- Shorter travel (less tiring for everyone)
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| Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff) | £270-400 | ✅ Verified |
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- Great mix of beaches, castles, culture
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| Accommodation (14 nights) | From £510 | ✅ Verified |
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- Easy to find affordable gîtes inland
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| Fuel | £170-200 | ✅ Verified |
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| Activities | ~£155 | ✅ Verified |
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### For "Wow" Factor: **Dordogne** 🏰
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| **Realistic Total** | **£1,780-3,025** | ✅ |
|
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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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---
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---
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## Next Steps
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## Eurocamp/Siblu Options
|
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|
|
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1. **Discuss as a family** - which option excites you most?
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| Park | Accommodation | Total | Under £2,000? |
|
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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
|
| **La Grande Métairie** | £900-1,100 ⚠️ | £1,880-2,250 | ✅ At lower end |
|
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4. **I can help with:**
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| **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
|
|
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- Researching specific activities/attractions
|
|
||||||
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|
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---
|
---
|
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|
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*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!
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
---
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
## 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*
|
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|
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