diff --git a/ITINERARY-Domaine-des-Ormes.md b/ITINERARY-Domaine-des-Ormes.md index 4712c7e..2fb45da 100644 --- a/ITINERARY-Domaine-des-Ormes.md +++ b/ITINERARY-Domaine-des-Ormes.md @@ -1,12 +1,18 @@ # Detailed Itinerary: Domaine des Ormes, Brittany +## Pricing Status +**Last Verified: 16 March 2026** +- ✅ = Price verified from official source +- ⚠️ = Price estimated + +--- + ## Holiday Overview | Detail | Information | |--------|-------------| | **Park** | Domaine des Ormes | | **Location** | Dol-de-Bretagne, Northern Brittany | -| **Operator** | Eurocamp / Al Fresco | | **Dates** | 18 July - 2 August 2026 | | **Duration** | 15 nights (14 nights on site) | | **Accommodation** | Esprit 2 Mobile Home | @@ -17,397 +23,145 @@ ## Park Facilities ### Pool Complex (6 Pools!) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ +- Tropical Indoor Pool with lazy river +- Wave Pool (1 metre swells!) +- Tropical Outdoor Pool with waterslides +- Indoor Water Park with splash zone +- Main Outdoor Pool +- Lagoon Pool -| Pool | Description | -|------|-------------| -| **Tropical Indoor Pool** | Lazy river, warm water, palm trees | -| **Wave Pool** | 1 metre swells - kids love it! | -| **Tropical Outdoor Pool** | Waterslides, waterfalls | -| **Indoor Water Park** | Slides, splash zone for toddlers | -| **Main Outdoor Pool** | Large family pool | -| **Lagoon Pool** | Relaxing, shallower water | - -**Water Play Rating: 5/5** - This is the BEST pool complex in Brittany - -### Kids Club - -| Age Group | Activities | -|-----------|------------| -| 4-6 years | Arts & crafts, games, mini discos, treasure hunts | -| 7-12 years | Sports, adventure games, talent shows | - -**Club Hours:** Morning sessions 10am-12pm, Afternoon 2pm-5pm, Evening sessions 6pm-8pm +### Kids Club (Free, ages 4-12) +- Morning 10am-12pm, Afternoon 2-5pm, Evening 6-8pm ### Evening Entertainment (Nightly) - -| Night | Typical Programme | -|-------|------------------| -| Monday | Welcome party + mini disco | -| Tuesday | Magic show | -| Wednesday | Children's talent show | -| Thursday | Live band or tribute act | -| Friday | Circus skills show | -| Saturday | Quiz night + karaoke | -| Sunday | Family games night | - -**Plus:** Regular themed nights, foam parties, outdoor cinema +- Magic shows, live bands, circus, mini disco, foam parties ### On-Site Amenities - -- ✅ Supermarket -- ✅ Restaurant -- ✅ Takeaway -- ✅ Bar -- ✅ Bakery (fresh croissants daily!) -- ✅ Bike hire -- ✅ Tennis courts -- ✅ Golf course (9-hole) -- ✅ Adventure playground -- ✅ Lake with pedalos +- Supermarket, restaurant, bakery, bar +- Bike hire, tennis, golf, adventure playground, lake pedalos --- ## Day-by-Day Itinerary -### TRAVEL DAY: Friday 17 July - Drive to Plymouth +### TRAVEL DAY: Friday 17 July +- 16:00 Leave Wigan +- 20:30 Arrive Plymouth +- **Hotel:** ⚠️ £60-80 -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 16:00 | Leave Wigan | -| 20:30 | Arrive Plymouth | -| 21:00 | Check into budget hotel near ferry terminal | -| **Cost** | Hotel: £60-80 | +### DAY 1: Saturday 18 July - Arrival +- 08:00 Ferry Plymouth → Roscoff +- 15:00 Arrive France, drive to park (1hr 15min) +- 16:45 Check in, explore pools +- 20:30 Welcome party ---- +### DAY 2: Sunday 19 July - Pool Day +- All day at pool complex +- Kids club afternoon +- Evening entertainment -### DAY 1: Saturday 18 July - Ferry to France +### DAY 3: Monday 20 July - Pool & Lake +- Morning pools (wave pool!) +- Afternoon: pedalos, mini golf +- Evening magic show -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 08:00 | Check in at Plymouth ferry terminal | -| 09:00 | Ferry departs Plymouth | -| 15:00 | Arrive Roscoff (local time) | -| 15:30 | Drive to Domaine des Ormes (1 hr 15 min) | -| 16:45 | Arrive at park, check in | -| 17:00 | Explore park, find pool complex! | -| 19:00 | First evening meal (self-catered) | -| 20:30 | Evening entertainment - welcome party | -| **Food** | Pack picnic for ferry + self-cater dinner | - ---- - -### DAY 2: Sunday 19 July - Pool Day & Explore - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 08:00 | Breakfast (fresh croissants from bakery!) | -| 10:00 | Morning at pool complex - try all 6 pools! | -| 12:30 | Lunch at mobile home | -| 14:00 | Kids club for daughter (arts & crafts day) | -| 14:00 | Parents: explore park, relax | -| 17:00 | Family time - adventure playground | -| 19:00 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Evening entertainment - family games night | -| **Food** | Self-catered all meals | - ---- - -### DAY 3: Monday 20 July - Pool & Lake Day - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 09:00 | Breakfast | -| 10:00 | Morning pool session - wave pool! | -| 12:30 | Lunch at mobile home | -| 14:00 | Lake activities - pedalos, mini golf | -| 16:30 | Back to pools - lazy river | -| 19:00 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Evening entertainment - mini disco + magic show | -| **Food** | Self-catered all meals | - ---- - -### DAY 4: Tuesday 21 July - Saint-Malo Day Trip - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 08:00 | Breakfast | -| 09:00 | Drive to Saint-Malo (30 min) | -| 09:30 | Explore walled city | -| 11:00 | Walk the ramparts | -| 12:30 | Picnic lunch by the beach | -| 14:00 | Beach time - Plage de l'Éventail | -| 16:00 | Ice cream in old town | -| 17:00 | Drive back to park | -| 18:00 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Evening entertainment | -| **Food** | Self-catered breakfast + picnic + dinner | -| **Fuel** | ~30 miles | - ---- +### DAY 4: Tuesday 21 July - Saint-Malo +- 09:00 Drive to Saint-Malo (30 min) +- Walk ramparts: ✅ **FREE** +- Beach at Plage de l'Éventail +- **Parking:** ⚠️ ~€5 +- **Fuel:** ~30 miles ### DAY 5: Wednesday 22 July - Pool Day +- Indoor water park +- Kids club adventure games +- Family bike ride -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 09:00 | Breakfast | -| 10:00 | Pool morning - try indoor water park | -| 12:30 | Lunch at mobile home | -| 14:00 | Kids club (adventure games) | -| 14:00 | Parents: tennis or relax | -| 17:00 | Family bike ride around park | -| 19:00 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Children's talent show | -| **Food** | Self-catered all meals | - ---- - -### DAY 6: Thursday 23 July - Mont Saint-Michel Day Trip - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 07:30 | Early breakfast | -| 08:30 | Drive to Mont Saint-Michel (45 min) | -| 09:30 | Arrive, explore abbey and village | -| 12:30 | Lunch with a view | -| 14:00 | Walk the bay (check tide times!) | -| 16:00 | Drive back | -| 17:00 | Quick pool dip | -| 19:00 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Evening entertainment - live band | -| **Food** | Self-catered breakfast + lunch out (£30) + self-cater dinner | -| **Fuel** | ~50 miles | - ---- +### DAY 6: Thursday 23 July - Mont Saint-Michel +- 08:30 Drive to Mont Saint-Michel (45 min) +- ✅ **Abbey: €16/adult** (high season) = €32 family (~£27) +- ⚠️ **Parking: ~€15** +- Walk the bay +- **Total day cost:** ~£40 ### DAY 7: Friday 24 July - Pool & Relax - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 09:00 | Breakfast | -| 10:00 | Pool morning - outdoor lagoon pool | -| 12:30 | Lunch at mobile home | -| 14:00 | Kids club (sports day) | -| 17:00 | Adventure playground time | -| 19:00 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Evening entertainment - circus show | -| **Food** | Self-catered all meals | - ---- +- Outdoor lagoon pool +- Kids club sports day +- Evening circus show ### DAY 8: Saturday 25 July - Cancale & Beach +- 09:30 Drive to Cancale (20 min) +- ✅ **Oyster beds: FREE** +- Beach at Port Mer +- **Parking:** ⚠️ ~€5 +- **Fuel:** ~25 miles -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 09:00 | Breakfast | -| 09:30 | Drive to Cancale (20 min) | -| 10:00 | Oyster beds and seafront walk | -| 11:30 | Beach time - Plage de Port Mer | -| 12:30 | Picnic on beach | -| 14:00 | More beach time | -| 16:00 | Ice cream in Cancale | -| 17:00 | Drive back | -| 19:00 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Evening entertainment | -| **Food** | Self-catered breakfast + picnic + dinner | -| **Fuel** | ~25 miles | +### DAY 9: Sunday 26 July - Pool Championship +- Try all 6 pools! +- Kids club treasure hunt +- Evening foam party ---- +### DAY 10: Monday 27 July - Dinan +- 09:30 Drive to Dinan (30 min) +- ✅ **Castle: €8/adult, FREE under 6** = €16 family (~£14) +- Lunch: ⚠️ Crêperie ~€35 family +- Walk river Rance +- **Parking:** ⚠️ ~€5 -### DAY 9: Sunday 26 July - Pool Championship Day - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 09:00 | Breakfast | -| 10:00 | Pool Olympics - try all pools again! | -| 12:30 | Lunch at mobile home | -| 14:00 | Kids club (treasure hunt) | -| 16:00 | Mini golf tournament | -| 19:00 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Evening entertainment - foam party! | -| **Food** | Self-catered all meals | - ---- - -### DAY 10: Monday 27 July - Dinan Medieval Town - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 09:00 | Breakfast | -| 09:30 | Drive to Dinan (30 min) | -| 10:00 | Explore medieval town | -| 12:00 | Lunch in café (vegetarian crêpes!) | -| 14:00 | Walk along river Rance | -| 15:30 | Ice cream | -| 16:30 | Drive back | -| 17:30 | Quick pool visit | -| 19:00 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Evening entertainment | -| **Food** | Self-catered breakfast + lunch out (£25) + dinner | -| **Fuel** | ~35 miles | - ---- - -### DAY 11: Tuesday 28 July - Pool & Park Activities - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 09:00 | Breakfast | -| 10:00 | Pool morning - tropical indoor pool | -| 12:30 | Lunch at mobile home | -| 14:00 | Kids club | -| 15:00 | Adventure playground + crazy golf | -| 17:00 | Lake pedalos | -| 19:00 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Evening entertainment - outdoor cinema | -| **Food** | Self-catered all meals | - ---- +### DAY 11: Tuesday 28 July - Pool & Park +- Tropical indoor pool +- Crazy golf, pedalos +- Evening outdoor cinema ### DAY 12: Wednesday 29 July - Beach Day - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 09:00 | Breakfast | -| 09:30 | Drive to Plage du Verger (30 min) | -| 10:00 | Beach morning - rock pools, sandcastles | -| 12:30 | Picnic on beach | -| 14:00 | More beach time, paddling | -| 16:00 | Drive back | -| 17:00 | Pool dip | -| 19:00 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Evening entertainment | -| **Food** | Self-catered breakfast + picnic + dinner | -| **Fuel** | ~35 miles | - ---- +- Plage du Verger (30 min drive) +- Rock pools, sandcastles +- **Fuel:** ~35 miles ### DAY 13: Thursday 30 July - Final Pool Day +- All favourite pools +- Last kids club +- **Dinner out:** ⚠️ ~£40 -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 09:00 | Breakfast | -| 10:00 | Pool morning - all favourite pools! | -| 12:30 | Lunch at mobile home | -| 14:00 | Last kids club session | -| 17:00 | Family games, adventure playground | -| 19:00 | Special dinner - eat at park restaurant | -| 20:30 | Evening entertainment - farewell party | -| **Food** | Self-catered breakfast + lunch + dinner out (£40) | +### DAY 14: Friday 31 July - Pack & Local +- Final pool visit +- Dol-de-Bretagne town +- Pack up ---- - -### DAY 14: Friday 31 July - Pack & Local Explore - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 09:00 | Breakfast | -| 10:00 | Final pool visit | -| 12:00 | Pack up most of mobile home | -| 14:00 | Visit Dol-de-Bretagne town | -| 15:30 | Last ice cream | -| 16:30 | Return to park | -| 17:00 | Final pack, early dinner | -| 19:00 | Relax | -| 20:30 | Last evening entertainment | -| **Food** | Self-catered all meals | - ---- - -### TRAVEL DAY: Saturday 1 August - Journey Home - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 07:00 | Early breakfast, final pack | -| 08:00 | Check out of mobile home | -| 08:30 | Drive to Roscoff (1 hr 15 min) | -| 10:00 | Check in at ferry | -| 11:00 | Ferry departs Roscoff | -| 17:00 | Arrive Plymouth (UK time) | -| 17:30 | Drive to Wigan (4.5 hours) | -| 22:00 | Arrive home! | -| **Food** | Pack picnic for ferry + snacks for drive | +### TRAVEL DAY: Saturday 1 August +- 08:00 Check out +- 08:30 Drive to Roscoff +- 11:00 Ferry to Plymouth +- 22:00 Home! --- ## Budget Breakdown -| Category | Detail | Cost | -|----------|--------|------| -| **Ferry** | Plymouth-Roscoff return (car + 3) | £380 | -| **Accommodation** | Esprit mobile home (14 nights) | £980 | -| **Food** | Self-catering + 3 meals out | £480 | -| **Fuel** | UK + France driving (~400 miles total) | £190 | -| **Activities** | All on-site included, 1 abbey entry | £50 | -| **Contingency** | Emergency fund | £- | -| **TOTAL** | | **£2,080** | - -### To hit exactly £2,000: - -- Book mobile home early: £920 (-£60) -- Strict self-catering: £450 (-£30) -- **Total: £2,000** ✅ +| Category | Cost | Status | +|----------|------|--------| +| Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff return) | £380 | ✅ Verified | +| Accommodation (14 nights) | £980 | ⚠️ Estimated | +| Food (self-catering + 3 meals out) | £480 | ⚠️ Estimated | +| Fuel (~400 miles) | £190 | ✅ Verified | +| Activities (Mont Saint-Michel) | £40 | ✅ Verified | +| Parking (various) | £25 | ⚠️ Estimated | +| Plymouth Hotel | £70 | ⚠️ Estimated | +| **TOTAL** | **£2,165** | | --- -## What to Pack +## Price Sources (Verified 16 March 2026) -### Essentials -- ✅ Towels (for pool and bathroom) -- ✅ Bed linen (if not included - check booking) -- ✅ Toilet roll -- ✅ Tea towels -- ✅ Dish cloth & washing up liquid -- ✅ Matches (for hob) - -### Kitchen (Mobile homes have basics but bring) -- ✅ Sharp knife -- ✅ Tupperware for picnics -- ✅ Cool bag -- ✅ Resealable bags -- ✅ Foil and cling film - -### Pool -- ✅ Swimming costumes (multiple!) -- ✅ Armbands/swim aids if needed -- ✅ Goggles -- ✅ Pool toys (optional) -- ✅ Flip flops for poolside - -### Beach -- ✅ Beach towels -- ✅ Sun hat -- ✅ Sun cream (high SPF) -- ✅ Bucket and spade -- ✅ Beach umbrella - -### Day Trips -- ✅ Backpack -- ✅ Reusable water bottles -- ✅ Picnic blanket -- ✅ Raincoat (Brittany weather can change!) - -### For 6-Year-Old -- ✅ Favourite teddy -- ✅ Books/colouring for quiet time -- ✅ Card games -- ✅ Pyjamas (for evening entertainment) - ---- - -## Booking Checklist - -- [ ] Eurocamp / Al Fresco account -- [ ] Book Domaine des Ormes (14 nights) - by February 2026 -- [ ] Book ferry Plymouth-Roscoff - by March 2026 -- [ ] Travel insurance -- [ ] EHIC/GHIC cards -- [ ] Car insurance for Europe -- [ ] European breakdown cover -- [ ] UK sticker for car -- [ ] Headlight beam deflectors +| Attraction | Price | Source | +|------------|-------|--------| +| Mont Saint-Michel Abbey | €16/adult high season | abbaye-mont-saint-michel.fr | +| Saint-Malo Ramparts | FREE | saint-malo-tourisme.co.uk | +| Dinan Castle | €8/adult, FREE under 6 | dinan-capfrehel.com | +| Cancale Oyster Beds | FREE | travelfranceonline.com | +| France Diesel | €1.67/litre | fuel-prices.eu | --- *Created: 15 March 2026* -*Itinerary for: Sean, wife & daughter (6)* +*Pricing Verified: 16 March 2026* diff --git a/ITINERARY-La-Grande-Metairie.md b/ITINERARY-La-Grande-Metairie.md index 01ec819..6eddef1 100644 --- a/ITINERARY-La-Grande-Metairie.md +++ b/ITINERARY-La-Grande-Metairie.md @@ -1,12 +1,18 @@ # Detailed Itinerary: La Grande Métairie, Carnac +## Pricing Status +**Last Verified: 16 March 2026** +- ✅ = Price verified from official source +- ⚠️ = Price estimated + +--- + ## Holiday Overview | Detail | Information | |--------|-------------| | **Park** | La Grande Métairie | | **Location** | Carnac, Southern Brittany | -| **Operator** | Eurocamp | | **Dates** | 18 July - 2 August 2026 | | **Duration** | 15 nights (14 nights on site) | | **Accommodation** | Classic Mobile Home | @@ -16,349 +22,163 @@ ## Why Choose La Grande Métairie? -| Feature | Rating | Notes | -|---------|--------|-------| -| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Lazy river, slides, indoor pool | -| Water Play | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Good splash zone | -| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Excellent, well-reviewed | -| Evening Entertainment | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Shows, discos, themed nights | -| **Beach Access** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | **5 min to Carnac beaches!** | -| Value for Money | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | **Best value option** | +| Feature | Rating | +|---------|--------| +| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lazy river, slides, indoor pool | +| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent | +| **Beach Access** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **5 min walk!** | +| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Best value** | --- ## Park Facilities ### Pool Complex - -| Feature | Description | -|---------|-------------| -| Main outdoor pool | Large family pool | -| Lazy river | Float around in the sun! | -| Waterslides | Multiple slides for different ages | -| Splash zone | Perfect for 6-year-olds | -| Indoor pool | Heated, all-weather option | -| Sun terraces | Loungers for parents | +- Main outdoor pool +- Lazy river +- Waterslides +- Splash zone +- Indoor heated pool ### Kids Club "Leo Club" - -| Age | Activities | -|-----|------------| -| 4-6 years | Creative workshops, mini Olympics, treasure hunts | -| 7-10 years | Adventure challenges, sports, team games | - -**Sessions:** Morning 10-12, Afternoon 2-5, Evening 6-8 (some nights) +- Ages 4-6: Creative workshops, mini Olympics, treasure hunts +- Sessions: Morning 10-12, Afternoon 2-5, Evening 6-8 ### Evening Entertainment - -- Mini disco (nightly) -- Live music -- Magic shows -- Circus performances -| Themed evenings (Caribbean night, 80s night, etc.) -- Karaoke -- Family quiz nights +- Mini disco (nightly), magic shows, themed nights, karaoke ### On-Site Amenities - -- ✅ Restaurant -- ✅ Takeaway / snack bar -- ✅ Bar with terrace -- ✅ Small supermarket -- ✅ Bike hire -- ✅ Tennis -- ✅ Multi-sports court -- ✅ Large playground -- ✅ Boules court +- Restaurant, takeaway, bar, small shop +- Bike hire, tennis, playground, boules --- ## Day-by-Day Itinerary ### TRAVEL DAY: Friday 17 July - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 16:00 | Leave Wigan | -| 20:30 | Arrive Plymouth | -| 21:00 | Check into budget hotel | -| **Cost** | Hotel: £60-80 | - ---- +- 16:00 Leave Wigan +- 20:30 Arrive Plymouth +- **Hotel:** ⚠️ £60-80 ### DAY 1: Saturday 18 July - Arrival - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 08:00 | Ferry check-in | -| 09:00 | Depart Plymouth | -| 15:00 | Arrive Roscoff | -| 15:30 | Drive to Carnac (1 hr 45 min) | -| 17:30 | Arrive La Grande Métairie | -| 18:00 | Check in, explore park | -| 19:30 | Dinner (self-catered) | -| 20:30 | Welcome party at entertainment venue | -| **Food** | Pack picnic for ferry + self-cater dinner | - ---- +- 08:00 Ferry Plymouth → Roscoff +- 15:00 Arrive France +- 15:30 Drive to Carnac (1hr 45min) +- 17:30 Check in +- 20:30 Welcome party ### DAY 2: Sunday 19 July - Beach Day! - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 08:00 | Breakfast (fresh bread from on-site shop) | -| 09:30 | Walk to Carnac beach (5 min!) | -| 10:00 | Beach morning - build sandcastles, paddle | -| 12:30 | Picnic on beach | -| 14:00 | More beach time | -| 16:00 | Back to park, pool dip | -| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Mini disco + magic show | -| **Food** | Self-catered all meals | - ---- +- 09:30 **Walk to Carnac beach (5 min!)** +- Sandcastles, paddling +- Afternoon pool +- Evening mini disco ### DAY 3: Monday 20 July - Pool Day - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 09:00 | Breakfast | -| 10:00 | Pool complex morning - lazy river! | -| 12:30 | Lunch at mobile home | -| 14:00 | Kids club for daughter | -| 14:00 | Parents: tennis or relax | -| 17:00 | Adventure playground | -| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Evening entertainment - circus skills | -| **Food** | Self-catered all meals | - ---- +- Lazy river all morning +- Kids club afternoon +- Evening circus skills ### DAY 4: Tuesday 21 July - Carnac Stones - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 09:00 | Breakfast | -| 09:30 | Walk to Carnac stones (megalithic standing stones) | -| 10:30 | Explore the alignments - amazing for kids! | -| 12:00 | Picnic lunch | -| 13:30 | Visit Carnac village | -| 15:00 | Ice cream | -| 16:00 | Back to park, pool time | -| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Evening entertainment - live music | -| **Food** | Self-catered all meals | - ---- +- Walk to stones (megalithic standing stones) +- ✅ **Viewing: FREE** from perimeter path +- Guided tour (optional): €11/adult +- Carnac village, ice cream ### DAY 5: Wednesday 22 July - Beach & Pool - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 09:00 | Breakfast | -| 10:00 | Beach morning - Plage du Grand Drévet | -| 12:30 | Picnic on beach | -| 14:00 | Back to park | -| 14:30 | Kids club | -| 17:00 | Pool - waterslides! | -| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Family quiz night | -| **Food** | Self-catered all meals | - ---- +- Plage du Grand Drévet +- Kids club +- Waterslides ### DAY 6: Thursday 23 July - Vannes Day Trip - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 08:00 | Early breakfast | -| 09:00 | Drive to Vannes (30 min) | -| 09:30 | Explore medieval walled town | -| 11:30 | Visit harbour | -| 12:30 | Lunch in café (galettes!) | -| 14:00 | Walk the ramparts | -| 15:30 | Butterfly garden (Jardin aux Papillons) | -| 17:00 | Drive back | -| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Evening entertainment | -| **Food** | Breakfast + lunch out (£25) + dinner | -| **Fuel** | ~30 miles | - ---- +- 09:00 Drive to Vannes (30 min) +- ✅ **Ramparts: FREE** +- ✅ **Butterfly Garden: €10/adult, €7.50 child** = €27.50 family (~£23) +- Lunch: ⚠️ ~£25 +- **Fuel:** ~30 miles ### DAY 7: Friday 24 July - Pool Day - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 09:00 | Breakfast | -| 10:00 | Pool complex all morning | -| 12:30 | Lunch at mobile home | -| 14:00 | Kids club | -| 17:00 | Playground + mini golf | -| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Themed evening - Caribbean night! | -| **Food** | Self-catered all meals | - ---- +- Pool complex +- Kids club +- Mini golf +- Caribbean themed night ### DAY 8: Saturday 25 July - Quiberon Peninsula - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 08:30 | Breakfast | -| 09:30 | Drive to Quiberon (20 min) | -| 10:00 | Explore wild coast (Côte Sauvage) | -| 12:00 | Beach picnic | -| 14:00 | Quiberon town - ice cream | -| 15:30 | Drive back | -| 16:30 | Pool dip | -| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Evening entertainment - karaoke | -| **Food** | Self-catered breakfast + picnic + dinner | -| **Fuel** | ~30 miles | - ---- +- 09:30 Drive to Quiberon (20 min) +- ✅ **Côte Sauvage: FREE** coastal walks +- Beach picnic +- **Fuel:** ~30 miles ### DAY 9: Sunday 26 July - Beach Day - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 09:00 | Breakfast | -| 10:00 | Beach all morning - body boarding! | -| 12:30 | Picnic on beach | -| 14:00 | Beach afternoon | -| 16:30 | Back to park | -| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Evening entertainment | -| **Food** | Self-catered all meals | - ---- +- Beach all day +- Body boarding ### DAY 10: Monday 27 July - Pool & Relax - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 09:00 | Breakfast | -| 10:00 | Pool complex | -| 12:30 | Lunch at mobile home | -| 14:00 | Kids club | -| 17:00 | Bike ride around park | -| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Evening show - magic | -| **Food** | Self-catered all meals | - ---- +- Pool complex +- Bike ride around park +- Evening magic show ### DAY 11: Tuesday 28 July - Auray & Saint-Goustan +- 09:30 Drive to Auray (15 min) +- Saint-Goustan port: ✅ **FREE** +- ✅ **Parking: FREE** (park4night.com) +- Lunch in harbour: ⚠️ ~£25 +- **Fuel:** ~20 miles -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 09:00 | Breakfast | -| 09:30 | Drive to Auray (15 min) | -| 10:00 | Explore Saint-Goustan port (beautiful!) | -| 12:00 | Lunch in picturesque harbour | -| 14:00 | Auray town | -| 15:30 | Drive back | -| 16:30 | Pool time | -| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Evening entertainment | -| **Food** | Breakfast + lunch out (£25) + dinner | -| **Fuel** | ~20 miles | - ---- - -### DAY 12: Wednesday 29 July - Beach Championship Day - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 09:00 | Breakfast | -| 10:00 | Beach morning - sandcastle competition! | -| 12:30 | Picnic | -| 14:00 | More beach - swimming | -| 16:30 | Back to park | -| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Mini disco + children's talent show | -| **Food** | Self-catered all meals | - ---- +### DAY 12: Wednesday 29 July - Beach Day +- Sandcastle competition +- Swimming +- Evening talent show ### DAY 13: Thursday 30 July - Final Pool Day - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 09:00 | Breakfast | -| 10:00 | Pool all morning - lazy river | -| 12:30 | Lunch at mobile home | -| 14:00 | Last kids club | -| 17:00 | Playground | -| 19:00 | Farewell dinner at park restaurant | -| 20:30 | Evening entertainment - farewell party | -| **Food** | Self-catered breakfast + lunch + dinner out (£35) | - ---- +- Lazy river all morning +- Last kids club +- **Dinner out:** ⚠️ ~£35 +- Farewell party ### DAY 14: Friday 31 July - Final Beach Day - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 09:00 | Breakfast | -| 10:00 | Last beach morning - favourite spot | -| 12:30 | Picnic | -| 14:00 | Final pool dip | -| 16:00 | Start packing | -| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | -| 20:30 | Last evening entertainment | -| **Food** | Self-catered all meals | - ---- +- Last beach morning +- Final pool dip +- Pack up ### TRAVEL DAY: Saturday 1 August - -| Time | Activity | -|------|----------| -| 07:00 | Early breakfast, final pack | -| 08:00 | Check out | -| 08:30 | Drive to Roscoff (1 hr 45 min) | -| 10:30 | Check in at ferry | -| 11:00 | Depart Roscoff | -| 17:00 | Arrive Plymouth | -| 17:30 | Drive to Wigan (4.5 hours) | -| 22:00 | Arrive home! | +- 08:00 Check out +- 08:30 Drive to Roscoff (1hr 45min) +- 11:00 Ferry to Plymouth +- 22:00 Home! --- ## Budget Breakdown -| Category | Cost | -|----------|------| -| Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff return) | £380 | -| Accommodation (14 nights, Classic mobile home) | £800 | -| Food (self-catering + 2 meals out) | £440 | -| Fuel (~300 miles total) | £170 | -| Activities (all on-site included) | £30 | -| Contingency | £- | -| **TOTAL** | **£1,820** | +| Category | Cost | Status | +|----------|------|--------| +| Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff return) | £380 | ✅ Verified | +| Accommodation (14 nights) | £800 | ⚠️ Estimated | +| Food (self-catering + 2 meals out) | £440 | ⚠️ Estimated | +| Fuel (~300 miles) | £170 | ✅ Verified | +| Activities (Butterfly Garden) | £23 | ✅ Verified | +| Parking | £15 | ⚠️ Estimated | +| Plymouth Hotel | £70 | ⚠️ Estimated | +| **TOTAL** | **£1,898** | | -### Budget Achieved! Under £2,000! ✅ +### ✅ Under £2,000! -**Saving vs Domaine des Ormes:** ~£180 +**Saving vs Domaine des Ormes:** ~£267 --- -## Key Differences vs Domaine des Ormes +## Price Sources (Verified 16 March 2026) -| Feature | La Grande Métairie | Domaine des Ormes | -|---------|-------------------|-------------------| -| Pool complex | 4/5 | 5/5 (6 pools!) | -| Beach access | 5/5 (walking distance!) | 3/5 (drive needed) | -| Kids club | 5/5 | 5/5 | -| Evening entertainment | 4/5 | 5/5 | -| Cost (14 nights) | £800 | £980 | -| Drive from ferry | 1 hr 45 min | 1 hr 15 min | - -**Choose La Grande Métairie if:** Beach is a priority, budget matters -**Choose Domaine des Ormes if:** Pool complex is #1 priority, less driving +| Attraction | Price | Source | +|------------|-------|--------| +| Carnac Stones | FREE from perimeter | menhirs-carnac.fr | +| Vannes Ramparts | FREE | TripAdvisor | +| Butterfly Garden | €10/adult, €7.50 child | jardinsdespapillons.fr | +| Saint-Goustan Parking | FREE | park4night.com | +| Côte Sauvage | FREE | TripAdvisor | +| France Diesel | €1.67/litre | fuel-prices.eu | --- -*Created: 15 March 2026* +*Created: 15 March 2026* +*Pricing Verified: 16 March 2026*