Initial commit: Summer holiday 2026 planning
Options researched: - Northern Spain (Cantabria/Asturias) - France Dordogne - France Brittany - Eurocamp Domaine des Ormes - Eurocamp La Grande Métairie - Siblu Domaine de Kerlann Includes detailed itineraries and costings for family of 3. Dates: 18 July - 2 August 2026 Budget: £2,000
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# Eurocamp/Siblu Holiday Park Options
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## Requirements Recap
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- ✅ Mobile home (NOT camping)
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- ✅ Pool with water play area
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- ✅ Children's activity programme
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- ✅ Evening/night entertainment
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- 📅 18 July - 2 August 2026 (15 nights)
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- 💷 £2,000 budget
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- 🚗 Need car access
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---
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## Top 3 Recommendations
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### 1. Domaine des Ormes, Brittany - BEST ALL-ROUNDER ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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**Why it wins:** Epic pool complex with 6 pools, kids clubs, evening entertainment, close to UK ferry
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| Feature | Details |
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|---------|---------|
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| **Location** | Dol-de-Bretagne, Northern Brittany |
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| **Distance from ferry** | 45 min from St Malo, 1.5 hrs from Roscoff |
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| **Pool Complex** | 6 pools including wave pool, lazy river, indoor tropical pool, waterslides |
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| **Water Play Area** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding - largest in Brittany |
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| **Kids Club** | Yes - free club for ages 4-12 |
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| **Evening Entertainment** | Nightly shows, discos, children's entertainer |
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| **Self-Catering** | Fully equipped mobile homes |
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| **Vegetarian-Friendly** | On-site restaurant with options + self-catering |
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**Accommodation Options (14 nights):**
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| Type | Features | Price Range (14 nights) |
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|------|----------|------------------------|
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| **Esprit Mobile Home** | 2 bed, AC, decking | £950-1,200 |
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| **Avant Mobile Home** | 2 bed, modern, bigger | £1,100-1,400 |
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| **Grand Mobile Home** | 3 bed, premium | £1,300-1,600 |
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**Budget Breakdown:**
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| Item | Cost |
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|------|------|
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| Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff return, car + 3 pax) | £350-450 |
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| Accommodation (Esprit, 14 nights) | £950-1,100 |
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| Food (self-catering + some meals out) | £450-550 |
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| Fuel (Wigan-Brittany + local) | £180-220 |
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| Activities/Entertainment | £100-150 |
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| **TOTAL** | **£2,030-2,470** |
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**To Hit £2,000:**
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- Book early for £950 accommodation
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- Plymouth-Roscoff ferry: £350
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- Strict self-catering: £450
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- Fuel: £180
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- Activities: £70
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- **Total: £2,000** ✅
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### 2. La Grande Métairie, Carnac - BEST FOR BEACHES ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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**Why it wins:** Near stunning Carnac beaches, lazy river, great kids club, lower cost
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| Feature | Details |
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|---------|---------|
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| **Location** | Carnac, Southern Brittany |
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| **Distance from ferry** | 1.5 hrs from Roscoff |
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| **Pool Complex** | Outdoor pool, lazy river, waterslides, indoor pool |
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| **Water Play Area** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good |
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| **Kids Club** | Yes - ages 4-12, very well reviewed |
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| **Evening Entertainment** | Shows, live music, discos |
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| **Nearby** | Carnac beaches (5 min), megaliths |
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| **Self-Catering** | Well-equipped mobile homes |
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**Accommodation (14 nights):**
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| Type | Price Range (14 nights) |
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|------|------------------------|
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| Standard Mobile Home | £750-950 |
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| Premium Mobile Home | £950-1,200 |
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**Budget Breakdown:**
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| Item | Cost |
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|------|------|
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| Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff) | £350-450 |
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| Accommodation (Standard, 14 nights) | £750-900 |
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| Food | £450-550 |
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| Fuel | £180-220 |
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| Activities | £100-150 |
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| **TOTAL** | **£1,830-2,270** |
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**To Hit £2,000:**
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- Standard mobile home: £800
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- Ferry: £380
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- Food: £500
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- Fuel: £200
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- Activities: £120
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- **Total: £2,000** ✅
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### 3. Siblu Domaine de Kerlann - BEST VALUE ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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**Why it wins:** Excellent kids club, evening entertainment, very competitive pricing
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| Feature | Details |
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|---------|---------|
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| **Location** | Pont-Aven, Southern Brittany |
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| **Distance from ferry** | 2 hrs from Roscoff |
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| **Pool Complex** | Heated indoor pool + outdoor pools |
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| **Water Play Area** | ⭐⭐⭐ Good (smaller than Domaine des Ormes) |
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| **Kids Club** | Siblu kids club - excellent reviews |
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| **Evening Entertainment** | Professional entertainment team |
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| **Nearby** | Beaches 15 min, Pont-Aven village |
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**Accommodation (14 nights):**
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Siblu offers **two weeks for price of ~1.5 weeks** with their long-stay discount!
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| Type | Price (7 nights) | Price (14 nights with discount) |
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|------|-----------------|--------------------------------|
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| Mobile Home | ~£462 (July) | £750-850 |
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**Budget Breakdown:**
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| Item | Cost |
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| Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff) | £350-450 |
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| Accommodation (14 nights with discount) | £750-850 |
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| Food | £450-550 |
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| Fuel | £180-220 |
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| Activities | £100-150 |
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| **TOTAL** | **£1,830-2,220** |
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**To Hit £2,000:**
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- Siblu mobile home: £780
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- Ferry: £380
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- Food: £500
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- Fuel: £200
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- Activities: £140
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- **Total: £2,000** ✅
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## Travel Options: Ferry Routes
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### Option A: Plymouth ↔ Roscoff (RECOMMENDED)
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| Detail | Information |
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|--------|-------------|
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| Crossing time | 6 hours |
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| Frequency | Daily in summer |
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| Departs Plymouth | Morning or overnight |
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| Arrives Roscoff | Morning or afternoon |
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| **Cost (car + 3, return)** | **£340-450** |
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| Drive Wigan → Plymouth | 4.5 hours |
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| Drive Roscoff → Brittany parks | 45 min - 2 hours |
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### Option B: Portsmouth ↔ St Malo
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| Detail | Information |
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|--------|-------------|
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| Crossing time | 9-10 hours (overnight) |
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| Frequency | Daily |
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| **Cost (car + 3, return)** | **£400-550** |
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| Drive St Malo → Domaine des Ormes | 45 min |
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| Drive St Malo → Carnac | 2 hours |
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### Option C: Dover ↔ Calais (CHEAPEST but longest drive)
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| Detail | Information |
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| Crossing time | 1.5 hours (ferry) or 35 min (Eurotunnel) |
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| Ferry cost (car + 3, return) | £100-150 |
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| Eurotunnel cost (return) | £250-300 |
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| Drive Calais → Brittany | 5-6 hours |
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**For budget, Plymouth-Roscoff is best balance of cost and drive time.**
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## Which Park Should You Choose?
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| Priority | Recommended Park |
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| **Epic pool complex** | Domaine des Ormes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| **Best value** | Siblu Domaine de Kerlann |
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| **Near beaches** | La Grande Métairie (Carnac) |
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| **Evening entertainment** | All three have excellent programmes |
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| **Kids club quality** | All three highly rated |
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### My Top Pick: Domaine des Ormes
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- Pool complex is outstanding (6 pools!)
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- Closest to ferry (45 min from St Malo)
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- Excellent kids club and evening entertainment
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- Great base for exploring Brittany
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- Just about doable on £2,000 budget
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*Pricing researched March 2026 - prices may vary. Book early for best deals.*
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