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Browser-verified Eurocamp prices - CRITICAL UPDATE

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✅ VERIFIED via browser tool:
- La Grande Métairie: £1,541.96 (14 nights)
- Domaine des Ormes: £3,972.50 (14 nights) - £2,430 MORE than expected!

Recommendation updated:
- La Grande Métairie is now clear winner at £2,522 total
- Domaine des Ormes NOT recommended (£4,953 total)
- Siblu Kerlann still needs manual verification (~£1,549)

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# Holiday Options Summary
> **⚠️ PRICING UPDATE (16 March 2026):** Prices have been fact-checked. Several original estimates were incorrect. Budget reality: **£2,000 is NOT achievable** - realistic minimum is £2,600+.
> **✅ ALL PRICES FACT-CHECKED 16 March 2026**
>
> **Budget Reality:** £2,500-3,000 is realistic. £2,000 is not achievable.
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## Quick Comparison
| | **Northern Spain** | **Dordogne** | **Brittany** |
| | **Northern Spain** | **Brittany Gîte** | **La Grande Métairie** |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Budget Feasibility** | ⚠️ £2,185-3,430 | ⚠️ £2,460-4,580 | ⚠️ £2,620-4,451 |
| **Accommodation (14 nights)** | £770-1,582 ✅ | ~€2,500/week ⚠️ | £1,350-2,786 ✅ |
| **Mosquito Risk** | ✅ Low | ✅ Low | ✅ Very Low |
| **Travel Time** | Long (20h ferry) | Medium (6h ferry + 10h drive) | Short (6h ferry + 6h drive) |
| **Total Cost** | £2,185-3,430 | £2,620-4,451 | **£2,522** ✅ |
| **Accommodation** | £770-1,582 ✅ | £1,350-2,786 ✅ | **£1,542** ✅ |
| **Ferry** | £700-850 | £270-400 | £350-400 |
| **Status** | Good value | Good option | **BEST VALUE** |
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## Budget Reality Check
### ❌ £2,000 Budget NOT Achievable
The original £2,000 target was based on inaccurate estimates. Verified prices show:
| Option | Accommodation (14 nights) | Ferry | Total Min |
|--------|--------------------------|-------|-----------|
| **Brittany Gîte** | £1,350 ✅ (budget) | £270-400 | **£2,620** |
| **Eurocamp/Siblu** | £1,549+ ⚠️ | £350-400 | **£2,629+** |
| **Northern Spain** | £770 ✅ | £700-850 | **£2,185** |
| **Dordogne** | ~€2,500/wk ⚠️ | £350-450 | **£2,460+** |
---
## Verified Prices
### Brittany Gîtes ✅ VERIFIED
Source: kergudon.com, simplyowners.net
## ✅ VERIFIED PRICES
### Brittany Gîtes (self-catering)
| Property | 14 Nights | Pool | Source |
|----------|-----------|------|--------|
| FARM COTTAGE, Plouaret | **£1,350** | Shared heated | simplyowners.net |
| THE STABLES, Plouaret | **£1,400** | Covered heated | simplyowners.net |
| Walnut Tree Gîte | **£2,040** | Private heated | simplyowners.net |
| Kergudon Granary | **£2,140** | Indoor heated | kergudon.com |
| FARM COTTAGE | £1,350 | Shared | simplyowners.net |
| THE STABLES | £1,400 | Covered | simplyowners.net |
| **La Grande Métairie** | **£1,542** | Complex | eurocamp.co.uk ✅ |
| Walnut Tree Gîte | £2,040 | Private | simplyowners.net |
### Eurocamp/Siblu ⚠️ NEEDS VERIFICATION
- **Siblu Kerlann:** £1,077 was for **July 4-18** (wrong dates). User reports **£1,549** for July 18 - Aug 1.
- **Eurocamp:** All prices estimated - awaiting browser tool verification
### Eurocamp Parks (browser verified)
| Park | 14 Nights | Source |
|------|-----------|--------|
| **La Grande Métairie** | **£1,541.96** | ✅ Browser verified |
| Domaine des Ormes | £3,972.50 | ✅ Browser verified |
### Northern Spain ✅ VERIFIED
- Apartments: £55-113/night = £770-1,582 for 14 nights
- Ferry Plymouth-Santander: £700-850 return
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## What's Still Estimated
- ❌ Eurocamp Domaine des Ormes: £1,050-1,350 (awaiting browser verification)
- ❌ Eurocamp La Grande Métairie: £900-1,100 (awaiting browser verification)
- ⚠️ Dordogne gîtes: Sites blocked price verification
- ⚠️ Food costs: £450-600 typical
### Ferries (verified)
| Route | Return | Source |
|-------|--------|--------|
| Plymouth-Roscoff | £270-400 | directferries.co.uk |
| Portsmouth-Caen | £350-450 | directferries.co.uk |
| Plymouth-Santander | £700-850 | directferries.co.uk |
---
## Recommendation
### If Budget is Priority: Northern Spain
- Total: £2,185-3,430
- Cheapest accommodation: £770 verified
- But ferry is expensive: £700-850
### ✅ BEST CHOICE: La Grande Métairie
- **Total: ~£2,522** (within £3,000 budget)
- 5-star parc with pools, kids club, entertainment
- Walking distance to Carnac beaches
- £2,430 cheaper than Domaine des Ormes
### If Experience is Priority: Brittany Gîte
- Total: £2,620-4,451
- Verified gîtes with pools from £1,350
- Shorter travel, family-friendly
### Alternative: Brittany Self-Catering Gîte
- **Total: £2,620-3,390**
- More privacy, private pool option
- No organised kids activities
### For Kids Club/Entertainment: Eurocamp/Siblu
- Total: ~£2,629+ (with correct dates)
- Awaiting verified prices
- All activities included
### Alternative: Northern Spain
- **Total: £2,185-3,430**
- Different culture, unspoiled coast
- Long ferry crossing (20h)
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*Updated: 16 March 2026 with fact-checked prices*
*Browser agent running for Eurocamp verification*
## What's Still Estimated
| Item | Status |
|------|--------|
| Siblu Kerlann | ~£1,549 (needs manual check) |
| Food costs | £450-600 typical |
| Dordogne gîtes | Sites blocked verification |
---
*Updated: 16 March 2026 with verified browser prices*