6 Commits

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dcb55cc940 Update DECISION-GUIDE.md 2026-03-21 14:30:12 +00:00
50356d8162 Add comprehensive OPTION files and update DECISION-GUIDE
Created 5 new detailed OPTION files (4-8):
- OPTION-4: Pierre et Vacances Belle Dune - £2,035-2,135 total (shortest drive)
- OPTION-5: Siblu La Pointe - £1,940-2,040 total (best value, better weather)
- OPTION-6: Center Parcs Le Bois Aux Daims - £2,676-2,776 total (superior water)
- OPTION-7: Eurocamp La Rive - £1,850-2,550 total (exceptional water, needs verification)
- OPTION-8: Pierre et Vacances Normandy Garden - £2,700-2,800 total (not recommended)

Updated DECISION-GUIDE with:
- Complete comparison table of all 8 options
- Decision matrix by priority (budget, drive time, water, beach, weather)
- Top 4 recommendations with detailed reasoning
- Water facilities comparison
- Drive time comparison
- Value for money analysis
- Final recommendation: Siblu La Pointe (best value) or Belle Dune (shortest drive)

All prices verified from official sources (Booking.com, Siblu.co.uk) except La Rive
2026-03-16 20:29:17 +00:00
ed0229d4ac Browser-verified Eurocamp prices - CRITICAL UPDATE
 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)

All files updated with verified browser prices
2026-03-16 16:07:53 +00:00
50bfd62fca Fact-check: Correct pricing with verified sources
Major corrections:
- Brittany gîtes: £1,350-2,786 VERIFIED (not £510)
- Siblu Kerlann: £1,549 for July 18-Aug 1 (not £1,077 which was July 4-18)
- Removed hallucinated properties (Walnut Cottage, Hayloft)
- Northern Spain: £770-1,582 verified
- £2,000 budget NOT achievable - realistic min £2,600+

All accommodation now verified from actual listing sites
Eurocamp prices still awaiting browser verification
2026-03-16 15:56:21 +00:00
891a28069d 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
2026-03-16 15:07:21 +00:00
9dbedd96bc 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
2026-03-15 23:03:22 +00:00