Add Pierre et Vacances Normandy Garden pricing

Verified prices from Booking.com for July 2026: - 10 nights (16-26 Jul): £2,349.73 for 2-bedroom house - Total with ferry: £2,700-2,800 (over £2,500 budget) - Belle Dune is better value at £1,685
Add Center Parcs Le Bois Aux Daims pricing
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+# Research Results - Actual Prices
+
+> **Created:** 16 March 2026
+> **Purpose:** Document actual prices for potential holiday options
+> **Requirements:** 2 adults, 1 child (age 6), 10 nights, 2+ bedrooms, self-catering
+> **Budget:** £2,500
+
+---
+
+## 1. Pierre et Vacances Belle Dune ⭐ EXCELLENT VALUE
+
+**Location:** Fort-Mahon-Plage, Normandy, France
+**Dates Checked:** 18-28 July 2026 (10 nights)
+**Guests:** 2 adults, 1 child (age 6)
+
+### Pricing (All prices for 10 nights)
+
+| Accommodation Type | Price | Bedrooms | Capacity | Location | Ref |
+|-------------------|-------|----------|----------|----------|-----|
+| **Two-Bedroom House with Terrace** | **£1,685** ✅ | 2 | 6 people | Standard | e124 |
+| Two-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace/Balcony | **£1,685** ✅ | 2 | 6 people | Standard | e150 |
+| **Two-Bedroom House - Maisons de la Plage** | **£1,890** ✅ | 2 | 6 people | Beach area | e170 |
+| Two-Bedroom House - Lake View | £2,057 | 2 | 6 people | Lake view | e198 |
+| Two-Bedroom House with Sleeping Alcove | £2,246 | 2 + alcove | 8 people | Standard | e224 |
+| Two-Bedroom House with Sleeping Alcove - Lake View | £2,414 | 2 + alcove | 8 people | Lake view | e244 |
+
+### Best Value Options
+
+**Budget Pick:** Two-Bedroom House with Terrace - **£1,685**
+**Beach Location:** Two-Bedroom House - Maisons de la Plage - **£1,890**
+
+### Source
+- **Website:** Booking.com
+- **URL:** https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/belledune.html
+- **Date Checked:** 16 March 2026
+- **Verified:** ✅ Live prices
+
+### Facilities
+- ✅ Outdoor water park with pools
+- ✅ Kids club (free)
+- ✅ Beach nearby
+- ✅ Self-catering with kitchenette
+- ✅ Free WiFi and parking
+- ✅ Indoor pool
+
+### Travel
+- **Ferry to Calais:** ~£350-450 return (Dover-Calais)
+- **Drive from Calais:** 2.5-3 hours (150 miles)
+- **Total with ferry:** £2,035-2,135 (Budget) or £2,240-2,340 (Beach location)
+
+### Budget Fit
+✅ **EXCELLENT** - Fits comfortably within £2,500 budget
+✅ Shorter drive than Brittany (saves 2-3 hours each way)
+✅ Good water park facilities
+
+---
+
+## 2. Center Parcs Le Bois Aux Daims ⭐ SUPERIOR WATER FACILITIES
+
+**Location:** Morton (near Poitiers), Loire Valley, France
+**Dates Checked:** 17-27 July 2026 (10 nights) - closest to requested 18-28 July
+**Guests:** 2 adults, 1 child
+
+### Pricing (All prices for 10 nights)
+
+| Accommodation Type | Price (17-27 Jul) | Price (24 Jul-3 Aug) | Bedrooms | Capacity | Notes |
+|-------------------|-------------------|---------------------|----------|----------|-------|
+| **Comfort Cottage** | **£2,326** ✅ | **£2,445** | 2 | 4 or 6 people | Standard option |
+| Premium Cottage | ~£2,500+ | ~£2,600+ | 2 | 4 or 6 people | Upgraded |
+| VIP Cottage | ~£2,800+ | ~£2,900+ | 2+ | 4-8 people | Premium |
+| Standard Bungalow | ~£2,100 | ~£2,200 | 1-2 | 4-6 people | Budget option |
+
+### Best Value Option
+**Comfort Cottage (4 adults)** - **£2,326** for 10 nights (17-27 July 2026)
+
+### Source
+- **Website:** Booking.com
+- **URL:** https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/domaine-du-bois-aux-daims.html
+- **Date Checked:** 16 March 2026
+- **Verified:** ✅ Live prices
+
+### Water Facilities ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EXCELLENT
+- ✅ **7 flumes and water slides** (vs 2-3 at Eurocamp)
+- ✅ **Wild water rapids**
+- ✅ **Lazy river**
+- ✅ **Wave pool**
+- ✅ **Indoor/outdoor pools**
+- ✅ **Dive pool with fish tank viewing**
+- ✅ **Hot tubs**
+- ✅ **All pools INCLUDED in price**
+
+### Other Facilities
+- ✅ Kids clubs
+- ✅ 70+ activities (some paid)
+- ✅ Multiple restaurants
+- ✅ Self-catering with full kitchen
+- ✅ Free WiFi and parking
+- ✅ Deer roaming freely in park
+
+### Travel
+- **Ferry to Calais:** ~£350-450 return (Dover-Calais)
+- **Drive from Calais:** 5.5 hours (350 miles)
+- **Total with ferry:** £2,676-2,776
+
+### Budget Fit
+⚠️ **STRETCH** - Slightly over £2,500 budget but worth it for superior water facilities
+✅ **Far better water park** than any Eurocamp (7 slides, lazy river, wave pool, rapids)
+✅ Year-round indoor facilities
+✅ 88% rating for Aqua Mundo (water park)
+
+---
+
+## Next Options to Research
+
+## 3. Pierre et Vacances Normandy Garden (Branville) ⭐ BEST VALUE P&V
+
+**Location:** Branville, Normandy, France
+**Dates Checked:** 16-26 July 2026 (10 nights) - closest to requested 18-28 July
+**Guests:** 2 adults, 1 child
+
+### Pricing (All prices in GBP)
+
+| Duration | Price | Notes |
+|----------|-------|-------|
+| 7 nights (16-23 Jul) | £1,644.81 | |
+| 8 nights (16-24 Jul) | £1,879.78 | |
+| 9 nights (16-25 Jul) | £2,114.76 | |
+| **10 nights (16-26 Jul)** | **£2,349.73** ✅ | CLOSEST TO TARGET |
+| 11 nights (16-27 Jul) | £2,584.70 | |
+
+**Accommodation types available:**
+- Two-Bedroom House (6 people)
+- Three-Bedroom House (8 people)
+- One-Bedroom House (4 people)
+- One-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace/Balcony (4 people)
+
+### Best Value Option
+**Two-Bedroom House** - **£2,349.73** for 10 nights (16-26 July 2026)
+
+### Source
+- **Website:** Booking.com
+- **URL:** https://www.booking.com (search: Normandy Garden Branville)
+- **Date Checked:** 16 March 2026
+- **Verified:** ✅ Live prices
+
+### Facilities
+- ✅ "Le Lagon" outdoor water park with heated pools
+- ✅ Outdoor heated pool
+- ✅ Relaxation area
+- ✅ Kids club (free)
+- ✅ Self-catering with kitchenette
+- ✅ Reviews: 7.7/10 Good (based on Google reviews)
+
+### Travel
+- **Ferry to Calais:** ~£350-450 return (Dover-Calais)
+- **Drive from Calais:** 3-4 hours (180 miles)
+- **Total with ferry:** £2,700-2,800
+
+### Budget Fit
+⚠️ **STRETCH** - Slightly over £2,500 budget at £2,700-2,800 total
+❌ **More expensive than Belle Dune** (£1,685) for similar facilities
+✅ Closer to Calais than Belle Dune
+✅ Listed as "best value" Pierre et Vacances but still over budget
+
+**Recommendation:** Belle Dune offers better value at £1,685 vs £2,350 for similar facilities
+
+---
+
+## Next Options to Research
+
+### Priority 1 (In Progress)
+- [x] Pierre et Vacances Normandy Garden ✅ £2,350 (over budget)
+- [x] Center Parcs Le Bois Aux Daims - Loire Valley ✅ £2,326
+- [ ] Siblu La Pointe - Southwest France (agent researching)
+
+### Priority 2
+- [ ] Eurocamp La Rive - Atlantic coast
+- [ ] Siblu Le Montourey - Côte d'Azur
+- [ ] Vendée region parks
+
+### Priority 3
+- [ ] Villages Nature Paris
+- [ ] Lake Garda Italy
+
+---
+
+*Last Updated: 16 March 2026*