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524b7fa8f9 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
2026-03-16 20:06:29 +00:00
b62560e044 Add Center Parcs Le Bois Aux Daims pricing
Verified prices from Booking.com for July 2026:
- Comfort Cottage: £2,326 (10 nights, 17-27 July)
- Superior water facilities: 7 slides, lazy river, wave pool, rapids
- Total with ferry: £2,676-2,776 (slight budget stretch but excellent value)
2026-03-16 20:02:13 +00:00
56873458dd Add actual pricing for Pierre et Vacances Belle Dune
Verified prices from Booking.com for 18-28 July 2026:
- Two-Bedroom House with Terrace: £1,685 (BEST VALUE)
- Two-Bedroom House Beach Location: £1,890
- All prices for 10 nights, 2 adults + 1 child

Total with ferry: £2,035-2,340 (well within £2,500 budget)
Drive from Calais: 2.5-3 hours (saves 2-3 hours vs Brittany)
2026-03-16 19:56:10 +00:00

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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
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## 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*