# Holiday Options Summary

> **✅ 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** | **Brittany Gîte** | **La Grande Métairie** |
|---|---|---|---|
| **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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## ✅ VERIFIED PRICES

### Brittany Gîtes (self-catering)
| Property | 14 Nights | Pool | Source |
|----------|-----------|------|--------|
| 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 Parks (browser verified)
| Park | 14 Nights | Source |
|------|-----------|--------|
| **La Grande Métairie** | **£1,541.96** | ✅ Browser verified |
| Domaine des Ormes | £3,972.50 | ✅ Browser verified |

### 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 |

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## Recommendation

### ✅ 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

### Alternative: Brittany Self-Catering Gîte
- **Total: £2,620-3,390**
- More privacy, private pool option
- No organised kids activities

### Alternative: Northern Spain
- **Total: £2,185-3,430**
- Different culture, unspoiled coast
- Long ferry crossing (20h)

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## What's Still Estimated

| Item | Status |
|------|--------|
| Siblu Kerlann | ~£1,549 (needs manual check) |
| Food costs | £450-600 typical |
| Dordogne gîtes | Sites blocked verification |

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*Updated: 16 March 2026 with verified browser prices*