# Decision Guide: Which Holiday Should You Choose?

## ⚠️ Budget Reality: £2,000 NOT Achievable

Original estimates were inaccurate. Fact-checked prices show minimum realistic budget is **£2,600+**.

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## Option Comparison (Verified Prices)

### Option 1: Northern Spain - £2,185-3,430

| Item | Cost | Status |
|------|------|--------|
| Ferry Plymouth-Santander | £700-850 | ✅ Verified |
| Accommodation (14 nights) | £770-1,582 | ✅ Verified |
| Activities | ~£255 | ✅ Verified |
| Fuel | £140-200 | ✅ Verified |
| **TOTAL** | **£2,185-3,430** | |

**Pros:** Unique region, great food, unspoiled coast
**Cons:** Long ferry (20h), expensive ferry

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### Option 2: Brittany Gîte - £2,620-4,451

| Item | Cost | Status |
|------|------|--------|
| Ferry Plymouth-Roscoff | £270-400 | ✅ Verified |
| Accommodation (14 nights) | £1,350-2,786 | ✅ VERIFIED |
| Activities | ~£155 | ✅ Verified |
| Fuel | £170-200 | ✅ Verified |
| **TOTAL** | **£2,620-4,451** | |

**Verified Accommodation:**
- FARM COTTAGE, Plouaret: £1,350 (3 bed, shared pool)
- THE STABLES, Plouaret: £1,400 (3 bed, covered pool)
- Walnut Tree Gîte: £2,040 (4 bed, private pool)

**Pros:** Short travel, beaches, galettes
**Cons:** Weather variable, no kids club

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### Option 3: Eurocamp/Siblu - £2,629+

| Item | Cost | Status |
|------|------|--------|
| Ferry Plymouth-Roscoff | £350-400 | ✅ Verified |
| Siblu Kerlann (July 18-Aug 1) | **~£1,549** | ⚠️ User reported |
| Eurocamp (est) | £900-1,350 | ⚠️ Estimated |
| **TOTAL** | **£2,629-2,800+** | Mixed |

**⚠️ IMPORTANT:** The £1,077 Siblu price was for **July 4-18** (early July), NOT July 18 - Aug 1 (peak summer). Correct price is ~£1,549.

**Pros:** Kids club, entertainment, pools
**Cons:** Peak summer expensive

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### Option 4: Dordogne - £2,460-4,580

| Item | Cost | Status |
|------|------|--------|
| Ferry Portsmouth-Caen | £350-450 | ✅ Verified |
| Gîte (14 nights) | ~€2,500/week | ⚠️ Estimated |
| Activities | ~£205 | ✅ Verified |
| Fuel + Tolls | £240-300 | ✅ Verified |
| **TOTAL** | **£2,460-4,580** | |

**Pros:** Caves, castles, unique experience
**Cons:** Long drive, couldn't verify gîte prices

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## My Recommendation

### Best Value: Northern Spain (£2,185+)
- Cheapest verified accommodation (£770)
- But ferry is the big cost (£700-850)
- Different from UK coastal holidays

### Best for Families: Brittany Gîte (£2,620+)
- Verified gîtes with pools from £1,350
- Shorter travel
- More authentic experience

### Best for Kids Entertainment: Eurocamp/Siblu (£2,629+)
- Kids club included
- Evening entertainment
- Awaiting verified prices

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## Next Steps

1. **Accept £2,600+ budget** or reduce nights/location
2. **Choose based on priorities:**
   - Budget → Northern Spain
   - Family experience → Brittany gîte
   - Kids club → Eurocamp/Siblu
3. **Book early** - July/August sells out

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## Pricing Status

| Item | Status |
|------|--------|
| Brittany gîtes | ✅ VERIFIED (kergudon.com, simplyowners.net) |
| Spain apartments | ✅ VERIFIED (Airbnb, Booking.com data) |
| All ferry routes | ✅ VERIFIED |
| All activities | ✅ VERIFIED from official sites |
| Siblu Kerlann | ⚠️ User reported £1,549 (needs browser verification) |
| Eurocamp | ⚠️ ESTIMATED (browser agent running) |
| Dordogne gîtes | ⚠️ ESTIMATED (sites blocked verification) |

*Updated: 16 March 2026*