# 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

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## Next Options to Research

### Priority 1 (In Progress)
- [ ] Center Parcs Le Bois Aux Daims - Loire Valley
- [ ] Siblu La Pointe - Southwest France
- [ ] Pierre et Vacances Normandy Garden

### Priority 2
- [ ] Eurocamp La Rive - Atlantic coast
- [ ] Siblu Le Montourey - Côte d'Azur
- [ ] Vendée region parks

### Priority 3
- [ ] Villages Nature Paris
- [ ] Lake Garda Italy

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*Last Updated: 16 March 2026*