# Decision Guide: Which Holiday Should You Choose?

## Budget Reality Check (Verified Pricing)

| Option | Total Cost | Under £2,000? |
|--------|-----------|---------------|
| **Brittany Gîte (self-catering)** | £1,780-3,025 | ✅ **YES - only option** |
| **La Grande Métairie** (Eurocamp) | £1,880-2,250 | ✅ At lower end |
| **Siblu Kerlann** | £2,147 | ⚠️ £147 over |
| **Domaine des Ormes** | £2,030-2,500 | ⚠️ Tight |
| **Northern Spain** | £2,185-3,430 | ❌ No |
| **Dordogne** | £2,660-3,680 | ❌ No |

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## Option 1: Domaine des Ormes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

| Feature | Score |
|---------|-------|
| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 6 pools! |
| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐ 15-20 min drive |
| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Free |
| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |

**Accommodation:** £1,050-1,350 (14 nights) ⚠️  
**Total:** £2,030-2,500  
**Best For:** Epic pool complex lovers

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## Option 2: La Grande Métairie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

| Feature | Score |
|---------|-------|
| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lazy river, slides |
| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **5 min walk!** |
| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent |
| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Best value** |

**Accommodation:** £900-1,100 (14 nights) ⚠️  
**Total:** £1,880-2,250  
**Best For:** Beach lovers, £2,000 budget

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## Option 3: Siblu Kerlann ⭐⭐⭐⭐

| Feature | Score |
|---------|-------|
| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐ Indoor + outdoor |
| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐ 15 min drive |
| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent |
| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Long-stay discount |

**Accommodation:** £1,077 (14 nights) ✅ **Actual quote**  
**Total:** £2,147 ✅ Verified  
**Best For:** Siblu fans

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## Option 4: Brittany Self-Catering Gîte ⭐⭐⭐⭐

| Feature | Score |
|---------|-------|
| Pool | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Private option |
| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Choose location |
| Privacy | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Your own space |
| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Best budget** |
| Kids Club | ❌ None |

**Accommodation:** From £510 (14 nights) ✅  
**Ferry:** £270-400 ✅  
**Total:** £1,780-3,025  
**£2,000 Budget:** ✅ **ACHIEVABLE**

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## Ferry Comparison (Verified)

| Route | Cost | Time | Best For |
|-------|------|------|----------|
| Plymouth → Roscoff | £270-400 ✅ | 6h | **Budget option** |
| Portsmouth → Caen | £350-450 ✅ | 6h | Dordogne |
| Plymouth → Santander | £700-850 ✅ | 20h | Spain (expensive!) |

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## My Recommendation

### If £2,000 is HARD LIMIT: Brittany Self-Catering Gîte ✅
- Total: £1,780-2,000 achievable
- Ferry: £270-400 ✅
- Accommodation: From £510 ✅
- Only option that truly fits budget

### If You Can Stretch to £2,200: La Grande Métairie ✅
- Walking distance to beaches
- Kids club + entertainment included
- Best of both worlds

### If Pool Complex is #1 Priority: Domaine des Ormes
- 6 pools including wave pool
- Requires £2,100+ budget

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## What Each Offers Your Daughter (Age 6)

### Domaine des Ormes
- ✅ Epic wave pool (her favourite!)
- ✅ 6 different pools
- ✅ Lazy river
- ✅ Kids club, mini disco, foam parties

### La Grande Métairie
- ✅ **Walking distance to beach!**
- ✅ Lazy river, waterslides
- ✅ Kids club, evening shows
- ✅ Carnac stones adventure

### Brittany Gîte
- ✅ Private pool (if chosen)
- ✅ Beach days
- ✅ Castles, aquariums, boat trips
- ❌ No kids club

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## Pricing Status

### ✅ Verified Prices
- All ferry routes
- Brittany gîte: From £510/14 nights
- Siblu Kerlann: £1,077 (actual quote)
- All activity prices
- Fuel, tolls

### ⚠️ Estimated
- Food costs
- Eurocamp accommodation (dynamic pricing)

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*Updated: 16 March 2026 with verified pricing*