holiday-plans/EUROCAMP-SIBLU-OPTIONS.md

# Eurocamp/Siblu Holiday Park Options

> **📋 Pricing Update (2026-03-16):** ⚠️ **VERIFICATION STATUS:**
> - **Siblu Kerlann £1,077:** This price is for **July 4-18, 2026** (NOT July 18 - Aug 1). User reports website shows **£1,549** for July 18 - Aug 1 dates.
> - **Eurocamp prices:** All remain estimates. Browser automation blocked by bot protection. Manual check required on eurocamp.co.uk.
> - **Recommendation:** Visit websites directly for accurate July 18 - Aug 1, 2026 pricing.

## Requirements Recap
- ✅ Mobile home (NOT camping)
- ✅ Pool with water play area
- ✅ Children's activity programme
- ✅ Evening/night entertainment
- 📅 18 July - 2 August 2026 (15 nights)
- 💷 £2,000 budget
- 🚗 Need car access

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## Top 3 Recommendations

### 1. Domaine des Ormes, Brittany - BEST ALL-ROUNDER ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

**Why it wins:** Epic pool complex with 6 pools, kids clubs, evening entertainment, close to UK ferry

| Feature | Details |
|---------|---------|
| **Location** | Dol-de-Bretagne, Northern Brittany |
| **Distance from ferry** | 45 min from St Malo, 1.5 hrs from Roscoff |
| **Pool Complex** | 6 pools including wave pool, lazy river, indoor tropical pool, waterslides |
| **Water Play Area** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding - largest in Brittany |
| **Kids Club** | Yes - free club for ages 4-12 |
| **Evening Entertainment** | Nightly shows, discos, children's entertainer |
| **Self-Catering** | Fully equipped mobile homes |
| **Vegetarian-Friendly** | On-site restaurant with options + self-catering |

**Accommodation Options (14 nights):**

| Type | Features | Price Range (14 nights) |
|------|----------|------------------------|
| **Esprit Mobile Home** | 2 bed, AC, decking | £1,050-1,350 ⚠️ ESTIMATED |
| **Avant Mobile Home** | 2 bed, modern, bigger | £1,200-1,500 ⚠️ ESTIMATED |
| **Grand Mobile Home** | 3 bed, premium | £1,400-1,700 ⚠️ ESTIMATED |

**Note:** Based on low-season pricing of £431-699/week (Sept/Oct 2026), July peak prices estimated 50-60% higher. Eurocamp.co.uk uses dynamic pricing - actual July prices require live booking check.

**Budget Breakdown:**

| Item | Cost | Status |
|------|------|--------|
| Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff return, car + 3 pax) | £350-380 | ✅ Actual |
| Accommodation (Esprit, 14 nights) | £1,050-1,350 | ⚠️ Estimated |
| Food (self-catering + some meals out) | £450-550 | ⚠️ Estimated |
| Fuel (Wigan-Brittany + local) | £180-220 | ⚠️ Estimated |
| Activities/Entertainment | £100-150 | ⚠️ Estimated |
| **TOTAL** | **£2,130-2,650** | Mixed |

**To Hit £2,000:**
- Book early for best accommodation price
- Plymouth-Roscoff ferry: £350
- Strict self-catering: £450
- Fuel: £180
- Activities: £70
- **Total: £2,050** ⚠️ (Requires accommodation at ~£1,000)

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### 2. La Grande Métairie, Carnac - BEST FOR BEACHES ⭐⭐⭐⭐

**Why it wins:** Near stunning Carnac beaches, lazy river, great kids club, lower cost

| Feature | Details |
|---------|---------|
| **Location** | Carnac, Southern Brittany |
| **Distance from ferry** | 1.5 hrs from Roscoff |
| **Pool Complex** | Outdoor pool, lazy river, waterslides, indoor pool |
| **Water Play Area** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good |
| **Kids Club** | Yes - ages 4-12, very well reviewed |
| **Evening Entertainment** | Shows, live music, discos |
| **Nearby** | Carnac beaches (5 min), megaliths |
| **Self-Catering** | Well-equipped mobile homes |

**Accommodation (14 nights):**

| Type | Price Range (14 nights) |
|------|------------------------|
| Standard Mobile Home | £900-1,100 ⚠️ ESTIMATED |
| Premium Mobile Home | £1,050-1,350 ⚠️ ESTIMATED |

**Note:** Based on low-season pricing of £298/week (May 2026), July peak prices estimated 2.5-3x higher. Eurocamp.co.uk uses dynamic pricing - actual July prices require live booking check.

**Budget Breakdown:**

| Item | Cost | Status |
|------|------|--------|
| Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff) | £350-380 | ✅ Actual |
| Accommodation (Standard, 14 nights) | £900-1,100 | ⚠️ Estimated |
| Food | £450-550 | ⚠️ Estimated |
| Fuel | £180-220 | ⚠️ Estimated |
| Activities | £100-150 | ⚠️ Estimated |
| **TOTAL** | **£1,980-2,400** | Mixed |

**To Hit £2,000:**
- Standard mobile home: £950
- Ferry: £360
- Food: £500
- Fuel: £190
- **Total: £2,000** ✅ (Achievable if accommodation at ~£950)

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### 3. Siblu Domaine de Kerlann - BEST VALUE ⭐⭐⭐⭐

**Why it wins:** Excellent kids club, evening entertainment, very competitive pricing

| Feature | Details |
|---------|---------|
| **Location** | Pont-Aven, Southern Brittany |
| **Distance from ferry** | 2 hrs from Roscoff |
| **Pool Complex** | Heated indoor pool + outdoor pools |
| **Water Play Area** | ⭐⭐⭐ Good (smaller than Domaine des Ormes) |
| **Kids Club** | Siblu kids club - excellent reviews |
| **Evening Entertainment** | Professional entertainment team |
| **Nearby** | Beaches 15 min, Pont-Aven village |

**Accommodation (14 nights):**

Siblu offers **5% long-stay discount** for 14+ nights, stackable with other offers!

| Type | Price (14 nights) | Status |
|------|------------------|--------|
| Mobile Home (July 4-18, 2026) | **£1,077** | ✅ ACTUAL PRICE - **WRONG DATES** |
| Mobile Home (July 18 - Aug 1, 2026) | **£1,549** | ⚠️ USER REPORTED - needs verification |

**⚠️ IMPORTANT DATE DISCREPANCY:** The £1,077 price was verified for **July 4-18, 2026** (early July), NOT the requested **July 18 - August 1, 2026** dates. Peak summer pricing (mid-July to early August) is significantly higher. User reports website shows **£1,549** for the correct dates.

**Source:** siblu.co.uk (checked 2026-03-16) - £1,077 for July 4-18 with Holiday Sale + 5% long-stay discount. **Browser automation blocked - could not verify July 18 - Aug 1 price.**

**Budget Breakdown (CORRECTED for July 18 - Aug 1):**

| Item | Cost | Status |
|------|------|--------|
| Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff) | £350-380 | ✅ Actual |
| Accommodation (14 nights) | **£1,549** | ⚠️ User reported - needs verification |
| Food | £450-550 | ⚠️ Estimated |
| Fuel | £180-220 | ⚠️ Estimated |
| Activities | £100-150 | ⚠️ Estimated |
| **TOTAL** | **£2,629-2,849** | Mixed |

**⚠️ BUDGET REALITY:** With corrected pricing (£1,549 instead of £1,077), Siblu Kerlann is **£629-849 over budget**. The £1,077 price was for July 4-18 (early July), not peak summer (July 18 - Aug 1).

**Previous estimate (INCORRECT - wrong dates):**
- Siblu mobile home: £1,077 (this was for July 4-18, NOT July 18 - Aug 1)
- Total: £2,147

**Actual budget needed (July 18 - Aug 1):**
- Siblu mobile home: ~£1,549
- Ferry: £360
- Food: £450
- Fuel: £180
- Activities: £90
- **Total: ~£2,629** ❌ (Significantly over £2,000 budget)

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## Travel Options: Ferry Routes

### Option A: Plymouth ↔ Roscoff (RECOMMENDED)

| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| Crossing time | 6 hours |
| Frequency | Daily in summer |
| Departs Plymouth | Morning or overnight |
| Arrives Roscoff | Morning or afternoon |
| **Cost (car + 3, return)** | **£350-380** ✅ ACTUAL PRICE RANGE |
| Drive Wigan → Plymouth | 4.5 hours |
| Drive Roscoff → Brittany parks | 45 min - 2 hours |

**Source:** Direct Ferries & Brittany Ferries (March 2026) - Average price £356, range £150-766 depending on dates and cabin type

### Option B: Portsmouth ↔ St Malo

| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| Crossing time | 9-10 hours (overnight) |
| Frequency | Daily |
| **Cost (car + 3, return)** | **£400-550** |
| Drive St Malo → Domaine des Ormes | 45 min |
| Drive St Malo → Carnac | 2 hours |

### Option C: Dover ↔ Calais (CHEAPEST but longest drive)

| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| Crossing time | 1.5 hours (ferry) or 35 min (Eurotunnel) |
| Ferry cost (car + 3, return) | £100-150 |
| Eurotunnel cost (return) | £250-300 |
| Drive Calais → Brittany | 5-6 hours |

**For budget, Plymouth-Roscoff is best balance of cost and drive time.**

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## Which Park Should You Choose?

| Priority | Recommended Park |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Epic pool complex** | Domaine des Ormes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| **Best value (early July)** | Siblu Domaine de Kerlann (£1,077 for July 4-18) |
| **Near beaches** | La Grande Métairie (Carnac) |
| **Evening entertainment** | All three have excellent programmes |
| **Kids club quality** | All three highly rated |
| **⚠️ Budget reality** | All likely exceed £2,000 for July 18 - Aug 1 |

### My Top Pick: Domaine des Ormes

- Pool complex is outstanding (6 pools!)
- Closest to ferry (45 min from St Malo)
- Excellent kids club and evening entertainment
- Great base for exploring Brittany
- ⚠️ **May exceed £2,000 budget** - estimated £2,130-2,650 total for peak summer

**⚠️ BUDGET REALITY CHECK:** Based on corrected Siblu pricing (£1,549 for July 18 - Aug 1), all three parks likely exceed the £2,000 budget for 14 nights in peak summer. Consider shorter stays, earlier dates (July 4-18), or increasing budget to £2,500+.

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*Pricing researched March 2026 - prices may vary. Book early for best deals.*

**⚠️ VERIFICATION NOTE (2026-03-16):**
- Attempted to verify prices via browser automation on eurocamp.co.uk and siblu.co.uk
- **Both sites blocked automated access** (bot protection)
- Siblu £1,077 price confirmed for **July 4-18 only** (NOT the requested July 18 - Aug 1 dates)
- User reports Siblu shows **£1,549** for July 18 - Aug 1
- **All Eurocamp prices remain estimates** - manual website visit required
- Ferry prices verified via web search of Direct Ferries and Brittany Ferries

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## Pricing Status

**Key:** ✅ = Actual price found | ⚠️ = Estimated based on research | ❌ = Unable to verify

### Accommodation Prices (14 nights, July 18 - August 1, 2026)

| Park | Status | Checked Date | Price (14 nights) | Notes |
|------|--------|--------------|-------------------|-------|
| Domaine des Ormes | ⚠️ | 2026-03-16 | £1,050-1,350 (estimated) | Eurocamp uses dynamic pricing. **Browser automation blocked - could not verify.** Based on Sept/Oct rates + 50-60% peak premium |
| La Grande Métairie | ⚠️ | 2026-03-16 | £900-1,100 (estimated) | Eurocamp uses dynamic pricing. **Browser automation blocked - could not verify.** Based on May rates + 2.5-3x peak premium |
| Domaine de Kerlann | ⚠️ | 2026-03-16 | **£1,549** (user reported) | **CORRECTION:** Previous £1,077 price was for **July 4-18** (wrong dates). User reports **£1,549** for July 18 - Aug 1. Browser automation blocked - could not verify independently. |

### Ferry Prices (Plymouth-Roscoff, car + 3 passengers, return)

| Route | Status | Checked Date | Price Range | Notes |
|-------|--------|--------------|-------------|-------|
| Plymouth-Roscoff | ✅ | 2026-03-16 | **£350-380** | Average £356. Range £150-766 depending on dates/cabin |

### Recommendations for Getting Actual Prices

1. **Siblu Domaine de Kerlann:** ⚠️ **DATE DISCREPANCY FOUND**
   - £1,077 price verified for **July 4-18** (early July, lower season)
   - User reports **£1,549** for **July 18 - Aug 1** (peak summer)
   - **ACTION:** Visit siblu.co.uk and check July 18 - Aug 1, 2026 dates specifically
   - 5% long-stay discount auto-applies for 14+ nights

2. **Eurocamp Parks:** ⚠️ **Browser automation blocked by bot protection**
   - Could not verify prices programmatically
   - **ACTION:** Visit eurocamp.co.uk directly
   - Enter dates: July 18 - August 1, 2026
   - Select 2 adults + 1 child (age 6)
   - Check Esprit/Classic mobile home options

3. **Book Early:** Eurocamp offers early booking discounts and low deposits (£99)
   - Prices fluctuate with demand
   - Book by March/April for best summer rates

4. **⚠️ Important:** Peak summer (mid-July to early August) is significantly more expensive than early July. Always verify prices for your specific dates.

### Budget Reality Check (CORRECTED)

**⚠️ MAJOR CORRECTION:** Previous budget estimates used wrong dates for Siblu pricing.

**For July 18 - August 1, 2026 (peak summer):**

- **Siblu Domaine de Kerlann:** ~£2,629 total (with £1,549 accommodation) - **OVER BUDGET**
- **La Grande Métairie:** ~£2,000-2,400 (estimated, unverified) - **MAY BE OVER BUDGET**
- **Domaine des Ormes:** ~£2,130-2,650 (estimated, unverified) - **LIKELY OVER BUDGET**

**Reality:** A £2,000 budget is **NOT realistic** for 14 nights in peak summer (July 18 - Aug 1) at these parks.

**Options to meet budget:**
1. **Shorter stay:** 7-10 nights instead of 14
2. **Earlier dates:** July 4-18 instead of July 18 - Aug 1 (Siblu £1,077 available)
3. **Different parks:** Consider less premium locations
4. **Increase budget:** £2,500-2,700 more realistic for peak summer 14-night stays

**Consider:** Late August dates may be cheaper than mid-July peak.