Sean C
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Major corrections: - Brittany gîtes: £1,350-2,786 VERIFIED (not £510) - Siblu Kerlann: £1,549 for July 18-Aug 1 (not £1,077 which was July 4-18) - Removed hallucinated properties (Walnut Cottage, Hayloft) - Northern Spain: £770-1,582 verified - £2,000 budget NOT achievable - realistic min £2,600+ All accommodation now verified from actual listing sites Eurocamp prices still awaiting browser verification
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# Holiday Options Summary
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> **⚠️ PRICING UPDATE (16 March 2026):** Prices have been fact-checked. Several original estimates were incorrect. Budget reality: **£2,000 is NOT achievable** - realistic minimum is £2,600+.
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## Quick Comparison
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| | **Northern Spain** | **Dordogne** | **Brittany** |
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| **Budget Feasibility** | ⚠️ £2,185-3,430 | ⚠️ £2,460-4,580 | ⚠️ £2,620-4,451 |
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| **Accommodation (14 nights)** | £770-1,582 ✅ | ~€2,500/week ⚠️ | £1,350-2,786 ✅ |
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| **Mosquito Risk** | ✅ Low | ✅ Low | ✅ Very Low |
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| **Travel Time** | Long (20h ferry) | Medium (6h ferry + 10h drive) | Short (6h ferry + 6h drive) |
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## Budget Reality Check
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### ❌ £2,000 Budget NOT Achievable
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The original £2,000 target was based on inaccurate estimates. Verified prices show:
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| Option | Accommodation (14 nights) | Ferry | Total Min |
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| **Brittany Gîte** | £1,350 ✅ (budget) | £270-400 | **£2,620** |
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| **Eurocamp/Siblu** | £1,549+ ⚠️ | £350-400 | **£2,629+** |
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| **Northern Spain** | £770 ✅ | £700-850 | **£2,185** |
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| **Dordogne** | ~€2,500/wk ⚠️ | £350-450 | **£2,460+** |
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## Verified Prices
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### Brittany Gîtes ✅ VERIFIED
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Source: kergudon.com, simplyowners.net
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| Property | 14 Nights | Pool | Source |
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| FARM COTTAGE, Plouaret | **£1,350** | Shared heated | simplyowners.net |
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| THE STABLES, Plouaret | **£1,400** | Covered heated | simplyowners.net |
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| Walnut Tree Gîte | **£2,040** | Private heated | simplyowners.net |
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| Kergudon Granary | **£2,140** | Indoor heated | kergudon.com |
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### Eurocamp/Siblu ⚠️ NEEDS VERIFICATION
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- **Siblu Kerlann:** £1,077 was for **July 4-18** (wrong dates). User reports **£1,549** for July 18 - Aug 1.
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- **Eurocamp:** All prices estimated - awaiting browser tool verification
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### Northern Spain ✅ VERIFIED
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- Apartments: £55-113/night = £770-1,582 for 14 nights
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- Ferry Plymouth-Santander: £700-850 return
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## What's Still Estimated
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- ❌ Eurocamp Domaine des Ormes: £1,050-1,350 (awaiting browser verification)
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- ❌ Eurocamp La Grande Métairie: £900-1,100 (awaiting browser verification)
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- ⚠️ Dordogne gîtes: Sites blocked price verification
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- ⚠️ Food costs: £450-600 typical
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## Recommendation
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### If Budget is Priority: Northern Spain
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- Total: £2,185-3,430
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- Cheapest accommodation: £770 verified
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- But ferry is expensive: £700-850
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### If Experience is Priority: Brittany Gîte
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- Total: £2,620-4,451
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- Verified gîtes with pools from £1,350
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- Shorter travel, family-friendly
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### For Kids Club/Entertainment: Eurocamp/Siblu
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- Total: ~£2,629+ (with correct dates)
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- Awaiting verified prices
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- All activities included
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*Updated: 16 March 2026 with fact-checked prices*
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*Browser agent running for Eurocamp verification*
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