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Verified prices from Booking.com for 18-28 July 2026: - Two-Bedroom House with Terrace: £1,685 (BEST VALUE) - Two-Bedroom House Beach Location: £1,890 - All prices for 10 nights, 2 adults + 1 child Total with ferry: £2,035-2,340 (well within £2,500 budget) Drive from Calais: 2.5-3 hours (saves 2-3 hours vs Brittany)
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# Research Results - Actual Prices
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> **Created:** 16 March 2026
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> **Purpose:** Document actual prices for potential holiday options
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> **Requirements:** 2 adults, 1 child (age 6), 10 nights, 2+ bedrooms, self-catering
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> **Budget:** £2,500
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## 1. Pierre et Vacances Belle Dune ⭐ EXCELLENT VALUE
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**Location:** Fort-Mahon-Plage, Normandy, France
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**Dates Checked:** 18-28 July 2026 (10 nights)
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**Guests:** 2 adults, 1 child (age 6)
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### Pricing (All prices for 10 nights)
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| Accommodation Type | Price | Bedrooms | Capacity | Location | Ref |
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| **Two-Bedroom House with Terrace** | **£1,685** ✅ | 2 | 6 people | Standard | e124 |
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| Two-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace/Balcony | **£1,685** ✅ | 2 | 6 people | Standard | e150 |
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| **Two-Bedroom House - Maisons de la Plage** | **£1,890** ✅ | 2 | 6 people | Beach area | e170 |
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| Two-Bedroom House - Lake View | £2,057 | 2 | 6 people | Lake view | e198 |
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| Two-Bedroom House with Sleeping Alcove | £2,246 | 2 + alcove | 8 people | Standard | e224 |
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| Two-Bedroom House with Sleeping Alcove - Lake View | £2,414 | 2 + alcove | 8 people | Lake view | e244 |
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### Best Value Options
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**Budget Pick:** Two-Bedroom House with Terrace - **£1,685**
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**Beach Location:** Two-Bedroom House - Maisons de la Plage - **£1,890**
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### Source
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- **Website:** Booking.com
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- **URL:** https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/belledune.html
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- **Date Checked:** 16 March 2026
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- **Verified:** ✅ Live prices
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### Facilities
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- ✅ Outdoor water park with pools
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- ✅ Kids club (free)
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- ✅ Beach nearby
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- ✅ Self-catering with kitchenette
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- ✅ Free WiFi and parking
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- ✅ Indoor pool
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### Travel
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- **Ferry to Calais:** ~£350-450 return (Dover-Calais)
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- **Drive from Calais:** 2.5-3 hours (150 miles)
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- **Total with ferry:** £2,035-2,135 (Budget) or £2,240-2,340 (Beach location)
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### Budget Fit
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✅ **EXCELLENT** - Fits comfortably within £2,500 budget
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✅ Shorter drive than Brittany (saves 2-3 hours each way)
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✅ Good water park facilities
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## Next Options to Research
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### Priority 1 (In Progress)
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- [ ] Center Parcs Le Bois Aux Daims - Loire Valley
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- [ ] Siblu La Pointe - Southwest France
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- [ ] Pierre et Vacances Normandy Garden
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### Priority 2
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- [ ] Eurocamp La Rive - Atlantic coast
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- [ ] Siblu Le Montourey - Côte d'Azur
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- [ ] Vendée region parks
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### Priority 3
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- [ ] Villages Nature Paris
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- [ ] Lake Garda Italy
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*Last Updated: 16 March 2026*
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