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Key findings: - Brittany gîte: ONLY option under £2,000 (£1,780-2,000) - La Grande Métairie: Best holiday park value (£1,880-2,250) - Siblu Kerlann: £2,147 verified (actual quote) - Northern Spain: £2,185+ (ferry expensive) - Dordogne: £2,660+ (gîte + tolls add up) All major costs now verified from official sources
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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 |
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
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
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
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
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!) |
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
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
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)
Updated: 16 March 2026 with verified pricing