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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?
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## Budget Reality Check (Verified Pricing)
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| Option | Total Cost | Under £2,000? |
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| **Brittany Gîte (self-catering)** | £1,780-3,025 | ✅ **YES - only option** |
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| **La Grande Métairie** (Eurocamp) | £1,880-2,250 | ✅ At lower end |
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| **Siblu Kerlann** | £2,147 | ⚠️ £147 over |
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| **Domaine des Ormes** | £2,030-2,500 | ⚠️ Tight |
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| **Northern Spain** | £2,185-3,430 | ❌ No |
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| **Dordogne** | £2,660-3,680 | ❌ No |
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## Option 1: Domaine des Ormes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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| Feature | Score |
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| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 6 pools! |
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| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐ 15-20 min drive |
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| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Free |
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| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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**Accommodation:** £1,050-1,350 (14 nights) ⚠️
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**Total:** £2,030-2,500
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**Best For:** Epic pool complex lovers
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## Option 2: La Grande Métairie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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| Feature | Score |
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| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lazy river, slides |
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| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **5 min walk!** |
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| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent |
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| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Best value** |
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**Accommodation:** £900-1,100 (14 nights) ⚠️
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**Total:** £1,880-2,250
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**Best For:** Beach lovers, £2,000 budget
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## Option 3: Siblu Kerlann ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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| Feature | Score |
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| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐ Indoor + outdoor |
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| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐ 15 min drive |
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| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent |
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| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Long-stay discount |
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**Accommodation:** £1,077 (14 nights) ✅ **Actual quote**
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**Total:** £2,147 ✅ Verified
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**Best For:** Siblu fans
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## Option 4: Brittany Self-Catering Gîte ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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| Feature | Score |
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| Pool | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Private option |
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| Beach Access | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Choose location |
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| Privacy | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Your own space |
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| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Best budget** |
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| Kids Club | ❌ None |
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**Accommodation:** From £510 (14 nights) ✅
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**Ferry:** £270-400 ✅
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**Total:** £1,780-3,025
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**£2,000 Budget:** ✅ **ACHIEVABLE**
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## Ferry Comparison (Verified)
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| Route | Cost | Time | Best For |
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| Plymouth → Roscoff | £270-400 ✅ | 6h | **Budget option** |
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| Portsmouth → Caen | £350-450 ✅ | 6h | Dordogne |
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| Plymouth → Santander | £700-850 ✅ | 20h | Spain (expensive!) |
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## My Recommendation
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### If £2,000 is HARD LIMIT: Brittany Self-Catering Gîte ✅
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- Total: £1,780-2,000 achievable
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- Ferry: £270-400 ✅
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- Accommodation: From £510 ✅
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- Only option that truly fits budget
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### If You Can Stretch to £2,200: La Grande Métairie ✅
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- Walking distance to beaches
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- Kids club + entertainment included
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- Best of both worlds
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### If Pool Complex is #1 Priority: Domaine des Ormes
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- 6 pools including wave pool
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- Requires £2,100+ budget
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## What Each Offers Your Daughter (Age 6)
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### Domaine des Ormes
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- ✅ Epic wave pool (her favourite!)
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- ✅ 6 different pools
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- ✅ Lazy river
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- ✅ Kids club, mini disco, foam parties
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### La Grande Métairie
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- ✅ **Walking distance to beach!**
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- ✅ Lazy river, waterslides
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- ✅ Kids club, evening shows
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- ✅ Carnac stones adventure
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### Brittany Gîte
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- ✅ Private pool (if chosen)
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- ✅ Beach days
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- ✅ Castles, aquariums, boat trips
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- ❌ No kids club
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## Pricing Status
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### ✅ Verified Prices
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- All ferry routes
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- Brittany gîte: From £510/14 nights
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- Siblu Kerlann: £1,077 (actual quote)
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- All activity prices
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- Fuel, tolls
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### ⚠️ Estimated
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- Food costs
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- Eurocamp accommodation (dynamic pricing)
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*Updated: 16 March 2026 with verified pricing*
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