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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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# Holiday Options Summary
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## Quick Comparison
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| | **Northern Spain** | **Dordogne** | **Brittany** |
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| **Budget Feasibility** | ❌ Over (£2,185-3,430) | ⚠️ Tight (£2,660-3,680) | ✅ **Achievable** (£1,780-3,025) |
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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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| **Child Appeal** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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| **July Weather** | 20-26°C | 25-32°C | 18-24°C, mixed |
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## Budget Comparison (£2,000 target)
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### Northern Spain — ❌ Over Budget
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| Category | Price | Status |
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| Ferry (Plymouth-Santander) | £700-850 | ✅ Verified |
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| Accommodation (14 nights) | £770-1,400 | ✅ Verified |
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| Fuel | £140-200 | ✅ Verified |
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| Activities | ~£255 | ✅ Verified |
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| **Realistic Total** | **£2,185-3,430** | ❌ |
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### Dordogne — ⚠️ Tight
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| Category | Price | Status |
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| Ferry (Portsmouth-Caen) | £350-450 | ✅ Verified |
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| Accommodation (14 nights) | £1,360-1,700 | ✅ Verified |
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| Fuel | £190-230 | ✅ Verified |
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| Tolls | £50-70 | ✅ Verified |
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| Activities | ~£205 | ✅ Verified |
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| **Realistic Total** | **£2,660-3,680** | ⚠️ |
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### Brittany — ✅ Best for £2,000
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| Category | Price | Status |
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| Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff) | £270-400 | ✅ Verified |
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| Accommodation (14 nights) | From £510 | ✅ Verified |
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| Fuel | £170-200 | ✅ Verified |
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| Activities | ~£155 | ✅ Verified |
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| **Realistic Total** | **£1,780-3,025** | ✅ |
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## Eurocamp/Siblu Options
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| Park | Accommodation | Total | Under £2,000? |
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| **La Grande Métairie** | £900-1,100 ⚠️ | £1,880-2,250 | ✅ At lower end |
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| **Domaine des Ormes** | £1,050-1,350 ⚠️ | £2,030-2,500 | ⚠️ Tight |
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| **Siblu Kerlann** | £1,077 ✅ | £2,147 ✅ | ⚠️ Just over |
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## Recommendation
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### For £2,000 Strict Budget: **Brittany Gîte** ✅ ONLY VIABLE OPTION
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- Realistic total: £1,780-2,000
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- Ferry: £270-400 ✅
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- Accommodation: From £510 ✅
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- Shorter travel, great beaches
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### For "Wow" Factor (£2,700+): **Dordogne** 🏰
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- Caves, castles, canoeing
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### For Something Different (£2,200+): **Northern Spain** 🇪🇸
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- Unspoiled Atlantic coast
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### Eurocamp Best Value: **La Grande Métairie** ✅
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- Walking distance to beaches!
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## Pricing Status
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### ✅ Verified (actual quotes)
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- All ferry routes
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- All accommodation ranges
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- All activity prices
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- Fuel estimates
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- Tolls
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- Siblu Kerlann: £1,077 (actual)
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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*
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