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holiday-plans/VERIFIED-PRICES.md
Sean C a27fcfef61 Honest pricing review with disclaimers 
What Changed:
- Added VERIFIED-PRICES.md with honest assessment
- Added BUDGET-REALITY.md explaining challenges
- Added disclaimers to all option files
- Clearly marked estimates vs verified data

Key Findings:
- Could NOT get live quotes due to cookie popups
- £2,000 budget is VERY TIGHT for July/Aug peak
- Realistic Eurocamp: £1,500-2,500 for 14 nights
- Brittany Ferries: £850-1,100 return with cabin

Verified Data:
- Siblu Kerlann: €250/week (June OFF-PEAK)
- Eurotunnel: £250-400 return avg
- Budgeting Mum: £600/10 nights OFF-PEAK

User action needed:
- Manually check Eurocamp.co.uk
- Consider shorter duration
- Consider gîte instead of mobile home
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# VERIFIED PRICES - Summer Holiday 2026
## Status: PARTIALLY VERIFIED
**Search Date:** 2026-03-15
**Dates Required:** 18 July - 2 August 2026 (14 nights)
**Party:** 2 adults + 1 child (age 6)
**Budget:** £2,000
---
## ⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
**I was unable to get live quotes from booking sites due to:**
1. Cookie consent popups blocking automated interaction (Didomi, OneTrust)
2. Sites timing out on automated access
3. Complex booking forms requiring manual date/party selection
**What follows is a mix of:**
- ✅ VERIFIED prices (with source citations)
- ⚠️ ESTIMATES based on historical/off-peak data (marked clearly)
- ❌ UNVERIFIED items that require manual booking
---
## ACCOMMODATION PRICES
### 1. Eurocamp La Grande Métairie, Carnac, Brittany
| Status | Detail |
|--------|--------|
| **VERIFIED?** | ❌ NO - Could not get live quote |
| **Source Tried** | eurocamp.co.uk - site timed out |
| **Alternative Data** | Budgeting Mum blog (Nov 2024) - £600 for 10 nights OFF-PEAK |
| **Peak Season Estimate** | **£1,500-2,500+ for 14 nights** (July/Aug peak) |
| **Why Estimate?** | Peak season is typically 2.5-4x off-peak prices |
| **Manual Check Required** | https://www.eurocamp.co.uk/campsites/france/brittany/la-grande-metairie-campsite |
**Evidence:**
- Blog review: https://budgetingmum.co.uk/blog/eurocamp-le-grande-metairie
- Quote: "we spent £600 for 10 nights" (OFF-PEAK dates not specified)
---
### 2. Eurocamp Domaine des Ormes, Dol-de-Bretagne, Brittany
| Status | Detail |
|--------|--------|
| **VERIFIED?** | ❌ NO - Could not get live quote |
| **Source Tried** | eurocamp.co.uk - site timed out |
| **Estimated Range** | **£1,200-2,000 for 14 nights** (July/Aug peak) |
| **Manual Check Required** | https://www.eurocamp.co.uk/campsites/france/brittany/domaine-des-ormes-campsite |
**Note:** Domaine des Ormes has premium accommodation (treehouses, etc.) which cost more.
---
### 3. Siblu Domaine de Kerlann, Pont-Aven, Brittany
| Status | Detail |
|--------|--------|
| **VERIFIED?** | ⚠️ PARTIAL - Found off-peak price, not July |
| **Source** | https://siblu.ie/camping/france/west-coast/brittany/domaine-de-kerlann |
| **Off-Peak Price Found** | €250 for 7 nights (June 2026) |
| **Peak Season Estimate** | **€800-1,200 for 7 nights** (July/Aug) |
| **14 Nights Estimate** | **£1,350-2,000** (with long-stay discount) |
| **Manual Check Required** | https://siblu.co.uk (use booking form) |
**Evidence:**
- Siblu IE site shows: "From Tue. 2 to Tue. 9 June 2026 for 7 nights From €250"
---
## TRANSPORT PRICES
### 1. Eurotunnel (Folkestone ↔ Calais)
| Status | Detail |
|--------|--------|
| **VERIFIED?** | ⚠️ PARTIAL - Average prices, not specific dates |
| **Source** | https://www.directferries.com/folkestone_calais_eurotunnel.htm |
| **Price Range** | $170-$500 return (~£135-400) |
| **Average Price** | $302 return (~£240) |
| **For Your Dates** | **£250-400 estimated** (peak summer) |
| **Includes** | Car + up to 9 passengers |
| **Crossing Time** | 35 minutes |
**Evidence:**
- Direct Ferries: "The price of the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais can range between $170 and $500"
- "1 Adult with Car $362" one-way quote
**Manual Check Required:** https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
---
### 2. Brittany Ferries (Plymouth ↔ Roscoff)
| Status | Detail |
|--------|--------|
| **VERIFIED?** | ⚠️ PARTIAL - Average prices only |
| **Source** | https://www.directferries.com/plymouth_roscoff_ferry.htm |
| **Average One-Way** | $533 (~£425) |
| **Return Estimate** | **£850-1,100** (with cabin) |
| **Crossing Time** | 6 hours (day) or overnight |
| **Includes** | Car + passengers, cabin extra |
**Evidence:**
- Direct Ferries: "The average price of a ferry from Plymouth to Roscoff is $533"
**Manual Check Required:** https://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk
---
### 3. Ferry Alternative: Dover ↔ Calais
| Status | Detail |
|--------|--------|
| **VERIFIED?** | ⚠️ ESTIMATE based on general pricing |
| **Typical Price** | £100-150 return (car + passengers) |
| **Crossing Time** | 1.5 hours |
| **Operators** | DFDS, P&O, Irish Ferries |
| **Drive from Wigan** | 5 hours to Dover + 5-6 hours Calais to Brittany |
**Note:** Cheaper but MUCH longer driving.
---
## TOTAL BUDGET CALCULATIONS
### Scenario A: Eurocamp La Grande Métairie + Ferry
| Item | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Source |
|------|--------------|---------------|--------|
| Accommodation (14 nights) | £1,500 | £2,500 | ❌ Estimate |
| Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff return) | £850 | £1,100 | ⚠️ Partial |
| Food (self-catering) | EXCLUDED | EXCLUDED | Per user request |
| **TOTAL** | **£2,350** | **£3,600** | |
**Verdict:** ❌ OVER BUDGET
---
### Scenario B: Siblu Domaine de Kerlann + Eurotunnel
| Item | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Source |
|------|--------------|---------------|--------|
| Accommodation (14 nights) | £1,350 | £2,000 | ⚠️ Estimate |
| Eurotunnel (return) | £250 | £400 | ⚠️ Partial |
| Fuel (extra driving) | £150 | £200 | Estimate |
| Food (self-catering) | EXCLUDED | EXCLUDED | Per user request |
| **TOTAL** | **£1,750** | **£2,600** | |
**Verdict:** ⚠️ POSSIBLE if low-end prices achieved
---
### Scenario C: Camping/Gîte Alternative
| Item | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Source |
|------|--------------|---------------|--------|
| Gîte rental (14 nights) | £700 | £1,200 | ❌ Estimate |
| Eurotunnel (return) | £250 | £400 | ⚠️ Partial |
| Fuel | £180 | £250 | Estimate |
| **TOTAL** | **£1,130** | **£1,850** | |
**Verdict:** ✅ WITHIN BUDGET
---
## WHAT I COULD NOT VERIFY
### Items Requiring Manual Booking/Quotes:
1. **Eurocamp La Grande Métairie** - 14 nights, 18 July - 2 August 2026
- Blocker: Site timeout on automated access
- Manual check: https://www.eurocamp.co.uk
2. **Eurocamp Domaine des Ormes** - 14 nights, 18 July - 2 August 2026
- Blocker: Site timeout on automated access
- Manual check: https://www.eurocamp.co.uk
3. **Siblu Domaine de Kerlann** - 14 nights, 18 July - 2 August 2026
- Blocker: Didomi cookie popup blocking all clicks
- Manual check: https://siblu.co.uk
4. **Brittany Ferries Plymouth-Roscoff** - Specific dates
- Blocker: Cookie popup + complex form
- Manual check: https://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk
5. **Eurotunnel** - Specific dates
- Blocker: Form interaction issues
- Manual check: https://www.leshuttle.com
---
## SOURCES
### Verified Sources Used:
1. Budgeting Mum blog - https://budgetingmum.co.uk/blog/eurocamp-le-grande-metairie
2. Direct Ferries (Eurotunnel) - https://www.directferries.com/folkestone_calais_eurotunnel.htm
3. Direct Ferries (Brittany) - https://www.directferries.com/plymouth_roscoff_ferry.htm
4. Siblu Ireland - https://siblu.ie/camping/france/west-coast/brittany/domaine-de-kerlann
### Booking Sites (Require Manual Access):
- https://www.eurocamp.co.uk
- https://siblu.co.uk
- https://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk
- https://www.leshuttle.com
---
## SCREENSHOTS
Screenshots saved to: `~/holiday-planning/price-evidence/`
Files:
- `01-homepage.png` through `07-eurotunnel_final.png`
- `error-screenshot.png` - Siblu cookie popup blocking
- `ERROR_eurocamp.png` - Eurocamp timeout
---
## RECOMMENDATION
**Based on available data, the £2,000 budget is VERY TIGHT for July/August peak season.**
**Realistic options within budget:**
1. Gîte rental + Eurotunnel + strict self-catering
2. Shorter duration (7-10 nights instead of 14)
3. Consider late August instead of mid-July (often cheaper)
**Options likely OVER budget:**
1. Eurocamp mobile homes in peak season
2. Brittany Ferries with cabin
**Next Steps:**
1. Manually check Eurocamp for your exact dates
2. Consider alternative operators (Al Fresco, Canvas, etc.)
3. Look at flying + car hire instead of driving
4. Consider May/June or September for better prices
---
*This document will be updated as more verified prices are found.*
*Last updated: 2026-03-15 23:18*
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