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Sean C 9dbedd96bc Initial commit: Summer holiday 2026 planning 
Options researched:
- Northern Spain (Cantabria/Asturias)
- France Dordogne
- France Brittany
- Eurocamp Domaine des Ormes
- Eurocamp La Grande Métairie
- Siblu Domaine de Kerlann

Includes detailed itineraries and costings for family of 3.
Dates: 18 July - 2 August 2026
Budget: £2,000
2026-03-15 23:03:22 +00:00

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# Detailed Itinerary: La Grande Métairie, Carnac
## Holiday Overview
| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| **Park** | La Grande Métairie |
| **Location** | Carnac, Southern Brittany |
| **Operator** | Eurocamp |
| **Dates** | 18 July - 2 August 2026 |
| **Duration** | 15 nights (14 nights on site) |
| **Accommodation** | Classic Mobile Home |
| **Transport** | Ferry Plymouth-Roscoff + own car |
---
## Why Choose La Grande Métairie?
| Feature | Rating | Notes |
|---------|--------|-------|
| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Lazy river, slides, indoor pool |
| Water Play | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Good splash zone |
| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Excellent, well-reviewed |
| Evening Entertainment | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Shows, discos, themed nights |
| **Beach Access** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | **5 min to Carnac beaches!** |
| Value for Money | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | **Best value option** |
---
## Park Facilities
### Pool Complex
| Feature | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Main outdoor pool | Large family pool |
| Lazy river | Float around in the sun! |
| Waterslides | Multiple slides for different ages |
| Splash zone | Perfect for 6-year-olds |
| Indoor pool | Heated, all-weather option |
| Sun terraces | Loungers for parents |
### Kids Club "Leo Club"
| Age | Activities |
|-----|------------|
| 4-6 years | Creative workshops, mini Olympics, treasure hunts |
| 7-10 years | Adventure challenges, sports, team games |
**Sessions:** Morning 10-12, Afternoon 2-5, Evening 6-8 (some nights)
### Evening Entertainment
- Mini disco (nightly)
- Live music
- Magic shows
- Circus performances
| Themed evenings (Caribbean night, 80s night, etc.)
- Karaoke
- Family quiz nights
### On-Site Amenities
- ✅ Restaurant
- ✅ Takeaway / snack bar
- ✅ Bar with terrace
- ✅ Small supermarket
- ✅ Bike hire
- ✅ Tennis
- ✅ Multi-sports court
- ✅ Large playground
- ✅ Boules court
---
## Day-by-Day Itinerary
### TRAVEL DAY: Friday 17 July
| Time | Activity |
|------|----------|
| 16:00 | Leave Wigan |
| 20:30 | Arrive Plymouth |
| 21:00 | Check into budget hotel |
| **Cost** | Hotel: £60-80 |
---
### DAY 1: Saturday 18 July - Arrival
| Time | Activity |
|------|----------|
| 08:00 | Ferry check-in |
| 09:00 | Depart Plymouth |
| 15:00 | Arrive Roscoff |
| 15:30 | Drive to Carnac (1 hr 45 min) |
| 17:30 | Arrive La Grande Métairie |
| 18:00 | Check in, explore park |
| 19:30 | Dinner (self-catered) |
| 20:30 | Welcome party at entertainment venue |
| **Food** | Pack picnic for ferry + self-cater dinner |
---
### DAY 2: Sunday 19 July - Beach Day!
| Time | Activity |
|------|----------|
| 08:00 | Breakfast (fresh bread from on-site shop) |
| 09:30 | Walk to Carnac beach (5 min!) |
| 10:00 | Beach morning - build sandcastles, paddle |
| 12:30 | Picnic on beach |
| 14:00 | More beach time |
| 16:00 | Back to park, pool dip |
| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 | Mini disco + magic show |
| **Food** | Self-catered all meals |
---
### DAY 3: Monday 20 July - Pool Day
| Time | Activity |
|------|----------|
| 09:00 | Breakfast |
| 10:00 | Pool complex morning - lazy river! |
| 12:30 | Lunch at mobile home |
| 14:00 | Kids club for daughter |
| 14:00 | Parents: tennis or relax |
| 17:00 | Adventure playground |
| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 | Evening entertainment - circus skills |
| **Food** | Self-catered all meals |
---
### DAY 4: Tuesday 21 July - Carnac Stones
| Time | Activity |
|------|----------|
| 09:00 | Breakfast |
| 09:30 | Walk to Carnac stones (megalithic standing stones) |
| 10:30 | Explore the alignments - amazing for kids! |
| 12:00 | Picnic lunch |
| 13:30 | Visit Carnac village |
| 15:00 | Ice cream |
| 16:00 | Back to park, pool time |
| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 | Evening entertainment - live music |
| **Food** | Self-catered all meals |
---
### DAY 5: Wednesday 22 July - Beach & Pool
| Time | Activity |
|------|----------|
| 09:00 | Breakfast |
| 10:00 | Beach morning - Plage du Grand Drévet |
| 12:30 | Picnic on beach |
| 14:00 | Back to park |
| 14:30 | Kids club |
| 17:00 | Pool - waterslides! |
| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 | Family quiz night |
| **Food** | Self-catered all meals |
---
### DAY 6: Thursday 23 July - Vannes Day Trip
| Time | Activity |
|------|----------|
| 08:00 | Early breakfast |
| 09:00 | Drive to Vannes (30 min) |
| 09:30 | Explore medieval walled town |
| 11:30 | Visit harbour |
| 12:30 | Lunch in café (galettes!) |
| 14:00 | Walk the ramparts |
| 15:30 | Butterfly garden (Jardin aux Papillons) |
| 17:00 | Drive back |
| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 | Evening entertainment |
| **Food** | Breakfast + lunch out (£25) + dinner |
| **Fuel** | ~30 miles |
---
### DAY 7: Friday 24 July - Pool Day
| Time | Activity |
|------|----------|
| 09:00 | Breakfast |
| 10:00 | Pool complex all morning |
| 12:30 | Lunch at mobile home |
| 14:00 | Kids club |
| 17:00 | Playground + mini golf |
| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 | Themed evening - Caribbean night! |
| **Food** | Self-catered all meals |
---
### DAY 8: Saturday 25 July - Quiberon Peninsula
| Time | Activity |
|------|----------|
| 08:30 | Breakfast |
| 09:30 | Drive to Quiberon (20 min) |
| 10:00 | Explore wild coast (Côte Sauvage) |
| 12:00 | Beach picnic |
| 14:00 | Quiberon town - ice cream |
| 15:30 | Drive back |
| 16:30 | Pool dip |
| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 | Evening entertainment - karaoke |
| **Food** | Self-catered breakfast + picnic + dinner |
| **Fuel** | ~30 miles |
---
### DAY 9: Sunday 26 July - Beach Day
| Time | Activity |
|------|----------|
| 09:00 | Breakfast |
| 10:00 | Beach all morning - body boarding! |
| 12:30 | Picnic on beach |
| 14:00 | Beach afternoon |
| 16:30 | Back to park |
| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 | Evening entertainment |
| **Food** | Self-catered all meals |
---
### DAY 10: Monday 27 July - Pool & Relax
| Time | Activity |
|------|----------|
| 09:00 | Breakfast |
| 10:00 | Pool complex |
| 12:30 | Lunch at mobile home |
| 14:00 | Kids club |
| 17:00 | Bike ride around park |
| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 | Evening show - magic |
| **Food** | Self-catered all meals |
---
### DAY 11: Tuesday 28 July - Auray & Saint-Goustan
| Time | Activity |
|------|----------|
| 09:00 | Breakfast |
| 09:30 | Drive to Auray (15 min) |
| 10:00 | Explore Saint-Goustan port (beautiful!) |
| 12:00 | Lunch in picturesque harbour |
| 14:00 | Auray town |
| 15:30 | Drive back |
| 16:30 | Pool time |
| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 | Evening entertainment |
| **Food** | Breakfast + lunch out (£25) + dinner |
| **Fuel** | ~20 miles |
---
### DAY 12: Wednesday 29 July - Beach Championship Day
| Time | Activity |
|------|----------|
| 09:00 | Breakfast |
| 10:00 | Beach morning - sandcastle competition! |
| 12:30 | Picnic |
| 14:00 | More beach - swimming |
| 16:30 | Back to park |
| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 | Mini disco + children's talent show |
| **Food** | Self-catered all meals |
---
### DAY 13: Thursday 30 July - Final Pool Day
| Time | Activity |
|------|----------|
| 09:00 | Breakfast |
| 10:00 | Pool all morning - lazy river |
| 12:30 | Lunch at mobile home |
| 14:00 | Last kids club |
| 17:00 | Playground |
| 19:00 | Farewell dinner at park restaurant |
| 20:30 | Evening entertainment - farewell party |
| **Food** | Self-catered breakfast + lunch + dinner out (£35) |
---
### DAY 14: Friday 31 July - Final Beach Day
| Time | Activity |
|------|----------|
| 09:00 | Breakfast |
| 10:00 | Last beach morning - favourite spot |
| 12:30 | Picnic |
| 14:00 | Final pool dip |
| 16:00 | Start packing |
| 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home |
| 20:30 | Last evening entertainment |
| **Food** | Self-catered all meals |
---
### TRAVEL DAY: Saturday 1 August
| Time | Activity |
|------|----------|
| 07:00 | Early breakfast, final pack |
| 08:00 | Check out |
| 08:30 | Drive to Roscoff (1 hr 45 min) |
| 10:30 | Check in at ferry |
| 11:00 | Depart Roscoff |
| 17:00 | Arrive Plymouth |
| 17:30 | Drive to Wigan (4.5 hours) |
| 22:00 | Arrive home! |
---
## Budget Breakdown
| Category | Cost |
|----------|------|
| Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff return) | £380 |
| Accommodation (14 nights, Classic mobile home) | £800 |
| Food (self-catering + 2 meals out) | £440 |
| Fuel (~300 miles total) | £170 |
| Activities (all on-site included) | £30 |
| Contingency | £- |
| **TOTAL** | **£1,820** |
### Budget Achieved! Under £2,000! ✅
**Saving vs Domaine des Ormes:** ~£180
---
## Key Differences vs Domaine des Ormes
| Feature | La Grande Métairie | Domaine des Ormes |
|---------|-------------------|-------------------|
| Pool complex | 4/5 | 5/5 (6 pools!) |
| Beach access | 5/5 (walking distance!) | 3/5 (drive needed) |
| Kids club | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Evening entertainment | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Cost (14 nights) | £800 | £980 |
| Drive from ferry | 1 hr 45 min | 1 hr 15 min |
**Choose La Grande Métairie if:** Beach is a priority, budget matters
**Choose Domaine des Ormes if:** Pool complex is #1 priority, less driving
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*Created: 15 March 2026*
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