Sean C
9dbedd96bc
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
204 lines
6.1 KiB
Markdown
204 lines
6.1 KiB
Markdown
# Eurocamp/Siblu Holiday Park Options
|
|
|
|
## Requirements Recap
|
|
- ✅ Mobile home (NOT camping)
|
|
- ✅ Pool with water play area
|
|
- ✅ Children's activity programme
|
|
- ✅ Evening/night entertainment
|
|
- 📅 18 July - 2 August 2026 (15 nights)
|
|
- 💷 £2,000 budget
|
|
- 🚗 Need car access
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Top 3 Recommendations
|
|
|
|
### 1. Domaine des Ormes, Brittany - BEST ALL-ROUNDER ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
|
|
|
|
**Why it wins:** Epic pool complex with 6 pools, kids clubs, evening entertainment, close to UK ferry
|
|
|
|
| Feature | Details |
|
|
|---------|---------|
|
|
| **Location** | Dol-de-Bretagne, Northern Brittany |
|
|
| **Distance from ferry** | 45 min from St Malo, 1.5 hrs from Roscoff |
|
|
| **Pool Complex** | 6 pools including wave pool, lazy river, indoor tropical pool, waterslides |
|
|
| **Water Play Area** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding - largest in Brittany |
|
|
| **Kids Club** | Yes - free club for ages 4-12 |
|
|
| **Evening Entertainment** | Nightly shows, discos, children's entertainer |
|
|
| **Self-Catering** | Fully equipped mobile homes |
|
|
| **Vegetarian-Friendly** | On-site restaurant with options + self-catering |
|
|
|
|
**Accommodation Options (14 nights):**
|
|
|
|
| Type | Features | Price Range (14 nights) |
|
|
|------|----------|------------------------|
|
|
| **Esprit Mobile Home** | 2 bed, AC, decking | £950-1,200 |
|
|
| **Avant Mobile Home** | 2 bed, modern, bigger | £1,100-1,400 |
|
|
| **Grand Mobile Home** | 3 bed, premium | £1,300-1,600 |
|
|
|
|
**Budget Breakdown:**
|
|
|
|
| Item | Cost |
|
|
|------|------|
|
|
| Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff return, car + 3 pax) | £350-450 |
|
|
| Accommodation (Esprit, 14 nights) | £950-1,100 |
|
|
| Food (self-catering + some meals out) | £450-550 |
|
|
| Fuel (Wigan-Brittany + local) | £180-220 |
|
|
| Activities/Entertainment | £100-150 |
|
|
| **TOTAL** | **£2,030-2,470** |
|
|
|
|
**To Hit £2,000:**
|
|
- Book early for £950 accommodation
|
|
- Plymouth-Roscoff ferry: £350
|
|
- Strict self-catering: £450
|
|
- Fuel: £180
|
|
- Activities: £70
|
|
- **Total: £2,000** ✅
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
### 2. La Grande Métairie, Carnac - BEST FOR BEACHES ⭐⭐⭐⭐
|
|
|
|
**Why it wins:** Near stunning Carnac beaches, lazy river, great kids club, lower cost
|
|
|
|
| Feature | Details |
|
|
|---------|---------|
|
|
| **Location** | Carnac, Southern Brittany |
|
|
| **Distance from ferry** | 1.5 hrs from Roscoff |
|
|
| **Pool Complex** | Outdoor pool, lazy river, waterslides, indoor pool |
|
|
| **Water Play Area** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good |
|
|
| **Kids Club** | Yes - ages 4-12, very well reviewed |
|
|
| **Evening Entertainment** | Shows, live music, discos |
|
|
| **Nearby** | Carnac beaches (5 min), megaliths |
|
|
| **Self-Catering** | Well-equipped mobile homes |
|
|
|
|
**Accommodation (14 nights):**
|
|
|
|
| Type | Price Range (14 nights) |
|
|
|------|------------------------|
|
|
| Standard Mobile Home | £750-950 |
|
|
| Premium Mobile Home | £950-1,200 |
|
|
|
|
**Budget Breakdown:**
|
|
|
|
| Item | Cost |
|
|
|------|------|
|
|
| Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff) | £350-450 |
|
|
| Accommodation (Standard, 14 nights) | £750-900 |
|
|
| Food | £450-550 |
|
|
| Fuel | £180-220 |
|
|
| Activities | £100-150 |
|
|
| **TOTAL** | **£1,830-2,270** |
|
|
|
|
**To Hit £2,000:**
|
|
- Standard mobile home: £800
|
|
- Ferry: £380
|
|
- Food: £500
|
|
- Fuel: £200
|
|
- Activities: £120
|
|
- **Total: £2,000** ✅
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
### 3. Siblu Domaine de Kerlann - BEST VALUE ⭐⭐⭐⭐
|
|
|
|
**Why it wins:** Excellent kids club, evening entertainment, very competitive pricing
|
|
|
|
| Feature | Details |
|
|
|---------|---------|
|
|
| **Location** | Pont-Aven, Southern Brittany |
|
|
| **Distance from ferry** | 2 hrs from Roscoff |
|
|
| **Pool Complex** | Heated indoor pool + outdoor pools |
|
|
| **Water Play Area** | ⭐⭐⭐ Good (smaller than Domaine des Ormes) |
|
|
| **Kids Club** | Siblu kids club - excellent reviews |
|
|
| **Evening Entertainment** | Professional entertainment team |
|
|
| **Nearby** | Beaches 15 min, Pont-Aven village |
|
|
|
|
**Accommodation (14 nights):**
|
|
|
|
Siblu offers **two weeks for price of ~1.5 weeks** with their long-stay discount!
|
|
|
|
| Type | Price (7 nights) | Price (14 nights with discount) |
|
|
|------|-----------------|--------------------------------|
|
|
| Mobile Home | ~£462 (July) | £750-850 |
|
|
|
|
**Budget Breakdown:**
|
|
|
|
| Item | Cost |
|
|
|------|------|
|
|
| Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff) | £350-450 |
|
|
| Accommodation (14 nights with discount) | £750-850 |
|
|
| Food | £450-550 |
|
|
| Fuel | £180-220 |
|
|
| Activities | £100-150 |
|
|
| **TOTAL** | **£1,830-2,220** |
|
|
|
|
**To Hit £2,000:**
|
|
- Siblu mobile home: £780
|
|
- Ferry: £380
|
|
- Food: £500
|
|
- Fuel: £200
|
|
- Activities: £140
|
|
- **Total: £2,000** ✅
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Travel Options: Ferry Routes
|
|
|
|
### Option A: Plymouth ↔ Roscoff (RECOMMENDED)
|
|
|
|
| Detail | Information |
|
|
|--------|-------------|
|
|
| Crossing time | 6 hours |
|
|
| Frequency | Daily in summer |
|
|
| Departs Plymouth | Morning or overnight |
|
|
| Arrives Roscoff | Morning or afternoon |
|
|
| **Cost (car + 3, return)** | **£340-450** |
|
|
| Drive Wigan → Plymouth | 4.5 hours |
|
|
| Drive Roscoff → Brittany parks | 45 min - 2 hours |
|
|
|
|
### Option B: Portsmouth ↔ St Malo
|
|
|
|
| Detail | Information |
|
|
|--------|-------------|
|
|
| Crossing time | 9-10 hours (overnight) |
|
|
| Frequency | Daily |
|
|
| **Cost (car + 3, return)** | **£400-550** |
|
|
| Drive St Malo → Domaine des Ormes | 45 min |
|
|
| Drive St Malo → Carnac | 2 hours |
|
|
|
|
### Option C: Dover ↔ Calais (CHEAPEST but longest drive)
|
|
|
|
| Detail | Information |
|
|
|--------|-------------|
|
|
| Crossing time | 1.5 hours (ferry) or 35 min (Eurotunnel) |
|
|
| Ferry cost (car + 3, return) | £100-150 |
|
|
| Eurotunnel cost (return) | £250-300 |
|
|
| Drive Calais → Brittany | 5-6 hours |
|
|
|
|
**For budget, Plymouth-Roscoff is best balance of cost and drive time.**
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Which Park Should You Choose?
|
|
|
|
| Priority | Recommended Park |
|
|
|----------|-----------------|
|
|
| **Epic pool complex** | Domaine des Ormes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
|
|
| **Best value** | Siblu Domaine de Kerlann |
|
|
| **Near beaches** | La Grande Métairie (Carnac) |
|
|
| **Evening entertainment** | All three have excellent programmes |
|
|
| **Kids club quality** | All three highly rated |
|
|
|
|
### My Top Pick: Domaine des Ormes
|
|
|
|
- Pool complex is outstanding (6 pools!)
|
|
- Closest to ferry (45 min from St Malo)
|
|
- Excellent kids club and evening entertainment
|
|
- Great base for exploring Brittany
|
|
- Just about doable on £2,000 budget
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
*Pricing researched March 2026 - prices may vary. Book early for best deals.*
|