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We want to go to Brittany next year but want as much advice as possible.  We have never travelled abroad with our Caravan and see that ferry prices can be really expensive.  Are we best booking through the Caravan Club or booking independantly.  We want a site with a pool as our children are 7 and 5.  Is Plymouth Roscoff the best option?

Can anyone give me any tips on getting there cheaply and safely.

Thanks

Hi,

We have just returned from two weeks in Quimper (Orangerie de Lanniron) and it was our first time with the van abroad.

The ferry trip Plymouth Roscoff was an 11pm departure and we had a cabin so sleep was a possibility (but not guaranteed!)

The ferry arrived in Roscoff at 7am and our journey down to Quimper was a non-event, the road signs excellent and the traffic (as ever in France) very light.

I personally would steer clear of a day crossing with kids, if they are ill, it could be a long six hours.

If the promised aqua park at Lanniron turns up next year, it would be ideal for you, there is a small pool at the moment, but it is a bit "tired" and lacking.

We also visited Du Letty, which seemed a good site, in a brilliant location, just a minutes walk from the sea, but one the banks of a sandy tidal estuary.

It was one of the best holiday locations we have ever seen and we spent quite a bit of time there, it was only 15 minutes drive from our site.

We will post a new review of Lanniron in a day or two.

hope this helps

Mr UM