Siblu vs Keycamp

Ponkle22

Thanks for your written thanks - there is a button underneath each post that says Thanks - you click that if you want to thank that person. I guess it saves lots of posts just saying thank you. You will see count up next to your name on a post of how many thanks you've had. I didn't realise this when I first posted on here.

Regarding Vacan Soleil, when looking at prices do remember that you take off something like £90 if you are not booking ferries with them and are getting to the campsite by your own means.

Dieselberry

Have you considered booking with direct holiday homes.

We went to La Carabasse this year and booked direct with the owner
using the above website. The owners mobiles often have more home comforts and are of a better spec. The one we had this year had dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, freeview tv and loads of other extras. We paid approx £400 less for a week than booking through Siblu.

We flew to Carcassone and hired a car.

nickyhutch

Don't forget you can use Tesco Clubcard vouchers for Siblu.

Zimara

Dieselberry wrote: »

Have you considered booking with direct holiday homes.

We went to La Carabasse this year and booked direct with the owner
using the above website. The owners mobiles often have more home comforts and are of a better spec. The one we had this year had dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, freeview tv and loads of other extras. We paid approx £400 less for a week than booking through Siblu.

We flew to Carcassone and hired a car.

Just checked out that site and got a couple of quotes, about £100 off the siblu price. I'm in comunication now to potentionally book something.

Thanks for the heads up on this one.

kelloggs36

Zimara wrote: »

I’m looking to go on a camping trip to France next year and I’ve been looking at Siblu and Keycamp. I’ve done quotes for a number of sites in France for top spec accommodation and Siblu are consistently around 100 – 150 cheaper.

I was wondering if there was a vast difference in the facilities it offers on the park. On paper they look to be very similar, they all have pools and kids clubs etc. Anyone out there every holiday in both that can give a comparison? The holiday is for the kids so I wouldn’t mind paying a bit extra for extra kids facilities but if the parks are similar ill go for the cheaper option. An English comparison would be haven vs butlins; butlins being the most expensive but with stacks more to do onsite.

Also is it worth booking ferries separately or let the tour operator do it?

They are on the same parks. WE used both, and return to Siblu time after time because they are cheaper and their accommodation much bigger! WE love them. Keycamp we had to complain about lots of things, eg fridge door falling off, caravan door not staying closed, shower head broken, filthy highchair for my baby and missing items from the inventory. Siblu have always come out on top in my opinion.

vellamartin

We have been to France for our summer holiday with Keycamp 5 times. We had 2 weeks in the Vendee this year, last year we had a break and went to New York but before that we have done Normandy, Brittany, Royan and Biarritz. We have one child and would recommend Keycamp but I have not been to the South of France. We are not sure what we are going to do next year but we are going to book soon as the best sites get booked up quickly. We have always found Keycamp efficient with the booking process. We do it online. We get a nice pack before we go and the gifts are always useful. Directions are good. The input from the couriers on the site does vary but to be honest we dont rely on them much unless we run out of gas or something like that. To be honest, it is finding the best site. Once youve decided on the campsite it is worth comparing the prices between the companies. We always find the Keycamp vans to be in good condition. Never smelly. Cleanliness depends on which courier has cleaned your van sometimes, ie whether its male or female!? The mattresses vary. This years was really comfy and quite new looking. Our daughter loves to have a bunkbed. We love these holidays as the whole journey is all part of the fun, getting up early to catch the ferry, we have a one night stop on the way in France, take a picnic etc. We have only ever done the Dover to Calais crossing though. My husband does not mind driving and he is quite good at that sort of thing. Its good to be able to take your own car and have the use of it when you get there. We also like these holidays as we are a fairly quiet family, we have the space of the caravan and our own territory outside. Sites vary as to how much space there is between the plots. We always pick a site with a good pool complex, waterslides etc. The best sites we have been on so far are Labenne Ocean, that was lovely, all set in Pines Trees and we had a Villanova with decking, lots of space between the vans, good entertainment, nice organised layout of site. Also very popular with proper campers as it had all the facilities and large plots for them. Another top site is Marennes, loved this holiday but the weather was not good but the site was lovely, clean, large plots, set in grounds of a Chateaux, very popular and gets booked up early - fantastic kids pool and lazy river. South of France is probably better weather but otherwise the weather can be dodgy. We have noticed that more and more sites are building indoor pools as well. The site we went on this year had one and it was great, with squirty things and a jacuzzi. We love the food in France and will try anything. Our daughter tried moules this year for the first time and loved them. We have a daily crepe. We are thinking of trying another type of holiday this year for a change but are worried we will only be able to get burger and chips and when you campare the prices you cant beat the value of these camping holidays, if you can get the weather. When my Dad retired my mum and dad went touring round France for 6 weeks, out of season with Keycamp and you can do that for next to nothing. They tried loads of different campsites and different types of caravans with keycamp and had a lovely time. We often book a linen pack but these can come expensive but it does save on space when packing. This year we think we might try the Dordogne, away from the beach for a change but weve noticed the site we are looking at is nearly booked up. We are also looking at trying Majorca or Spain if we can find somewhere with a good swimming pool and not too much "Brits Abroad" if you know what I mean. Bit lost at the moment, would appreciate any tips myself on that kind of hol. We have looked at doing South of France before but have been put off by reports that food, petrol etc can be pricey.