Sack the staycation and ferry to France instead

5th August 2021

Depart in style from Portsmouth or Plymouth
Visit beautiful locations, like St Malo, with miles of sweeping golden sands
Or the Pink Granite Coast - the closest you'll get to Mars on earth

5 August 2021

Fully vaccinated holidaymakers returning from France no longer need to self-isolate, as of Sunday. The return of France to the amber list signals a green light for an August get-away to Brittany, Normandy or the Loire.

Brittany Ferries still has late availability on a range of sail-and-stay holidays in France and Spain. And unlike some pricey staycations, the cost for a family of four for a week away can be less than £250 per person.

Hundreds of self-catering gites and camping parcs are available in Normandy, Brittany and the Loire – just a relaxing hop across the Channel from Portsmouth or Plymouth.

They’re easy and cheap to book. And of course, on a large cruise-ferry social distancing and fresh sea air come as standard, including in cabins.

“There’s a hotel pricing and capacity issue in the UK at the moment, as demand is outstripping supply,” said Paul Acheson, sales and marketing director Brittany Ferries. “That means hotels are either fully booked or significantly more expensive than in previous years. Ours is a great alternative. Head to the south coast, sail to France and stay in locations boasting wide open spaces, golden beaches and fabulous restaurants. There’s nothing to lose now that transport secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed no change to new rules for at least the next month.”

These are just five examples of current sail-and-stay offers:

One week’s family chalet camping at Sandaya – Le Ranolien, Perros Guirec, Brittany

https://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/holidays/search/france/brittany/perros-guirec/chalet-camping/YYB007

Departing Portsmouth to St Malo on the overnight ferry on Tuesday 17^th August at 20:15, with car and 4-berth en suite cabin.
7 nights’ stay beginning Wednesday 18^th August 2021
Returning Wednesday 25^th August from St Malo to Portsmouth in the morning (10:30)
The price is £1,287.79 for a family of four travelling with their car.
To book visit brittanyferries.com/holidays or call 0330 173 0973

One week’s family chalet camping at Sandaya – Camping le Littoral, Talmont St Hilaire

https://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/holidays/search/france/atlantic-loire-valley/les-sables-d-olonne/chalet-camping/YYL013

Departing Portsmouth to St Malo on the overnight ferry on Friday 20^th August at 20:15, with car and 4-berth en suite cabin
7 nights’ stay beginning Saturday 21st Aug 2021
Returning on Saturday 28th August from Caen to Portsmouth in the afternoon (16:30).
The price is £1,429.75 for a family of four travelling with their car.
To book visit brittanyferries.com/holidays or call 0330 173 0973

One week’s family gite holiday at Pleubian, Brittany – for under a grand

https://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/holidays/search/france/brittany/treguier/gites-cottages/BN6083

Departing Portsmouth to St Malo on the overnight ferry on Friday 27^th August at 20:15, with car and 4-berth en suite cabin
7 night’s stay beginning Saturday 28^th August 2021
Returning on Saturday 4^th September from St Malo to Portsmouth at 10:30
The price is £994.70 for a family of four travelling with their car.
To book visit brittanyferries.com/holidays or call 0330 173 0973

One week’s family chalet camping at Camping Village La Vallée, Houlgate, Normandy

https://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/holidays/search/france/normandy/cabourg/chalet-camping/YYN010

Departing Portsmouth to Caen on the morning ferry at 08:15 on Saturday 21^st August 2021 with car
7 nights’ stay beginning Saturday 21^st August 2021
Returning on Saturday 28^th August from Caen to Portsmouth at 16:30
The price is £1,585 for a family of four travelling with their car.
To book visit brittanyferries.com/holidays or call 0330 173 0973

One week’s family gite holiday at Portbail, Normandy

https://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/holidays/search/france/normandy/carteret/gites-cottages/NM6053