Corlay Gite - Brittany
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Ferries
There are a number of ferry routes you can choose for your holiday in Brittany. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. For example, if you want a low price then you may have to accept some inconvenience.
Below we have assessed the pros and cons of the 4 most obvious ferry options to help you choose the best one to suit your needs:
| Company | Web Address | Route | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Brittany Ferries | www.brittany-ferries.co.uk | Plymouth-Roscoff |
Roscoff is less than 1.5 hours to the gite.
Ferries are comfortable. |
It is very expensive, especially in high season. |
| Condor Fast Ferry | www.condorferries.co.uk | Poole (or Weymouth)-St Malo |
It takes less than 2 hours to get from St Malo to the gite.
It's cheaper than BF.
It's fast. |
It's less comfortable than Brittany Ferries.
It only operates in the summer months. |
| LD Ferries | www.ldline.co.uk/ | Portsmouth - Le Havre | It's cheaper than Brittany
ferries.
Good roads from Le Havre. |
It takes up to 4 hours.
There aren't many overnight cabins |
| Transmarche Ferries | www.transmancheferries.com | Newhaven - Dieppe | It's very cheap even in peak season
It's reasonably fast (4 hours crossing) Good roads. |
It's basic.
It's a long road trip, but closer than Boulogne. |
Remember that some companies charge less for:
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stays of less than 10 days or 5 days | |
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weekday crossings | |
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daytime crossings | |
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crossings outside July and August | |
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special offers |
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