We've been unlucky twice now travelling during Easter half term and only getting rain. We booked Morocco because we felt it would be reliably sunny and hot. It was. The weeks before we arrived and high 20s everyday forecast from the day after we leave. Half our week here has been heavy rain, grey skies and wind. We only managed one day of sun by the pool.
This was meant to be our main holiday this year as it was when DH could get the time off. I'm thinking we still need a sunshine holiday but as the budget is blown, considering France so we can drive, book the Eurotunnel at a reduced price using Tesco vouchers and save on dog boarding fees by taking the dog. I'm thinking somewhere in the countryside perhaps with a pool as I'm told many beaches aren't dog friendly. So somewhere we can walk the dog when it's cool in the morning and evening and hang out with her during the day. So perhaps a villa with a contained garden.
Does anyone have any recommendations? Would Bordeaux be reliably hot in July? I'm concerned that the only reliable place with sun in France is in the south close to Spain, which would be a heck of a long drive. We don't tag team driving as I'm not comfortable driving on the opposite side of the road. 8 years ago, we drove down to the Loire Valley in August for a holiday. It chucked it down and was grey. I'm beginning to think rain follows me around!
Would rather avoid Spain. France is on the list because of the dog and being able to take her means we don't have to spend a few hundred on dog boarding again.
Thanks!