Eurotunnel for Free!

paul56 replied on 10/04/2016 09:24

Posted on 10/04/2016 09:24

It's a long way to Kent from South Yorkshire so never explored the county - just stay for a day prior to tunnel/ferry, so we decided on a break there last week and through Calais Wine Superstore got a free day trip on Eurotunnel. We preordered £256 of wine (from as little as £1.49) and they booked the Tunnel at a time I wanted - out at 9.20am and return at 4.50pm. Had a short drive down the coast to Cap Griz Nez, coffee in Ambleteuse and lunch back in Calais before picking up the wine (which was ready and waiting on a trolley). On to supermarche for diesel (1.02 euro a litre) and more goodies - including more fizz and beer! Great day out. Oh and Kent was beautiful. Will definitely do it again. 

IanH replied on 10/04/2016 09:55

Posted on 10/04/2016 09:55

That offer ends today Paul. After 10 April you get a P&O ferry crossing. Still pretty good, if they've got what you want and the prices are reasonable.

I found their web site a bit hard to navigate - where is the bordeaux?

IanH replied on 10/04/2016 11:29

Posted on 10/04/2016 11:29

Another good offer if they have what you want.

Some of these places tend to sell the same stuff that you can readily buy in the UK, but at lower prices......presumably because that's what a lot of people want. Not always the best value (or quality) however....

tombar replied on 10/04/2016 15:07

Posted on 10/04/2016 15:07

We don't drink that much wine, and less now that hubby isn't allowed as much fluid because of his failing kidneys.  But would love to order Bergerac wine (the sweet stuff)Happy

paul56 replied on 10/04/2016 18:13

Posted on 10/04/2016 18:13

That offer ends today Paul. After 10 April you get a P&O ferry crossing. Still pretty good, if they've got what you want and the prices are reasonable.

I found their web site a bit hard to navigate - where is the bordeaux?

You're right...and there is a shortage of some wines and thats one of the reasons we ended up in the local Intermarche...

redface replied on 10/04/2016 19:16

Posted on 10/04/2016 19:16

So it is £20 discount (on a pre order of £300 or more) against the cost of a return ticket by ferry or train?  Not exactly free but at least you have a choice!

paul56 replied on 11/04/2016 19:37

Posted on 11/04/2016 19:37

So it is £20 discount (on a pre order of £300 or more) against the cost of a return ticket by ferry or train?  Not exactly free but at least you have a choice!

Not sure where your £20 discount comes from but I checked on Eurotunnel site and the cost of day trip was £60, booking via CClub was £53. Although some wines were 'missing', there was a decent choice of wine from a range of countries.

At the bottom of our till receipt it did say we had made a saving of over £500 on UK prices (if thats to be believed).

  However, it was a great experience, very convenient to just pick it up and spend a leisurely fun day in France. 

IanH replied on 11/04/2016 19:41

Posted on 11/04/2016 19:41

We often go for a day trip to France when down in the SE, Paul.......and yes, it is fun Laughing

redface replied on 11/04/2016 22:06

Posted on 11/04/2016 22:06

No doubt about it - if you are buying in bulk you can save a lot over UK prices whilst having a good day out.  The website I saw said 20% discount (on £300 or more) or a free trip!

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