Have to tell you that as a single parent I was paying a fortune for caravan holidays. As there are no one bed caravans I had to pay full price for caravans suitable for large families. Then I discovered centreparcs apartments. Ideal for two people. Friends tried to put me of because of the price but I can tell you... more

Just got back from Whinfell in Lakes and have the feeling I have just been ripped off big time. The initial cost of the holiday was pricey as we paid extra for daily maid service, whirpool bath, towels and a lodge with 4 beds. The lodge was in a sorry state. The grime and mould was everywhere in the upstairs... more

I went to Center Parcs last year with my sister , it was amazing ! We had such a wonderful holiday there and i would recomend it to anyone and i would also like to mention the staff were just so nice and helpful and would do anything to help you . There are a number of things to do... more

Just back from our 20+ stay at CenterParcs, April at Whinfell. Kids will love CP, active families will get more out of it then non active people. Dont look too closly at detail. Just chill and go with the flow. If you get a problem you really cant let go, dont bother with supervisors, stand firm at Guest Relations and... more

I've been in the habit for most of my life of getting away and doing something over Winter. A Ski trip is my favourite winter thing, but even in those years where the finances might have struggled to cope (College) I had the 5 Nations rugby to break up my Winters. Get through Christmas and New Year, look forward to... more

We have long been fans of Center Parcs and particularly were of Oasis Whinfell Forest (prior to Center Parcs takeover). The Center Parcs brand is in principle a good idea, but at every opportunity, it seems that they are extracting money from you. BOOKING - We booked by phone to get lodges adjacent to friends. The lady we dealt with... more

Not knowing much about it my wife and I booked our first 'Family holiday' when our boy was 2. We got the ferry from Ireland and drove from Scotland down. We loved it. We had booked an apartment as there was only the 2 of us and a Toddler but when we arrived it was smaller than I expected (my... more

A group of friends and myself stayed there for a weekend to celebrate a friends 40th and it was fab! We booked a 3 bedroom upgraded villa and it was stunning. It was very clean and the log fire in the sitting room was superb. Sitting having a cup of tea each morning watching the red squirrals and the birds... more

We visited on 24th Nov, for our 4 year old's birthday. This was our 2nd visit his year, stayed in Bilberry wood again - which was ok but think next visit we'll go for a new style lodge. Didn't think it was worth paying the extra for Maid service - they come at different times each day, and somedays we'd... more