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Center Parcs Whinfell Forest

Whinfell Forest | Penrith, CA10 2DW, England
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4.0 of 5 stars 1365 Reviews
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What travelers say about this specialty lodging
  • New style woodland(29)
  • Very good(26)
  • Swimming pool(22)
  • Aqua Sana(21)
  • Cafe Rouge(20)
  • VILLAGE CENTRE(19)
  • Great time(19)
  • Car park(18)
  • Bella Italia(17)
  • Red squirrel(17)
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zoon154
England U.K
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3 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW
2
people found this review helpful

This is our third visit and had a great time did not eat at the restaurants( this time) as we took our own food because our kids can be wastefull given how expensive meals can be, I support the views that you can spend as much or as little as you like there as so many activities available that you... More

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tracy b
Ulverston, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Cnetre parcs at Whinfell is looking past its best. We went about 6 years ago and the main facitlies looked top notch. On that trip we had sucha bad experience as our accomodation stunk and we had to be moved which took around 4 hours and a lot of effort and not worth it even the exec accomodation was lovely,... More

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Liz Davis, Guest Services Executive at Center Parcs Whinfell Forest, responded to this review
February 8, 2012

I regret that once again you found your accommodation unpleasant and would like to assure you that regardless of the standard booked we aim to maintain all our units to a satisfactory standard. Regards Liz Davis Guest Services Executive More

LakeDistrict23
Chester, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Hadn't been since 2005 and this time we stayed in the Executive Lodge. Noticed a few things missing off of the kitchen list and the fire wasn't cleaned out when we arrived. A note was left by the cleaner to say that it had been too hot to clean. Fair enough, but we had maid service every day, never used... More

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Amanda G
Daventry
1 review
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Whinfell Forest is still under par compared to the other center parcs locations. The facilities are tired, and apartments in need of a deep clean to get rid of built up grime. The lake is small, the pool is small (compared to the others) and is without outside rapids and other area's (No warm wall area's) and no hot water... More

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sueco2008
Harrogate, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

We did not enjoy our experience at all. Too commercialised. Too crammed in. Not enough quality activities for young children. Too much day time drinking taking place by other guests to feel that it was a comfortable place to take our son. There was an obvious presence of hen and stag parties. Awful! More

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sidney w
Buxton, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012 NEW
2
people found this review helpful

magic week for all 6 adults and 2 granchildren some small problems with the accommadation that the very helpful staff corrected quickly we have already booked next years More

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Gemma W
Kendal, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012 NEW
2
people found this review helpful

We have been to Whinfell four times now, and have always stayed in the Exclusive Lodge as we enjoy using the Hot Tub in the evenings. Unfortunateley nothing has been changed/upgraded in this time and to be honest is VERY tired and shabby. We were very disappointed that just simple things like the cheese grater was broken along with the... More

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Hendy222
1 review
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012 NEW
4
people found this review helpful

Another wonderful break, each time we go our children thrive and enjoy every minute of their break. Quality family time. Some excellent offers in the restaurants and supermarket. Some people say its expensive but as you would say its as expensive as you make it . More

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Rachael T
Cramlington, England, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

AMAZING HOLIDAY!!! We stayed in 79 Heather glade which has recently been refurbished to a very high standard as a new style executive lodge. The lodge was wonderful and far exceeded our expectations, apart from a couple of teething problems with a leaking sink and intermittent wifi connections, it was perfect. Maintenance staff were very quick to repair the faults... More

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webstem2
leeds
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012 NEW
3
people found this review helpful

Great time again at center parcs - boys loved it & especially the swimming & outing with owls ! Just make sure you take extra blankets in winter as very cold once the lodge cools down & no extra blankets provided in the lodge. Good time had though & a nice break. More

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