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Center parcs is basic. Alternatives please.

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Summerstarsarepink · 29/01/2024 18:19

Bland food. Floors sticky. Shouting parents drinking beer . Crap coffee. Dated. Kids unattended causing problems.

The Swimming pool was the only saving grace. i

After years o my brother telling me jow incredible CP’s is , we went with him last year. It was , for me, horrible. DH and I were shocked. Run down, hectic and stressful.

It was like weatherspoons and created a family park . Now maybe this is my stupidity but I was led to believe it was a luxury Butlins! I’m sorry but it (Elveden Forest) was just so disappointing .

Please recommend a luxury alternative .

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Favouritefruits · 29/01/2024 18:39

Well if you don’t like the centre parcs idea as a whole not sure you’ll like the alternatives, Ribby hall is the only 5* holiday village I know of. It is very nice with a zoo and lots of other activities but the pool is a lot smaller still has slides and whirlpools.

https://www.ribbyhall.co.uk/

It's Moments Like This

The only 5 star holiday village in the North West – Enjoy a UK family short break, holiday or weekend break set across over 100 acres of Lancashire countryside.

https://www.ribbyhall.co.uk/

RenovationRenovationRenovation · 29/01/2024 18:39

Not the center parcs I recognise 🤷

Bladwdoda · 29/01/2024 18:38

Bluestone in wales is similar or the centre parcs abroad are meant to be really nice.

I went to a CP recently, not the same one as you, but it was really nice. Certainly not like a weatherspoons. However, although we did acticities and the spa we didn’t eat in the restaurants. I don’t like the restaurants particularly.

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