Center Parcs in The Netherlands with a baby

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Has anyone been to a Center Parcs in The Netherlands (or anywhere else in Europe) with a baby? Was it worth the hassle or was it a logistical nightmare?

My baby is almost 6 months old and I'm tempted to go for it in February for my DH's birthday.

Or am I mad and would it be a stressful disaster?

Do it. I wish we'd got away more when our first was a baby. I think it's easier when they're that age as they'll often sleep in the pram and you can enjoy a nice lunch/dinner etc. I've only ever been to centerparcs in the UK but it's so well set up for families which makes everything so much easier. When they get a little older they won't want to sit for long while you enjoy a nice meal or will need entertaining etc. All good fun too, but make the most of the time you have now.

I went to Parc Zandvoort last year near Haarlem with a 6 and 4 year old in May. The parc was nice and clean, though dated (reflected in price). The swimming pool was ace and the changing rooms were v clean. There were some small playgrounds and a terrific beach. The food options on site were not great but the patio is only a 10 min walk from town where there were some nice Italian restaurants and sandwich bars. All very family friendly. You can hire bikes and tag along buggy’s if you fancy that kind of thing. 10 mins by train to Haarlem and 30 to Amsterdam - very easy. Only thing I would say is that in Feb the weather could be quite bracing! It’s on the North Sea, so quite breezy!

Thank you both that's really helpful x