To want something like Center Parcs but without the verrucas and the damp?

[OrangeSamphire]

We are looking for a short break in the Spring. Really as a birthday get away for DS who is unable to walk or talk and we struggle to buy presents for. He loves warm swimming pools, walks in the woods and animals, so... Looked at Center Parcs Longleat as it's about 2 hrs north of where we live.

Seemed to tick a lot of boxes - wheelchair accessible walks and a warm pool for 5yr old, tree top and climbing wall activities for my 8yr old. Spa. Close to Longleat for the wildlife/animal stuff.

So far so good.

But. I just cannot abide crapness. If I knew that for the £600 odd we'd get even Premier Inn standard accommodation for the long weekend, I'd tolerate that. But I've read so much about damp lodges, filthy swimming changing, terrible food etc, I am reluctant to book.

Anyone know of anywhere similar that will keep the whole family happy and entertained for a long weekend where quality is a bit more consistent? Ideally no more than a 3hr drive from east Cornwall.

[peachypips]

Our more local (Cornwall) Forest Holiday site has a cafe, twice daily nature talks and walks (bat-watching, duck racing on stream, moth-finding and identification). It also has a cycle trail with bike for hire and several longish circular walks and takeaway pizzas made on site.

I LOVE Forest Holidays- can you tell?!