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To not get the fuss about centerparcs?

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BelleMarionette · 28/10/2022 21:03

It seems to have an almost cult like following. I went recently and joined the Facebook group to see if any useful information and anyone who dares say anything negative is immediately jumped upon. Centerparcs can do no wrong apparently.

When we went, the cost was exorbitant (nearly £3k for one week for a poky terraced single story 'lodge') and nothing was included other than the pool. Activities were extremely overpriced. The shop and restaurants were also poor both in terms of value and quality. The pool was overcrowded, changing rooms and pool dirty, and it looked very tired. Only a tiny, boring playground on site.

I've been to Bluestone and found it much better: better quality and more spacious accommodation, included activities and play areas, both inside and out. Paid activities were reasonably priced too. Pool was far better maintained.

I've been to Butlins too: so so much cheaper and loads included. Accomodation was also better, and the pool was miles better than center parcs.

I don't understand what the obsession with center parcs is, especially given how poor value it is.

AIBU?

OP posts:
PriamFarrl · 29/10/2022 14:44

It’s a class thing, that’s all there is to it.

Rayn22 · 29/10/2022 14:48

UWhatNow · 28/10/2022 23:37

Because it’s massively overpriced it keeps out the riff raff that you get at Haven and Butlins. People blather on about the pools and the peace and quiet etc etc but it’s really because they're not honest enough to admit they don’t want to rub shoulders with the chavs.

So right! My friend goes for that reason and it winds me up! Openly looks down on Haven and Butlins. I have done both. CP was good but overpriced! However I feel Haven is bot far behind! I now go to lodges through Hoseasons which is a balance of both x

Lalliella · 29/10/2022 17:58

BelleMarionette · 29/10/2022 13:29

It didn't feel that much like being in a forest. More like a cheap housing estate. The accomodation was pretty poor.

I've stayed in a Scottish country estate in a beautiful lodge, with a private cabin and hot tub by the river, for cheaper. That was truly rural, with a handful of people in 100s of acres.

@BelleMarionette please can you link to the Scottish place

BelleMarionette · 29/10/2022 19:21

I don't want to post the link to the Scottish place as I'll never be able to go again if the word gets out, but feel free to pm me.

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Seymour5 · 29/10/2022 20:17

PriamFarrl · 29/10/2022 14:44

It’s a class thing, that’s all there is to it.

Really? Or just a choice thing?

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