Center Parcs Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England
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Hotel Description:
Life at Sherwood revolves around the continental Village Square with its whitewashed walls, pantiled roofs and leafy terraces. There’s an inviting cluster of eating places here, including our lovely contemporary Indian restaurant, Rajinda Pradesh. The village square is also home to the magical Leisure Bowl, with ten-pin bowling. The Sub-tropical swimming paradise is here and has now been extended to include a new scuba diving and lane swimming pool. loading...
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Center Parcs Sherwood Forest Reviews
" Very un-happy "
Submitted By: shellington28
We have just returned a day eary from the Sherwood Forest Center Parcs as we were that dissapointed.
We went to the Cumbria Center Parcs in November and had a fantastic time so were hoping here would be just as good, but sadly it was a very poor standard.
The "villas" were very tired to say the least, shabby, tatty and well in need of a re-furb, and to look at from the outside, i've seen prettier prisons.
It's set in huge grounds and unless you hire the bikes its a huge expedition if you want to go anywhere.
We found the Center Parcs in Cumbria brilliant, it was modern, clean, all the facilites and resteraunts etc under one roof and much more geared up for the children.
Sherwood Forest is just in need of modernising and a good clean up, the swimming pool is pretty dirty, such as unidentified floating things in the pool, my partner even witnesses a random tampon floating past. Which can only be described as un-exceptable.
The final straw for us, and the one that made us drive home early was we had a take away Indian meal for 2 people which cost £30 and made us both very ill, we cant accuse Centre Parcs but its a big coincident.....
To sum up, if you fancy Centre Parcs, go to Cumbria, its ace, laods to do, beautiful surroundings and nice modern pictur-esq accomodation, Sherwood is just a budget version.
We went to the Cumbria Center Parcs in November and had a fantastic time so were hoping here would be just as good, but sadly it was a very poor standard.
The "villas" were very tired to say the least, shabby, tatty and well in need of a re-furb, and to look at from the outside, i've seen prettier prisons.
It's set in huge grounds and unless you hire the bikes its a huge expedition if you want to go anywhere.
We found the Center Parcs in Cumbria brilliant, it was modern, clean, all the facilites and resteraunts etc under one roof and much more geared up for the children.
Sherwood Forest is just in need of modernising and a good clean up, the swimming pool is pretty dirty, such as unidentified floating things in the pool, my partner even witnesses a random tampon floating past. Which can only be described as un-exceptable.
The final straw for us, and the one that made us drive home early was we had a take away Indian meal for 2 people which cost £30 and made us both very ill, we cant accuse Centre Parcs but its a big coincident.....
To sum up, if you fancy Centre Parcs, go to Cumbria, its ace, laods to do, beautiful surroundings and nice modern pictur-esq accomodation, Sherwood is just a budget version.
- Date of Holiday:Feb 2009
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Center parcs Sherwood forest "
Submitted By: xblondyhelenx
CENTER PARCS GREAT FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN.
I have visited Center Parcs over 15 times when i was a child and always loved it. So with two young children off my own 2 1/2 years old and 18 months old it seemed like a good holiday destination. I had visited all four of the center parcs as a child but picked sherwood forest because it was always my favorite. So me my partner and 2 kids set off to center parcs for a midweek break in november.
Things to bring
Toilet roll, washing up liquid, hand washing powder, towels, swimwear, comfortable walking shoes, warm coat and if you can portable dvd player ( you can rent dvds from the parc market).
The travelling
I Travelled from near manchester to sherwood forest the journey was just shy of 2 hours. The drive is a pretty easy run down the motorway, when you come off the motorway the is a bit of a drive but generally very easy to find either with a sat nav or directions off the internet.
Arrival
We arrived just after 3.00pm and there was a bit of a que to get in. Check in was easy we prebooked online so we drove up to that cabin, got handed our keys etc then drove to the villa, ( didn't even need to leave the car ). Having unloaded the luggage the car was dropped off a holiday began!!!
Accomadation.
We had booked a 3 bedroom comfort villa as we were suppossed have extra guests coming that couldn't make it. Generally though there is not that much different in price between the 2 bed and three bed. The holiday cost around £300. As you walk in there are two rooms a store room which holds a cot, highchair hoover etc. and a small toilet. There is a big open space containing a dinning area, sitting area with tv (15 channels including music, kids news etc) cd player, large corner couch and log fire, and kitchen with fridge small freezer, cooker, microwave, kettle, toaster and all pans, plates,
utensils etc. Three bedrooms 1x double bedroom, 1x twin bedroom and 1x bunkbeds. Bathroom also has a shower complimentary toilet roll but NO TOWELS ( these can be ordered as an extra). The accomadation was clean and up to date with a nice white bedding and very comfy beds!!.
Outside our villa was a large pond, so in the morning me and the kids would wake up and feed the swans and ducks on the patio and have a walk down to the pound the kids loved it.
Activities
On the first day we got there we went for a quick bite in the leisure bowl and the kids played in the small play area which was set up in there.
On the second we went for a walk by the lake and to several adventure playgrounds nearby the kids thought these were amazing as they are nothing like your local park. There are rope bridges sand play areas and tyre swings with a difference. After this is was time for the kids to go to bumblebees the time out club. The staff here were very friendly and make a diary of what they had done with there time there. We went to the Subtropical swimming paradise, this was great there are flume slides, rapids, wave machine jacuzzis, grand cascade ride and loads more. There is also a bar in there that serves food too. We were able to check with information every 20 mins to see if the kids were ok.
On the third day we took the kids swimming there are small life belts avalible to borrow and they spent most of the time in the toddler area or kids pirate area which had smaller flume slides and a sand pit and looked very adventurous with all the trees and bridges.
On the fourth day we took the kids too a show with a clown its wasnt brill but it was free and they seemend to enjoy it. Then we had a walk out the the nature center and country club where the kids played in the indoor play area.
Shopping
Center parcs has its own supermarket but it can be expensive we took food with us as we didnt eat out while we were there. Theres a toy store were my two managed to get spoilt. A sweet shop, gift shop, swimwear shop and clothes shop. In the jardin des sports there is also a bigger clothes shop.
On the whole we had a brill holiday and have booked to go whifell forest in march. You also feel like you have had a holiday as with young children you can come back more tired than when you went. Also you dont have to spend a fortune you can pay for activities or look for the free things and bring your own food. I would definatly recommend Center parcs sherwood forest!!!!
I have visited Center Parcs over 15 times when i was a child and always loved it. So with two young children off my own 2 1/2 years old and 18 months old it seemed like a good holiday destination. I had visited all four of the center parcs as a child but picked sherwood forest because it was always my favorite. So me my partner and 2 kids set off to center parcs for a midweek break in november.
Things to bring
Toilet roll, washing up liquid, hand washing powder, towels, swimwear, comfortable walking shoes, warm coat and if you can portable dvd player ( you can rent dvds from the parc market).
The travelling
I Travelled from near manchester to sherwood forest the journey was just shy of 2 hours. The drive is a pretty easy run down the motorway, when you come off the motorway the is a bit of a drive but generally very easy to find either with a sat nav or directions off the internet.
Arrival
We arrived just after 3.00pm and there was a bit of a que to get in. Check in was easy we prebooked online so we drove up to that cabin, got handed our keys etc then drove to the villa, ( didn't even need to leave the car ). Having unloaded the luggage the car was dropped off a holiday began!!!
Accomadation.
We had booked a 3 bedroom comfort villa as we were suppossed have extra guests coming that couldn't make it. Generally though there is not that much different in price between the 2 bed and three bed. The holiday cost around £300. As you walk in there are two rooms a store room which holds a cot, highchair hoover etc. and a small toilet. There is a big open space containing a dinning area, sitting area with tv (15 channels including music, kids news etc) cd player, large corner couch and log fire, and kitchen with fridge small freezer, cooker, microwave, kettle, toaster and all pans, plates,
utensils etc. Three bedrooms 1x double bedroom, 1x twin bedroom and 1x bunkbeds. Bathroom also has a shower complimentary toilet roll but NO TOWELS ( these can be ordered as an extra). The accomadation was clean and up to date with a nice white bedding and very comfy beds!!.
Outside our villa was a large pond, so in the morning me and the kids would wake up and feed the swans and ducks on the patio and have a walk down to the pound the kids loved it.
Activities
On the first day we got there we went for a quick bite in the leisure bowl and the kids played in the small play area which was set up in there.
On the second we went for a walk by the lake and to several adventure playgrounds nearby the kids thought these were amazing as they are nothing like your local park. There are rope bridges sand play areas and tyre swings with a difference. After this is was time for the kids to go to bumblebees the time out club. The staff here were very friendly and make a diary of what they had done with there time there. We went to the Subtropical swimming paradise, this was great there are flume slides, rapids, wave machine jacuzzis, grand cascade ride and loads more. There is also a bar in there that serves food too. We were able to check with information every 20 mins to see if the kids were ok.
On the third day we took the kids swimming there are small life belts avalible to borrow and they spent most of the time in the toddler area or kids pirate area which had smaller flume slides and a sand pit and looked very adventurous with all the trees and bridges.
On the fourth day we took the kids too a show with a clown its wasnt brill but it was free and they seemend to enjoy it. Then we had a walk out the the nature center and country club where the kids played in the indoor play area.
Shopping
Center parcs has its own supermarket but it can be expensive we took food with us as we didnt eat out while we were there. Theres a toy store were my two managed to get spoilt. A sweet shop, gift shop, swimwear shop and clothes shop. In the jardin des sports there is also a bigger clothes shop.
On the whole we had a brill holiday and have booked to go whifell forest in march. You also feel like you have had a holiday as with young children you can come back more tired than when you went. Also you dont have to spend a fortune you can pay for activities or look for the free things and bring your own food. I would definatly recommend Center parcs sherwood forest!!!!
Advice: Great holiday already booked next visit.
Activities: the subtropical swimming paradise is great and free.
- Date of Holiday:Nov 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Well its the best holiday experience... "
Submitted By: Miss K Shenton
Well its the best holiday experience ever!!!! Loved it!! Used to go when i was a kid an loved it then went back this year an its still as gud now as it was then infact better!!!! The staff r friendly you feel really welcomed from the minute u arrive at the arrival lodge. The views u get everywhere you go are amazing and im not really what you'd call at one with nature but i couldn't get enough of it. If you get on the old internet and have a look for offers and deals a family of six can go away Monday to Monday for around the £500 mark and trust me its worth every penny. Activities are booked at extra cost which in some peoples minds are expensive but they're well worth it an if you dont want to spend alot on your holiday thats no problem just go to the massive swimming pool that you could easily spend the entire week in with its water slides an jucuzzi's and not forgetting the amazing outdoor rapids an its all FREE just a pound 4 your locker which you get back! Got back three days ago and we've already booked for next year when i have my 1st niece can't bloody wait. You don't have to be worried about wanting a quite or energetic holiday because you can do both here.
If your looking for an amazing holiday experience especially with children try here its really good!!!
If your looking for an amazing holiday experience especially with children try here its really good!!!
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Booked for Sherwood forest, been... "
Submitted By: Mr C Egar
Booked for Sherwood forest, been there whn I was 12, kids are now that age and wondered if it would live up to the great time I had had when I was younger, well it did got there around dinner and just drove through check in and got keys, cant go into room till 3 so parked up and had a wander, went to villa, we had a four bedroom, that slept 8 for £270 we were really impressed. We did plenty of activities while there the kids loved the tree treking and we all loved the laser combat and fencing, there is so much to do and the swimming pool is still really good, lost count of the number of times we went down the rapids, if you do some activities and love trying new things and the outdoor life you will love it
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:centreparcs
" My family and I have been using... "
Submitted By: Mrs M Shelton
My family and I have been using Center Parcs for years and we always have a great time. We book for centre parcs as we like an active holiday and there's lots to do in the area.
I was disapointed this year to see how much the prices had increased for the activities. Also my husband always takes the boys to play paintball every year but they no longer use the same site they now have a small arena in the Center Parcs.
Thankfully we meet a few other people on the first day who told us we could book direct with Adrenalin Jungle who used to supply the paintball .
We booked for the paintball for the Saturday we could have also booked quads, archery and 4 x 4 off road with them but they were fully booked. We will book in advance next time.
We will continue to go to Center Parcs as we love the area and the pool is great when it rains but i will not be booking the activities with them again.
I was disapointed this year to see how much the prices had increased for the activities. Also my husband always takes the boys to play paintball every year but they no longer use the same site they now have a small arena in the Center Parcs.
Thankfully we meet a few other people on the first day who told us we could book direct with Adrenalin Jungle who used to supply the paintball .
We booked for the paintball for the Saturday we could have also booked quads, archery and 4 x 4 off road with them but they were fully booked. We will book in advance next time.
We will continue to go to Center Parcs as we love the area and the pool is great when it rains but i will not be booking the activities with them again.
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2008
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" We have just got back from a mid week... "
Submitted By: Miss L Monk
We have just got back from a mid week break and we had a wonderful time, the accomodation was fab (we where in an exec villa). The first day we just unpacked, collected bikes then went to huckleberrys the food was yummy and plenty of it and didnt cost us any more than we would have paid at any other restaurant. The kids booked into the time out club for one session on tuesday and thurs and both had a really good time doing activities and having there face painted and £15 per child for 3 hrs is not a bad price!!
The swimming pool was really good and we spent several hours there everyday.
We went to the robin hood banquet on the thurs night and it was entertaining for the adults and childreen and the food was good although they dont give you much time to eat!!
All in all we throughly enjoyed i would definatly go again
The swimming pool was really good and we spent several hours there everyday.
We went to the robin hood banquet on the thurs night and it was entertaining for the adults and childreen and the food was good although they dont give you much time to eat!!
All in all we throughly enjoyed i would definatly go again
- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" We have just returned from our third... "
Submitted By: Mrs H Rawlinson
We have just returned from our third Center Parcs visit and we were VERY disappointed. The lodge was absolutely disgusting, it smelt awful in the lounge and one bedroom had mould growing up the walls. There were cobwebs in all the skylights, on the kitchen tiles and an ant infestation in the bathroom. My boys bunk room was full of spiders and dust and we took over an hour to clean it including removing mouldy biscuits from the radiator and dirty socks from underneath the bunks. The windows inside and out were filthy. It was obvious the unit had not been cleaned properly in a long time. Housekeeping did come out and steam clean the carpet but the smell was back the next day. The Parc really need to get housekeeping sorted as we were not alone in complaining. You pay all that money and are then expected to strip your own beds etc. Not on. A weeks Five star time share in Tenerife with maid service only costs a bit more. Come on Center Parcs get some decent cleaners in.
- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked IndependentlyIndependently booked
" I've been going to Centerparcs for... "
Submitted By: Mrs C Fish
I've been going to Centerparcs for years now and have tried all of the sites several times but having returned for the second time to Sherwood recently I have to say I was very disappointed. Yes it is expensive but as the gentleman commented earlier you used to get what you paid for and I like to have a smart villa with as many extras as they can cram in. I'm prepared to pay for this and so I thought I would book one of the new 1 bedroom exec Woodland lodges. Considering this lodge was more expensive than an exec villa at Longleat (which are beautiful, spacious and with a corner bath) I couldn't believe firstly how tiny it was, little more than a studio with no door from lounge to bedroom despite the fact that the bedroom had its own TV about a metre from the lounge TV. The bathroom was so small the cabinet overhung the bath and there was no shelf to put toiletries. Whilst nicely decorated you could tell it had been done in a hurry. The front door had dropped and so wouldn't lock propery and had to be fixed. The patio door required a great feat of strength to open and when I complained a note was left in the villa to say no fault found with it!!! As soon as we walked in the lodge we could tell that it was originally part of a 4 bedroom/3bedroom villa with the end cordoned off and converted. I'm prepared to pay for some degree of comfort but I definately would not book this type of lodge again. The final straw was when we were seated in almost empty Hucks and nobody came to take our order. 15 minutes later we walked out. I'm going again next month but to Elvedon which is our favourite and I can guarantee I will never return to Sherwood again.
- Date of Holiday:Feb 2008
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Great resort. Been twice now. Few... "
Submitted By: Ms A O'Connell
Great resort. Been twice now. Few problems though. Cleanliness of villa was really below a good standard on both occasions. The food in the fast food cafes was horrible and greasy and expensive and the manager was rude beyond belief.
In addition, Center Parks are not very aware of disability access and the booking process to allow our child full access to the activities was long and drawn out. For a large company, they need awareness training.
Despite this, would go again as great family environment.
In addition, Center Parks are not very aware of disability access and the booking process to allow our child full access to the activities was long and drawn out. For a large company, they need awareness training.
Despite this, would go again as great family environment.
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Room Only
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" I was taken to Sherwood Forest Centre... "
Submitted By: Ms A Bennett
I was taken to Sherwood Forest Centre Parcs for my birthday and all I can say is amazing amazing amazing!
It was my first visit to a Centre Parcs and it exceeded my expectations tenfold! We stayed in a one bed comfort villa for a mid week break, and although it was basic that’s all we wanted, it was clean, warm and welcoming when we arrived.
Food was fantastic if not a tad pricey, but then who goes away for a short break and doesn’t spend loads of money, besides aren't all British restaurants expensive now?! I think people need to stop picking hairs and realise how wonderful and beautiful these places are, sure beats a weekend in a smelly city!
The swimming pool was amazing and the hot tubs even nicer.
One thing you can say about Centre Parcs is that it is friendly, no-one bats an eyelid if your fat thin black white or pink, everyone is to pre occupied in relaxing and seeing how many more times they can get away with going down the flumes in as little time as possible!
People who make complaints about Centre Parcs need a reality check; the more people go, the more money they raise to conserve the wildlife that is there, so why quibble over a slightly more expensive steak!!
Wonderful wonderful wonderful, and if any of the staff are reading this can’t wait to see you in Feb. 2008!
It was my first visit to a Centre Parcs and it exceeded my expectations tenfold! We stayed in a one bed comfort villa for a mid week break, and although it was basic that’s all we wanted, it was clean, warm and welcoming when we arrived.
Food was fantastic if not a tad pricey, but then who goes away for a short break and doesn’t spend loads of money, besides aren't all British restaurants expensive now?! I think people need to stop picking hairs and realise how wonderful and beautiful these places are, sure beats a weekend in a smelly city!
The swimming pool was amazing and the hot tubs even nicer.
One thing you can say about Centre Parcs is that it is friendly, no-one bats an eyelid if your fat thin black white or pink, everyone is to pre occupied in relaxing and seeing how many more times they can get away with going down the flumes in as little time as possible!
People who make complaints about Centre Parcs need a reality check; the more people go, the more money they raise to conserve the wildlife that is there, so why quibble over a slightly more expensive steak!!
Wonderful wonderful wonderful, and if any of the staff are reading this can’t wait to see you in Feb. 2008!
- Date of Holiday:Dec 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" A wonderful family short break but... "
Submitted By: Mrs LR Turner
A wonderful family short break but you could spend a lot!
Accommodation was superb - we stayed in a 2-bed, 2-bath executive lodge. The kitchen facilities were fabulous and we cooked all our evening meals. We commented on the card left in the accommodation about a blunt knife and peeler. These were replaced the very next morning. Very impressed.
We didn't eat at any of the places on site, as they seemed expensive and 'chainy'. Instead we walked to the pub just at the edge of the site (not Centre Parcs controlled) the Rose Cottage. The food and beer were fabulous (hubby is a real ale fan - the only hand-pulled beer on site is at the country club and is only average & pretty expensive). The welcome was warm and they did everything possible to accommodate our 1-year old. Thoroughly recommended.
We also bought some lunch items from the on-site supermarket, which isn't as expensive as we anticipated.
The swimming centre on site is amazing with incredibly well-thought out changing. This is mainly unisex with lots of cubicles of varying sizes for families. All cubicles are illustrated by a sign on the door (2 parents & baby, family of 4 etc) and all had appropriate changing benches, baby changing etc. A hook or small stool for a changing bag near the baby changing would be useful, but this wasn't a major problem. The large pool is a little chilly for small babies but there is also a series of baby & child pools which they can use.
You could spend a lot of money on activities (only swimming is free) but if you can take your own bikes or are happy walking, exploring, and looking at the huge amounts of wildlife then I'd recommend you book now.
All in all a very pleasant 5 days at the end of November. Pretty good discounts seem to be available if you book a last-minute break within about 6-8 weeks so keep an eye on their internet site. We'll be doing this next time.
Accommodation was superb - we stayed in a 2-bed, 2-bath executive lodge. The kitchen facilities were fabulous and we cooked all our evening meals. We commented on the card left in the accommodation about a blunt knife and peeler. These were replaced the very next morning. Very impressed.
We didn't eat at any of the places on site, as they seemed expensive and 'chainy'. Instead we walked to the pub just at the edge of the site (not Centre Parcs controlled) the Rose Cottage. The food and beer were fabulous (hubby is a real ale fan - the only hand-pulled beer on site is at the country club and is only average & pretty expensive). The welcome was warm and they did everything possible to accommodate our 1-year old. Thoroughly recommended.
We also bought some lunch items from the on-site supermarket, which isn't as expensive as we anticipated.
The swimming centre on site is amazing with incredibly well-thought out changing. This is mainly unisex with lots of cubicles of varying sizes for families. All cubicles are illustrated by a sign on the door (2 parents & baby, family of 4 etc) and all had appropriate changing benches, baby changing etc. A hook or small stool for a changing bag near the baby changing would be useful, but this wasn't a major problem. The large pool is a little chilly for small babies but there is also a series of baby & child pools which they can use.
You could spend a lot of money on activities (only swimming is free) but if you can take your own bikes or are happy walking, exploring, and looking at the huge amounts of wildlife then I'd recommend you book now.
All in all a very pleasant 5 days at the end of November. Pretty good discounts seem to be available if you book a last-minute break within about 6-8 weeks so keep an eye on their internet site. We'll be doing this next time.
- Date of Holiday:Nov 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" We have just arrived back from Center... "
Submitted By: Miss S Allan
We have just arrived back from Center Parcs today and it was fantastic.
I have been going to Center Parcs since I was 11 weeks old and I am now 13 and we go about 2-3 times each year.
There are great activities for people who like to have a go at things, also there’s the subtropical swimming paradise which is where we spend most of our time because it’s such a fun place to be. There are plenty of slides in the pool for all ages, if you don’t feel like that, why not go to the spa and relax.
Our villa was great, we were in a 3 bedroom executive which was great but our only problem was we were near to where they were building new villas and refurbishing them. We did go to the information centre about it and they offered us a new one but only comfort, luckily the work should be over soon but we are writing a letter to the head office.
That won’t stop us from going though... we will be booking a date for next year soon.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
I have been going to Center Parcs since I was 11 weeks old and I am now 13 and we go about 2-3 times each year.
There are great activities for people who like to have a go at things, also there’s the subtropical swimming paradise which is where we spend most of our time because it’s such a fun place to be. There are plenty of slides in the pool for all ages, if you don’t feel like that, why not go to the spa and relax.
Our villa was great, we were in a 3 bedroom executive which was great but our only problem was we were near to where they were building new villas and refurbishing them. We did go to the information centre about it and they offered us a new one but only comfort, luckily the work should be over soon but we are writing a letter to the head office.
That won’t stop us from going though... we will be booking a date for next year soon.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
- Date of Holiday:Dec 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Select
" As frequent Centre Parcs visitors... "
Submitted By: Mr W Lauder
As frequent Centre Parcs visitors (been to them all in UK) and booking our week's summer holidays we elected to go for the new upgraded 'Woodland Lodge' accommodation.
Worth the wee bit extra we thought as we could certainly concur that the accommodation had been getting a bit tired as mentioned by other reviewers.
Accommodation was disappointing to say the least - dirty, bad finishes to much of the work, remote controls missing, lovely substantial roller blind cords for our 21 month year old son to potentially hang himself with etc, etc.
Been told when booking there would be Wi-Fi in the villa which there wasn't...
Re the Village itself:
2 of the restaurants were closed for works which we only found out once we had booked.
We have been to CP as both a couple (pre-children), as part of a large group and now as a family and they certainly have something to offer everyone. We will go back despite this experience.
We have sent a letter of complaint via recorded delivery so we shall await the outcome.
We did note with interest the completion of some new villas while we were there which were being worked on up until 1440 ON THE DAY THEY WERE LET...
Worth the wee bit extra we thought as we could certainly concur that the accommodation had been getting a bit tired as mentioned by other reviewers.
Accommodation was disappointing to say the least - dirty, bad finishes to much of the work, remote controls missing, lovely substantial roller blind cords for our 21 month year old son to potentially hang himself with etc, etc.
Been told when booking there would be Wi-Fi in the villa which there wasn't...
Re the Village itself:
2 of the restaurants were closed for works which we only found out once we had booked.
We have been to CP as both a couple (pre-children), as part of a large group and now as a family and they certainly have something to offer everyone. We will go back despite this experience.
We have sent a letter of complaint via recorded delivery so we shall await the outcome.
We did note with interest the completion of some new villas while we were there which were being worked on up until 1440 ON THE DAY THEY WERE LET...
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Very enjoyable Fitness Motivation... "
Submitted By: Mrs D Turnbull
Very enjoyable Fitness Motivation weekend at Sherwood Forest Centre Parcs.
Excellent guest instructors, we had aerobics with Kevin Adams and a talk on make-up by Armand Beasley.
The rest of the facilities were very good too, the aqua dome with the shoots, and wave machine were wonderful, even for a grandmother like me! The spa was so relaxing, with everything you need to pamper, including robes and soft towels.
The site was well organised and clean. The only issue we had was the price of food and drink purchased at the resort.
Excellent guest instructors, we had aerobics with Kevin Adams and a talk on make-up by Armand Beasley.
The rest of the facilities were very good too, the aqua dome with the shoots, and wave machine were wonderful, even for a grandmother like me! The spa was so relaxing, with everything you need to pamper, including robes and soft towels.
The site was well organised and clean. The only issue we had was the price of food and drink purchased at the resort.
- Date of Holiday:Sep 2007
- Board Basis:Self Catering
- Tour Operator:Not Specified
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My return date to work is approaching after being of for almost a year on maternity leave so I felt a relaxing break would stand me in good stead before returning. Centre Parcs has always looked appealing when seen on tv e.t.c however after reading some of the reviews we were very hesitant of what we may find..damp lodges? dirty swimming area?...
However we were pleasently suprised:
Check in: This was smooth and not busy at all, we arrived at the holiday park at around 4pm and drove staright through, We pre-registered online so arrival was simple, we were handed our keys and guest information and drove straight to our lodge, which was easy to find folloing the sign posts.
Accomodation: This was lovely,spotlessly clean,comfy and had all facilities needed. We were only in a comfort lodge which is the most basic but there was no faults to be found, it had everything you needed.
Swimming: This was great for children, clean cubicles and locker areas, lifeguards visible all around, adequate seating area, lots of fun!!
On-site supermarket (Parc Market): More expensive than an average supermarket but fine for fresh food, bread, milk, butter e.t.c We took the majority of our food with us to center parcs and then just purchased fresh food whilst there.
Restaurants: We were going to eat out on the last night however everywhere was fully-booked so I would advise to pre-book. We did eat in the pancake house on 2 occasions and this was great service and lovely food.
Overall stay: This trip was lovely, The site was kept clean and well managed, staff friendly and helpfull. I would defintsly go again!
Advice: Take your own food...if you do want to eat out pre-book restaurant!!
Activities: A walk around the lake is beautiful, and have a try of the yummy pancakes at the pancke housex