Center Parcs Longleat Forest

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Just back from my second trip to Center Parcs this year - another great trip and even the weather didn't dampen our spirits.
Perfect holiday destination for those with small children - just so easy to keep them entertained!
Avoid Ortega and Cafe Rouge - go to Strada and the Sports Cafe to eat instead.
Take waterproofs!
Book spa and childcare in advance to make sure you get a place.

My only advice - if you havent yet been. Go! Yes it is quite expensive to book, especially when activities are included, however it really is out of this world and such an enjoyable experience! Last year I went with my stepson, he loved it, cycling everywhere, the rapids, the glow in the dark bowling, the activites - amazing time had! This year it was just me and the hubby, we managed to survive the high ropes, rewarded with a zip wire over the lake (loved it!) and cannot recommend the quad biking enough, really is worth the money. We had so much fun, the accommodation is always clean, comfortable and provides all you need. The surroundings are glorious,and their are activities for all weathers, or just rent a bike and off you go! The facilities and acivites are brilliant and great choice of restaurants. Really recommend the cherry coke float at Hucks! Really do give it a go, you'll be glad you did! Hve fun :)

Excellent holiday, great family fun for all ages.

This was an excellent 7 day break over half-term with age ranges from 8 - 75 and everyone enjoyed it. Plenty of activities, plenty of rest and relaxation. The pool in particular is wonderful, warm and fun.

We stayed with our friends for 4 nights (Mon-Fri) and we were all impressed with everything! It was a lot better than we expected and we will definitely go back. Aqua Sana was exactly what we needed on the last day and we are now looking to book a Spa Day there in the near future as we have really enjoyed it! Would recommend the place to everybody!

My Family and I returned after spending 4 days at Center Parcs Longleat, and once again had a very enjoyable time, cleanliness of the village, politeness, helpfulness of the staff all added to the experience, the activities can mount up financially therefore budget for these if possible before you go. Eating out, with a family of 8 and 1 baby, is also pricey, but most items in the Parc Market were reasonable. Having stayed at Center Parcs 8 times we have never experienced a bad time and will return again, however, this last break we took a dog for the first time and whilst there are facilities for dogs it is not exactly dog friendly.an exercise area of approximately 40ft x 40ft for the whole Parc is not enough. Speaking to several members of staff who all stated it is not really a place to bring a dog and advised us to go outside of the Parc for exercising, otherwise they have to remain on a lead at all times except in the Villa or small exercise area. All in all a good time I might be deterred from bringing a dog in future but I will not be deterred from returning to Center Parcs, providing I can get a dog sitter at home.

Cen!treparcs Longleat is amazing, what else can I say - this is my 4th stay and have stayed in different types of accomodation, and areas and have always had a fantastic stay, I will probably be back again before christmas

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First time to centerparcs - always holiday abroad and whenever we've done the haven type place in the uk are always very dissapointed, centerparcs was a absolute break from the norm - loved it!
We are family of 4 (kids 6 & 9) and stayed in New Style Executive Lodge - it was very well kept with everything you could want (blender,toaster, kettle, splendo coffee maker, caffetierre (?), lots of crockery and cuttlery). There were little touches everywhere which just made the stay much easier than when you usually book self-catering or hotel, such as dishwash tablets, sponges, spare toilet rolls and towels in the utility.
It was lovely to be surrounded by trees, and that is saying something because I am a complete beach bum. I even got on a bike for the first time in 10 years!
The restaurants are very good with a great selection to choose from and all with kids menus, most have colouring activities or a play area just outside which makes such a difference.
I really do rate this place and will be back soon!

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Our family break (2 parents, 3 year old, plus 2 older relatives); was great fun all round.
The subtropical swimming area was loved by all, we even went on our checkout day.
Our executive 3 bed accomodation was in really good condition, having a bathroom each really makes a differnce; the housekeeping teams are second to none.
The park's supermarket was ok, but take drink - soft or alcohol with you.
Highly recommend Aqua Sana - although staff at Zilli cafe rude!
Cafe Rouge staff were great though.
Whatever you do - hire bikes great way to get round.
Generally we had a ball, and with Longleat safari park 5 minutes away - too much to do; we will be back.

We just got back from Longleat and it's our second stay - the first was lovely but this stay wasn't the best as my daughter and I got bitten alive at night in our bed despite wearing pyjamas, I'm now washing everything on high heat as I found a couple of little bugs in our washing. Other than this it's a great place to have a holiday, the service is amazing and the setting is stunning. Hope they deal with it quickly for others sake, have let them know.