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Center Parcs Whinfell Forest

Whinfell Forest | Penrith, CA10 2DW, England
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4.0 of 5 stars 1396 Reviews
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  • New style woodland(29)
  • Very good(26)
  • Swimming pool(22)
  • Aqua Sana(21)
  • Cafe Rouge(20)
  • VILLAGE CENTRE(19)
  • Great time(19)
  • Car park(18)
  • Bella Italia(17)
  • Red squirrel(17)
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clotguy
cheshire
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012 NEW

This was our first visit to a Center Parc and we had a great time. We chose one of the Lakeside lodges and were rewarded with a central location and fantastic views. The service was superb, I reported a slow draining basin in the bathroom at 8pm hoping that it might get fixed the following day, I'm delighted to report... More

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Notlaw007
Rainford, United Kingdom
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16 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012 NEW
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Our two lads enjoyed it. However, we found it terrible apart from the spa – that was quite good. Problems, horrible, horrible over priced food, Huks full of parents just wanting to drink beer whilst feeding their ‘children’ greasy junk food, same for the other restaurants. As for the price £1100 for 4 nights ( plus food......) example of real... More

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Dotcomwebb
Chester, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012 NEW

We are regular visitors to Center Parc's and enjoy every visit. I liked the updating they are doing at whinfell. Would recommend anyone to go. More

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YvonneSpencer
Sheffield, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012 NEW

We enjoy going to centerparcs as it is a safe haven for kids and they get to have some independance, however the cost to stay is not value for money particularly in the holidays. We visited 7 times last year and the accommodations are really never that clean. This time we visited 10 February for the weekend, we arrived at... More

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poppywirral
wirral
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

This is probably our 16th time at one of the centre parcs. As usual a great time was had although it is always extremely expensive for a weekend break. Love the new lodges - dishwasher and grill broken and not fixed! Beds and bedding brill. I know they are trying to be enviromentally friendly but they do need to sort... More

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Amanda H
Manchester, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW

We stayed here many years ago when it was "Oasis". and brand new. Although changes have been made to the pool entrance area and lockers. Some of the facilities are looking tired. The outdoor pool area in particular had missing tiles and looked worned down.The overall cleanliness in the changing rooms needs looking into.I never saw anyone cleaning the floor... More

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40Alison
Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom
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14 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW

I say relaxing but what with playing tennis, badminton,ten-pin bowling and hours of swimming i have still come wanting more. We stayed in a two bed roomed lodge on foresters way which was clean, modern, quiet and felt immediately like home. We ate out every night and found Cafe Rouge by far the best food and service and Bella Italia... More

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HM93
UK
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5 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW

This was our twelfth visit to Center Parcs Whinfell. Children are now grown up but still came with us and there is plenty to do for all ages. Tip - Go swimming on Friday evening if you are here for the weekend because that seems to be the quietest time. Presumably everyone else is still unpacking. Exercise classes are ok... More

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HappyGirl003
Warwick, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW

Centre parcs had been recommended by friends and family visiting other parks. It took us 50 minutes to get from the Centre Parc drive to the accomodation - not fun with a toddler. We expected to be able to go cycling through the forest, and a fairly good level of accommodation. Disappointed on both counts. There is cycling around the... More

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Liz Davis, Guest Services Executive at Center Parcs Whinfell Forest, responded to this review
15 February 2012

Thank you for taking the time to post. It is disappointing to learn that you found the accommodation "very tired and scuffed" and only limited cycling within the Village. We do aim to keep all accommodation units to an acceptable standard and do have a current refurbishment programme. It is great to learn that you found the Subtropical Swimming Paradise... More

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sefton
Reviewer
4 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW

This was our second break in just over 2 months (6-9th jan). Just the tonic after a busy festive season! We always try to arrive early to avoid the check in chaos and make the most of every minute. Bike hire was half price which made it more affordable, if only they applied this all the time the cycle centre... More

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