As a child I remember going to Butlins Minehead for our annual holiday and having a whale of a time.The old series of HI DE HI is a real memory shaker as far as I am concerned.However,would there be enough there to keep my two extremely fussy teenage boys happy?
Well,we arrived and got through the trauma of checking in and made our way to the chalet.What a pleasant surprise,the chalet was more like a small flat,no sleeping in the lounge,separate bedrooms ,two settees a weeks self catering holiday for under 300 quid,but would my lads enjoy it?
They went off to have a look around and came back impressed,bowling, laser games,tropical pool with rides fairground etc.the only sting in the tail for me was that all the things they wanted to do had an extra cost. They were not impressed with the clubs as they found them too much like school,but generally enjoyed the holiday.
From an adults viewpoint I enjoyed the entertainment and the quality of the shows was excellent.I came home relaxed and felt like I had had a good break.
I spent an absolute fortune, as the food to buy on camp was expensive, although of a good quality.
I have visited most of the holiday camps run by different firms and I have to say that Butlins was worth every penny.I think they are getting to grips with the next generation and their needs,but can you ever please a teenager?
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Advantages: Great fun, lots to do, well themed, brilliant location, very atmospheric Disadvantages: Expensive on site, get fat from all the drinking and junk food.
Trixie_Firecracker 12.05.2005 (12.05.2005)
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Advantages: Lots to do, great fun family entertainment, good standard of accommodation Disadvantages: Limited choice of food outlets for self-catering guests
May 12th, 2001
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