Center Parcs Oasis Whinfell, Penrith

Advantages: Excellent facilities and accommodation
Disadvantages: A bit pricey

Introduction Having visited the Center Parcs complex at Whinfell Forest a couple of times over the last 12 months I found the place has a lot to offer especially for those of us with kids. The park itself is set in a large pine forest which includes a variety of both indoor and outdoor activities and all the accommodation. Location The park is situated on the outskirts of the lake district about 10 miles from Penrith. How to get there by road ...
...on the A66 towards Appleby/Brough. Center Parcs Whinfell Forest entrance is about 3 miles along the A66 on the right hand side. Accommodation Each type of accommodation has a kitchen, an open plan living and dining area, bedroom/s, bathroom/s and either a patio or balcony with outdoor furniture. Bed linen is provided in all accommodation apart from cots. Following on from this there are a number of different types of accommodation at Whinfell which ... Read review

Advantages: Self-contained, lovely setting, plentiful activities
Disadvantages: Service

...a 3 night stay at Center Parcs Whinfell Forest. CHOOSING A CENTER PARCS Once we had decided that we would go to a Center Parcs , I went to www.centerparcs.co.uk to have a look at the various places on offer and to request a DVD and brochure. They arrived in only 2 days. There are 4 Center Parcs in England- Whinfell, Sherwood, Elveden and Longleat. After some debate and discussion with friends who have been, we chose Whinfell Forest. Whinfell is ...
...following the link on the Center Parcs website, including choosing the house we wanted. I picked #5 Badger Wood as it looked to be in a central location. I paid a small deposit using my credit card. I could have also used my debit card. The deposit is £75 or 30% of the total cost, whichever is greater. The remainder is due 10 weeks before arrival. Since I had paid by credit card, it was automatically deducted at 10 weeks prior arrival. 2 weeks before ... Read review

Advantages: RELAXING, MOD CONS, PLENTY TO DO
Disadvantages: EXPENSIVE PRICES

...cabin and my fella suggested Center Parcs as he had been a great number of times before and really enjoyed it. How to Book:- www.centerparcs.co.uk or call 08705200300 Location:- Oasis Whinfell Forest is located just off the M6 on the A66 and is clearly signposted. Upon arrival you drive up the path until you come to the security lodge where you are then directed to the chek-in area where you are welcomed by the Center Parcs staff onto the site. ...
...cupboard basics. Activities:- Center Parcs has plenty of places of interest and has features for all ages although I did feel that it was partcuarly aimed at families with children as we recevied money off vouchers for our stay but they were only valid for families with children so not much point in use for us. There is a sports centre that offers a great range of sports suitable for everyone and if you prebook before you get to Center Parcs you ... Read review

Advantages: Brilliantly concieved. Great accomodation
Disadvantages: money money money money

There is probably no way I can give justice to this place in less that a thousand words. I'll give it a go. In one sentence: If you can afford it - go! Why? Because there is no where that quite reaches the standards this place hits. Not that I've ever seen. I've been 3 times in 5 years. Oasis is a 'community' of hundreds of holiday chalets surrounding a central 'hub' of activity. The homes are dotted around a large pine forest punctuated by numerous ...
...in are exhaustive in the extreme and I can't even begin to remember them all, for the full list check http://www.centerparcs.co.uk/villages/whinfell/todo/index.jsp These activities take place in the main butterfly centre, a huge, attractively build dome housing bars, restaurants, shops, a cinema, nightclub and the huge pool, flanked on one side by a lake on which to do water sports (in boats, not porn). Dotted around the forest are other centres ... Read review

Advantages: Loads to Do, Fun for the whole Family
Disadvantages: Sports can be expensive

-Introduction- Center Parcs has so much to offer whether it is the sports or the relaxing pool. Everybody who goes will enjoy there stay. I have been several times to Center Parcs and have booked to go again soon. -What Is Center Parcs?- Center Parcs is a Holiday Destination which looks like a village inside a forest; it has a small supermarket, lodges to live in and restaurants -Arrival- On arrival at Center Parcs you will first have to check ...
...-When to go- Center Parcs is open all year round and if you are going for a relaxing break I would recommend going in the Winter Months as these will be cheaper and it wont make a difference if it is too cold to play outdoor sports, but if you are going for an exiting adventure holiday I would recommend going in the summer months, this will be more expensive but it will be worth it. You get the choices of going for a midweek break (4 nights), Weekend ... Read review