Oasis Holiday Village, Lake District

Advantages: Fabulous fresh air, fun and family time
Disadvantages: You need to book activities early

We recently returned to Centerparcs for a mid-week break. We had previously visited late November and it was lovely to return in a different season. We had enjoyed our previous visit so much and were so impressed with how well they catered for young families and accommodated our son's food allergies that we just had to go back. I know this review is quite long but feel it has to be to tell you about the vast array of things Centerparcs in Whinfell ...
...internet access, which I assume if you're reading this you have, you can pre-register your group prior to arriving. This can be updated an altered until a few days before you're due to arrive. Details required are the names of each group member including age as well as your vehicle registration number, estimated time of arrival and details of all bikes you plan to take onto the site. This massively reduces the check-in time on arrival. ARRIVAL We ... Read review

Advantages: Loads to do, weather doesn't matter, very beautiful setting
Disadvantages: Very expensive in summer, but reasonable in winter

...Penrith (M6 - Junction 40), Oasis is set in 400 acres of forest in the Lake District. It is a beautiful, enclosed, safe environment, and the accommodation and facilities are outstanding. Lodges are placed in 'clusters' throughout the forest, and range from a one bed apartment to a four bed luxury timber house with galleried landing, 2/3 bathrooms (some with whirlpool baths), microwave, dishwasher, washer-dryer, satellite telly, log fire, lovely ...
...loads of watersports on the Oasis lake. Whether you're young or old, with children or as a couple or family party, you'll never be short of things to do. And as cars are not allowed in the village (except for arrival and departure), the place is lovely and peaceful, and safe for your kids. Most people take their own bicycles or hire them when there for getting around. The selection of bikes to hire is vast to suit all ages and sizes, you can hire ... Read review

Advantages: Things to do
Disadvantages: Could get busy, Pool area could be warmer

...we booked our trip to Oasis I wasn’t convinced. The girlfriend wanted a weekend away. Great I thought - Amsterdam here we come, work had been tough and I felt I needed a bit of break. Ah but hang on a minute we want a weekend in this country and also on the cheap! There was something about the place that scared me – I had a horrible feeling she would have me traipsing around on Mountain Bikes 24 hours a day and hunting Squirrel’s ...
...I better explain what the Oasis Lakeland Forest Village (to give its correct name) is at this point as far as I understand it. Basically its a big glass thing just outside the Lake District (actually located near Penrith which is handy for the M6 and A66) in a forest where even if it rains (which lets be honest is going to happen a lot of the time) there is something to do – be it swim, soccer or squash. Accommodation is in forest ‘lodges’ ... Read review

Advantages: something for everyone
Disadvantages: some shops are a little pricey

...so many endless activaties at Oasis that you will have to look hard to find a better all round family holiday. Other activaties inc Quad biking, Horse Riding, Ice skating and much more. Most things are reasonably priced, and entrance to the world of water is free. There is a really nice warm pub near to the country club, I forget its name but you can't miss it. The food is excellent, real big portions and really yummy! I would recommend this holiday ...
...Look out for special weekends such as fireworks or Easter when they have special activaties. You can pick up Oasis holiday brochures from most travel agents. Prices vary depending upon the season but have a good look and find an offer that suits you cos its a great experience! ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful setting, peaceful and fun
Disadvantages: Showing signs of age, confusing booking processes

...temperatures. I have visited Oasis many times at various times of year in all weathers. At Oasis, it really doesn't matter what the weather is doing and I find it most enjoyable in the depth of the winter when the frost settles on the branches of the trees, fog closes in the atmosphere adn the drizzle barely reaches you through the thickness of the trees. Since Oasis became Centreparcs however, prices have increased making a peak season 5 day break ...
...advance, your time spent at Oasis will be fun, relaxing and great value for money. There are far too many facilities to list and the centre is peaceful enough for those who wish to take it easy but has activities too numerous to mention for those who wish to use them. Oasis have really made this an all-in-one holiday centre suitable for everyone and it is let down only by the high prices and confusing on-site booking processes where you have to ... Read review