Butlins Resort, Minehead

...main reason why we chose Butlins was that the Nick Jr live show was visiting and as our nearly 4 year old daughter loves Dora the Explorer, Diego and the Wonder Pets, all from the Nick Jr channel we knew she would love seeing them. Butlins now only have 3 holiday centres within England, one at Bognor Regis, a second in Skegness and lastly Minehead. Minehead is located on the South West coast of England, about 30 miles off the M5, Junction 25. For ...
...Booking for Butlins is quite easy, you can either, book over the internet and receive a discount or your can book over the phone. I booked over the phone because I used some of my Tesco Club Card vouchers as part payment, and when I priced it up over the internet, we wasn’t offered a discount for that week, so we had nothing to lose. A couple of days after booking, I received through the post, our holiday confirmation including the booking reference ...

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...------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Butlins- Butlins Holiday Camps were founded by Billy Butlin, who later became Sir Billy Butlin. His aim was to provide economical affordable holidays in the UK and Ireland. Nine holiday camps were built between 1936 and 1966 with three of the centers remaining in use by the Butlins Company today, these camps are situated in Minehead, Skegness and Bognor Regis. ...
...off to Bourne Leisure. Butlins is famous for its Red Coats. Entertainment staff who run the daytime and evening entertainment, as well as provide help and assistance to guests during their stay. They have recently adopted the cartoon mascot Billy Bear. Minehead Camp- The Minehead camp was built in 1962 at a cost of £2 million. In 1986 Butlins Minehead was the first of the Butlins sites to undergo major redevelopment work and £10 million was spent ...

piggypine 01.05.2007 (11.05.2007) · Read full review
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...I have always loved Butlins as a child and now as an adult. Last year my partner and I decided to go away on an adult weekend due to the lack of kids ;-) and we hope to go back soon. Whilst I know that Butlins is made for kids as a teacher I don't really like to go away and be surrounded by them. The adult party weekends (strictly over 18's) was perfect for me and this review will relate mainly to this weekend although I will also put in some experience ...
...really enjoy a weekend at Butlins and for the price I believe it is well worth it. I receive regular leaflets with details and offers and the prices are fab. If you are looking for a low budget, but fun holiday I would definitely recommend Butlins. The area is beautiful and the venue is situated on the beach, there is plenty to do in Somerset I doubt you would need to as there is plenty to do on site. ...

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...shower. The facilities at Butlins will please some people more than others. The swimming pool was good fun, and when quiet it was nice to spend time in. The flumes were entertaining, and gave us something to do in the daytime. The bars which we went to were very expensive - around £18 for 4 drinks. However, we overcame this problem by visiting the Tesco's next door and buying some cheaper alcholic drinks to consume in our room. The bars were not ...
...was much better than the Butlins food! Our overall opinion about the holiday was that it is great if you have the right company - which we did - and if you just want a cheap get away break with a bit of light hearted fun, this is good for you. The fairground rides were all free, so this was a bonus, especially as they were so quiet, with no queues. If you were expecting something a bit more luxurious, you would be disappointed with Butlins, but ...

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...three of my friends visited Butlins Minehead last year. We were looking around and originally were going to stay in Alton Towers for a night and return the next day, when we spotted the three night break, for just £39 each (yes, that was it - £39 for the 3 nights, not per night!) The Butlin's website is very easy to use - you can check avaliability, compare prices, check out special events that will be happening, and book all online, and you get ...
...the standard. Butlins do not accept bookings on a lot of breaks from all males or females with 4 or more members aged between 18 to 21, or or 8 or more members are aged under 30. This is to help keep the family atmosphere. They do however have special 18 rated breaks for adults only. We also chose self catering, although dinner, bed and breakfast would only have been an extra 20 or so pounds each, we concluded that we wouldnt be up in time to catch ...

ice_pink 11.08.2006 · Read full review
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Butlins is a hugely popular and financially increasing company which owns three family orientated holiday parks in the UK. The company, founded by William 'Billy' Butlin has seen thousands of young and old teeter through the gates over the last few decades and long holds the crown as the most popular and successful British holiday centre business in the UK. Now, this is my second review on Butlins, my first being my large review on the Skegness resort ...
...your holiday in the actual Butlins resort. Now, I must start my review with a bit of a grumble. Minehead, whilst being a nice little town is frustratingly hard to find. The surrounding area is mostly greenery, and the council seems to have gotten in a tangle when placing down the road signs. It took us a good quarter of an hour just finding Minehead itself when we were in fact 4 miles away. I suggest you use the AA route planner if you are intending ...

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We went to Butlins Minehead this July for 4 nights. We stayed in Silver Half Board accomadation whihc means breakfast and dinner are included. Booking: Booking was easy. I booked on-line at www.butlins.co.uk. It cost a total of £250 for 5 nights half board. This was for 2 adults and 1 child under 3 years. I booked early as you get special offers on the website and this holiday was one of them. First thoughts: We got there late. Our car broke ...
...the checking in times and didn't actually arrive until 11pm at night! All you need with a tired 2 year old in the back seat. We were put in a standard room for the night until our own keys were found then next morning. I was just so tired by this point we did not argue, any room was better then none. Standard accomadation is ok if you are on you own but it really is very basic. You have no livingroom and it's a bit like being in a hotel. The ...

bexilou 16.07.2006 (17.08.2006) · Read full review
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...a fabulous weekend break at butlins in Minehead. Despite the poor weather.. sleet and snow and lots of rain! We found our day non stop :) The children we absolutely shattered every night and we got to spend some time together as a couple too! There was a range of activities from shows for both adults and children to ten pin bowling (deals available), swimming (total charge ..30p for a locker), the fair (mostly free) and redcoats run clubs (free) ...
...coffee! We chose Gold accomodation self catering and the appartment was brilliant. It was clean, freshly decorated and had everything you would need for a weekend/ week break. All we had to take was ourselves, food, drink and clothes to wear! The staff were friendly and attentive to our needs. We did eat out in pizza hut which was fabulous but the food in the on site pub was not to our taste. The food looked good and was well priced, the service ...

loubeelou 14.02.2007 · Read full review
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...see from a mile where butlins was because of the high building a bit like the big top. THE ENTRANCE We were meeted and greeted by BILLY BEAR which the children really loved and the red coats showed us where to go and park and gave us a map. (we were gold hehe) which is the more money you pay the better the accomadation. So we cued up for our keys which didn't take too long because we were gold. THE ROOM So we made our journey to the room which ...
...in vouchers to spend in butlins and said we can leave our luggage and enjoy. (and believe me they were spent) When we got to our room it was really nice we had our own little kitchen diner which came with microwave, kettle, toaster, cooker and table and chairs too which had complimentry coffee teas and sweets for the kids one shower bathroom which a had complimentry soaps, shampoos and towels 3 bedrooms and of course living area which had t.v video ...

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...was a 4night break to butlins in silver accomodation (self catering). Having never been to butlins, and this was a 'free' holiday, we paid to upgrade to deluxe DBB we arrived at the resort, got keys and found what looked to be the right accomodation - rather untended (rather than rundown) low buildings, with a bulk lot of double glazed porch things on the front..... ok - so not too worried, here, thought there was another entrance... this was the ...
...lounge and the whole of butlins troupin past the full glass door porch thing, was sum flimsy curtains - that also needed some tlc... we tried to ask them to sort out the accomodation, and they wud not back down at all - telling us everyone else was happy, there was nothing else the same level as ours, but they cud offer us a lower accomodation - but no refund, but there was no way we cud get our money back.... bear in mind - we were asking only ...

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...family we have been to Butlins Minehead 4 times and due to go to butlins Bognor Reges next summer. We have been to a few other caravan parks in the past, and Butlins is definitely the best. In my opinion having all the entertainment, rides, the pool and the Skyline Pavilion included in your holiday is the best value for money. I find with other caravan parks you have to pay to go out on day trips every day to keep the kids entertained. Accommodation ...
...The silver accommodation is basic but adequate, if like us you use it as a base its more than enough. To be honest who wants to spend there holiday in there room. The rooms are clean and tidy. In your room you will find an ironing board, kettle with tea and coffee making facilities, bedding i.e duvet, pillows sheets and covers and a TV with some free view channels. Food (Half Board) - The Dinning hall is large with plenty of seating and highchairs. ...

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...on a family break to butlins in minehead in 2003 and i thought it was a nice little break away from everything. there is plenty of nightlife, arcades and shops and the beach to visit but during the day there is not a great deal to do. there is plenty to do for young children as it is more for them than elder adults. as i was younger then i thought it was great but the rest of my family were obviously that bit older than me struggled to find things ...
...size for 4 people but in the bathroom my dad had an accident as he was washing his face in the sink he bend down to wash his face and because the shelf was so low down he injured his head and the refridgurater was faulty. the only bad point about it apart from nothing for older adults to do was that there was very poor facilities for pregnant women as my sister was about ready to have her first baby she struggled to walk due to her swelling of feet ...

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...time. We booked through the butlins website which is very easy to do and managed to save quite a bit off the brochure price. When I booked our holiday I specifically asked for a downstairs apartment close to the entertainment due to my husband being diasabled, however when we arrived we found that our apartment was as far away from the facalities as you could get. We went to customer services who were extremely helpful and they moved us to a very ...
...very clean and tidy, not once did I see a bit of rubbish on the floor and all the staff, even the cleaners were so so helpful and happy, everytime we passed a member of staff they stopped to chat with my kids, asking them questions. There was so much to do on site that we didn't even have time to go to many of the children's clubs and most things are included in the price of your holiday. The only real downside I found was the long queues to get ...

ellstara 16.09.2007 · Read full review
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just come back from Butlins Minehead, what a fantastic holiday, kids loved it, have booked again for next year. PLEASE DO NOT GO ON THE BAD REVIEWS.... we read them and was worried, but it was brilliant. Accommodation first rate, lovely, fully equipped kitchen. bedrooms suitable for both my boys. entertainment brilliant. something for everyone. very impressed, plenty of places to eat if you are self catering, and a local tesco a 5 min walk away. ...

sharraie 03.08.2008
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we have been going to butlins for years ever since i was a child and now we have taken our children. It really is a great holiday the children will be amused the whole time. Swimming, rides, shows, bowling, ice skating, cinema the list goes on. The pool is brilliant. The changing rooms are ideal as have a family changing rooms so it makes it much easier getting a 1 and 3 year old ready. They could be alot bigger though for the amount of people that ...
...club things going on at butlins but my children are too young and havent been yet so i cant comment on them. The outdoor fair isnt as good as it used to be when i was young but it still has a good number of rides considering its free. The indoor fair(bobs yard) is for younger children and great my children go from one ride to the other so excited and you can even catch bob the builder there too. The shows are brilliant esp recently we went and ...

stells30 16.09.2009 (18.09.2009) · Read full review
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