I am just back from a long weekend at whinfell and having been over 20 times before between whinfell and sherwood forest and having a brilliant time I am of the opinion that we just had bad luck this time with the accommodation we booked. The lakeside apartment was not nice. The fridge was filthy, the bed had a big... More

Very easy to book. Some of the descriptions of lodges are a little wrong, no hot tub or steam room in original executive lodges. Although there was nothing wrong with it. Lodges surrounded by lovely tall trees, pathways good. Prepare to walk a long way to get to the centre, although in nice weather it's lovely. Shops are expensive, best... More

Just returned from our 3rd visit to Whinfell. You cannot really get a better place to holiday if you have children. There is so much to do for them. The swimming pool was lovely and warm and the slides are great. The changing rooms have been renovated since our last visit and they are now lovely and clean. Our daughter... More

The whole concept if centerparcs is too keep you on site thus spending money. If you enjoy sports and activities and bottles if wine and barbecues in your verandah watching wildlife then this is the holiday for you however,if you like to explore the surrounding area or have late night parties and pub crawls then this may not suit you.... More

This for me is the best of all the Center Parcs. Seems to be more compact that the others but still has the same tried and tested formula. We stayed for a full 7 days and had several day trips out to the various parts of the Lake District. The same criticism does exist with regard to the supermarket costs... More

What more can i say....fantastic! went to sherwood forest last time so this was our first visit to Whinfell and what an experience will definately visit again. we stayed in the seven pines area of the forest no 84 it was perfect location and just alittle walk up hill to the swimming area. The swimming pools are very clean and... More

There was plenty for all our family to do and we range in age from 47 down to 1, which means the activitys need to suit a big gap .so child friendly it helps make everyone feel relaxed, my grandchildren had a wonderful first big swimming experience and will grow in confidence thanks to this . More

we stayed from the 18th-21st may, it was our first visit and wont be our last we stayed at fell view which was fantastic not to far but far enough to the center.my 4 year old did the horse pals which was the grooming and the ride which was the highlight of her weekend,she also did lots of other things... More

12 of us drove from London to Center Parcs in Sept 2011. I have been to the same one in 1998 - When it was called Oasis forest. Back it then it was much better - possibly because it was much newer then. The Check-In was swift and the car park was well organised. The bikes are a must altough... More