We stayed here many years ago when it was "Oasis". and brand new. Although changes have been made to the pool entrance area and lockers. Some of the facilities are looking tired. The outdoor pool area in particular had missing tiles and looked worned down.The overall cleanliness in the changing rooms needs looking into.I never saw anyone cleaning the floor on this visit, and there was an unpleasant smell near the entrance to the pool of sweaty feet.
We reported a rusty tea pot that leaked on pouring, but it was never replaced.

I say relaxing but what with playing tennis, badminton,ten-pin bowling and hours of swimming i have still come wanting more. We stayed in a two bed roomed lodge on foresters way which was clean, modern, quiet and felt immediately like home. We ate out every night and found Cafe Rouge by far the best food and service and Bella Italia extremely poor food and service wise. We did not go for bikes this time as it was too cold and we really didnt need them as we were a short walk from the center. Booking in was trouble free and booking activities on line prior to arrival is definitely the way forward. All in all you get what you pay for and we cannot wait to go back.

This was our twelfth visit to Center Parcs Whinfell. Children are now grown up but still came with us and there is plenty to do for all ages.

Tip - Go swimming on Friday evening if you are here for the weekend because that seems to be the quietest time. Presumably everyone else is still unpacking.

Exercise classes are ok but the tutor has to assume that everyone is a beginner so if you aren't you may be disappointed. Great way to find out if you like something to take up at home.

Pre-book restaurants before you arrive as they are always busy in school holidays.

Centre parcs had been recommended by friends and family visiting other parks. It took us 50 minutes to get from the Centre Parc drive to the accomodation - not fun with a toddler. We expected to be able to go cycling through the forest, and a fairly good level of accommodation. Disappointed on both counts. There is cycling around the accommodation only - when we asked about cycling we were told we could go to Whinlatter. The 'villa' was very tired and scuffed. The cooker did not work properly, there were holes in the bathroom ceiling, the DVD player did not work and there was a mess of cables underneath, and there was not a wooden spoon or sharp knife in the kitchen. (obviously not one of the refurbished villas).
What 'saved' it for us was the swimming pool - fantastic. Clean, warm, easy and well thought out.
A good range of activities, but expensive. Indoor and outdoor free play areas very poor. We may go when our little one is older, but will go to Sherwood or Longleat.