CenterParcs - advice please

**wobbegong** · 8 August 2007, 09:46

Originally posted by gingerjedi

I know its expensive and all that but the wife and I are being treated to a free holiday next week as it was the only place the whole family could agree on because of work commitments and kids etc.

Has anyone been recently as I want to know if it's really necessary to prebook the activities and restaurants? I don't really want to book windsurfing at 2:30 on a Tuesday if it’s going to be pi55ing down! Also I might not fancy a curry on a particular night and would rather be spontaneous on my choice of meal, at the same time I don't want to spend a week in a log cabin with 'f' all to do.

Eh?

You have to be joking!!

**gingerjedi** · 8 August 2007, 10:13

She's quite pregnant and the libido has dropped off a bit! I just want to know if booking is really necessary, I don't mind fitting in if things are busy but I don't want to miss out if everything is booked up. I hear they have about a dozen different restaurants and pregnant women can be a bit peculiar when it comes to what food they fancy at any given time.

**Flubster** · 8 August 2007, 10:30

Mrs Flubster, the little Flubsters and I all go to CentreParcs in Longleat twice a year and have done for the last 5 or 6 years.

If you're going next week, it's gonna be busy. Some events will already be fully booked. Restaurants are bookable in advance and I would recommend doing so.

Getting a seat/table next to the pool will also be a challenge unless you are prepared to get there early and bagsy a lounger.

**Epiphone** · 8 August 2007, 10:35

Beeing forced to go with the ball and chain's family later in the year. I suspect it will be nothing less than Hell on earth with grinning "walky" types and Butlins style forced fun

**richard-af** · 8 August 2007, 10:40

Originally posted by Epiphone

Beeing forced to go with the ball and chain's family later in the year. I suspect it will be nothing less than Hell on earth with grinning "walky" types and Butlins style forced fun

And gnats... LOADS of them.

**gingerjedi** · 8 August 2007, 10:45

We're going to Longleat, I plan on sailing, windsurfing and cycling, anything else will be a bonus so I may just give them a call to prebook.

Epiphone... just relax and do what you want, it sounds as if you're dreading the in-laws more than the place.

**Flubster** · 8 August 2007, 10:45

Originally posted by Epiphone

Beeing forced to go with the ball and chain's family later in the year. I suspect it will be nothing less than Hell on earth with grinning "walky" types and Butlins style forced fun

Book any kids into the Kids Club, then check into the spa. Sorted.

**TheFaQQer** · 8 August 2007, 10:46

Originally posted by gingerjedi

I know its expensive and all that but the wife and I are being treated to a free holiday next week as it was the only place the whole family could agree on because of work commitments and kids etc.

Has anyone been recently as I want to know if it's really necessary to prebook the activities and restaurants? I don't really want to book windsurfing at 2:30 on a Tuesday if it’s going to be pi55ing down! Also I might not fancy a curry on a particular night and would rather be spontaneous on my choice of meal, at the same time I don't want to spend a week in a log cabin with 'f' all to do.

Some activities will already be booked - have a look at the brochure and see what you fancy doing. Restaurants probably not a problem - busy at peak times but you should be able to get somewhere.

I normally go at the end of January, since it's so cheap then! Wouldn't go in the summer though, but I'm sure you'll have fun!!

**Bluebird** · 8 August 2007, 10:56

Originally posted by TheFaqqer

Some activities will already be booked - have a look at the brochure and see what you fancy doing. Restaurants probably not a problem - busy at peak times but you should be able to get somewhere.

I normally go at the end of January, since it's so cheap then! Wouldn't go in the summer though, but I'm sure you'll have fun!!

whats it like in Jan quiet / busy ?

CenterParcs - advice please