Looking for a Center Parcs holiday this summer? There is a vacation retreat in Germany which has lots for families to enjoy, and could also save you hundreds of pounds compared to a similar trip in the UK. Center Parcs has long been a classic escape for families and friends, with its range of nature walks, water sports and spas; there’s something for everyone. A stay at Park Allgäu in Leutkirch Germany could give you all that and more with a cheaper stay.

With a quick accommodation search, a two-bedroom lodge at Park Allgäu starts at €489 (£416) compared to the UK equivalent at £599. Offering climbing courses, footpaths through meadows and the Alps, zip wires and Center Parcs’ largest wild water rapid, each activity comes with more savings. Renting a pedalo starts at £8.

50, whereas in the UK you will be forking out £18.00 to £20.00 per hire.

READ MORE: 'I beat Ryanair's strict cabin bag rules with a £17 backpack that fits a week's worth of clothes' If you're looking for something more relaxing, a ticket to the spa at Park Allgäu starts at around £13 whereas in the UK prices start at £65. For some sightseeing trips you can also take an hour’s drive to reach the famous inspiration for Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle at Castle Neuschwanstein or go for a swim in Lake Constance. The park offers a range of eating options offering traditional German cuisine, burgers and all-you-can-eat buffets.

To top it off there’s a beer garden along the lake as well .