Longleat Forest in Wiltshire , for example, is one of Center Parcs' UK villages ; here, a two-bedroom New Style Woodland Lodge , which sleeps up to four guests, can start at £729 for a three-night stay. Meanwhile, Bluestone National Park Resort , a holiday camp in Wales, offers a two-bedroom Caldey Lodge , starting from £345 for the same amount of nights. Accommodation There is an assumption that people get what they pay for, but does this hold true in the accommodation on offer? The New Style Woodland Lodge in Center Parcs at Longleat Forest offers tranquil views of nature surrounding the lodge, but so does Bluestone National Park Resort.
Many of the Caldey Lodges in Wales overlook the woodlands or lake, so guests can enjoy being close to nature. Both accommodations have patio areas outdoors where you might catch sight of birds, squirrels and other woodland creatures. They both have modern kitchens that contain microwaves and a dishwasher, but while Centre Parcs can guarantee cabins have a new stylish interior, Bluestone National Park Resort is currently making updates in style to some of its Caldey Lodges , so it's pot-luck if yours is updated or not.
While having somewhere to store your belongings, shower and rest your head at night is important, the main appeal of these holiday parks is what they have going on in the rest of the resort. Facilities Voted Wales' top-rated holiday resort by Which?, Bluestone National Park Resort in Pembrokeshire offers woodland trails, a subtropical water park, restaurants and a coastal National Park – but that's not all. There's Messy Play for youngsters under four years of age, kayaking for adventurous spirits, archery, axe throwing, the Sky Walk, and much more, in addition to the Well Spa.
Of course, Center Parcs offers all these facilities too, which means your family will have fun no matter which budget you have to play with. Bluestone National Park Resort is like a smaller version of Center Parcs , which does mean it has fewer activities to offer families, but you might be content with what Bluestone National Park Resort has to offer. Entertainment Bluestone National Park Resort has Smokey Joe's Shindig, where a live band plays, there's a barbecue-style meal and dancing is encouraged.
There's Character Shows, pirates or fairies – depending on the time of year – Ty-Pot Singers, and an Ever After Party, which means entertainment can be expected throughout your stay. Seasonal entertainment prevails at both holiday camps, with some people preferring to go there during the Christmas holidays. If so, Center Parcs ' New Style Woodland Lodge in Longleat Forest is £749 for a four-night stay from December 2, 2024.
For the same dates, and the same Caldey Lodge , however, the price does jump from £345 to £500 – although that is still more affordable than Center Parcs..
