02-07-2025
I found a Center Parcs alternative that's cheaper – for £74 you get a caravan with hot tub & kids eat FREE
Plus, how much a weekend at Center Parcs can set you back
PARC LIFE I found a Center Parcs alternative that's cheaper – for £74 you get a caravan with hot tub & kids eat FREE
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MANY people love taking their kids to Center Parcs for a holiday - but it can be rather pricey at peak times.
However, one savvy mum has revealed how she found a 'Center Parcs' alternative for just £74.50 a night - and it comes with heaps of perks.
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Mum Nicole raved about a holiday park in Cumbria which is 'cheaper than Center Parcs' - and her caravan had a private hot tub
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She said her kids ate free in the Coast and Country restaurant on site
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The pool area has numerous sun loungers and an adults-only hour
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Nicole recommended the Wild Rose Holiday Park, near to the Lake District
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Mum Nicole, who posts under @nicoletravelandlife, raved about the Wild Rose Holiday Park in Cumbria.
She claimed the location felt like she was 'abroad' and she couldn't 'get over' how 'nice it was.'
The family stayed in the holiday park's 'standard caravan', and Nicole claimed it was 'absolutely beautiful.'
A highlight for her was the private hot tub outside, which had 'incredible views.'
Inside, she said the caravan was 'spotless', had plenty of storage and came with absolutely everything you could need - and you 'literally just needed to bring your clothes.'
She said in her clip, which has racked up over 17,500 likes: '[They] even give you a little box of bin bags, washing up tablets, everything like that. So you literally do not need to bring a thing.'
The holiday park is also 'dog friendly', which she called a 'huge bonus', and the mum said they took advantage of the 'adults only swim' session, which was from 6pm to 7pm.
Nicole also raved about the onsite restaurant, Coast and Country.
She continued: 'They have children's entertainment, and children also eat free.
'So we got a family of four meal: two adults, two children. It cost £41, which I think's an absolute bargain.
The English holiday resort that families say is a 'fancy Center Parcs'
'If you're a parent, you'll know how good this is, but in the restaurant, they have a little play area for your children to play in while you eat your meal.'
Nicole said the highlights of the holiday park for her kids were the football pitch, the park and the live entertainment in the evenings - along with the games room.
And if this wasn't enough, she shared how you can explore many exciting options nearby, including Windermere, seeing caves and going on walks.
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The holiday park as a soft play in the restaurant to keep kids entertained
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Nicole claimed the location felt like she was 'abroad'
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She said she would '100 per cent' recommend the holiday park as a 'perfect break away in the UK.'
Many people were quick to comment on the video and give their thoughts.
One person wrote: 'We've been as it's amazing! One of the best around!'
Another added: 'Looks ace !!!'
However, one wrote: 'Love to see my kids face when he sees that pool and I have to explain to him there's no way machine no rapids no cyclone.
'But you can have a little paddle if you like.'
A weekend break at Center Parcs can vary significantly in price, but typically ranges from £499 to £949 or more, depending on the time of year.
