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Center Parcs Whinfell Forest

Whinfell Forest | Penrith, Penrith CA10 2DW, England
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW via mobile

This is our 4 centreparcs stay and 3rd here, we always stay in a 3 bed villa and they are starting to look shabby. Kitchen not very well supplied, bathrooms seen better days, carpets warn and never any covers on the remotes for the TV. This time we found the restaurant staff very rude in, Hucks, red rouge and bella... More

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Skelton, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

its amazing great for familys and couples aspecially for children the activities and swimming the lodge was clean and comftable the pool is the best i really liked how even though it was winter the outdoor pool was still hot and you can enjoy it I also think that having kids with you is amazing because they is santas grotto... More

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barrow-in-furness cumbria
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7 hotel reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Just come back from a weekend staying in an original 3 bed executive lodge in the meadow view area. 1st impressions of the lodge were good,it was clean,but smelt a bit funky.Only one en-suite,the 2 bedrooms upstairs shared a bathroom which tbh had seen better days.The TVs were all out of sync,the one in the living room was really old.... More

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Emma F, Guest Services Executive at Center Parcs Whinfell Forest, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Hi there Thanks so much for taking the time to post on TripAdvisor. I am pleased that, overall, you did enjoy your break. I appreciate your feedback regarding the price of food and drink and have shared this with the Village team. We are constantly monitoring comments made on this review site so that we can identify any trends that... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW via mobile

We recently stayed for a large family holiday. We got an eight person lodge containing 4 rooms if you are planning to go this would be the best way to do it as it works out costing less per person if you all pay together. Our lodging was clean and comfortable. It had a lot of wildlife outside which was... More

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North Yorkshire
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Had a lovely family time despite weather being a bit iffy, kids really enjoyed the activities, but I did not feel any were value for money. The lodge was the same as we usually get , but it was tired , and we felt the accommodation is now below average for the price and the pool was dirty in parts.... More

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UK
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4 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This was my third trip to a Center Parcs and the first with the extended family (adults and one two year old!). We stayed in one of the New Style Woodland Lodges which was much better than the comfort lodge I had stayed in previously, nicely laid out with some good facilities. Despite the terrible weather, we had a great... More

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Saltcoats, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We went to CP Whinfell for my husband's 70th on 13th May. There were 6 of us- husband, me, sister in law, daughter, son in law and 4 yr old grandson. We stayed in a new style woodland lodge ( 64 Foresters Lane) and were impressed with the en-suites and the dishwasher and the comfortable beds. However, the outside of... More

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Halifax, United Kingdom
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17 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We always enjoy our Center Parcs breaks. We usually go to Sherwood but this time we decided to take the extended family to Whinfell for them to try something different. We first went years ago and pledged we would not return. However, it has improved since then. When asked our grandson, aged 5, which he preferred he said Whinfell. I... More

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England
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We visited Whinfell Forest a while ago & vowed never to go back. My son asked if we could go for half term, so I was checking out reviews to see if things have changed. Looking at some of the reviews they clearly have not, hence I decided to leave a review. On our visit the lodge was dirty when... More

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Emma F, Guest Services Executive at Center Parcs Whinfell Forest, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Hi Thank you for taking the time to post your review following your stay at Whinfell Forest in 2012. I was really sorry to read of your poor experience and that you feel you will not return to us. Your review has been shared with Housekeeping and Grounds Services Managers. I was surprised to read that you did not get... More

Manchester, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

This was our first trip to Center Parcs and definately not the last! We had a fabulous time and the so did the kids. All the staff were super helpful and the location of our lodge overlooking the lake was lovely. Cant wait to go again!

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What travellers say

  • New style woodland(154)
  • Swimming pool(84)
  • Aqua Sana(55)
  • Great time(54)
  • Very good(48)
  • Bella Italia(39)
  • Cafe Rouge(33)
  • Play area(33)
  • Red squirrel(30)
  • Car park(29)

Additional Information about Center Parcs Whinfell Forest

Address: Whinfell Forest | Penrith, Penrith CA10 2DW, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Cumbria > Lake District > Penrith
Amenities:
Fitness Centre Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 13 Speciality lodging in Penrith
Also Known As:
Center Parcs Whinfell Forest Hotel Penrith
Center Parcs Whinfell Forest Hotel
Center Parcs Whinfell Forest Penrith, Lake District, UK

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