Re: Centreparcs?


"Lorenzo" <nomail@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Thanks for all of this. It is very helpful.
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> By the way, I like your email address. Nice idea. Does that result in
> loads of spam going to disney (esp inviting Donald to have enhancement
> surgery!)?

Thanks! :-) It just sort of came to me. I expect Mr. Duck now has the
full complement of body-part-enlarging gadgets, no doubt paid for by his
Elbonian Lottery wins and other spurious promises of easy cash.

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> "Jo Ling" <donald.duck@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> We've been to Oasis twice. It's very nice, though many of the activities
>> are geared for older children than your daughter.
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>> That said, she will love the swimming pool; there is a section just for
>> toddlers, with its own mini-slides. And you don't have to pay extra to
>> use it! There's also a soft-play area in the sports centre, which I
>> think is also free.
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>> There are also kids' clubs and creches, which allow you both to pursue
>> your own activities while your daughter is looked after. I think you can
>> book them for two hours at a time. You can also get a babysitter if you
>> wish to go out yourselves for a drink in the evening./
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>> In the central building ("the Butterfly Centre", I think it's called,
>> because of its shape) there are some little coin-operated ride machines.
>> There are also plenty of choices of places to eat; cheap and cheerful
>> (Burger King or takeaway pizzas), through "family pub" style, with
>> friendly staff (yes!!) to waitress-service (IIRC, there's a bistro-style
>> place in the centre, and a chinese restaurant attached to the building
>> where the tennis-courts are.) Oh yes, and an american diner and a coffee
>> bar.
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>> Theres a small lake, which you can hire pedalos to go on. There's also a
>> crazy golf, there are bikes to hire, some with little trailers on the
>> back for the little'uns, and there's an adventure playground. Also loads
>> of places just for a quiet stroll!
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>> The chalets are clean and spacious, each with a TV and a little patio.
>> The kitchen is sort of open-plan, but adequate. There's also a
>> mini-supermarket on site for your essentials.
>>
>> The only downside is that it can be on the pricey side. Their
>> mini-breaks aren't cheap, and any activities, barring the swimming pool,
>> cost extra.
>>
>> Hope that helps!
>>
>> Jo
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>> "Lorenzo" <nomail@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>> Hi there,
>>>
>>> We are looking for somewhere to go for a week - just the two of us and
>>> our 14 months old daughter. Ideally we would like to find self catering
>>> accommodation near to child friendly facilities with a swimming pool
>>> etc.
>>>
>>> Would we enjoy centerparcs or is that really only appropriate for
>>> families with older children? We are thinking of going to the Oasis one
>>> near Lake District. Any advice would be appriated.
>>>
>>> Many thanks.
>>>
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