Whinfell Forest is one of the most popular holiday parks owned by the quality Center Parcs group. One of four stunning centre parks villages. Whinfell Forest has an amazing location surrounded by beautiful landscape, right on the edge of the world famous Lake District National Park. Because of this great location Whinfell is a wildlife haven and is very popular with bird watchers and other wildlife enthusiasts all year round. Most famously Whinfell forest is home to one of the few remaining colonies of Red Squirrels in the UK today. There are several places around the site where squirrels go to feed regularly and if you up early enough on a morning you are sure to see some.
This holiday village has a real "away from it all" and back to nature feel about it. You can come here to totally escape from the pressures of everyday life and completely relax and unwind. The aqua Sana here is one of the village's best features and offers a spa, steam bath and a large range of beauty treatments. Why not indulge in an Elemis facial, a massage, a couples treatment or treat someone you love to a spa day? There are several spa day packages to choose from and the therapists here are highly qualified and use an excellent range of products.
There are many restaurants in the Village ranging from contemporary, modern fine dining at the Indian restaurant to traditional pub grub. There are several big name restaurants here including café rouge and Bella Italia and several places to grab and drink and snack including Starbucks and the sports bar. There are also several take away options including Chinese,
During the day there you can head for the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, where you can experience the exhilarating Canyon Ride. There are also several safe areas for children and a poolside snack area. For something more relaxing why not take a stroll around the lake or enjoy a leisurely bike ride around the village. Bikes are available to hire and include tandems and pull along carts for children. The Sports Plaza is home to a wide range of sporting activities including organised sporting contests for both adults and children. There are also many things to do at the new Outdoor Activity Centre, which offers a range of physical activities including quad biking, archery, laser clays, paintballing and climbing.
Children can take part in many activities including teddy bears picnics, golf challenges and football coaching. Swimming lessons are available both as part of a group and individually. There are also several children's play areas around the village and more daring, older children may enjoy the high wires. Some of the children activities can be pre booked to avoid disappointment, Children will love it here in the winter too when the village is transformed in to a winter wonderland complete with Santa's grotto.
There are several types of accommodation to choose form here. All accommodation is in traditional wood style cabins. The basic comfort lodges are very spacious and have everything you need fro a great family self-catering holiday including patio and bbq areas. More luxurious lodges are available which are more contemporary in design. The VIP range of lodges have wide screen TVs, dishwashers, and some have out door hot tubs and spa baths.
Whinfell Forest Holiday Park at Center Parcs is the perfect place for a family holiday, a romantic escape or a relaxing retreat.
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