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Helen of Troy
Posts: 2002
From: South West UK
28 Oct 2006 10:27 PM
My brother and his Mrs went to Minehead on 16th Oct half board! They were amongst the greedy pigs taking advantage of cheap holiday! Well, why not! 
Centre Parcs sounds a bit more upmarket then is it? Do they do catering there or is it all self catering? I really really dislike cooking anyway, but on holiday?! Ugh! I can go anywhere as long as there's a decent Cafe, Restaurant or Take-Away nearby. Otherwise Self Catering is a big no no!!!! 
Can cook won't cook!!! 
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Darky
Posts: 260
From: Bristol, UK
29 Oct 2006 7:38 AM
They have several restaurants, but I don't know if any do breakfast. The typical Center Parc customer would probably be up at dawn for some muesli.
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Helen of Troy
Posts: 2002
From: South West UK
29 Oct 2006 9:43 AM
Oh right! Before they go out on a nature ramble type thing?! No good wearing me high heels there then?!
There's nothing like a good old greasy fry up in the morning. I suppose I could manage that! 
What do they do evenings? 
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Helen of Troy
Posts: 2002
From: South West UK
29 Oct 2006 10:05 AM
Just been reading through the reviews here, bit of a mixed bag! A couple of them say security is not good, cars and villas broken into and valuables nicked. Well if we go, I will be vigilant! Bust my car and I'll bust their.........! Seriously though, is there a safe available do you or anyone know?!
What really appeals is it being next to the Safari Park, was intending to visit again next year, seems perfect. 
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Darky
Posts: 260
From: Bristol, UK
29 Oct 2006 12:48 PM
Hadn't heard of security problems.
Foodwise there's Indian, Italian, American and traditional food. Take your pick, you ain't gonna starve girl!
I stayed at the Sandy Bay Haven site near Exmouth last year. Burger & chips, Fish & chips, Chicken & chips. Not a vegetable in sight. A yard of fizzy pop for the kids and then they were all hyper. A bloke said that they get hoards of Brummies there who love it. They get bladdered all week and let the kids go wild. Nice area, but I don't fancy that site again. Much preferred the farmhouse we had near Bovey Tracy. Nice and quiet.
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Helen of Troy
Posts: 2002
From: South West UK
29 Oct 2006 8:50 PM
There some funny people what come from Exmouth (huh hummm)! Did you go into Exmouth while you were there? The beach is gorgeous but the town at night is a pub crawlers paradise. Loads of pubs, 3 clubs equals loads of people falling around town drunk!
Shame really cos it used to be a lovely place for families years ago. Got out of hand after I moved out! 
Wouldn't like to live there now!
I think most people who holiday in Sandy Bay seem to stay on the camp or travel around during the day. I used to walk there from Exmouth as a kid, along the cliffs. I would never fancy staying there though to be honest!
Anyway, I have requested a brochure and DVD on this here Centre Parcs. Will look into it. You have been very helpful Major Darky Sir.
Thanks!
Hope you are enjoying your wine now!
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taylor9991
Posts: 48
29 Jan 2007 5:06 PM
i have been to the center parcs in sherwood forest nottingham many times and i think it has dipped in recent times and things don't seem as good as what they used to
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Lee2008
Posts: 812
29 Jan 2007 7:48 PM
Centre parcs charged me £55 to take my dog for 5 days. He was not allowed to take part in any activities. Saying that, it would of cost about £60 to put him in the kennels for 5 days so i saved a fiver.
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Helen of Troy
Posts: 2002
From: South West UK
11 Mar 2007 3:07 PM
We looked at the brochure and DVD. It looks very boring except if you eat muesli and ride a bike. Booked at Park Resorts instead.
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