Going to Longleat very soon. How much does bike hire cost. Can't find anything about it on their website?

Why is Centre Parcs UK so more expensive compared to Centre Parcs Europe ? We have sampled both a UK and European village, and I can't see how the UK can justify the price difference, particulary as the European ones when there, seem better value with many more free things to do. We have just booked a week at De Vossermeren in Belgium during the peak August holiday period, and including the ferry crossing, it is costing us ?560 for a 2 bed deluxe villa. The same equivilent UK villa for the same period is costing around ?1350!!! It is not easy booking direct with CP Europe from the UK, and it appears that efforts are made to keep you within the UK, but hey, we are all in the EU, so why the massive price difference ? Any thoughts or just an example of "rip off" Britain.

We believe we can get day passes for whinfell forest. What do people know about them and how do we go about getting them? Thanks

Very expensive in the U.K. A bunglow that cost ?2035 a week in Longleat only costs ?750 for an over 55yr old in Holland. Somebody is "having it off", rip off Britain again.

where can i find a discount code for eleveden? I heard they are around.

Does anyone know if you can stay for longer than a week at any of the parks in Holland or do you have to book 2 separate weeks?

Utterly awful. We booked 4 days at Longleat, only to come home early as we couldn't stand to stay any longer. Depressing. It is like going on holiday to a housing estate. The centre-piece, the 'sub-tropical paradise' was filthy, tepid and generally unexciting; you'd find more interesting swimming baths on your doorstep. As for the whole bike hire thing, the place is only a mile of so wide, so you can walk end-to-end in 1/2 hour. A cycle trip feels more akin to traipsing around a camping site than getting 'away from it all'. There are only a couple of short paths where you genuinely don't see any 'villas', or 'sheds' which is a more appropriate description. It was like some awful rewind to British holidays of the 1970s. It reminded me of times when our continental cousins had reason to berate our lack of taste or culinary capabilities. We most certainly will never be going back. For the money, you are better off tracking down some interesting B&Bs somewhere less artificial. Hope this answers some questions? The only good part is leaving? You exit into much more pleasant countryside and wonder why on earth you caged yourself up inside a pine forest!

We have been twice now to Whinfell and really enjoyed the stay- midweek in march. We have 5 year old son, he wears leg splints but there is still loads for him to do. We have managed to get our chalet for around ?160 which is great price for 4 people. Had code and discount both times from ebay. It is very man made but for city dwellers you really feel you are out and about. Loads of activities and found the customer service generally very good. Some activities very pricy but things like tots tennis, cricket coaching, painting sessions, tri golf all about ?3.60. Pony trekking ?16, other things more costly so can add up. The swimming pool is great with loads of flumes, rapids, baby pool, tropical pool etc all under glass roof- all this is free. Would advise self catering as food not up to much and quite expensive, however most food places have soft play areas for kids and this is great. You can book nursery sessions and enjoy time to relax in spa or go to sports plaza. I would def recommend pre booking as we didnt do this first time round and missed out on so much- this time we planned ahead and really made the most of our time.

My family goes to center parcs every year and we love it. There are 15 of us and we always go in the holidays and although it is fairly busy, it is not overly busy. If you do go you absolutely must hire or take a bike. We have been to Longleat a few times, Elveden and one in Holland and are going to Elveden and one in Frane again this year!. The swimming pool is lovely and clean and great for kids and there is a jacuzzi for the adults. The villas are great too and very clean. Bowling is fun too if you get the chance to do that.

My dad is in a wheelchair but there's still lots for him to do. For example swimming and bowling. And there is specially adapted villas which are great and easy to get around.

The prices for bike hire are:-
Adult mountain bike midweek - £17.50
Adult traditional bike midweek - £15.00
Cycle with trailer midweek - £25.50
Child cycle midweek - £7.60

Here are a few prices for activites:-
Target archery 55 mins £7.20
Mountain bike trek 1 1/2 hrs £13.00
Badminton 2 hrs £5.20
Squash 2 hrs £5.20
Fencing 1 hr £9.20 (adult)
Canoes 30 min £3.60
Pedaloes 30 min £4.50
Reflexology 55 mins £40.00

I would recommend it too anyone. The age in our group ranges from -1 to 48 and we all love it there!!

dont suppose you know the prices for the horse riding? and if there is a weight limit? been trying to find out everywhere.
also is it advisable to book all activities before u arrive?