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LadyWayne, her family and myself have been going to Centre Parcs at least once a year for around 7-8 years. The last couple of visits have been a bit of a let down, the place seems to be increasingly chasing the pound, and seems in danger of losing sight of it's "core values".
Whilst not exactly eco-friendly in the broadest sense, it does at least (or has in the past) made attempts to at least appear that way. This seems to be taking a back seat of late and I think is becoming less apealing to us as a result.
That said, we do enjoy pampering ourselves and as such usually book the lodge with it's own hot tub, sauna and steam room. I know that sounds like a bit of a dichotomy, but at least we're not flying.
We used to enjoy getting there, leaving the car in the car park and relaxing in a fairly tranquil environment. When we visited at the weekend they now have billboards up announcing the soon arrival of a "brand new Starbucks" - Great! Their own cafe is now a Cafe Rouge and many more changes are afoot.
Anyway, as I say, it's losing it's appeal but we are at somewhat of a loss finding an alternative.
We'd like to stay in a cottage (or something independant of a large building if you follow me) somewhere - no more than around an hours drive from Sheffield, which has peace and quiet, but is a short distance from local amenities. If it had it's own hot tub, sauna etec it'd be a bonus!
Asking too much aren't we?
Whilst not exactly eco-friendly in the broadest sense, it does at least (or has in the past) made attempts to at least appear that way. This seems to be taking a back seat of late and I think is becoming less apealing to us as a result.
That said, we do enjoy pampering ourselves and as such usually book the lodge with it's own hot tub, sauna and steam room. I know that sounds like a bit of a dichotomy, but at least we're not flying.
We used to enjoy getting there, leaving the car in the car park and relaxing in a fairly tranquil environment. When we visited at the weekend they now have billboards up announcing the soon arrival of a "brand new Starbucks" - Great! Their own cafe is now a Cafe Rouge and many more changes are afoot.
Anyway, as I say, it's losing it's appeal but we are at somewhat of a loss finding an alternative.
We'd like to stay in a cottage (or something independant of a large building if you follow me) somewhere - no more than around an hours drive from Sheffield, which has peace and quiet, but is a short distance from local amenities. If it had it's own hot tub, sauna etec it'd be a bonus!
Asking too much aren't we?
)
Let's go diggin' dirt.... 
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