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Center Parcs - cooking & catering questions

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Nandalot Sun 09-Apr-17 20:34:20

Agree with everything said here. On site shops expensive. We always take a sharp knife when we go self-catering as they always seem to be blunt. Take enough dishwasher tablets for the time you are there. They do provide the minimum of cleaning products so extra wipes, j cloths etc.

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suzied Sun 09-Apr-17 20:27:51

Last time we were there I think it was very well equipped. My OH always takes a couple of sharp knives though! I wouldn't bother with their pack- just take your own stuff. They have a little supermarket there with the basics and nice bakery if you forget anything. Book a session at the spa! Have fun ?

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grandma60 Sun 09-Apr-17 20:27:17

I agree. Don't get the grocery pack. Everything is very expensive. The kitchen was quite well equipped though and very clean although we mostly had barbecues. Eating out on site is expensive as well.

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Pittcity Sun 09-Apr-17 20:15:02

I'd say no to the grocery pack unless you are pushed for packing space. We take stuff from home or do a basic supermarket shop on the way. The on site shop and grocery pack is expensive.
There are several supermarkets a short drive away for topping up. Use the money you save to treat yourself.
We haven't been for a while so can't vouch for the kitchen equipment.

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Grannyknot Sun 09-Apr-17 19:41:10

Hi everyone, I'm off to Center Parcs Longleat in June with my son, DIL and 3 year old grandson. We've never been before so where else to look for inside info then on GN? I know I can read the website, but I'm hoping to hear from the horse's mouth so to speak smile

Is it worth ordering the grocery starter pack? I understand that it's convenient, but I just wondered whether it's a bit of a rip-off (I've already noticed that they charge extra for every little thing!)

Are the kitchenettes well equipped or is it a good idea to take own bits of kit? I've been in rented holiday accommodation where the kitchen stuff has been appalling - Teflon pans where the coating is scratched and peeling, blunt knives and so on. We're not planning to do a lot of cooking but it would still be nice to know what to expect.

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