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Brockwood Lodges, Whicham Valley - self-catering

Ribby Hall Village, Wrea Green, Lancashire - hotel and self-catering

Center Parcs, Oasis Whinfell Forest - self-catering

Whitby region, Yorkshire

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Set in 26 acres of mature woodland, the lodges are positioned around Brockwood Hall that houses the bar and restaurant facilities. The resort is located on the coastal side of the Lake District, near the lovely village of Broughton-in-Furness.

You can select from 2 or 3 bedroom Norwegian style lodges that sleep up to 8 people. All have natural pine interiors, colour TV, telephone, microwave, patio furniture, cot and highchair. The largest lodges, Viking style, also ensuite facilities and a dishwasher.

Resort facilities:

• heated indoor pool;
• family lounge bar;
• take away meals and restaurant;
• Young Brocks kids club;
• indoor play area (over 3yrs);
• soft play area (over 3yrs);
• baby sitting;
• launderette;
• can cater for pets, subject to an additional charge.

Telephone: 01229 772329

www.brockwoodhall.co.uk

Situated within over 100 acres of landscaped grounds, Ribby Hall Village is located in the idyllic and picturesque countryside of Wrea Green in Lancashire …only 10 minutes from Blackpool yet in a world of its own.

They offer an excellent standard of accommodation either in self-catering cottages sleeping 2 to 12 people or in suites at the Manor House Hotel.

Resort features:

• two indoor pools;
• sauna, steam room and spa baths;
• large selection of indoor activities including squash, badminton, archery, basketball, table tennis and indoor riding centre;
• large selection of outdoor activities including 9 hole golf course, tennis, mini golf and cycle hire;
• adventure playground;
• family entertainment centre including morning kid's clubs;
• choice of family restaurants and takeaways.

Telephone: 01772 671111

www.ribbyhall.co.uk

This well known and highly recommended holiday village is set in 400 acres of beautiful pine forest on the edge of the North Lake District. Home to deer, tawny owls, red squirrels and butterflies that are all protected by the Park Rangers, Center Parcs offers a huge variety of activities and nature pursuits.

You can select from a studio sleeping 2 people or a range of lodges with 2,3 or 4 bedrooms that sleep up to 8 people. All units have a colour TV, telephone and microwave.

Resort facilities:

• World of Water complex with indoor pool, children's pool, baby pool and flume rides;
• tennis, archery, kayaking, windsurfing, horse riding, golf driving range, ten pin bowling;
• health Spa;
• 2 cinemas;
• skating rink;
• baby sitting service;
• soft play area;
• adventure playground;
• kindergarten and kids clubs;
• laundry facilities;
• shop;
• range of restaurants including Italian, Chinese and American.

For more information contact: 01768 893000

We've had several recommendations for this area. Whitby is about 18 miles north of Scarborough on the North East Coast. There is plenty to do for young children, lots to visit, good beaches and Robin Hood Bay is just down the Coast.

We've been recommended two specific holiday parks:

Northcliffe Holiday Park - visit www.northcliffe-seaview.com or telephone 01947 880477.

Captain Cooks Haven - this is a complex of privately owned brick built cottages. For more information contact 01947 601396.

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