Butlins (Minehead)

I have visited Butlins in Minehead now on several occasions for the 60's themed weekends. We go in a group of around 60, we all stay in the old style chalets and are half board and pay around £120 for 4 days and 3 nights. It is a long old drive from the midlands but is worth it. I have only ever been in the winter, as the adult weekends only really run out of season. But even so Minehead is a beautiful place. The Beach is opposite the resort and looks out to Wales on a clear day. The resort itself is clean, the staff friendly and Helpful and well set out. As all other Butlins it offers the same facilities. Plenty of places to eat on site if you ...  Read the complete review

With three small children, my Husband and I thought that i might not be a great idea (or a cheap one) to go abroad on holiday this year. I visited Butlins as a child quite a few times, so we looked into that, and picked a week at the beginning of August. Its not as cheap as Haven or Pontins, but having had a terrible experience of the later I would never return even if someone paid me! We invited my Mum and brother to come with us, so for 3 adults, 3 children and an infant we paid just over £1800, for which we got a silver apartment on a half board basis. Booking was very easy and I did it online. I like the fact that I could pay money towards the balance ...  Read the complete review

If you are looking for a cheap and cheerful place to take the kids for a short break, with activities on tap and a beach on your doorstep, the Butlin's fits the criteria. In term time you can get deals for about £30 per person, which increases fairly substantially in the school holidays. There are numerous characters and events to keep the little ones entertained, such as Billy Bear, Bob the Builder, Bob's yard (free rides), Daisy the Cow, Skyline gang - well there's loads. There's a list of weekly events so you can plan where you go and what you want to see, with many activities being free. The accommodation is self-catering so bring your own ...  Read the complete review

you either love it or hate it. Ive been 3 times now and so feel i can give a good overall picture of this type of holiday. Ive always booked the same time each year that being April and the price has always been amazingly cheap compared to the prices in say july and august.admittedly ive taken the kids in term time so that keeps the cost down. Ive found the silver apartments very good. They are clean and very well equipped everything you would need except towels and obvious personal items.you even get a little bottle of washing up liquid dish cloth and t towel. Going for the bed and breakfast option is a good idea as there is a wide range of foods ...  Read the complete review

I went to Butlins Minehead on the weekend just for the day with the Sunday School kids outing. I thought that Butlins was an ideal place to visit with this type of group as there was plenty of different things to do throughout the day with most activities included in the admission price. When we got in the first thing we did was get a guide book from the information desk, this will really help with your visit as it gives you a map and a guide to what is happening that day. In the morning we went to the fair where all the rides were free which was good but I did feel that they took far too long getting people on and off the ride. I must warn you though do ...  Read the complete review