Lovely Family Holiday (South Lakeland White Cross Bay Holidays (Lake Windemere))

Member Name: Amanda2114

Product:	South Lakeland White Cross Bay Holidays (Lake Windemere)
Date:	25/06/09 (227 review reads)
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Advantages: Beautifyl, relaxing, adverturous, loved it!

Disadvantages: Having to go home back to reality.

A bit of Background
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South Lakeland Parks is a holiday and holiday home ownership company based in Cumbria. They were established in 1988 and previously known as South Lakeland Caravans until June 2006. They specialise in developing and running holiday parks in the UK, these include caravan holidays and sales, and wood lodge holidays and sales.

South Lakeland Parks is split into three divisions of the company:

1) SLHolidays - http://www.slholidays.co.uk/
These are available at White Cross Bay, Fallbarrow, Limefitt, Todber, Ocean Edge and Regent.

2) SLParks - http://www.slparks.co.uk
These are available at White Cross Bay, Fallbarrow, Limefitt, Todber, Gatebeck, Regent, Ocean Edge, Hawthorne and Marina.

3) SLLodges - http://www.sllodges.co.uk
SLLodges focuses on the private holiday lodge home provided by South Lakeland Parks. These are available at White Cross Bay, Fallbarrow, Limefitt and Gatebeck.

Our Holiday
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There were a group of about 7 family members (myself included) who were looking to go on holiday together. After looking at www.slholidays.co.uk we decided on White Cross Bay in the Lake District. I have to say we all have a thoroughly fantastic time and I would definitely recommend it and we will be going back.

We split the party into two groups - I was with 3 other adults and 2 kids. We paid for 7 nights in a classic lodge and it was £606 - Bargain! Split between us 4 adults it was just £150 for seven nights in the Lakes.

Our Lodge
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The classic lodge that we stayed in included 1 double with 1 twin bed in a room, which my boyfriend and I had, then 1 double with 2 twin beds in which my brother, his wife and their 2 small girls had. There was more than enough room for us all.

When we got there the electricity and gas was on, bed linen and duvets were there awaiting us. The gorgeous wooden cabin really made us feel like we were in the rustic woodland. It was absolutely beautiful; the kitchen was brilliant and very lovely. There is a wooden deck and balcony to watch the sun setting from, which was lovely sat out there once the kids were in bed with a nice glass of wine. For when it goes a little cooler in the evening there was a fire in the lounge that provided the perfect setting to sit on the couch and cuddle. The kitchen came fully equipped with fridge, microwave, Toaster and kitchen utensils.

The Park
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Our stay included a leisure pass to the swimming pool and leisure facilities. This gave us access to the gym (which the boys loved), my sister-in-law and I preferred the sauna. There was a lovely lounge bar where the kids were welcome with a beer garden for the adult to sit in while the kids played on the adventure play ground. There was a shop for all the basics that I always forget, and a great restaurant on-site for a relaxing, delicious evening meal.

We absolutely loved it at White Cross Bay. The setting of Lake Windermere was idyllic and the surroundings unbelievably beautiful. The park facilities were amazing, we couldn't have asked for anything else. And the location placed us slap bang in the heart of the Lake District.

Things To Do
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During our week stay there really was so much for us to do. We went to the South Lakes Wild Animal Park, which I absolutely loved and ended up sponsoring a tiger called Tess (after our dog). The little ones loved the World of Beatrix Potter and the Aquarium of the lakes, although for older children they might not keep their interest for long. The grand parents looked after the kids one day and we all went mountain biking to explore the Lakes. We took a leisurely trip across Lake Windermere on a Lake cruises, which was lovely (although take a cardigan as it is colder than you'd expect). The boys enjoyed a spot of fishing and golf while us girls went shopping in Ambleside and Kendal. Finally there was Go Ape at Grizedale forest which everyone enjoyed, although it was takeaway that evening cause we were all to tired to move.

We had an unbelievably adventurous, fun holiday at White Cross Bay and will definitely be returning in the near future.

Check it out at - http://www.slholidays.co.uk/White-Cross-Bay

Summary: Excellent Holiday.