Center Parcs reveals premium lodges coming to holiday parks next year – with cosy ‘snuggle pods' and heated games patios
Launching in October, the holiday park has announced it is upgrading 200 lodges across two of its sites, and they'll have interactive games and cosy outdoor areas.
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Work has already begun on upgrading 200 lodges across Center Parcs at the Sherwood Forest and Whinfell Forest sites.
The new accommodation is called the Woodland Premium Lodges and Grand Forest Lodges, and both will have lots of new mod cons and upgrades.
The Woodland Premium Lodge has been described as a "stylish sanctuary".
In the images of the new lodges, there is woodland wallpaper to blend in with nature, along with a huge comfy-looking sofa and chair.
Outside will be a spacious dining area to enjoy the sunny afternoons or crisp mornings.
The Woodland Premium Lodge will be available to book if you're looking a stay with either two, three or four-bedrooms.
Inside is a fully equipped kitchen along with be a flame-effect electric fire, blackout curtains for a well-needed sleep after all the holiday park activities and a coffee machine.
The Grand Forest Lodge is "indulgent accommodation" suited more towards large groups or multi-generational families on a trip together.
There will be two, three or four-bedroom lodges available, and each will have ensuite bathrooms in every bedroom.
The standout feature of the Grand Forest Lodge is the heated outdoor pergola - so you can stay warm outdoors even in the cooler months.
Center Parcs makes major change to its swimming pools – and guests are divided
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You can relax under the warm canopy in squishy seats and beanbags, or have a game on the outdoor football table.
Another highlight is the indoor 'snuggle pod', a cosy retreat with an interactive games screen and colour-changing mood lighting.
The upgraded lodges are available to book at Sherwood Forest and Whinfell Forest now, with arrivals from mid-October onwards.
The Woodland Premium and Grand Forest Lodges will also be available at Longleat Forest and Elveden Forest.
These will be available to book early next year to stay in from summer 2026 onwards.
Alistair Taylor, Director of Accommodation at Center Parcs commented: 'We're incredibly excited to reveal these stunning premium lodges for our guests, which forms part of a major investment programme as we continue to evolve the UK short break experience.
'We know how important the lodge spaces are for families coming together so whether it's the upgraded interiors or innovative outdoor features, every detail has been carefully selected to enhance our guests' experience.
"We're also staying true to the natural feel that makes a Center Parcs break unique for all ages, bringing the lodge experience to the center of guests' world.'
Plus, Center Parcs reveals opening date for seventh UK park – and it's sooner than you think.
And more on the new adventure attraction at Center Parcs that's now launched.
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