Eerie video shows 'abandoned Center Parcs lodges' left to rot

Daily Mirror

2 days ago

A TikTok video has shown the eerie side of Center Parcs, with footage appearing to show a number of 'abandoned' lodges at a holiday park in the Netherlands left to rot with furniture still inside
A TikTok user has left social media users bewildered with footage of what appears to be abandoned Center Parcs lodges in the Netherlands, still filled with furniture despite being overtaken by moss and mould. The video uploaded by VSnelson_author, shows neglected cabins at Center Parcs De Kempervennen near Eindhoven, igniting curiosity among viewers.
Some of the dilapidated lodges were captured on camera raising eyebrows and questions in the comments, as one person asked, "Where's this? Didn't know there was a partially built Center Parcs". Others seemed keen to explore the ruins, with remarks such as "Where on site was this? Was there a few months ago would love to take a look."
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Amidst speculations, another commenter stated the obvious concern: "Hope your lodge didn't look like this."
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Despite the derelict scenes in the clip, De Kempervennen remains operational, offering stays from about £90 in July, and holding a decent 3.7-star rating on TripAdvisor.
The dilapidation noted at De Kempervennen strikes a vivid contrast against the backdrop of exciting prospects for Center Parcs in the UK, with proposals for a new lavish resort in near Hawick, Scottish borders that could expand their portfolio since beginning UK operations in 1987.
Center Parcs is planning to build around 700 lodges and tourist facilities, including its signature Subtropical Swimming Paradise and Aqua Sana Spa, conveniently located just off the A7. This area, south of Selkirk, is home to a variety of wildlife such as ospreys, golden eagles, red squirrels, and deer, and is near numerous historic houses, castles, and abbeys.
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The massive project, estimated to cost between £350 million and £400 million, is expected to create about 1,200 jobs and become the seventh UK Center Parcs site. This week, the travel giant held a two-day community consultation (from May 20-21) in Hawick to discuss the details with local residents.
As reported by the BBC, there have been concerns raised over the potential loss of arable farmland. Some locals are also worried that tourists will visit the Center Parcs complex and then leave the area, providing little support to local businesses.
However, the company, which is accepting feedback on the proposed site until Friday, June 6, insists that most of its weekend guests also 'explore' the local area. It has also released a fly-through video and 3D model to give locals a clear picture of what the holiday village would look like.
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Center Parcs has unveiled dazzling digital visions of its proposed new holiday village, complete with the brand's hallmark Subtropical Swimming Paradise, an expansive lake for watercraft hire, and options ranging from eateries to a spa secreted among lush woodlands.
"The flythrough video and 3D model really help bring the plans to life and add to the real sense of anticipation that has been evident at recent consultation events," said Center Parcs' CEO Colin McKinlay.
He further stressed their commitment to integrating local feedback into their blueprint.
"It's one thing to describe what we're hoping to build, but seeing it laid out visually captures the ambition of what we're planning," Colin continued.
If all goes to plan, Scots could be enjoying their very own Center Parcs paradise by 2029.