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Specialist Reports Holiday by Accommodation Holiday Villages UK Villages Butlins
NOTE The following information is correct to the best of our knowledge but the company has not felt able to fact check the entry.
WhereMinehead, Bognor Regis and Skegness. AccommodationApartments for up to four without kitchen, and self-catering for up to eight. TVs feature among other channels the in-house Reds TV.
FacilitiesA weatherproof Skyline Pavilion with 'street' cafes and live entertainment. Decorated with six to eight metre high replica maple and silver birch trees. Food outlets include names like Burger King and Harry Ramsden's. ActivitiesAll weather multi-sports courts for sports from soccer and volleyball to basketball and netball. A crazy golf course and funfair, plus swimming complex with wavepool, flumes, waterfalls and water ride technology, all free. Snooker, darts, Odeon cinema, 10-pin bowling, American pool and go-karts cost extra. EntertainmentYes, including tribute bands and cabarets and West End style musicals.
For ChildrenA Toyland mini-town with Noddy, Mr Plod and Noddy's car offering rides, Tessie Bear's Teacups etc. A Kids 'Rumble in the Jungle" outdoor adventure play area includes three themed sections. For younger children a soft play area. There is also a shallow pool play area for younger children. Child EntertainmentIncluding musicals and a show with children's TV personalities. There are also Fox Kids Character appearances, and a Stunt Show featuring Popeye, Olive Oil and Brutus.
EquipmentMothercare, including cots and high chairs. Nappies and baby toiletries on sale. ChildcareDay-time nursery services from 3 months to five years. Babysitting in the accommodation at £5 per hour and a Night Owl service in the nursery for babies 3-9 months £2 per hour 8-11.45pm. Parents using this second service will be given a bleeper so can be contacted quickly if necessary.
Children's ActivitiesNoddy's Toyland Rides, Fox Kids Club for 5-8 years, Puppet Castle and puppet characters, Digimon Characters and a Jellikins Disco Party.
Sample PriceFor a seven night break in May start from £65 per person based on four people sharing a self-catering studio apartment in Skegness, Minehead £67, Bognor Regis £77. Single parents travelling with one, two or three children will get their own entrance at the same price as the children's. |
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