Center Parcs' third village was opened in July 1994 in the Longleat
Forest Estate, near
Warminster in
Wiltshire. The village is located within a valley,
which means it has a steeper terrain than other Center Parcs sites.
A notable feature of the village is the towering redwood trees
which are common in this area of forest. Center Parcs is located
off the A632 and A36, immediatley adjacent to
Longleat Safari
Park, which is clearly visible from many
locations.
Accommodation
Longleat Forest has a total of 791
units of accommodation which range from Comfort to exclusive villas
including the Pinewood and Redwood Apartments. These villas and
apartments can currently accommodate a total of 3956 guests per
break. Villas are located in five different areas with each area
mostly including every type of accommodation, but the Maple and Ash
areas are predominantly made up of executive and exclusive villas.
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! Area !! Villa Numbers
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|
style="background-color:#CCFF00;" |Pinewood <BR>
Apartments
| 1-24
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| style="background-color:#CC9900;"
|Redwood <BR> Apartments
| 25-60
|-
|
style="background-color:lightblue;" | Pine
| 98-440
|-
|
style="background-color:red;" | Oak
| 441-472
|-
|
style="background-color:#FFCC33;" | Fir
| 473-735
|-
|
style="background-color:orange;" | Ash
| 801-843
|-
|
style="background-color:lightgreen;" | Maple
| 61-62 <br>
901-953
|-
Comfort Villas
Comfort is the most basic of
the accommodation ranges available at Center Parcs. It features an
open plan living, dining and kitchen area and all the essentails
needed for a perfect stay. At longleat Forest these villa are
available with 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms
Two Bedroom Comfort
Villa
This Villa features a shared bathroom, without toilet
and a seperate toilet located near the entrance to the
villa.
Three Bedroom Comfort Villa
This villa feature a
shared bathroom aswell but this time with toilet.In addition there
is also a seperate toilet near the entrence of the villa.
Four
Bedroom Comfort Villa
These larger villas in addition to a
full shared bathroom feature a shower room without toilet. Near the
entrance there is an additional toilet.
Comfort Plus
Villas
Takes comfort a stage further adding the little extras
that make a big differenece such a DVD player, dishwsher, towels,
toiletreies & an additional TV in the master bedroom. Comfort
Plus villa offer the same bathroom facilities as Comfort
Villas.
Woodland Lodges
Woodland Lodge Exterior
Features brand new interiors designed by leading interior
designer Tara Bernard. The lodges offer a fresh and welcoming place
to holiday and little extra such as a Blackboard and LCD
televisions make the experience extra special. The whole lodges
have been transformed a have brand new oak style floor with bold
rugs that complement the Orange and Khaki colour scheme.The
kitchens have been totally refitted and designed to make cooking
away form home just that little bit easier. Larger larder space has
been provided and built in appliances including a fridge and
dishwasher have been incorporated. All toilets have been
reinstalled in the main bathrooms therefore: two and three bedroom
lodges have a full main bathroom and extra loo. Four bedroom lodges
feature an extra shower room which does not include a
loo.
Restaurants & Bars
Current
Restaurants
Huck's Diner (opens June 2008), Ground Floor, The
Plaza, American Themed RestaurantCafé Rouge,Ground Floor, The Plaza, French
Café, Restaurant & BarOrtega, Ground Floor, The Plaza, Spanish Tapas
RestaurantStrada, First
Floor, The Plaza, Modern Italian RestaurantGrand Café, Village
Square, French Brasserie & BarLa Sapinerè, Village Square,
French Fine DiningThe Pancake House, Near Village Square, Dutch
Grilled PancakesRajinda Pradesh, Jardin des Sports, Indian
RestaurantSports Cafe, Jardin des Sports, Modern
FavouritesThe Conservatory, Aqua Sana, Healthy & indulgent
snacksFormer Restaurants & Bars
Chez Pierre,
converted to Cafè Rouge in 2007Luciano's, converted to Strada in
2007Hugo's, converted to Ortega in 2007The Coffee Shop,
converted to Starbucks in early 2008Crispins, closed 2008 (it is
thought to make room for a new take away)Bars
Lagoon
Bar, Subtropical Swimming Paridise, The Plaza, Snacks in the
PoolLeisure Bowl Bar, The Plaza, DrinksCoffee
Shops
There are two Starbucks Coffee Shops on the
Village
Starbucks,Ground Floor,Plaza Starbucks, Jardin des
Sports (coming soon) Former Coffee Shops
Before
Starbucks there was one unbranded coffee shop on the Ground Floor
in the Plaza. This Unit was converted to Starbucks in
2008.
Retail Units
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|
Shop ||
Location|-
|Aquatique || The Plaza
|-
|Forest
Fashions || The Plaza
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|Funtastic! || The Plaza
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|Parc
Market (Food) || The Plaza
|-
|Refresh Newsagents || Jardin des
Sports
|-
|Shades of Time || The Plaza
|-
|Sportique || Jardin
des Sports
|-
|Treats || The Plaza
|}