Darwin Forest Customer Reviews

"Darwin is out of this world. Some of us booked to return already - the rest of us booking soon. Can't praise place enough. "

Mrs Bateman, Northumberland, January 2010

"We have had a fantastic weekend & couldn't have asked for more. The fireworks display was great and well done for all the hard work preparing for it."

Mrs Reeson, Lincs, November 2009

"All round a fantastic park and staff were great. Facilities suit all ages but feel that the new children's play area will be a brilliant addition. Loved our stay, already thinking about coming back next year."

Mrs Lockwoood, Suffolk, November 2009

"Thank you for another great stay - our 4th time at Darwin and the kids (age 12 & 9) loved every minute again. The ability to enjoy the Park, relax in a fantastic lodge or to visit various Peak District attractions is superb - enabling us to account and plan for the mixed weather. Thanks again to all the staff for their great and friendly service!! Will be back early next year!"

Mr & Mrs Russell, Manchester, September 2009

"All we can say is a huge 'Thank You' to you all. We had a fantastic week in one of your lodges. We usually have a couple of holidays at Centre Parcs each year but now we have found Darwin Forest we will be back. The accommodation was superb, staff very helpful - the best we have ever found in the UK. Please thank everyone at the Forest - they are a huge credit to your organisation."

Hart family, Northants, September 2009

"This is the best self catering park we have ever stayed in. It is difficult to say how you could possibly improve on either the park or the lodges. They are perfect. We shall certainly return."

Mrs Hughes, Warwickshire, September 2009

"Have been coming here for about 10 years and this place never loses its magic for me. I love the peace and quiet and will look forward to my next visit Nov 30th and many more to come."

Mrs Baker, Hull, September 2009

"We were very impressed and pleased by the cleanliness of the lodge and enjoyed the variety of activities available on the site. A very enjoyable and relaxing holiday. Thank you!"

Mr & Mrs Franks, Peterborough, August 2009

"We returned this year after a lovely holiday last year - once again a super holiday which has been recommended to friends."

Mrs Clarke, West Midlands, August 2009

"Not sure how you can improve on the standard, help, friendliness and peace here. Well done. Keep it up."

Mrs Beacham, Oxfordshire, July 2009

"Very comfortable lodges. This, our third visit to Pinelodge Holidays (2nd visit to Darwin), was most enjoyable even though weather not so good. Children loved the play areas. Have recommended to friends."

Miss Brookes, Suffolk, June 2009

"We spent one week, with inclement weather persisting, but were never at a loss as to what to do. The mini-golf and woodland walks were absolutley delightful. We loved Darwin Forest Country Park - our third visit."

Mr & Mrs Brown, Lincoln, June 2009

"We thoroughly enjoyed our first week this year at Darwin Forest, a bit later than usual but better late than never! There was a nice display of daffodils and the rhododendrons will be out the next time that we come; every thing was perfect, even the weather was kind. It was very nice to see so many new lodges on the park, some in new positions, and others replacing the older lodges. "

R & K Woodward, Nottinghamshire, April 2009

"All of the staff employed by the park that I have come across have been very friendly and helpful, which is such a welcome change. Excellent facilities, will certainly be back."

Mrs Kavanagh, Flintshire, March 2009

"This weekend I returned from Darwin Forest and I loved it, as did the people with me. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Thank you for a great break."

Miss Weatherly, South Yorkshire, March 2009

"A wonderful place run by wonderful people, its like one big happy family. Will recommend to our friends. Thank you so much."

Mrs Peirce, Dorset, March 2009

"Excellent clean tidy lodge. Most enjoyable. We found the reception staff most helpful and polite, especially when we needed to call the doctor."

Mrs Dartnell, Essex, March 2009

"Very enjoyable stay. Great place to relax and enjoy the countryside. Doorstep wildlife amazing to watch. Dog enjoyed himself as much as we did. Thanks."

Ms Shuker, February 2009

"Everything about our short stay here has been excellent, cannot find any faults at all, superb meal in the Forester's Inn, fantastic swimming pool and facilities. Many thanks."

Mr & Mrs Wood, Dyfed, February 2009

"We have just returned from a fantastic Christmas break at Darwin Forest and would like to yet again praise you on such a great park. It was our first visit and were totally impressed with everything we experienced. Your lodges are so well equipped with so much thought gone into them. The staff were so friendly and polite, the leisure facilities were the best we have seen in a long time, the bar was good fun and walks around the park were muddy and pretty! We will definately be returning and have already told all of our friends to visit! Thank you for such a memorable Christmas."

Fricker and Taylor families, Leicester, December 2008

"Extremely impressive. Lovely surroundings, good size and value. All the add-ons (cycle hire, tennis, etc) are well priced. We would choose to come here (and soon!) over somewhere like Centre Parcs because it offers reasonable value, pretty accomodation and surroundings. We also like that it feels smaaller and friendlier, yet it still has a pool, spa and beauty treatment area. Thank you, we look forward to our next visit and will recommend you highly."

Mrs Philips, Leicestershire, July 2008

"I felt that I must let you know what a wonderful break we had at Darwin Forest recently. Your staff could not have been more pleasant and helpful, particularly Andy at the Leisure Centre, who went out of his way to make us feel welcome. Five of us had treatments with Hayley and we all emerged feeling serene and blissful. We loved the lodge, which we found warm, comfortable and clean with every convenience we required. We enjoyed the surrounding woodland and had a satisfying meal in the local pub on-site. We shall all recommend Pine Lodges to our family and friends for its value for money and excellent facilities. Thanks to all your staff for such a delightful stay. "

Ms Emmerson, June 2008

"This is our first visit and we will definitely return. From the moment you drive into the park everything was excellent. Cannot think of anything that could be improved! Centre Parcs not quite as good!"

Mrs Rodgers, Essex, May 2008