Short breaks and holidays in Ireland
Get ready for fun family adventures in the forest. Escape for a three, four or seven night stay in our stylish and comfortable lodges nestled in the woodland.
Discover up to 200 indoor, outdoor and watersports activities, race down the Wild Water Rapids in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise or explore the forest and make friends with the local wildlife.
Try delicious dishes in our family-friendly restaurants, with plenty of choice for even the pickiest eaters! Indulge in a little retail therapy with our on-village shops, or enjoy some ‘me time’ at our Aqua Sana Spa. All our villages are cashless and can no longer accept cash payments, including for the purchase of gift cards.
Everything at Center Parcs is designed to bring families together, helping you to recharge, reconnect and make memories to treasure forever.
Short breaks in the forest
Watch our informative videos which will show you what to expect on a short break at Center Parcs including further details on:
- Arriving and departing the village
- Your accommodation
- Where to eat and shop
- Get peace of mind when booking your short break with our Book with Confidence guarantee
Break durations
Escape to the forest on a short family holiday and discover everything that Center Parcs has to offer. Find a break duration that suits you and book the perfect staycation for your family.
- You can choose from a three-night weekend break, a four-night midweek break or stay for seven nights
- All our breaks start or end on a Monday or Friday, although festive breaks will sometimes be different
Our accommodation
As always, your home-from-home at Center Parcs, will be comfortable and made for families to enjoy.
- All our bedrooms sleep up to two people and there is a mix of single and double beds in our accommodation
- Choose an Apartment, Woodland Lodge or Executive Lodge nestled in your own piece of forest
- Add some luxury with an Exclusive Lodge and enjoy features such as a games room, hot tub, sauna and steam room
- Don’t forget we also have adapted lodges and dog-friendly lodges
Things to do
Make the most of a short break in the forest and discover all the things you can do at Center Parcs.
- A wide range of indoor, outdoor and watersports activities
- Activities for all ages including the little ones; adrenaline-fuelled adventures, to calming and creative activities
- The best way to discover the village is on two wheels. Why not save room in your car and hire one from our Cycle Centre?
Where to eat
Each village offers a variety of restaurants and cafés for you to enjoy on your short family break, including high street favourites such as Bella Italia, or our own restaurants including Cara's Kitchen and Bar
- If you want a cosy night in, have delicious food from your favourite Center Parcs restaurant, delivered direct to your lodge door. Simply order and pay online
- Indoor soft play areas are open in a number of restaurants on each village
- Free baby food in selected restaurants
- Once you have booked your break you can start booking restaurants
Subtropical Swimming Paradise
Free entry to our Subtropical Swimming Paradise is included within the cost of your break and is available on a pre-bookable basis in 3-hour time slots. Our fun family water park features:
- Lush tropical pants and year round heating to 29.5C
- Exhilarating raft rides, slides and flumes, including family favourite the Wild Water Rapids
- Themed play areas for little ones with spray fountains, slides and pools
- Indoor and outdoor pools, including the large wave pool, lagoons and whirlpools
- The Canopy Café poolside bar
What's included
All our lodge accommodation and apartments contain all the essentials you need for a short break
- A beautiful lake, sandy beach and 400 acres of forest to explore without it feeling crowded
- Free Friendly wifi
- During our Winter Wonderland, festive, and Winter Forest Lights breaks enjoy our Enchanted Light Trail experience
- Outdoor adventure playgrounds around our villages
Arrivals and departures
- You can arrive on village from 10am on your day of arrival
- Check into your accommodation from 4pm
- Sign in to your Center Parcs account to check-in online - add your guest details and register your vehicle details before you arrive
Aqua Sana Spa
Our Aqua Sana Spas are open for a little time out, pampering and relaxation. You can book:
- Three-hour Spa Sessions, with an extensive selection of hot and cold, wet and dry spa experiences
- Indulgent spa treatments for both men and women
- Visit our Boutique to restock on all your favourite products.
*We use ingredients containing allergens as part of the preparation of food in all of our eateries. We also cook different foods with the same equipment. It is not possible to guarantee that any product is 100% free from any allergen due to the risk of cross-contamination in our kitchens. Intended allergen ingredient information for all items on our menu is available on our portal . We cannot make changes to our menu items and currently do not provide details of any ‘may contain’ allergen statements. If this causes you concerns due to the severity of your allergy please consider carefully before ordering. We are reviewing how we improve this in future.
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