Families seeking lively holiday experiences often weigh options between well-known European holiday parks. One popular choice gaining traction among UK travelers is Eurocamp, a company offering activity-focused breaks across multiple European destinations. Recently, a family’s firsthand experience at Eurocamp’s Domaine des Ormes in Brittany, France, highlights the appeal of this alternative to more expensive domestic options such as Center Parcs.

Eurocamp operates more than 400 parks across 11 countries, positioning itself as a budget-friendly yet activity-rich option for families. Domaine des Ormes, located on 400 acres of countryside in Brittany, features a variety of accommodations including traditional camping pitches, modern lodges, a luxury hotel, and unique options like floating cabins and treehouses. The family opted for a lodge, which offered separate bedrooms, a kitchen with a full-size fridge freezer, and living space suitable for a five-night stay.

While the lodge’s interior was somewhat smaller than those found at Center Parcs and did not include a television, the outdoor facilities compensated significantly. The accommodation emphasized outdoor living with a large covered deck, outdoor seating, and dining areas, which proved ideal during warm, sunny weather reaching 30 degrees Celsius. The family spent much of their time outdoors, dining and relaxing, aided by reliable Wi-Fi access for entertainment such as streaming movies on tablets.

Domaine des Ormes boasts extensive recreational facilities, most notably a large aquapark featuring water slides, a lazy river, wave pools, and both indoor and outdoor swimming areas. The aquapark, available to visitors at no additional cost, served as a major attraction, with activities like a zipline over the pool drawing enthusiasm from children and adults alike. The zipline, costing six euros per person for two rides, is significantly less expensive than comparable activities at Center Parcs, a factor that contributed to the family’s positive impression.

Additional amenities include kids’ clubs, archery, horse riding, and a circus performance, some of which incurred modest fees (for example, 10 euros per adult and nine euros per child for the circus). Despite these optional costs, the family found the balance of free and paid activities sufficient to keep occupied without excessive spending.

This firsthand account underscores a growing trend among UK families reevaluating their holiday spending, particularly moving away from pricier domestic resorts toward more affordable continental options. Eurocamp’s combination of varied accommodations, extensive outdoor facilities, and a wide range of activities presents a compelling case for those seeking active, family-friendly vacations in Europe.