What’s Included in a Center Parcs Lodge?
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Standard Woodland Lodges at Center Parcs have everything you need to cook, sleep and relax. However, there are some things missing from the lodge that you’re going to want to make sure you bring with you.
Most notably, lodges don’t have a washing machine or tumble dryer. In fact there’s no laundry facilities anywhere on-site. There’s also no toiletries, limited washing-up materials and no firewood for the log burner.
I’ve noted below where the size or quantity of an item included in a lodge may vary in my experience.
Methodology: I started tracking what’s actually included in a Center Parcs lodge in 2020 and have updated it on every visit since. This edition reflects a two-bedroom Woodland Lodge (Lake Beck, Lodge 7) at Whinfell Forest in July 2026, my eleventh Center Parcs stay across multiple UK villages and lodge types.
Kitchen & Dining
- Fridge & Freezer (Three and four bedroom lodges have two of these. The freezer compartment is only big enough for a pack of ice creams and a bag of chips)
- Oven (excluding some apartments; cooks around 20 minutes slower than a standard home oven, so allow extra time)
- Hob (induction or traditional, varies by lodge)
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Tassimo Coffee Machine
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Tea Pot
- Large, Medium & Small Saucepan
- Frying Pan
- 2 Pyrex Dishes
- Chopping Board
- Colander
- 3 Chef’s Knives
- Spatula
- Large Spoon
- Potato Masher
- Tin Opener
- Bottle Opener
- Corkscrew
- BBQ Tools
- Large & Small Plates
- Bowls
- Cutlery
- Coffee Mugs
- Glass Tumblers
- Wine & Champagne Glasses
- Espresso & Tea Cups
- Plastic Cups
- Egg Cups
- Sugar Bowl
- Milk Jug
- Dining Table & Chairs
- High Chair
- 4 Yorkshire Tea Bags
- 2 Kenco Americano Smooth Tassimo Pods
- 3 Dishwasher Tablets
- Vegetable Soap Bar
- Tea Towel
- Dishcloth
- 2 Plastic Bin Liners
Bedrooms
- TV (master bedroom included; second bedroom varies by lodge type and specific lodge)
- Bedding (2 pillows per person)
- Hairdryer (in each bedroom)
- Safe
- Cot (available on request)
- Bed Rails (available on request)
The TVs in standard Woodland Lodge bedrooms are basic flat-screen models with no smart TV capabilities and no Netflix. These TVs are only found in the higher-tier lodges.
However, each TV has an HDMI port, USB port, Bluetooth connectivity and a built-in Blu-ray player which can be used with a Firestick, Now TV box, or Chromecast.
Bathrooms
- Bath with Shower
- Towels (one bath towel and one hand towel per person)
- Bathmat
- Footstool
- Shaver Plug
Your towels are provided for use inside the lodge only. If you plan to visit the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, you’ll need to bring separate towels. Towels are not changed during your stay.
Living Space
- Sofa
- TV
- Log Burner
Free WiFi is available in your lodge and across the entire Center Parcs village. In my experience the connection is reliable enough for streaming.
Outside
This applies to lodges only. Outside facilities differ for apartments and hotel rooms:
- Furnished Patio
- Brick-built BBQ
- Bike rack
Privacy between lodge patios is limited. Lodges are staggered to help but if your neighbours are also outside you will be able to hear their conversations.
What’s Not Included at Center Parcs
Here are some key items that are not included in a Center Parcs lodge:
- Washing machine or tumble dryer: There are no laundry facilities in any lodge or on site. If you need to wash clothes during your stay, you’ll need to do so in the bath or sink. However, there’s also no washing line or drying rack.
- Hot tub: Standard Woodland Lodges don’t include a hot tub. Only higher-tier lodges like Woodland Executive, Exclusive, and the Treehouse include one, so filter for “hot tub” on the booking page if it’s essential.
- Additional toiletries: Small travel sized toiletries used to be provided but these were missing on our most recent visit so may have been discontinued.
- Firewood: The log burner is provided but firewood is not. Bring your own smokeless logs, or check with ParcMarket on arrival.
- Daily housekeeping: Center Parcs does not offer a housekeeping service and towels are not changed during your stay.
- Additional toilet roll: Each toilet comes with one toilet roll. Once used, replenish from the Parc Market onsite or bring your own.
- Board games: No lodges include board games. Exclusive Lodges include a games room with a pool table, though availability varies by village so check before booking.
For everything you need to bring, take a look at my Center Parcs packing list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Center Parcs lodge have a washing machine?
No. Center Parcs lodges have no washing machine, tumble dryer, or drying rack. If you need to wash clothes during your stay, you’ll have to hand-wash in the bathroom sink. Pack enough clean clothes for the trip, or plan around a single mid-week hand-wash.
Is firewood included with the log burner?
No. Standard Woodland Lodges include a log burner but not the logs to use it. Bring your own smokeless logs, or check with ParcMarket on arrival, as availability varies by village. Kindling and firelighters are also not provided, so pack those if you plan to use the burner.
Does a standard Woodland Lodge have a hot tub?
No. Standard Woodland Lodges do not include a hot tub. Only higher-tier lodges (Woodland Executive, Woodland Premium, Exclusive Lodges, and the Treehouse) include one. Filter for "hot tub" on the booking page if it’s essential, as pricing and availability jump significantly at the higher tiers.
Are toiletries replenished during a Center Parcs stay?
No. Each lodge is stocked with one small bottle of travel-size body wash and shampoo on arrival, but once used, these are not replenished. Bring your own toiletries for the full stay, especially for longer breaks. Shower gel for the Subtropical Swimming Paradise is also not included in your lodge stock.
How much space is in a Center Parcs lodge freezer?
Very little. The freezer compartment in a standard Woodland Lodge fits about a pack of ice creams and a bag of chips, no more. If you’re planning to freeze anything from home or an arrival supermarket shop, pack it in a cool bag and use it within the first day or two of your stay.
What brand of coffee machine is in a Center Parcs lodge?
Tassimo. Every standard Woodland Lodge is fitted with a Tassimo coffee machine and stocked with two Kenco Americano Smooth pods in the starter pack. If you’d rather drink your usual brand, bring extra Tassimo pods from home, as Center Parcs does not sell replacement pods at ParcMarket at every village.
Does every Center Parcs lodge have a TV in the second bedroom?
No. The main bedroom always has a TV, but the second bedroom varies. Sometimes it has one, sometimes not, and this can differ between lodges of the same type within the same village. If a TV in every bedroom is essential, book a Forest Lodge or higher tier where it’s guaranteed.
Do you need to pay for the electricity that you use in an executive lodge?
No, gas, electricity and water is included in the price of the lodge.
Do the childrens bikes come with stabilisers please?
Hi, yes they can do 🙂
Great advice thanks
Thanks for your information. It’s extremely helpful. I’ll be packing extra toilet rolls and bring my towels for the pool.
You’re little “to bring and to do” list is excellent. Thank you