My goodness it was cold! I managed to secure a deal for 300 Euros for the week in December via the website. Port Zelande is very different to the other Center Parcs that we have been to. Instead of a woodland setting the resort is a mock port town located next to the sea. The accommodation looks very different as well with beautiful little houses lining the shore. Actually it's picture perfect! 

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We had already pre-booked bikes but when we arrived we realised that the cold and the layout of the site didn’t really warrant it. Instead, we swapped for a trailer/festival trolley to keep the toddlers out of the wind when we came back from the main dome. They happily gave us on-site cash vouchers for the refund of the bikes. We did, however, use them to try different types of bikes out; we had a Flintstones bike where the kids sat on the front, and bikes with sidecars for our adventures! 

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The resort is actually split into two main areas both across from each other with a pedestrian zone in the middle. The Main Dome has the pool, shops and restaurants and the Adventure Factory has mini cars, soft play, crazy golf and a bar in it. The bar area faces a small stage which the kids evening entertainment is on. You can sit back, relax and watch them. Massive tip for you all here… Bitterballen! It’s a Dutch meatball which is a cross between a crispy pancake and a waffle, served in a bowl. These amazing snacks are perfect for the kids. It won’t spoil their appetite but will introduce a new food. These little gems are served as a bar snack and are a great alternative to a bag of crisps!

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The Adventure Factory is where we found ourselves a lot of the time. It’s a lovely safe setting for our kids to run wild!

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I would love to return to Port Zelande when the weather isn’t freezing!