Fans have fumed after Center Parcs increased its price for one type of visitor. The chain of holiday camps has five locations in the UK and is popular with families, who often choose these parks rather than going on holiday abroad. The parks are set in forests and usually consist of wooden lodges, as well as plenty of outdoor attractions, along with restaurants and bars. One of the major attractions to these parks is the opportunity to bring along pets such as cats and dogs.
However, the chain of holiday camps has upped the price for visitors bringing along their dogs to one of its locations. Center Parcs has slapped an extra £40 onto the fee for taking a dog, marking a hike of 45% as the price goes up to £129. Fans have shared their anger over the price hike, and on social media, some have said they will choose to leave their dogs at home instead of paying the new price.
Center Parcs told the Daily Express: “We have recently updated our pricing structure to simplify how our guests pay to bring their dogs to Center Parcs. Previously, we had separate prices for one dog and for two dogs.
“To make things clearer and easier for our guests, we now have one cost that covers either one or two dogs. This change is part of our ongoing effort to provide straightforward, transparent pricing.”
The new £129 charge also applies to two dogs, meaning the price does not increase per animal.
Dogs are not permitted in buildings in any Centre Parcs camp other than specifically-designed lodges, except for assistance dogs. Plus, a maximum of two dogs is allowed per lodge.
On Facebook, fans have criticised the move by Center Parcs. One person shared: “It’s a lot of money on top of however much you’re already paying. It’s to squeeze every last penny out of people.”
Another wrote: “For a weekend, it’s cheaper to kennel the dog. It’s a shame as we’ve enjoyed taking them.”
Before the fee increase, the cost of taking one dog to Center Parcs was £89, while the cost for taking two dogs was £109.