Indoor waterpark in Southampton

“Quite an experience for an old duffer like me! The staff and instructors were magnificent throughout, stepping in to help out my granddaughter when she was a bit scared on the last level and encouraging her to complete it. I never managed a dignified “landing” at the end of the zip wire runs, but great fun nevertheless.”

“We came down from Scotland and stayed in one of the Superior Rooms. Full air con, very roomy as it is an accessible room. Had plenty of room to manoeuvre my power chair. Staff are very friendly and remember you from previous visits. We had meal deals so enjoyed dinner and breakfast. Everything was excellent. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else when visiting family and friends or going on a cruise.”

“Our room was very nice and cleaned to a high standard. Bed comfy, exceptionally clean bathroom. Staff; Gareth went above & beyond in helpfulness, nothing was too much trouble, esp helping with my wifi problem. Jackie on reception was friendly & professional. It is so nice to meet staff willing to help and appearing to enjoy their work. Thank you. We highly recommend this Premier Inn.”

“If you are on the IOW this is a fab way to spend a few hours getting wet and shattered! The water is in great condition, as is the surrounding water area. The nicest one of these ive seen. They have loads of equipment as well, for all shapes and sizes, loads of other things right beside to entertain other family members as well.”

“Great place for the kids. Went with a toddler and plenty to do and enjoy. Was very clean and everything looked extremely well kept. Animals were happy, selection of animals inside and out. Inside and outside play areas so would be good in all weathers. Didn’t go in the soft play as the weather was lovely but this also looked great. We went in March so was quiet and brilliant that we got to use everything without any waits. Meant we didn’t have to book either but it is slightly cheaper buying online, £1. Also very good that there were no extra charges for some of the play equipment unlike some park farms. Shop and cafe and plenty of parking.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit and stay at the Ormonde House Hotel. We were there for 2 nights and opted for the breakfast-included option, which was perfect for us: a lovely, spacious and very clean room with an equally spacious bathroom + walk-in shower. In the room you have a detailed welcome book with the menus for the breakfast- which covers all tastebuds: full English, veggie, smaller plates and sweet option. They ask you to let them know your food choices the night before as well as the time of your breakfast, which helps to deliver a smoother service. The breakfast rooms are very nice and welcoming, with the veranda room being allocated for guests with dogs. That’s where we sat with our little Terrier and the facility and the staff in general were very welcoming, attentive and dog friendly. Besides the bar area there is also a lovely outdoor patio and garden where you can sit to read or enjoy a drink. The hotel is on a main road where traffic can be quite considerable at times, as it is literally at the entrance to the village centre of Lyndhurst. That said though, opposite the hotel you can enter a small woodland area and have already access to some spectacular views of moors covered in heather (now in August) , wonderful walks and plenty of free roaming horses. All of these features really worked for us and matched what we were looking for in our short stay in this beautiful region of the South West.”

“this is a great value hotel.The rooms are big with comfortable beds.They have large bathrooms and fluffy towels.There is a nice pub ( the poacher) a five minute walk away and a Indian restaurant opposite.Its in suite location offering a good night sleep.The host Angela and her team are really friendly and professional and happy to assist to ensure u enjoy yr stay.I have stayed here at least twice every year for five years .Tip: if you take the lane to the right of the hotel you will find lots of free roaming donkeys and pigs and great cycle tracks.Note: the new forest is big so u can drive five minutes or forty depending what sights u want to see.( ignore the couple of not so nice reviews as they just wanted to get a free trip and refund). I’ve stayed at lots of places in the new forest and u won’t get better value than this”

“Everyone should see this point at least once if you are in England. It's a good place. Very good vibe. The beach is beautiful. The landmark is unique. Weekends are too crowded though. The boat ride is much recommended. They tell the history and geography of the place very nicely. You get good views.”

“Absolutely brilliant. So many different, and varied food chains, taco bell and KFC to name a couple. Lots of different shops to visit, along with an arcade and absolutely INCREDIBLE waterpark! The area is always clean, however the car park is very crammed and there really isn't much room between cars”

“Great little place for the youngsters. Small shallow pool, playground, adjacent to a field with football wall, outside gym, and youth shelter. All on the doorstep of the tennis courts and Hanger Farm Arts Centre.”

“Recently went to the Splashdown Poole and it is a fantastic waterpark, which has a mix of indoor and outdoor attractions. It’s perfect for families, with thrill slides like The Screamer and more relaxed options like the Red River Roller. The park is generally clean but can get busy, especially on weekends and holidays. Lockers are available. they just need a pound coin to use it, and staff are quite friendly. Note that some rides have height restrictions and the children area is closed for refurbishment, so younger children may have limited options, though there are plenty of family-friendly rides.”

“Very relaxing place ,watch the world go by in the sunu, with a glass in your hand. There are still 4 swans around. There no entry fee.”

“We had a wonderful afternoon at Adventure Wonderland. The rides were really fun and my 3 year old had an awesome time as well as us adults. The petting zoo and horse/pony rides was really great value for money and the staff were really friendly and patient. We grabbed some lunch which was nice, and what you'd expect. The maze was really fun and we had a good time navigating our way out. My toddler really enjoyed the ride on tractors (make sure you have plenty of change with you!) some of the park is a little outdated but overall, was incredibly impressed with the activities on offer. Would highly recommend”

“We had a lovely stay at the hotel. Staff were very friendly, check in was quick and easy. Room was normal - we had 2 pop up beds for the kids. Only negative comment is the mattress was too firm for us. Breakfast was lovely in the morning. Location was 15minutes away from Paultons park.”