Cliff Lakes in Tamworth is better and serves beer.
It's ok. The aqua Park is small. The open water swimming is set in a really beautiful part of the lake, although the 2nd lake is really the only part that is scenic. The biggest problem with this place is attitude, communication and organisation. New arrivals are confused, spread out all over the place and end up creating a chaotic atmosphere that leads to some tension. The biggest problem is that the manager has a real attitude problem and so his staff have followed in his footsteps. If you ask a question, you're almost made to feel like your taking up there precious time. They're either logged out of the computers, don't have the correct code, can't find you on the system or your speaking to the wrong person.
Communication is terrible, and after swimming 100 yds to lake 2, I was told not enter. No reason given, no apologies and no way of knowing when it would be open again. If this place was better organised it would certainly be a happier experience. I've visited aqua parks and open water swimming places all over the UK and this place has...
ย ย ย Read moreRoom nice, warm and clean. Noise was horrendous. Music levels shook the room. We knew it was going to be a bit noisy Saturday night but it was Friday night and from early afternoon on Saturday. Crowds of drunk people outside and piles of sick at back door Saturday morning. What sounded like a fight late Friday night. Advise not stay here at the weekend. Roadworks in town means no parking at the pub. Had to park a few...
ย ย ย Read moreWe stayed at Ye Olde Vaults for a 3 night mini holiday. The staff were very friendly and the accommodation was comfortable and extremely well presented. A Very good value short break. Would certainly recommend for accomodation - the pub downstairs is OK and popular with locals. Just a warning that the stairs up to the accomodation are pretty steep. Thank you for a great stay and good luck with further...
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