Is this Welsh resort the pocket-friendly alternative to Center Parcs for Irish families?

Looking for a more affordable take on a Center Parcs family holiday? Head to Wales and check into Bluestone National Park Resort

Bluestone is the only national park in the UK to consist largely of coastal landscapes.

When Center Parcs opened in Ireland seven years ago, it changed the holiday landscape. Its woodland holiday village model — self-catering lodges, indoor subtropical swimming pool, and dozens of family-friendly activities — was well established in Europe but was groundbreaking for the Irish market.

With its launch, however, came another talking point — the high cost.