All Inclusive Winter Breaks in Essex

Escape to the Essex Countryside in January or February
for a cosy Winter getaway

Whatever the weather, our All-Inclusive Winter Warmer Breaks are the perfect way to add extra sparkle to your new year. So join us in the picturesque Essex Countryside and enjoy a well-deserved 4-night midweek, or 3-night weekend short break with friends.

At Five Lakes, you can fill your days with a whole host of indoor sports including shuffleboard, badminton, table tennis, snooker, pool, silly games zone or bowls. Or, simply kick back and relax in the indoor swimming pool or whirlpool. Tantalise your tastebuds with our delicious winter menu on a full board basis and enjoy drinks throughout your stay including a full range of your favourite coffees, teas, hot chocolate and branded beers, wines and spirits.

Every evening you will enjoy comedy, dancing or gameshows, followed by spectacular live West End quality shows performed by the talented Potters Theatre Company in our brand new state-of-the-art theatre.

With a packed programme of fun, games and all-weather activities, you'll be entertained all day and all night across the Resort.

We also have a number of midweek breaks with free-to-enter indoor bowls tournaments, pro-coaching or bridge with fun bowls in January and February 2024.

Bowls Breaks

Throughout January and February 2024 you can enjoy inclusive bowls breaks at Five Lakes on selected midweek breaks. These extra activities are free-to-enter, but it’s important to register your participation in bowls at time of booking.

Indoor Bowls Tournaments

Our Indoor Sports Park features five newly-installed Dales rinks for a more intimate tournament experience than Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea.

These breaks offer the chance to enjoy friendly competition with like minded guests. Teams consist of four guests, with three guaranteed games (up to 90 minutes each).

Indoor Bowls Tournaments will be taking place on 2024 breaks starting on January 8th, 15th and 22nd; and February 5th, 12th and 26th.

Pro Coaching Breaks

Exclusive to Potters Resorts Five Lakes, these breaks feature the ever popular Andy Thomson MBE delivering fun and educational coaching sessions, designed for competent bowlers.

As well as tips from a 2-time World Indoor Bowls Champion, you’ll enjoy stories from inside the game, fun tournament sessions and competitions including target bowls, hosted by a legend of the game.

Join us on Monday 19th February 2024 for this fantastic Pro Coaching Break with Andy Thomson MBE.

Bridge & Fun Bowls

Hosted by EBU Directors Eddie & Kathy Williams, our Bridge & Fun Bowls Breaks offer the perfect opportunity to combine two popular pastimes.

These breaks offer daily bridge tournaments including flexible evening sessions. In the morning, participants can also enjoy fun and dedicated bowls sessions on our rinks.

Join us on Monday 29th January 2024 for Bridge with Fun Bowls Break at Five Lakes.