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Rating: Fabulous
by
28 October 2012
Our favourite club, it's been far too long since we visited but hope to change that real soon! Run by the friendliest attentive staff and the place is reflected by that. Total luxury! Has the swinging world's best hot tub for a start!

It's definitely our 'happy place'!
Rating: Fabulous
by
28 October 2012
Had a great Halloween night at VA, the staff are very friendly (as are the patrons!) The play area, bar, lounges and disco are second to none! The hotel room was basic but adequate. We would highly recommend this club. It was our first time going to a club and we enjoyed it so much that we feel no need to try anywhere else!
Rating: Fabulous
by idjjdh
21 October 2012
We were invited to The Vanilla Alternative last night. And while we had seen it in the day and heard all sorts about it, we have never been in an evening. Firstly we were struck on how much has changed here since we were last out in a club. While it is still spacious it now has a much more intimate quality. Everybody, and yes we do mean EVERYBODY was warm and friendly towards us. We were warmly welcome upon our arrival by Julie, the young lady at the door had a lovely sexy smile and to our great surprise we found at the bar Jane the life and soul until recently at another local club. As ever she was as bouncy, happy and sexy, and truly an asset to any club. It was a pleasure to dress down as the towels were fresh, soft and most importantly clean, again this is something that we feel is very important. How clean the club looked and felt, in all the play areas, meant you could play in the knowledge that a great deal of effort goes in behind the scenes to maintain this high standard. We have put our bad past experiences behind us and are so happy to have discovered what the “VA” has. We have found a venue that we intend to visit time and time again. If you haven’t been or are considering going somewhere new this should be your number one choice.
Rating: Fabulous
by secretspanker
21 October 2012
We decided to go out to a club last night, it was a slight spur of the moment thing and because we knew our good friend Flick was also going we decided to give the VA a visit. Well what a surprise and revelation that was, what a great place. Friendly does not cover the attitude of the guests and staff. This was our first visit here and we felt by the end of the evening we felt like we were amongst old friends. Other guests were chatty and welcoming, the staff gave the evening a great buzz. When we finally left we were still bouncing and on a high created by having such a great time. What a clean, tidy and well presented club. The play areas were very clean and smart, the towels felt very fresh and were lovely and white. The hot tub was fantastic and again we had no worries about the potential for anything unpleasant as every time we visited it everyone was being respectful of other users. This club is one of the most stylish we have visited, and has to be the stand out club in this area. With this in mind we were pleasantly surprised at the reasonable charges for both entry and drinks, for a club that looks sumptuous the prices are very reasonable (and the choice of drink is great). In conclusion for a first time visit we were blown away, everything was better than we expected. There is no stopping us now, we have found our nirVAna.
Rating: Fun
by far2curious2
21 October 2012
Va was our first club last night. The staff and owners were really friendly and put us right at ease. The facilities are lovely, really clean and beautifully kept. We had lots of fun and our First full swap, which was great fun. We will definitely be going again! X
Rating: Fabulous
by
20 October 2012
Well this was my 1st club visit and all I can say is Fanbloodytastic. Venue is awesome with great play areas and a hotpool. Staff are friendly, supportive, reassuring and look after you well.

It was a quiet night through road works but a good mix of singles and couples. I will definately return 10/10
Rating: Fabulous
by
15 October 2012
Attended last night (14/10/12) with a female friend and this place is nothing short of awesome! Clean, classy, tasteful, beautifully laid out with excellent facilities and an upmarket decor. The play areas are very very nice with a large fun hot tub! The bar is well stocked with great, polite and welcoming staff attending to all your needs and wants! It has very easily become my favourite club and would love to play there one Saturday night when there would be a few more people (very good amount there for a Sunday though whom were all very polite and friendly!)

Try this place out for sure! I have no doubt that I will be back again soon!
Rating: Fabulous
by sexyGC69
15 October 2012
We went to the VA on Friday and Saturday nights and LOVED IT!

the hosts were lovely and friendly- oh and she had legs to die for!

the club was very clean and nice looking, and the pool was great. all of the beds were nice and comfy. There was a great mix of people of all ages. Also on the Friday night, unlike some other clubs there was not a huge abundance of single men following you around like lost horny puppies.

We really enjoyed ourselves and will be back soon!

Rating: Fabulous
by
15 October 2012
Spent a very relaxing Sunday afternoon and evening in the presence of some wonderful people, especially Flick ;)

From reception, passed the bar and through to the hot tub, everything is designed for a relaxed time. Staff make you welcome from the moment you arrive till you leave many hours later. Will certainly be making a return visit.
Rating: Fabulous
by
14 October 2012
we made our 1st visit last nite after hearing so many good reviews on it so booked a room bargain at 45.00 and drove up to va when arrived and entered hotel met by gr8 host shown to room and was so amazed at such a gr8 room, then went and partyed and the only word is wow !!!!its soooo clean,cosy,erotic,relaxing,friendly and the best club we have ever been to and cant wait to return x
Rating: Fabulous
by jimboban
8 October 2012
Attended VA with the FB on Friday for the first time - Jules and her husband couldn't have been more accommodating.

The venue is immaculately fitted out with a definite emphasis on comfort and quality - we took a room in the hotel and couldn't have been happier.

Met some lovely couples and look forward to a return soon.

Rating: Fabulous
by
7 October 2012
I worked and played there as captain Jack Sparrow on there pirates and Wenches night.

Its a beautiful club ran by a Great couple and friendly staff. It was an amazing night with some amazing people. I really hope I get to go again as I loved it there.

Highly recommended
Rating: Fabulous
by
30 September 2012
Went to the pirates and wenches night and boy what a naughty night it was..as always the staff were on the ball and everyone was having a great time...all the play areas were full and in the thick of it all..I had a blast...hottub lovely and warm and certainly full of naughty sexy people....oh and whoever was dressed as captain jack....wink wink..lol...can't wait for the next time...great fun...
Rating: Fabulous
by Londonpride69
20 September 2012
We have attended The Vanilla Alternative now for more than a few months now. This is realy the only club for us now. Wether you only go for the social side or the playing side or indeed both it is a great club for all occasions.

The people are friendly and sociable, if you go there for the first time you will get shown around unlike fun4two. the decor is great, the playrooms are brilliant as well as the jacuzzi which is massive. Towels and lockers are there in abundance. The Buffet is recommended especially when you need to replace the energy that you have used during the night.

Hotel rooms are clean and very useful if you don't realy want to go home at 4 in the morning.

The thing that realy makes the club for us are the staff. Friendly funny and nothing is ever to much bother.

We held a birthday party there and it realy was a magical night. The effort the club put into it was outstanding.

If you ever visit only one club to try, this in our opinion should be the club. No matter what sexual orintation you are you are not judged.

Fantastic jobs guys well done.
Rating: Fabulous
by
16 September 2012
As fairly regular attenders at VA for over a year, we thought it about time we put a review in...so here goes:

WE LOVE THIS CLUB....!!

Why?

Wonderful hosts who make you feel very welcome, its clean, its friendly, Lovely jacuzzi, towels provided, buffet if peckish, a variety of beds and rooms and lots of really sexy people to meet.

We stayed for the 1st time last night and had a lovely room with great ensuite. Bed was soooo comfy.

So in short we can't recommend the club enough, and haven't found a better one yet.
Rating: Fabulous
by ted and lexy
16 September 2012
Went to this club for the first time 5 weeks ago. We were new to swinging and very nevous but the owners showed us round and explained how things work. This put us at ease and we had a great night.

Since then ve've seen and spoken to other new visitors to the club and yes theve all been so well looked after.

It's so clean, well run and all the funishings are of high quality and very comfortable.

We have been every Saturday now and last night we hit a new mile stone. Lexy had her first girl on girl experiance and loved it, as did I.

The night didn't stop at that, lets just say at 4:30am the mind was willing but the body couldn't take any more.

So fantastic club.

Sex has never been so good.
Rating: Fabulous
by
12 September 2012
I've been to this club a few times mostly as a single male but also as a couple and I really cannot find fault with the venue. Always very clean, classy surroundings with a nice relaxed atmosphere. Even on Fri nights which is for couples and singles I have never noticed troops of single men following couples or single fems around or making a nuisance of themselves. Sure you get the watchers and voyeurs but what do you expect at an open style club. If you want privacy there are a few areas that can be curtained off.

Love the super large hot tub, it's a great place to relax, chat and make friends.

Have stayed over in the hotel, and whilst the rooms are simple, they are very clean with tea/coffee facilities and cheap.

One of the best clubs I have been to in the UK and ive been to a few lol

Will be returning there many times in the future.
Rating: Fabulous
by mimimartini64
10 September 2012
Yet another sexy fun night @ VA. Best club by far, great staff, great surroundings and GREAT FUN!! See you there again soon. Kisses xx

ps as for the comments below. We are once a month regulars to the club for a year now and go on Sat couples only nights and have never seen single guys there, if thats your thing go on fridays
Rating: Fabulous
by Good girl Bad Girl
5 September 2012
Hi All.

Visited VA on the 31/8 /2012

If you havent been....GO

Lovely club,very friendly staff and a very special hello to Jules and Phobe for a fab evening,lovely to meet you both.

Ive found a new playground and the beds are nice and comfy as well :-)

Untill next time xxxxxxxx
Rating: OK
by HOT HORNY AND SEXY
2 September 2012
With regards to the comment below .. "Too many men" ... We partially agree if there are just too many men in the club... But how many is too many ?? ... Any club needs extra men to fill in the night & it is, a fine balance ?.. We find clubs that only let couples in on 'couples only nights' are generally a bit quite & the nights always seam to be a bit more reserved ? ... Versa when single men are allowed. For us; The single men always keep things spiced up and steamy in between our great couples fun! :) .. Mangement definately need to try to create the balance, we're not quite sure how that would work in practice ? Good luck !! LOL !! .. Anyway, Keep up the great work & great club , you can't please everyone 100% of the time ? LOL !! xx

Rating: Fabulous
by Hollynys
1 September 2012
So the 31st August I attended VA, for BiNO, I couldn't think of a better place to spend my birthday! There was a great crowd in, a real mix of very sexy people. The music was great, the staff were terrific and a real party atmosphere.

I had a ball!

The management work so hard to make this club a safe, clean, friendly and fun club. They do a great job!
Rating: OK
by SlipperyNipples
27 August 2012
We visited TVA on the 18th Aug.

Although the club was pleasant and clean with friendly people it wasn't for us.

The good points

Clean

Friendly

Good music

Good Bar

Not so good points:

No lockable play rooms

Hot tub full of single men

Showers had no hot water and in main play room.

Overall TVA is an OK club for us but many people find it wonderful and it works for them.

We don't like the fact that on couple only nights there are still single males allowed in, We know this happens as we chat to many single guys who go.

They say a few select males will be attending, Who decides and how many is a few?

Everyone at TVA was friendly but we did feel a little awkward having to avoid a "Few" single males,We would move they would appear, We go into the hot tub they would sit next to us, Even seemed to be in the toilet when we came out of the cubical.

I'm sure this club works for most but sadly not for us.

Happy Swinging all

Rating: Fabulous
by
26 August 2012
Return visit for us after a couple of months, Slightly quieter night due to the success of there camp/outdoor activity weekend but still a fantastic mix of visitors.

We prebooked our room 6 weeks ago and got the one we asked for, Greeted at the door like old friends and taken to our room, Lovely huge clean bath towels, double ended bath, copious hot water and bathroom toileteries.

Jacuzzi seemed to be the place to be as it quickly filled but there was always space,The play areas are spotlessly clean as is the whole club.

One thing i like is the way the hosts are always walking round chatting to members/visitors love the personal touch.

Looking forward to our next visit.
Rating: Fabulous
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20 August 2012
Went back on Sunday for my fifth visit and over the moon I did....loved the chilled out atmosphere from the last day of their festival of fun...lazed in the hottub and had great laugh with members and staff...excellent day thanks guys will be back real soon....
Rating: Fabulous
by
19 August 2012
It was our first visit to the VA this weekend and we can't praise the staff highly enough, they made us feel so welcome and relaxed. We were taken on a tour when we arrived and were immediately impressed by the layout of the venue, its an extremely beautiful and sexy club, the playrooms are amazing and the jacuzzi is divine, we sampled both and can only say WOW !. We loved the dancefloor and the music was fantastic, there is a quieter room at the back of the main bar area which is cosy and perfect for a chat. The place is immaculate and the staff are constantly walking around and checking everything is clean and tidy.

We found everyone extremely friendly and the vibe is sexy, fun and erotic.

Would highly recommend this club to anyone both newbies and experienced swingers. We really can't wait to go back and are already planning our next visit !

Thank You VA for creating such an amazing club and for making us feel so welcome.

Rating: Fabulous
by alifelessvanilla
12 August 2012
Terrific. We had a super first night at VA. The venue itself is immaculately presented. We were shown round by Colin who put us immediately at ease. He (rightfully) has a great deal of pride in what they have built. More so than any of the clubs we've visited in the UK today, the place oozes quality. It's been done up very tastefully. The play areas are vast. The hot tub is a fantastic feature. It's terrific.

We stayed in the hotel. The hotel offers good value for money. The towels and bedding were immaculately clean which is the most important thing, but the rooms themselves aren't quite up to the standard of the rest of the club itself. It's a nice option to have and can save a late night drive home.

We will be back! xx
Rating: Fabulous
by
3 August 2012
OMG This place has changed our lives, few weeks ago we decided to take the plunge into this hobby and went to VA can not fault it its very clean and the staff work hard through out the night keeping everything tidy and in order. Its very tastefully decorated with plenty of relaxed and play areas and the hot tub is cleaner and nicer then any we've known from any hotel or spa. Its attracts a very nice crowd and the bacon sandwiches best i've ever known and i've had enough bacon sandwiches to judge this amazing work guys see you all sunday xxx
Rating: Fabulous
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23 July 2012
we attended VA on a saturday night and we can only give top marks for a great venue. From parking up the entrance was clear to see and as we waited to be signed in had a good bit of banter with others waiting and that just set us up for a great night. The owners and staff were all smartly dressed and oozed sex appeal as well as being comfortable and aproachable with any questions. The bar area is vast and very comfortable. The Hot Tub well what else can we say other than WOW we want one that size. Was huge and well planned out area. Everyone we spoke to was friendly and we were amazed how there was no cliqueness at all. We will be going back for sure, feels petty to say anything about the place was poor as so much thought and design work has gone into the place to make it such a pleasing and comfortable atmospehere for all to enjoy. All i would say folks is maybe some grip pads along the side of the hot tub as the women kept floating away lol. Overall we cant fault or complain on a great venue and a great night of fun. Thanks guys and we,ll be seeing you soon xxxxxx
Rating: Fabulous
by ClubPartyPeeps
23 July 2012
The prices hadn't changed when we visited recently, so as far as we are aware they are the same. (Or lower as one of the operators pointed out)
Rating: Fun
by sandj
19 July 2012
re prices, unsure what prices you are looking at but our members prices have gone down on a friday and sunday and remained the same on a saturday !!

As for age group,that really depends on what night/event you attend,its different most weeks
Rating: Fabulous
by Lady H and steve
17 July 2012
we agree with the other comment

a very well run and great club

extramly clean and very well organized

we will be back soon

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