Center Parcs has announced it will now close all of its UK villages this weekend due to the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19.
Bosses at the holiday company have confirmed all of their British resorts will shutdown temporarily between March 20 and April 16, 2020.
The news follows the government's announcement on Monday that introduced a series of strict recommendations in a bid to stem the spread of the virus.
They say all customers with bookings during this period will be contacted directly.
A spokesman for Center Parcs said: "In light of the latest government announcement regarding coronavirus, the decision has been taken to close all of our UK villages from 20th March to 16th April 2020.
"The safety and wellbeing of our guests and staff is our absolute priority and we feel that this decision supports government recommendations.
"If you are due to visit during the above closure period we unfortunately have no option but to cancel your break.
"We are in the process of sending all guests impacted by this situation an email and text message."
Those who have bookings during this time will be able to either rebook for a later date or request a full refund for their trip.
The firm have said they will be contacting affected customers in order of date of arrival and have requested that customers wait for a phone call rather than contacting them due to the sheer volume of calls they are receiving.
Center Parcs bosses say they plan to reopen at the later date of April 17, 2020
