Otter Falls, Upottery, Honiton, Devon
EX14 9QD · 25 acres near Honiton, 20 miles from the M5
Dog-Friendly Fishing Lodges With Hot Tubs, Lakes and River Fishing
Pine lodges, treehouses and cottages on a 25 acre site near Honiton, with three spring-fed coarse lakes and a private stretch of the River Otter for game and coarse fishing. Dogs stay free all year and many units have hot tubs.
A family holiday park with private coarse lakes and a slice of river for guests. Otter Falls has three spring-fed lakes over seven acres plus a private stretch of the River Otter, all reserved for guests. Around it sits a full holiday park: an indoor pool, a bar and bistro, tennis and play areas. It suits families where the fishing is one activity among several.
Good for
- Families who want a pool and bar as well as fishing
- Bringing dogs: they stay free all year
- Trying both lake and river fishing in one stay
Think twice if
- You want specimen carp: the venue does not publish fish sizes
- You want a quiet fishery: this is a busy holiday park
Ask for the fishing rules before you arrive
The fishing page refers to a separate rules page without listing the rules, so call 01404 861634 to check hours, any charges and what the river stretch allows.
What a Stay at Otter Falls Is Like
Otter Falls is a 25 acre holiday park at Upottery, near Honiton, about 20 miles from junction 25 of the M5. It mixes treehouses and woodland retreats, stone cottages and pine log lakeside lodges, many with hot tubs and log burners.
Spring Cottage sleeps four, the Otter Cottages sleep two and the Falls Lodges sleep six with hot tubs. Dogs stay free all year across every property, and there are dog walking trails on site.
The park has an indoor heated pool open all year, The Tickled Trout Bar and Bistro, tennis courts, play areas, boules, foot golf, a games room, free bike hire and EV charging.
The fishing is reserved for guests: three spring-fed lakes over seven acres, where man-made waterfalls keep the water aerated and free of weed, holding carp, bream, tench, rudd, roach, perch and golden orfe, and a private stretch of the River Otter for game and coarse fishing.
Written from the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at Otter Falls
Three spring-fed lakes over seven acres and a private stretch of the River Otter, reserved for guests.
Tickets, times and rules
| Who fishes | Guests only |
| River | Private stretch of the River Otter, game and coarse |
| Licence | An Environment Agency rod licence is required |
| Charges, hours and tackle rules | Not confirmed |
The Lodges
Treehouses, woodland retreats, stone cottages and pine log lodges, many with hot tubs and log burners.
Questions About Otter Falls
Is fishing reserved for guests?
Yes. Game and coarse fishing at Otter Falls is reserved for guests.
Source: otterfalls.co.uk fishing page
What can I catch?
The lakes hold carp, bream, tench, rudd, roach, perch and golden orfe. There is also a private stretch of the River Otter.
Source: otterfalls.co.uk fishing page
Are dogs allowed?
Yes. Dogs stay free all year in every property.
Source: otterfalls.co.uk
What else is on site?
An indoor heated pool open all year, The Tickled Trout Bar and Bistro, tennis courts, play areas, boules, foot golf, a games room and free bike hire.
Source: otterfalls.co.uk
Getting There
New Road, Upottery, near Honiton, Devon, about 20 miles from M5 junction 25. Postcode EX14 9QD.
Open in Google Maps · Phone 01404 861634
