Woodlakes Park, Stowbridge, near King's Lynn, Norfolk
PE34 3PX · Downham Road, Stowbridge, near King's Lynn
Norfolk Fishing Lodges With Hot Tubs and Carp Lakes
Lodges and pods sleeping two to eight on 66 acres of parkland at Stowbridge, now marketed as Woodlakes Retreat by Liv Retreats. Some lodges have private hot tubs and fishing pegs, guests and day ticket anglers fish the lakes, and Jack's Restaurant and the Woodland Kitchen and Bar are on site.
A busy lodge resort with good carp fishing, but read the angler reviews first. Woodlakes has grown into a large lodge park with hot tubs, saunas at some units and two places to eat. The fishing is still a big part of it, with carp to 20lb plus on Cabin Lake and a members-only Championship Lake. Angler reviews are split: some report excellent carp fishing, others say the cabin expansion has cost the fishing its appeal. It suits families and couples more clearly than a serious carp angler.
Good for
- Families and groups wanting lodges with hot tubs
- Mixed parties where only some of you fish
- Bringing a dog or two
Think twice if
- You want the biggest carp: the Championship Lake is for members only
- You want a quiet fishing-first venue: some anglers say the lodge expansion has changed the place
Ask for a lodge with its own peg
Liv Retreats lists fishing pegs with select Cedar and Larch lodges, and hot tubs only with some lodge types. Check both on the unit you book.
What a Stay at WoodLakes Park Is Like
Woodlakes sits on Downham Road at Stowbridge, south of King's Lynn, on 66 acres of rural parkland. It is now sold as Woodlakes Retreat through Liv Retreats, while woodlakespark.com still carries the Woodlakes Park name, and reception is on 01553 810414.
Accommodation runs from Acorn and Oval pods to Cedar, Larch, Willow, Spruce and Executive Lakeside lodges, sleeping two to eight. Some lodges include private hot tubs, a few have saunas, and select Cedar and Larch lodges come with fishing pegs. Pets are accepted, up to three, at £30 for the first and £15 for each extra when booked direct.
Liv Retreats describes five fishing lakes with carp up to 38lb and day tickets, guest tickets and annual memberships, the latter giving night fishing and the Championship Lake. The park's own fishing page lists four: Cabin Lake with carp to 20lb plus, North Lake with carp to 18lb, Two Pole Lake for pole anglers, and the members-only Championship Lake with carp to 40lb plus.
Written from guest reviews and the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at WoodLakes Park
Four named lakes on the park's own site, from a pole water to a members-only specimen lake, open all year.
Which lake is which
| Lake | Type | Pegs | Size | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin Lake | Mixed coarse | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Carp to 20lb plus, tench, roach, rudd |
| North Lake | Pleasure | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Mirror carp to 18lb, bream, perch |
| Two Pole Lake | Match, pole | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Even 4 to 5ft | F1s, crucians, silvers |
| Championship Lake | Members only | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Specimen carp to 40lb plus, pike |
Tickets, times and rules
| Tickets | Day tickets and guest tickets available; open all year |
| Night fishing | Members only, per Liv Retreats |
| Championship Lake | Annual members only |
| Full rules | Not confirmed: published as a separate rules document |
The Lodges
Pods and lodges sleeping two to eight, some with hot tubs, saunas or their own fishing peg.
What Guests Say
Consistently praised
- Refurbished accommodation with new flooring and fittings
- Some guests report excellent carp fishing
Worth knowing
- Reviews titled 'Avoid if you like to fish' and 'lost its fishing appeal due to cabin expansion'
- One party reported a single carp between four cabins in a week
- Older reviews mention maintenance of lodges and grounds
Summarised in our own words from public reviews. Read the reviews on Tripadvisor.
Questions About WoodLakes Park
How many fishing lakes are there at Woodlakes?
Liv Retreats says five lakes across 66 acres. The park's own fishing page names four: Cabin, North, Two Pole and the members-only Championship Lake.
Source: livretreats.com; woodlakespark.com fishing
How big are the carp?
Cabin Lake holds carp to 20lb plus and North Lake to 18lb. The members-only Championship Lake is listed with carp to 40lb plus.
Source: woodlakespark.com fishing
Do the lodges have hot tubs?
Some do. Hot tubs come with selected lodge types, such as the Willow Lakeside Hot Tub and Larch Plus Lakeside Hot Tub lodges.
Source: woodlakespark.com; livretreats.com
Are dogs allowed?
Yes. Up to three pets, £30 for the first and £15 for each extra when booked direct.
Source: livretreats.com
Can I night fish?
Liv Retreats lists night fishing as a benefit of annual membership, so check before booking a lodge stay.
Source: livretreats.com
Getting There
Woodlakes, Downham Road, Stowbridge, King's Lynn, Norfolk. Postcode PE34 3PX.
Open in Google Maps · Phone 01553 810414
Check-in 4pm, check-out 10am.
