Glyndebourne
Named by the cottages as a local draw, along with Sheffield Park Gardens and the South Downs National Park.
Near LewesWhite Lion Farm Cottages, Shortgate, near Lewes, East Sussex
BN8 6PJ · Terrible Down Road, Shortgate, near Lewes
Checked 18 Sep 2026 Carp to Not confirmed Carp Carp lakes on the farm2 cottages10 minutes from Lewes
East Sussex Farm Cottages With Carp Lakes on Site
Cedar Cottage and Chestnut Cottage are one bedroom conversions of sandstone stables on a 16th century farm at Shortgate, about ten minutes' drive from Lewes. The farm has small carp lakes a short walk away for guests to fish.
A quiet farm cottage with a lake to fish, not a specimen water. White Lion Farm is two small cottages and some little carp lakes on a farm near Lewes. The home page says two fully stocked lakes, while the about page describes one small lake stocked with carp, and no weights, rules or prices are published. It suits a couple wanting gentle fishing within reach of Glyndebourne and the South Downs.
Good for
- Couples wanting relaxed carp fishing on a farm
- A base for Lewes, Glyndebourne and the South Downs
Think twice if
- You want known fish sizes or rules: none are published
- You need level access: there is a step of about nine inches at the front door
Ask about the lakes when you book
The cottages' own pages disagree on whether there are one or two lakes, and give no rules or stock detail, so ask the owner what to bring.
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What a Stay at White Lion Farm Fishing Cottages Is Like
White Lion Farm dates back to the 16th century and sits in the hamlet of Shortgate, surrounded by farmland and about a ten minute drive from Lewes. Its sandstone stables and storerooms have been converted into two self-catering cottages, Cedar and Chestnut.
Chestnut Cottage has one bedroom with a double bed, a sofa bed in the open plan living room, a kitchen with electric hob, microwave, fridge freezer and washing machine, and a P shaped bath with a shower. Each cottage has a small garden with seating over the fields. VisitEngland rates the cottages three stars for self-catering.
We did fishing in the little lakes, so lovely and relaxing.
The home page describes two fully stocked fishing lakes a short walk from the cottages; the about page describes a small lake stocked with carp that is a haven for birds. No stock weights, rules or fishing charges are published.
Written from guest reviews and the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at White Lion Farm Fishing Cottages
Small carp lakes on the farm, a short walk from the cottages.
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16th centuryFarm
3 starVisitEngland self-catering
Which lake is which
| Lake | Type | Pegs | Size | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm lakes | Carp, cottage guests | Not confirmed | Small | Not confirmed | Carp |
Tickets, times and rules
| Species | Carp |
| Rules and charges | Not published |
| Night fishing | Not confirmed |
The Lodges
Two one bedroom cottages in converted farm stables.
Cedar CottageChestnut Cottage
Private garden
Seating over the fields
Sofa bed
In the living room
Washing machine
Chestnut Cottage
Carp lakes
Short walk
What Guests Say
Consistently praised
- Helpful owner
- Relaxing fishing in the little lakes
Summarised in our own words from public reviews. Read guest comments on the venue site.
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Things to Do Around Lewes
Farmland near Lewes, within reach of the South Downs and the Sussex coast.
Questions About White Lion Farm Fishing Cottages
Is there fishing at White Lion Farm?
Yes. The farm has small lakes stocked with carp available to guests.
Source: whitelionfarmcottages.com
How many lakes are there?
The home page says two fully stocked lakes; the about page describes one small carp lake.
Source: whitelionfarmcottages.com
How many people does a cottage sleep?
Each has one double bedroom, and Chestnut Cottage has a sofa bed for two more in the living room.
Source: whitelionfarmcottages.com; Visit South East England
Are dogs allowed?
Not confirmed. The cottages' site does not say, so ask before booking.
Source: whitelionfarmcottages.com
Getting There
White Lion Farm Cottages, Terrible Down Road, Shortgate, Lewes, East Sussex. Postcode BN8 6PJ.
Open in Google Maps · Phone 01825 840288
About ten minutes' drive from Lewes.
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Last checked 18 Sep 2026. The facts on this page come from these sources. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will check it.