Lonsdale Park, near Carlisle, Cumbria
Five minutes from the M6 · a 40 acre SSSI estate near Carlisle
Accessible Fishing Cottages With Private Pegs Near Carlisle
Cottages, a lakeside lodge and caravans on a 40 acre nature estate near Carlisle, each with private pegs, and exclusive fishing on all five lakes from April to October. Three cottages are designed for wheelchair users and around 90 percent of pegs are accessible.
A private peg a pole's length from the back door, on a wildlife-rich estate off the M6. Every unit at Lonsdale Park has its own private pegs, and guests get exclusive fishing on all five lakes from April to October at no extra charge. Three lakeside cottages are built for wheelchair users and about 90 percent of pegs are accessible. Reviews are mixed on the fishing, but warm about the welcome and the wildlife.
Good for
- Anglers with mobility needs
- A stopover on the way to Scotland
- Wildlife lovers: kingfishers, deer, owls
Think twice if
- You want guaranteed fishing: at least one reviewer rated it poorly
- You are visiting in winter: a few day anglers are allowed November to March
Book the lodge for its peg
The two bedroom lakeside lodge has a private peg that the venue says has produced some of its most spectacular catches.
What a Stay at Lonsdale Park Is Like
Lonsdale Park is a 40 acre estate on former clay workings, five minutes from the M6, with Carlisle 15 minutes away and Gretna Green 20. The estate is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and guests mention kingfishers, deer, foxes and owls.
The accommodation is lakeside cottages sleeping four or six, a two bedroom timber lodge for four and caravans sleeping four or six. Three of the cottages were designed for wheelchair users, and pneumatic trolleys help get kit to the pegs.
Most private pegs are a pole's length from the back door.
Every unit comes with private pegs, most a pole's length from the back door. From April to October guests have exclusive fishing on all five lakes, included in the price, and a limited number of day anglers fish between November and March. Guests praise the welcome and the wildlife; the fishing reviews are more mixed, with one guest calling it terrible.
Written from guest reviews and the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at Lonsdale Park
Five mature lakes with private pegs for every unit, exclusive to guests from April to October.
Tickets, times and rules
| Guests | Exclusive fishing on all five lakes, April to October, included |
| Winter | Limited day anglers November to March |
| Access | About 90% of pegs wheelchair accessible; pneumatic trolleys available |
| Tackle rules and night fishing | Not confirmed |
The Lodges
Lakeside cottages, a timber lodge and caravans, all with private pegs.
What Guests Say
Consistently praised
- Warm welcome
- Good fishing for many guests
- Wildlife: kingfishers, deer, foxes, owls
Worth knowing
- One review rated the fishing and accommodation poorly
Summarised in our own words from public reviews. Read the reviews on Tripadvisor.
Questions About Lonsdale Park
Is fishing included at Lonsdale Park?
Yes. Guests have exclusive fishing on all five lakes from April to October, with no extra rod charges.
Source: lonsdalepark.co.uk accommodation
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Three lakeside cottages are designed for wheelchair users and about 90 percent of pegs are accessible.
Source: lonsdalepark.co.uk accommodation
Does every unit have its own peg?
Yes, every unit has private pegs, most very close to the back door.
Source: lonsdalepark.co.uk
How far is it from the M6?
About five minutes, with Carlisle 15 minutes away.
Source: lonsdalepark.co.uk
Getting There
Near Carlisle, Cumbria, five minutes from the M6.
