Severn Valley Railway
Steam and heritage diesel trains through the Severn Valley on set dates, to Bridgnorth and Bewdley.
30 yards away Plan a visit →River Steam Holidays, Highley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Highley, near Bridgnorth · 30 yards from the Severn and the steam railway
Checked 18 Sep 2026 BarbelChubRoachPike Private quarter mile beatDog friendlyPub on site
Dog-Friendly River Severn Fishing Lodges With a Private Beat
Six lodges and cottages at Highley, near Bridgnorth, with pegs on a private quarter mile River Severn beat in front of the properties. Chub and barbel are caught all year, dogs are welcome and The Ship Inn is on site.
A well-rounded river fishing base: private beat, pub on site and steam trains next door. The business owns a quarter mile private beat with pegs in front of the lodges, every property has a bait fridge and lockable shed, The Ship Inn is on site and the Severn Valley Railway is 30 yards away. Dogs are welcome. It suits groups of river anglers and families who want a pub and a steam train alongside the fishing.
Good for
- River anglers after barbel and chub
- Groups up to eight in Ship Cottage
- Bringing dogs
Think twice if
- You want a hot tub: none listed
- You are visiting in spring: the river close season runs 15 March to 15 June
Budget for the beat fee
Guest fishing on the private beat has been listed at £20 per guest per week, and more club and day ticket water is close by.
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What a Stay at River Steam Holidays Is Like
River Steam Holidays is at Highley, near Bridgnorth, 30 yards from both the River Severn and the Severn Valley Railway. The Ship Inn, a riverside free house, is on site.
There are six properties: Hazeldene Lodge, Kingfisher Lodge, Holly Tree Lodge, The Jolly Roger, The Old Trout and Ship Cottage, sleeping from two to eight. Several have river or valley views, The Old Trout and Ship Cottage have oak beams and log burners, and bed linen, towels, wifi, gas and electricity are included. The minimum stay for short breaks is three nights.
A private quarter mile beat with pegs right in front of the properties.
The fishing is a private quarter mile beat with pegs right in front of the properties, and every property has a bait fridge and lockable shed. Chub and barbel are caught all year, with roach and pike best in autumn and winter.
Written from the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at River Steam Holidays
A quarter mile private River Severn beat for guests, with chub and barbel all year and roach and pike in autumn and winter.
1/4 milePrivate beat
6Lodges and cottages
30 yardsTo the river
Tickets, times and rules
| Private beat | Guests; pegs in front of the properties |
| Beat fee | Listed at £20 per guest per week |
| Close season | 15 March to 15 June for river coarse fishing |
| Licence | Environment Agency rod licence required |
The Lodges
Six lodges and cottages sleeping two to eight, all dog friendly.
Hazeldene LodgeKingfisher LodgeHolly Tree LodgeThe Jolly RogerThe Old TroutShip Cottage
Bait fridge and lockable shed
Every property
Dog friendly
All properties
The Ship Inn
Riverside pub on site
Log burners
The Old Trout and Ship Cottage
Linen, towels, wifi
Included
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Things to Do Around Highley
The Severn Valley Railway is on the doorstep.
Questions About River Steam Holidays
Is there private fishing at River Steam Holidays?
Yes, a quarter mile private beat on the River Severn with pegs in front of the properties.
Source: riversteamholidays.co.uk
What can I catch?
Chub and barbel all year, with roach and pike best in autumn and winter.
Source: anglingstays.com listing
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, the properties are dog friendly.
Source: riversteamholidays.co.uk and anglingstays.com
What is the minimum stay?
Three nights for short breaks.
Source: riversteamholidays.co.uk
How much does it cost?
The Anglingstays listing shows weekly prices from about £380 off peak to £1,600 at peak.
Source: anglingstays.com listing
Getting There
Station Road, Highley, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
Open in Google Maps · Phone 01562 777563
Nick on 07801 981629.
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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.