Fishing Lodges with Private Fishing

Hurst Farm Holiday Cottages

Fishing free and exclusive to guests on all 3 lakes (400 years old). Good, mostly positive reviews; one isolated report of a rude interaction with the owner - not a pattern, but worth being aware of.

Riverside Cabins (River Perry/Severn)

Good base for Shrewsbury town centre stretch day tickets

Mill Cottage (Cabalva Estate)

Free fishing included on a 0.5-mile stretch upstream of the cottage; the wider 2-mile Cabalva Estate stretch has never been open to day tickets, so it's genuinely lightly-fished water. Extra day tickets GBP 25-35 for the rest of the estate stretch.

Cambridgeshire Lakes

Crystal Lakes Leisure

Near Huntingdon

Bend in the River Lodge

1.5 miles of free fishing for guests (personal rod licence required), season 16 June-15 March. On-site restaurant/bar and river taxi to Stratford town centre (Easter-October).

Rookery Waters

Waterside Lodges

Quiet Fenland setting

Fields End Lodges & Caravan Park

Adults-only site

The Old Boathouse

Reviews flag it as quite basic (no cooker/washing machine in some listings) - trades comfort for the unique under-the-Ironbridge location. Free fishing from the private frontage; canoe/kayak/paddleboard hire on site.

Barbel Alley B&B

Owner Barry Penn is a Kinver Freeliners club member and active angler on the stretch - can offer first-hand advice. Early breakfasts/packed lunches available for anglers, sandwiches can be delivered bankside from 5:30am.

Rosewaters Cottage

Single-storey, ground floor accommodation. Private mooring and fishing rights at the bottom of a separate riverside garden section.

River Cottage, Melverley

Grade II listed barn conversion, fishing rights on both rivers directly outside the cottage. Adjacent to 15th-century St Peter's Church.

The Fisherman’s Retreat

3/4 mile private beat, day tickets also available on site. On-site 18th-century dog-friendly pub, The Ship Inn.

Barbel Lodge

1940s lodge built specifically with anglers in mind. Fishing included in the stay, located right outside the lodge. 5-minute walk to Highley steam station.

River Steam Holidays

Quarter-mile private fishing beat exclusive to guests (and nearby Ship Inn patrons at GBP 20/guest/week). Each property has a lockable shed and bait fridge.

Longsdale Park

Site of a former brick and tile works, an SSSI. Fishing included in accommodation price, private peg per unit, 90% of pegs wheelchair accessible.

High Thorn Park

24hr night fishing available; also has cottages and camping

Finlake

Convenient transport links, family holiday park style

Borwick Lakes

Confirmed as one site - accommodation is a mix of purpose-built lodges and privately-owned caravans that individual owners rent out, which is why search results showed varying descriptions/amenities. Treat as one listing but note the accommodation mix when describing it.

Whitney Court Fishery

Clovelly Lakes

Under new management since 2021. Most lodges lakeside with an allocated swim; 3 further lakes reachable on foot or by car.

Countryside Cabins

Residents-only fishing, quieter feel

Carp Cabin

Small-scale, quiet couple's break

Docklow Pools

110 acres of countryside

The Vale Golf and Country Club Lakes

300-acre golf/country club complex, fishing is a side option

Malvern View Country & Leisure Park

100 acres near Malvern Hills; more holiday park than fishery

Bransford Farm B&B and Fishery

Elmbridge Farm & Fishing Lodge

The Lake House, Alvechurch

Roe Lake built 2021; strongest carp-led accommodation option in the county per Simon

Mill Meadow Lodges

Bookable fishing lessons with owner Martin; relaxed, not private-peg style

Summerhayes Fisheries

Acorn Fishery

Operator website and booking info described by Simon as 'terrible/non-existent'

Viaduct Fishery Lodges

On-site tackle shop

Bearley Lakes

Featured on Nuffinbutfishing YouTube channel; overlooks Somerset Levels

Westfield Country Park (Yorkshire hub version)

On-site tea room (The Spotted Duck); richer version of the thin main-hub entry

Houseboat, Richmond

Fishing location/logistics unclear - check before booking

Leven Park Lake

No day tickets, guests only

Heron Lakes

On-site Italian restaurant (Pasco's)

York Lake Side Lodges

Barbless hooks only; lake fished by guests and syndicate members

Willow Waters

Family run, guests-only fishing, only 3 lodges on the lake

The Victorian Barn Cottages and Fishing Lake

Underfloor heating; year-round access to lakes

Secluded Fishing Lodge, Dorchester

15 min drive to beach

Whistley Farm Fishing Lodge

The Lodge has easier accessibility

Springwood Fisheries (Derbyshire version)

Confirmed fine to feature. The negative review found was a dispute where the guest had broken fishing rules and the owner responded professionally - not a genuine red flag.

Lake Farm Country and Fishing Holidays

Darwin Lake Holiday Village

CONFIRMED: the 'sleeps up to 116/127' figure is total village capacity across all 17 cottages combined, not per lodge - update the live page copy to avoid confusion. Free day/night fishing included for guests.

Ruby’s Retreat Lodge & Fishing

Book early, popular

Lake View Lodge at Shortheath Water Fishery

SITE ERROR: address on page lists 'Hampshire GU34 5AE' which conflicts with Moira, Derbyshire location; phone number listed is a placeholder (+44 20 1234 5678)

The Lazy Mare Shepherd’s Hut

Not directly on a fishery, local access only

Kipling Lodge

Partial disability access; near Alton Towers/Waterworld

Herons Hide Lodge & Fishing

Near flowing rivers, good for fly-fishing too

Wold View Country Park

Well-spaced pegs (12m on larger lake, 9m on canal)

Hunters Lodge

On-site tackle shop open 5 mornings/week

Rudyard Lakes Lodges

Near Peak District border, cycling/climbing/sailing nearby

Castior Lakes

Adult-only, dinner/B&B package available

Willow Lakes

Lodges available to buy as well as rent; on-site restaurant

S&R Fisheries

Featured on YouTube with Alan Blair; Jacqui's pool best for families, has air con

Tattershall Lakes

Large holiday park with lots of activities and an on-site tackle shop

Glen Farm

No night fishing so glampers have the site to themselves later; 20 min to Cromer

The Lily Pad

High standard finish; also has a shepherd's hut option on site

Finn Valley Lodges

On-site golf course, Sonos speakers, room service - luxury not fishing-first

Head Fen Country Retreat

Reservoir lake exclusive to Cathedral View lodges; on a clear day you can see Ely Cathedral from the lake.

Thornham Lakes Lodges

Basic standard rather than luxury, good value; avoid lodge 1, furthest lodge has most water

Norfolk Lodge Holidays

Near Blickling Estate (NT, day-ticket lake fishing)

Stenhill Private Fishing Lake & Lodge

Heated venturi aeration keeps the lake ice-free in winter; security-chipped stock; Fisheries Accreditation Scheme Gold Award.

Suffolk Escape

Suffolk tourism award winner

Broadlands Sand

Not fishing-specific, part of larger caravan park

The Cabin At Little Common

Not confirmed as a fishing lodge specifically, general remote cabin break

Lakehouse Holiday Cottages

Free fishing for 1 person with a 7-night stay; included for accessibility not lodge type

Sumners Pond Lodges

No photo on file

Spring Wood Fishery & Lodges

Cross between lodge and glamping pod, right on the bank

White Lion Farm Fishing Cottages

No photo on file

Herons Lake Retreat

Confirmed via operator: lakes not actively stocked, but brown/rainbow trout present from nearby fisheries. Guests may fish both lakes 10am-6pm, 8/9lb line, barbless hooks only, strict catch and release. Fishing is a bonus feature, not the main draw - reviews are mixed on lodge maintenance.

Furnace Brook Fishing Lodges

On-site microbrewery; 16th-century inn (Merrie Harriers) nearby

Docker Holiday Park

Holiday park with a lake rather than a fishing-first venue; no private pegs

Stanley Villa Farm

5 min from Whitmore Fisheries (9 match lakes); Simon fished Whitmore as a child

Lakeland Fisheries

No photo on file

Lake of Tranquillity

Basic/rustic; no photo available

Beacon Fell View Holiday Park

Bar, restaurant, kids play area on site; lakes are a local reservoir not part of the park

Homersfield Lake

CORRECTION: located in Suffolk (Waveney Valley, Homersfield village), not Norfolk as currently listed - it's right on the Norfolk/Suffolk border so easy to mix up. Fishing for 2 named guests max, 2 rods each; lake closed to fishing for 4 weeks in May/June for spawning.

Anglesea Lakeside Lodges

Hoseasons Autograph collection (top tier); Simon regularly visits Anglesey but hasn't stayed here yet; no photo on file

Bron Eifion Fishing Lakes and Lodges

Predominantly match/day-ticket water; no photo on file

Cefn Mably Lakes

Info/Photos sections on live site were blank at last check - now has real data from web search. Wales' largest tackle shop on site (Cardiff Angling Centre).

Stonebridge Fishing Lakes

No photo on file

Bainside Coarse Fishery

No photo on file

Springwood Fisheries

Shower room and kitchenette; campers on opposite bank; no photo on file

Henlow Bridge Lakes

Also has a stretch of the River Hiz; no photo on file

Cofton Lakes

80-acre award-winning holiday park, indoor/outdoor pools, near Dawlish Warren Blue Flag beach; 57 pegs across the lakes.

Folly Foot Fisheries

Operator website basic, photo gallery not working

Rum Bridge

Now under new management (2025/26). Off-grid, solar-powered site. Day/night fishing passes available even for day visitors, not just overnight guests.

WoodLakes Park

On-site restaurant/takeaway; no photo on file

Eye Kettlby Lake Lodges

Family-run for 30+ years, 150-acre site. Private lake for lodge residents only; day-ticket fishing now members-only for non-residents. On-site tea room and bar.

Wildmoor Waters

Booking link on live site is empty/broken

Chigborough Farm

No photo on file; ring to confirm lodge/lake. Confirmed via web search: 130-acre site, restaurant/cafe/smokehouse on site.

Olivemead Lakes

Lake also known as 'The Mead'/'Home of the Hippos'; min 2-night booking Mar-Nov; free Wi-Fi and Netflix in all lodges.

Swanborough Lakes

Wood-fired sauna and wild swimming lake on site (Nomadic Sauna partnership), 16+ only. Welcome hamper with Prosecco included.

Mill Farm Leisure

Confirmed adults-only since June 2025 (no children permitted) - update site copy if it still implies family-friendly. Award-winning, on-site takeaway delivers to lodges.

Stretham Lake Cabins

CORRECTION: this venue is actually Stretton Lakes in Clipsham, Rutland - not Wrangle, Lincolnshire as currently listed. 120-acre site, 100 acres of ancient woodland (Stretton Wood) alongside the lakes. Fishing free and included for lodge and touring guests.

Westfield Fishing Lodges

Fishing included free for lodges 1-10 (lakeside); GBP 20/person/stay for other lodges. On-site tea room, The Spotted Duck.

Brookmeadow Cabins

Fishing included in the price. Also has glamping/safari tent pitches with an on-site pizza van and Sunday breakfast offering.

Wigmore Lakes

Fishing is charged extra even for lodge guests, around GBP 8/day. Hot tubs not usable after 10pm (noise rules) and under-10s not permitted in the hot tub.

Spring Heath Fisheries Log Cabins

Fishing on Eccleston Pool included in cabin price; Blurton Pool (the specimen lake) is extra - GBP 5-10/day per person. Ramped access on all cabins, one has an accessible wet room.

Badwell Ash Lodges

Free, all-year fishing on 3 private lakes included in the price. Complimentary champagne, wine, chocolates and welcome hamper included - genuinely positioned as a luxury/romantic retreat first, fishing venue second.

Blackthorn Fisheries Pines Lake Lodges

Exclusive private lake, separate from the main Blackthorn lodges

High Lodge Leisure

Family-friendly, some noise from on-site shooting, good value. Has own review page.

Otter Falls

Restaurant, play area, tennis court on site; 25 min to Devon coast

Brayton Park

8-acre lake dug by monks in the 14th century, average carp 8lb

Dove Cottages

Reserved pool directly in front of the cottage; the rest of the 2.75-mile stretch is shared with the 59 Fly-Fishing Club. Season April 1 to early October.

Clawford Lakes Fishing Lodges

98-acre site with spa, indoor/outdoor pools, tackle shop, on-site restaurant. Devon/Cornwall border.

Waterside Fishing Lodges

Only 2 lodges share the whole lake between them - family-run since 2000.

Steam Mill Lodges

Adults-only site. Simon has visited and confirmed carp present in the lake.

Stafford Moor Lodges

67-acre estate; Hollywood super lodge overlooks Tanners lake with a private peg; on-site tackle shop.

Bank Cottage

250-year-old former ferryman's cottage, 70m of private fishing and mooring rights, own jetty. Season closed 16 March-16 June (UK-wide rule).

RH Fisheries Lodges

No dogs allowed on site (rules explicitly state no guests, no dogs) - one of the toughest, most sought-after carp waters in Shropshire.

Ludlow Lodges

Part of a working farm with an on-site farm shop and coffee shop. 200-acre site, 20 acres of grounds around the lodges.

Opal Lakes Lodges

Built 2023, fully off-grid: solar power, propane heating, composting toilet, well water. Access track can be rough in winter.

Colehurst Lake Lodges & Glamping

New couples-only Shepherds Hut has wood-fired hot tub and peg 17. 5-star Airbnb reviews.

Blackthorn Fisheries Lodges

For me, this is the ultimate carp fisheries. Hand selected british carp that go to 50lb plus the option for a private lake in the Pines. This is on my msut visit list! Quite rules notes: Barbless hooks, no bait boats, fishery-supplied mats/nets/slings must be used