Fishing Holidays

Fishing Lodges for Coarse

Fishing type
Carp Coarse Fly Pike River
Amenities
Dog Friendly Hot Tub Private Peg
Suited for
Couples Families Groups River Anglers Serious Carpers
Region
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80 lodges

Hurst Farm Holiday Cottages
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Morville, Bridgnorth, Shropshire

Hurst Farm Holiday Cottages

Coarse Fly River
6 cottages, sleep
3 lakes
No hot tub
Dogs OK
No peg
Couples Families

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.

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
6 cottages, sleep 2-6
Price
From around GBP 260 to GBP 660/week depending on cottage and season
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Mill Cottage (Cabalva Estate)
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Near Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Mill Cottage (Cabalva Estate)

Coarse Fly Pike River
1 bedroom (super
River beat
No hot tub
Dogs OK
No peg
Couples

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.

Verified fish size
Pike over 20lb reported; grayling to 2lb+ in winter
Sleeps
1 bedroom (super king) plus sofa bed/blow-up mattress, sleeps 2 (up to 3 anglers)
Price
Not published, contact for rates. Guided fishing GBP 125/half day, GBP 250/full day
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Riverside Cabins (River Perry/Severn)
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Baschurch, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Riverside Cabins (River Perry/Severn)

Coarse River
Private cabins
River beat
Hot tub
No dogs
No peg

Good base for Shrewsbury town centre stretch day tickets

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
Private cabins
Price
Contact for rates
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Bend in the River Lodge
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Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Bend in the River Lodge

Coarse Pike River
2 bedrooms (1
River beat
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg

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).

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
2 bedrooms (1 double ensuite, 1 twin), sleeps 4
Price
Not published, contact for rates
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Crystal Lakes Leisure
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Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire

Crystal Lakes Leisure

Carp Coarse
Lakeside lodges and
River beat
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg
Couples

Near Huntingdon

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
Lakeside lodges and holiday homes
Price
Contact for rates
Cambridgeshire Lakes
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Pidley, Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire Lakes

Carp Coarse
Lakeside lodges and
River beat
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg
Couples Groups
Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
Lakeside lodges and holiday homes
Price
Contact for rates
Rookery Waters
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Pidley, Cambridgeshire

Rookery Waters

Carp Coarse
Lodges, cabins, touring,
River beat
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg
Couples Groups
Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
Lodges, cabins, touring, camping
Price
Contact for rates
Fields End Lodges & Caravan Park
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Doddington, Cambridgeshire

Fields End Lodges & Caravan Park

Carp Coarse
6 adults-only dog-friendly
3 lakes
Hot tub
Dogs OK
No peg
Couples

Adults-only site

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
6 adults-only dog-friendly lodges
Price
Contact for rates
Waterside Lodges
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March, Cambridgeshire

Waterside Lodges

Carp Coarse
Luxury lakeside lodges
1 lake
Hot tub
No dogs
Private peg
Couples

Quiet Fenland setting

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
Luxury lakeside lodges
Price
Contact for rates
Barbel Alley B&B
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Hampton Loade, Bridgnorth, Shropshire

Barbel Alley B&B

Coarse River
B&B rooms (not
River beat
No hot tub
Dogs OK
No peg

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.

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
B&B rooms (not self-catering)
Price
Not published, contact for rates
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The Old Boathouse
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Ironbridge, Shropshire

The Old Boathouse

Coarse Pike River
Sleeps up to
River beat
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg

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.

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
Sleeps up to 6
Price
Not published, contact for rates. Minimum 2-night stay, GBP 25 cleaning fee
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River Steam Holidays
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Highley, Severn Valley, Shropshire

River Steam Holidays

Coarse Pike River
6 cottages and
River beat
No hot tub
Dogs OK
Private peg
Families Groups

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.

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
6 cottages and lodges, sleeping 2-8 across the site
Price
Hazeldene Lodge GBP 380-750/week, Holly Tree Lodge GBP 480-870, Kingfisher Lodge GBP 580-1300, The Jolly Roger GBP 520-1120, The Old Trout GBP 590-1400, Ship Cottage GBP 775-1600 (off-peak to peak)
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Barbel Lodge
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Highley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire

Barbel Lodge

Coarse River
3 bedrooms
River beat
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg
River Anglers

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.

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
3 bedrooms
Price
Not published, contact for rates
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High Thorn Park
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Kendal, Cumbria

High Thorn Park

Carp Coarse Carp To 15lb
Duck Hut: 2
2 lakes
No hot tub
No dogs
Private peg

24hr night fishing available; also has cottages and camping

Verified fish size
To 15lb
Sleeps
Duck Hut: 2 bed + bathroom + kitchen
Price
Contact for rates
Longsdale Park
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Carlisle, Cumbria

Longsdale Park

Carp Coarse Pike Carp to 30lb
2-3 bed cottages
5 lakes
No hot tub
Dogs OK
Private peg

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

Verified fish size
Carp to 30lb (mirror/common/ghost), grass carp to 20lb, tench to 10lb, pike to 30lb, perch to 4lb 7oz
Sleeps
2-3 bed cottages (sleep 4-6) + 1 timber lodge (2 bed, sleeps 4) + caravans
Price
Not published, contact for rates
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Borwick Lakes
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Carnforth, Cumbria

Borwick Lakes

Carp Coarse Pike Carp to 25lb
2-3 bed lodges
4 lakes
No hot tub
No dogs
Private peg
Families

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.

Verified fish size
Listed to 25lb, unverified with photos
Sleeps
2-3 bed lodges + glamping pods + camping
Price
Contact for rates
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Clovelly Lakes
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Clovelly, North Devon

Clovelly Lakes

Carp Coarse Carp to 7lb
Lodges sleep 2-8
5 lakes
Hot tub*
Dogs OK
Peg*
Families

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

Verified fish size
5-7lb (general), specimen lake separate
Sleeps
Lodges sleep 2-8 across the site
Price
Not published, contact for rates
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Whitney-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Whitney Court Fishery

Coarse Fly River
Nearby estate/village accommodation
River beat
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg
River Anglers
Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
Nearby estate/village accommodation
Price
Contact for rates
Carp Cabin
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Stretton Sugwas, near Hereford, Herefordshire

Carp Cabin

Carp Coarse
Shepherd's hut for
2 lakes
No hot tub
No dogs
Private peg
Couples

Small-scale, quiet couple's break

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
Shepherd's hut for 2 adults
Price
Contact for rates
Countryside Cabins
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Moreton Jeffries, Hereford, Herefordshire

Countryside Cabins

Carp Coarse Carp to 30lb
6 waterside log
5 lakes
No hot tub
No dogs
Private peg

Residents-only fishing, quieter feel

Verified fish size
Just over 30lb
Sleeps
6 waterside log cabins
Price
Contact for rates
Docklow Pools
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Docklow, north Herefordshire, Herefordshire

Docklow Pools

Carp Coarse
1-3 bed self-catering
14 lakes
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg

110 acres of countryside

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
1-3 bed self-catering lodges
Price
Contact for rates
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The Vale Golf and Country Club Lakes
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Bishampton, near Evesham, Worcestershire

The Vale Golf and Country Club Lakes

Carp Coarse
9 cabins/lodge-style rooms
1 lake
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg

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

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
9 cabins/lodge-style rooms
Price
Contact for rates
Elmbridge Farm & Fishing Lodge
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Cutnall Green, Droitwich, Worcestershire

Elmbridge Farm & Fishing Lodge

Carp Coarse Carp To 20lb
4 lodges +
3 lakes
No hot tub
Dogs*
No peg
Verified fish size
To 20lb
Sleeps
4 lodges + safari/bell tents
Price
Contact for rates
Acorn Fishery
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North Somerset, Somerset

Acorn Fishery

Carp Coarse
Small fishing huts/cabins
River beat
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg

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

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
Small fishing huts/cabins - step up from a bivvy
Price
Contact for rates
Summerhayes Fisheries
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Bridgwater, Somerset

Summerhayes Fisheries

Carp Coarse Carp To 35lb
3 lodges, sleeps
7 lakes
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg
Verified fish size
To 35lb
Sleeps
3 lodges, sleeps up to 4
Price
Contact for rates
Mill Meadow Lodges
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Near Quantock Hills, Somerset

Mill Meadow Lodges

Carp Coarse Carp to 20lb
Lodges/cottages, sleeps 2-10
1 lake
Hot tub
No dogs
No peg

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

Verified fish size
Carp to 20lb
Sleeps
Lodges/cottages, sleeps 2-10
Price
Contact for rates
Bearley Lakes
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Near Yeovil, Somerset

Bearley Lakes

Carp Coarse Carp To 30lb
2-bed caravans
2 lakes
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg

Featured on Nuffinbutfishing YouTube channel; overlooks Somerset Levels

Verified fish size
To 30lb
Sleeps
2-bed caravans
Price
Contact for rates
Viaduct Fishery Lodges
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Somerton, Somerset

Viaduct Fishery Lodges

Carp Coarse
1-2 & 3
6 lakes
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg

On-site tackle shop

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
1-2 & 3 bed lodges
Price
Contact for rates
Westfield Country Park (Yorkshire hub version)
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East Yorkshire (near Hull), Yorkshire

Westfield Country Park (Yorkshire hub version)

Carp Coarse Carp to 27lb
2-10 people, 30
3 lakes
Hot tub*
Dogs*
No peg
Couples Groups

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

Verified fish size
Carp to 27lb (reported)
Sleeps
2-10 people, 30 lodges
Price
Contact for rates
Heron Lakes
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Beverley, Yorkshire

Heron Lakes

Carp Coarse Fly Carp to 12lb
Premium lodges, various
4 lakes
Hot tub*
No dogs
No peg

On-site Italian restaurant (Pasco's)

Verified fish size
Carp to 12lb, trout to 4lb
Sleeps
Premium lodges, various
Price
Contact for rates
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Leven Park Lake
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Beverley, Yorkshire

Leven Park Lake

Carp Coarse Carp to 28lb
3 cabins (Kingfisher,
River beat
No hot tub
No dogs
Private peg

No day tickets, guests only

Verified fish size
Listed to 28lb, photos suggest 5-8lb avg
Sleeps
3 cabins (Kingfisher, Mallard, Swan)
Price
Contact for rates
Willow Waters
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Pocklington, Yorkshire

Willow Waters

Carp Coarse Pike Carp to 20lb+
3 cabins: Kingfisher
River beat
No hot tub
No dogs
Private peg
Families

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

Verified fish size
Carp to 20lb+, double-figure pike
Sleeps
3 cabins: Kingfisher sleeps 6, Aylesbury & Brown Owl sleep 4
Price
Contact for rates
York Lake Side Lodges
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York, Yorkshire

York Lake Side Lodges

Carp Coarse Pike Carp to 30lb+
2-7 people
River beat
No hot tub
Dogs OK
Private peg
Couples Families

Barbless hooks only; lake fished by guests and syndicate members

Verified fish size
Carp to 30lb+
Sleeps
2-7 people
Price
Contact for rates
The Victorian Barn Cottages and Fishing Lake
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Not stated, Dorset

The Victorian Barn Cottages and Fishing Lake

Carp Coarse
The Stable, 2
River beat
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg
Families Groups

Underfloor heating; year-round access to lakes

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
The Stable, 2 bed, sleeps 4
Price
Contact for rates
Whistley Farm Fishing Lodge
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Not stated, Dorset

Whistley Farm Fishing Lodge

Carp Coarse
2 bed (The
3 lakes
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg

The Lodge has easier accessibility

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
2 bed (The Stable or The Lodge), sleeps 4
Price
Contact for rates
Lake Farm Country and Fishing Holidays
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Not stated, Dorset

Lake Farm Country and Fishing Holidays

Carp Coarse
Victorian Barn lodges
River beat
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg
Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
Victorian Barn lodges
Price
Contact for rates
No photo yet
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Melbourne, Derbyshire

Springwood Fisheries (Derbyshire version)

Carp Coarse Carp To 20lb+
5 log pods
2 lakes
No hot tub
Dogs OK
No peg

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.

Verified fish size
To 20lb+
Sleeps
5 log pods (3 Deluxe with ensuite, 2 Standard with shared facilities), each sleeps 2 adults + 2 children
Price
From around GBP 27/night; fishing charged separately as a day ticket
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Darwin Lake Holiday Village
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Matlock, Derbyshire (Peak District)

Darwin Lake Holiday Village

Carp Coarse
17 stone cottages,
1 lake
No hot tub
Dogs*
No peg
Families Groups

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.

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
17 stone cottages, individually sleep 2-10; total site capacity up to 127 across all cottages combined
Price
From roughly GBP 511/week (cheapest cottage, Hardwick, sleeps 7)
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Ruby’s Retreat Lodge & Fishing
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Not stated, Staffordshire

Ruby’s Retreat Lodge & Fishing

Carp Coarse Carp to 31lb
Anglers Lodge /
River beat
No hot tub
Dogs OK
No peg

Book early, popular

Verified fish size
31lb common carp (recent catch)
Sleeps
Anglers Lodge / Lakeside Lodge options
Price
Contact for rates
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Lake View Lodge at Shortheath Water Fishery
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Moira, Derbyshire

Lake View Lodge at Shortheath Water Fishery

Carp Coarse Carp To 25lb
Sleeps 4 (double
4 lakes
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg

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)

Verified fish size
To 25lb (unverified)
Sleeps
Sleeps 4 (double + 2 twin, ensuite)
Price
Contact for rates
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Herons Hide Lodge & Fishing
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Not stated, Staffordshire

Herons Hide Lodge & Fishing

Carp Coarse
Not stated
River beat
No hot tub
No dogs
Private peg

Near flowing rivers, good for fly-fishing too

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
Not stated
Price
Contact for rates
Rudyard Lakes Lodges
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Leek, Staffordshire

Rudyard Lakes Lodges

Carp Coarse
Sleeps 4
River beat
Hot tub
Dogs OK
Private peg

Near Peak District border, cycling/climbing/sailing nearby

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
Sleeps 4
Price
Contact for rates
Hunters Lodge
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Elsham, Lincolnshire

Hunters Lodge

Carp Coarse
Camping pods or
4 lakes
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg

On-site tackle shop open 5 mornings/week

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
Camping pods or bell tents
Price
Contact for rates
Wold View Country Park
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Market Rasen, Lincolnshire

Wold View Country Park

Carp Coarse
11 lodges alongside
2 lakes
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg

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

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
11 lodges alongside touring pitches
Price
Contact for rates
Willow Lakes
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Grimsby, Lincolnshire

Willow Lakes

Coarse
2-3 bedrooms
River beat
Hot tub*
No dogs
No peg
Families

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

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
2-3 bedrooms
Price
Contact for rates
Castior Lakes
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Market Rasen, Lincolnshire

Castior Lakes

Carp Coarse
Adults-only
2 lakes
Hot tub*
Dogs*
No peg
Serious Carpers

Adult-only, dinner/B&B package available

Verified fish size
Some of the largest carp in Lincolnshire (unquantified)
Sleeps
Adults-only
Price
Contact for rates
Tattershall Lakes
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Tattershall, Lincolnshire

Tattershall Lakes

Carp Coarse Pike Carp to 32lb
1-4 bed, static-caravan
3 lakes
Hot tub*
Dogs OK
Peg*
Families

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

Verified fish size
Main lake to 32lb, pike to 25lb
Sleeps
1-4 bed, static-caravan style
Price
Contact for rates
Glen Farm
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Not stated, Norfolk

Glen Farm

Coarse
1 yurt tent,
2 lakes
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg
Families

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

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
1 yurt tent, sleeps 2-4
Price
Contact for rates
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Thornham Lakes Lodges
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Near Thetford, West Norfolk

Thornham Lakes Lodges

Carp Coarse Carp to 30lb
2 bed (1
2 lakes
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg

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

Verified fish size
Listed as 30lb, not verified with photos
Sleeps
2 bed (1 double, 1 twin)
Price
Contact for rates
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Norfolk Lodge Holidays
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Lenwade, near Norwich, Norfolk

Norfolk Lodge Holidays

Carp Coarse Pike Carp to 30lb
1-2 bedrooms, under
2 lakes
No hot tub
No dogs
Private peg

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

Verified fish size
Listed to 30lb, photos suggest 20s
Sleeps
1-2 bedrooms, under 5s not permitted
Price
Contact for rates
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Stenhill Private Fishing Lake & Lodge
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Willand, Devon

Stenhill Private Fishing Lake & Lodge

Carp Coarse Carp to 2lb
2 bedroom lodge,
River beat
No hot tub
No dogs
Private peg
Serious Carpers

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

Verified fish size
Over 100 specimen carp, roughly half over 20lb, chance of 30lb+; roach to 2lb, tench to double figures
Sleeps
2 bedroom lodge, sleeps up to 4 (one review reports up to 6)
Price
Not published, contact for rates
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No photo yet
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Not stated, Sussex

White Lion Farm Fishing Cottages

Carp Coarse
Cottages, various
River beat
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg

No photo on file

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
Cottages, various
Price
Contact for rates
No photo yet
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Not stated, West Sussex

Sumners Pond Lodges

Coarse
Various
2 lakes
No hot tub
No dogs
Private peg

No photo on file

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
Various
Price
Contact for rates
Furnace Brook Fishing Lodges
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Not stated, Sussex (High Weald AONB)

Furnace Brook Fishing Lodges

Carp Coarse
Mezzanine double +
2 lakes
No hot tub
No dogs
Private peg

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

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
Mezzanine double + 2 twins
Price
Min 2 nights, GBP 20/person/week for >4 guests
Stanley Villa Farm
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Fylde, Lancashire

Stanley Villa Farm

Carp Coarse Carp to 22lb
24 camping-style glamping
1 lake
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg
Families

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

Verified fish size
Carp to 22lb
Sleeps
24 camping-style glamping pods, sleeps 2-4
Price
Contact for rates
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No photo yet
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Mold, North Wales

Lake of Tranquillity

Carp Coarse
BBQ pod with
River beat
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg

Basic/rustic; no photo available

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
BBQ pod with sleeping area
Price
Contact for rates
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No photo yet
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Chelmsford, Essex

Lakeland Fisheries

Carp Coarse Carp to 34lb
3 luxury yurts
3 lakes
Hot tub*
No dogs
No peg

No photo on file

Verified fish size
Swan lake to 34lb (no photos to confirm)
Sleeps
3 luxury yurts
Price
Contact for rates
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Not stated, North Wales

Bron Eifion Fishing Lakes and Lodges

Carp Coarse Carp to 20lb
9 log cabins
River beat
Hot tub*
No dogs
Private peg
Families

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

Verified fish size
Carp to 20lb
Sleeps
9 log cabins
Price
Contact for rates
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No photo yet
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Not stated, Suffolk

Homersfield Lake

Carp Coarse Carp to 60lb
Kingfisher Lodge sleeps
5 lakes
Hot tub
No dogs
Private peg
Serious Carpers

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.

Verified fish size
Carp to 60lb, catfish to 100lb+, roach to 4lb+
Sleeps
Kingfisher Lodge sleeps 4, Five Islands House sleeps 6
Price
Not published, contact for rates
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No photo yet
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Not stated, Anglesey

Anglesea Lakeside Lodges

Coarse
10 lodges, 9-acre
2 lakes
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg
Families

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

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
10 lodges, 9-acre site
Price
Contact for rates
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No photo yet
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Kirby on Bain, Lincolnshire

Bainside Coarse Fishery

Carp Coarse
Basic pods, sleeps
River beat
No hot tub
No dogs
Private peg

No photo on file

Verified fish size
Carp to 20s, bream to 12s, grass carp to 20s (unverified)
Sleeps
Basic pods, sleeps 2
Price
Contact for rates
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No photo yet
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Not stated, Derbyshire

Springwood Fisheries

Carp Coarse
~6 pods, 2
River beat
No hot tub
No dogs
No peg

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

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
~6 pods, 2 adults + 2 kids on camp beds
Price
Contact for rates
Check availability
No photo yet
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Not stated, Norfolk

WoodLakes Park

Carp Coarse Pike Carp to 40lb
2-8 people
5 lakes
No hot tub
No dogs
Peg*
Couples Families

On-site restaurant/takeaway; no photo on file

Verified fish size
Carp to 40lb (cabin lake), pike to 26lb
Sleeps
2-8 people
Price
Contact for rates
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No photo yet
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Clare, Suffolk

Rum Bridge

Carp Coarse Carp to 8lb
Range of pods,
3 lakes
No hot tub
Dogs*
No peg
Serious Carpers

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

Verified fish size
Back lake record 42lb, road lake 32lb, tench to 8lb, crucians to 3lb
Sleeps
Range of pods, bell tents, and lodges, sleep 1-6 depending on unit
Price
From around GBP 90-110/night for 2 people
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Dawlish, Devon

Cofton Lakes

Carp Coarse Carp to 30lb
Lodges, cottages, caravans,
5 lakes
Hot tub*
Dogs OK
No peg
Families

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

Verified fish size
Carp to around 24lb per third-party reports (site lists 'to 30lb')
Sleeps
Lodges, cottages, caravans, camping - various sizes
Price
Not published, contact for rates
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Heybridge, Maldon, Essex

Chigborough Farm

Carp Coarse Fly Pike Carp to 44lb
Varies: The Raft
6 lakes
No hot tub
Dogs OK
Private peg

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

Verified fish size
Carp to 44lb, catfish to 140lb (operator-stated, two national records claimed)
Sleeps
Varies: The Raft (floating cabin), Birdsong safari tent, Grebes Nest & Woodpecker pods, Carpers Cabin, bell tents, Hobbit cottages
Price
Not published online, contact for rates
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Melton Mowbray, Lincolnshire

Eye Kettlby Lake Lodges

Carp Coarse Carp to 30lb
12 lodges, sleep
9 lakes
Hot tub
No dogs
No peg
Families

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.

Verified fish size
2 specimen carp lakes to 30lb; 6 further mixed coarse lakes
Sleeps
12 lodges, sleep 2-6 (Woodland View farmhouse sleeps 6-8)
Price
Not published, contact for rates
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Stretham Lake Cabins
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Clipsham, Rutland

Stretham Lake Cabins

Carp Coarse
7 lodges: 3x
7 lakes
Hot tub
Dogs OK
Private peg
Families

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.

Verified fish size
Not stated
Sleeps
7 lodges: 3x 4-star sleep 4 (1 king ensuite + 1 twin), 4x 5-star sleep 2 with sauna
Price
Mini breaks from around GBP 299-650
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Mill Farm Leisure
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Wrangle, Lincolnshire

Mill Farm Leisure

Carp Coarse Carp to 20lb+
Cottages sleep 2-6,
1 lake
Hot tub
Dogs*
Private peg
Couples

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.

Verified fish size
Carp to 20lb+, roach and rudd also present
Sleeps
Cottages sleep 2-6, lakeside lodges sleep 2, some cabins sleep 2-4
Price
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Spring Heath Fisheries Log Cabins
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Knockin, Oswestry, Shropshire

Spring Heath Fisheries Log Cabins

Carp Coarse Carp to 35lb
4 log cabins,
3 lakes
No hot tub
Dogs OK
No peg
Families

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.

Verified fish size
Blurton Pool (specimen): carp to over 35lb, tench, roach, rudd, perch; Eccleston Pool: mixed coarse
Sleeps
4 log cabins, sleep 4-6
Price
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Wigmore Lakes
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Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Wigmore Lakes

Carp Coarse Carp to 17lb+
Lodges sleep 4-8
2 lakes
Hot tub
Dogs OK
No peg
Families

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.

Verified fish size
Carp to 17lb+ reported by recent guests, specimen lake
Sleeps
Lodges sleep 4-8 depending on unit
Price
Not published, contact for rates
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High Lodge Leisure
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Darsham, Suffolk

High Lodge Leisure

Carp Coarse
1-3 bedrooms
2 lakes
Hot tub*
No dogs
Private peg
Families

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

Verified fish size
Small carp + large roach, not size-verified
Sleeps
1-3 bedrooms
Price
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Waterside Fishing Lodges
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Spilsby, Lincolnshire

Waterside Fishing Lodges

Carp Coarse Carp to 25lb
2 lodges (Willow,
1 lake
No hot tub
Dogs OK
Private peg
Families

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

Verified fish size
Mixed coarse lake, carp to 25lb (operator-stated)
Sleeps
2 lodges (Willow, Kingfisher), each 2 bedrooms
Price
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Holsworthy, Devon

Clawford Lakes Fishing Lodges

Carp Coarse Carp to 32lb
Varies by unit:
17 lakes
Hot tub*
Dogs OK
Peg*

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

Verified fish size
Carp to 32lb (operator-stated)
Sleeps
Varies by unit: Lake Pods (2), Floating Lodges (up to 4), Meadow Lodges, larger lodges up to 8
Price
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Bank Cottage
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Hanley Castle, Near Malvern, Worcestershire

Bank Cottage

Coarse River
3 bedrooms, sleeps
River beat
No hot tub
Dogs OK
Private peg
River Anglers

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).

Verified fish size
River fishing - no single verified size, mixed species water
Sleeps
3 bedrooms, sleeps 7 (up to 8 with sofa bed)
Price
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Winkleigh, Devon

Stafford Moor Lodges

Carp Coarse Carp to 44lb 1oz
Canadian log cabins,
7 lakes
Hot tub*
Dogs OK
Peg*
Serious Carpers

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

Verified fish size
Carp to 44lb 1oz (Lodge Lake record), 30s regularly reported
Sleeps
Canadian log cabins, 3 bed / 2 bath, sleeps 6; Hollywood super lodge available
Price
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Steam Mill Lodges
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Swadlincote, Derbyshire

Steam Mill Lodges

Carp Coarse
10 micro-lodges, each
2 lakes
Hot tub
Dogs*
Peg*
Couples

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

Verified fish size
Small carp to 3lb in the pond - not a specimen water, a relaxed extra rather than the main draw
Sleeps
10 micro-lodges, each 1 double bedroom, sleeps 2
Price
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Ludlow Lodges
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Ashford Bowdler, Shropshire

Ludlow Lodges

Carp Coarse Carp to 25lb
3 lodges (Swan,
5 lakes
No hot tub
Dogs*
Private peg
Families

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

Verified fish size
Carp to 25lb, catfish to 30lb
Sleeps
3 lodges (Swan, Heron, and a 2020-built lodge), sleep 4 each
Price
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Opal Lakes Lodges
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Bridgnorth, Shropshire

Opal Lakes Lodges

Carp Coarse Pike Carp to 32lb
Sleeps up to
3 lakes
No hot tub
Dogs OK
Private peg
Couples Families

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

Verified fish size
Carp to 32lb, pike to 20lb, stock of 60 carp plus perch and chub
Sleeps
Sleeps up to 4 (double bed + futon sofa bed)
Price
Contact for rates (bookings Fri-Mon or Mon-Fri)
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Colehurst Lake Lodges & Glamping
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Market Drayton, Shropshire

Colehurst Lake Lodges & Glamping

Carp Coarse Pike Carp to 20lb
2-6 berth (pods,
2 lakes
Hot tub*
No dogs
Peg*
Couples

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

Verified fish size
Carp 5-20lb, lake record 20lb (Simon caught it)
Sleeps
2-6 berth (pods, yurts, shepherds hut)
Price
Contact for rates
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