Clovelly Lakes, Higher Clovelly, Bideford, Devon
EX39 5RZ · Higher Clovelly, North Devon
Dog-Friendly Lakeside Fishing Lodges With Carp to 34lb in North Devon
Family run lodges at Higher Clovelly in North Devon, many beside five spring-fed lakes holding mirror and common carp to 34lb. The lodges are pet friendly and a select few have hot tubs.
An easy, productive fishing holiday in North Devon, with lodges for every group size. Clovelly Lakes has five spring-fed lakes with carp to 34lb, and guests report catching every day, including a beginner who landed around 18 carp on Maple Lake. Lodges sleep from two to eight, with Ravensfield House for twelve, and dogs are welcome. It suits families and beginners who want steady fishing.
Good for
- Beginners and families wanting steady catches
- Groups up to 12 in Ravensfield House
- Bringing the dog
Think twice if
- You want a hot tub as standard: only a few lodges have one
- You want a remote wild lake: it is a well used family fishery
Consider hiring the private lake
One large lake can be hired exclusively for a minimum of 48 hours, which suits a group of anglers.
What a Stay at Clovelly Lakes Is Like
Clovelly Lakes is at Higher Clovelly near Bideford in North Devon, under new management since 2021. Lodges sleep two, four, six or eight, and Ravensfield House sleeps twelve; many lodges sit beside the water, a select few have hot tubs, and the site is pet friendly.
There are five spring-fed lakes with mirror and common carp, tench, bream, perch, roach and rudd, and the carp run to 34lb. One large lake can be hired exclusively for at least 48 hours.
Guests say they caught fish every day and describe the carp as healthy and well looked after. One self-described beginner reports around 18 carp from Maple Lake, and others mention carp of 11lb and 12lb and good carp and roach from Lake 2.
Written from guest reviews and the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at Clovelly Lakes
Five spring-fed lakes with carp to 34lb, lakeside lodges and an exclusive-hire lake.
Tickets, times and rules
| Exclusive hire | One large lake, 48 hours minimum |
| Rules and night fishing | Not confirmed |
The Lodges
Lodges sleeping two to eight, plus Ravensfield House for twelve.
What Guests Say
Consistently praised
- Fish caught every day
- Healthy, well looked after carp
- Easy for beginners
- Peaceful and quiet
Summarised in our own words from public reviews. Read the reviews on Tripadvisor.
Questions About Clovelly Lakes
How big are the carp at Clovelly Lakes?
Mirror and common carp run to 34lb.
Source: clovellylakes.co.uk fishing lakes
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, the lodges are pet friendly.
Source: clovellylakes.co.uk
Do the lodges have hot tubs?
A select few do.
Source: clovellylakes.co.uk
Is it good for beginners?
Guests say they caught every day, and one beginner reports around 18 carp from Maple Lake.
Source: Tripadvisor guest reviews
Getting There
Higher Clovelly, Bideford, Devon. Postcode EX39 5RZ.
Open in Google Maps · Phone 01237 426781
Email [email protected]; office Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm.
