Dawlish Warren
The nearest beach, reached by a short woodland walk from the park.
Next to the parkCofton Holidays Fishing Cottages, Dawlish, Devon
Dawlish, South Devon · 80 acres, a woodland walk from Dawlish Warren
Checked 18 Sep 2026 Carp to 29lb 10oz CarpBreamTenchPerchRoach 5 coarse lakes on siteRod and mat hireIndoor and outdoor pools
Dog-Friendly Fishing Cottages and Hot Tub Lodges With Five Coarse Lakes
A large South Devon holiday park with five coarse fishing lakes, holiday cottages close to the water, hot tub lodges and dog-friendly options. Tackle, rods, nets and mats can be hired, so it is an easy fishing holiday to bring non-anglers on.
The easiest fishing holiday to bring non-anglers on. Cofton is a big family park near Dawlish with pools, a beach walk and five proper coarse lakes, holding mirrors to 29lb 10oz and a good head of 20lb fish. Rods, landing nets and carp mats can be hired from reception. It suits families where one or two people fish and everyone else wants a full holiday park.
Good for
- Families with non-anglers
- Beginners who need to hire tackle
- Combining fishing with a beach
Think twice if
- You want a quiet fishery: this is a large, busy holiday park
- You want a private peg: the lakes are shared
Hire the kit at reception
Rods, landing nets and carp mats can be hired, and the shop sells tackle, so you do not need to bring a car full of gear for a family holiday.
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What a Stay at Cofton Lakes Is Like
Cofton Holidays is an 80 acre park near Dawlish in South Devon, with holiday cottages close to its private fishing lakes, hot tub lodges, indoor and outdoor pools and a short woodland walk to the beach at Dawlish Warren.
Guests on Tripadvisor rate it four out of five across more than 2,600 reviews, praising how well it is maintained, the helpful staff and the fishing lakes; one reviewer called their hot tub lodge insanely comfortable. The flip side, which reviewers also point out, is that it is a large, busy holiday park rather than a quiet fishery.
There are five coarse lakes with reedy margins, wooded islands and plenty of features. Fishery listings report mirror carp to 29lb 10oz, commons to 25lb 4oz and ghost carp to 20lb 8oz, with carp over 30lb recorded in George's Lake, plus perch, bream, roach and rudd. Permits come from reception and fish are returned.
Written from guest reviews and the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at Cofton Lakes
Five coarse lakes with reedy margins and wooded islands, permits from reception and catch and release.
29lb 10ozMirror carp
25lb 4ozCommon carp
5Coarse lakes
Tickets, times and rules
| Permits | From reception |
| Policy | Catch and return |
| Hire | Rods, landing nets and carp mats from reception |
| Prices, hours and night fishing | Not confirmed |
The Lodges
Holiday cottages near the lakes, hot tub lodges, holiday homes, apartments and camping.
Hot tub lodges
Available
Dog-friendly options
Selected accommodation
Indoor and outdoor pools
On site
Tackle shop and hire
Rods, nets and mats
Beach walk
Woodland path to Dawlish Warren
What Guests Say
Consistently praised
- Very well maintained
- Helpful staff
- Great fishing lakes
- Comfortable hot tub lodges
Worth knowing
- A large, busy holiday park rather than a quiet fishery
Summarised in our own words from public reviews. Read the reviews on Tripadvisor.
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Things to Do Around Dawlish
The coast is a walk away.
Questions About Cofton Lakes
How many fishing lakes are there?
Five coarse fishing lakes, with permits from reception.
Source: coftonholidays.co.uk
How big are the carp?
Fishery listings report mirrors to 29lb 10oz, commons to 25lb 4oz and ghost carp to 20lb 8oz, with carp over 30lb recorded in George's Lake.
Source: gethooked.co.uk listing
Can I hire fishing tackle?
Yes. Rods, landing nets and carp mats can be hired from reception, and the shop sells tackle.
Source: coftonholidays.co.uk coarse fishing page
Are there hot tub and dog-friendly stays?
Yes, Cofton offers hot tub lodges and dog-friendly accommodation.
Source: coftonholidays.co.uk
Getting There
Cofton, near Dawlish, South Devon.
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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.