Herons Lake Retreat, Caerwys, Flintshire
CH7 5AD · Caerwys Hill, Flintshire, North Wales
North Wales Hot Tub Lodges With Two Lakes to Fish
Forty-five lodges, pods and a cottage on Caerwys Hill, each with a private hot tub, around two lakes that guests may fish between 10am and 6pm. The lakes are not stocked but hold brown and rainbow trout that have come down from local fisheries.
A hot tub lodge park first, with a casual cast on the lakes as a bonus. Herons Lake Retreat sells hot tub breaks, and fishing appears only in its FAQs. Guests can fish both lakes from 10am to 6pm with barbless hooks and 8 to 9lb line, returning everything alive. The lakes are not stocked, so expect the odd brown or rainbow trout rather than a managed fishery. It suits a couple or family where one person likes a relaxed cast.
Good for
- Couples and families wanting a hot tub lodge in North Wales
- A casual fishing session with no ticket to buy
- Bringing a dog
Think twice if
- You want stocked carp or coarse fishing: the lakes are not stocked
- You want dawn or evening sessions: fishing is 10am to 6pm only
Pack barbless hooks and 8lb line
The retreat asks anglers to use 8 to 9lb line and barbless hooks, and to return everything caught to the lake alive.
What a Stay at Herons Lake Retreat Is Like
Herons Lake Retreat is on Caerwys Hill in Flintshire, a lodge park with two onsite lakes, streams and woodland, within reach of the North Wales coast, Snowdonia and Chester. It has an onsite shop and runs street food Thursdays.
The lodges page lists 45 units, from one bedroom pods for two to three bedroom lodges and Moorhen Cottage sleeping six, including lakeside lodges such as Heron, Kingfisher and Woodpecker. Every lodge has a private hot tub. Many lodges are dog friendly for a small extra charge, with some breeds not permitted and dogs kept on a lead.
Two unstocked lakes, wild trout that wandered in from local fisheries, and a hot tub waiting afterwards.
The lakes are not actively stocked, but the retreat says brown and rainbow trout have filtered down from local fisheries. Guests are welcome to fish both lakes from 10am to 6pm with 8 to 9lb line and barbless hooks, and every fish goes back alive.
Written from guest reviews and the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at Herons Lake Retreat
Two unstocked lakes open to guests from 10am to 6pm, holding brown and rainbow trout.
Which lake is which
| Lake | Type | Pegs | Size | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herons Lake Retreat lakes (two) | Guest fishing, unstocked | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Brown and rainbow trout |
Tickets, times and rules
| Hours | 10am to 6pm |
| Tackle | 8 to 9lb line, barbless hooks |
| Fish | Everything returned to the lake alive |
| Stock | Lakes not actively stocked |
The Lodges
Lodges, pods and a cottage sleeping two to six, each with a private hot tub.
What Guests Say
Consistently praised
- Private hot tubs
- Clean, well laid out lodges
- Friendly, helpful staff
Summarised in our own words from public reviews.
Questions About Herons Lake Retreat
Can you fish at Herons Lake Retreat?
Yes. Guests are welcome to fish both lakes between 10am and 6pm, using 8 to 9lb line and barbless hooks, and returning everything alive.
Source: heronslakeretreat.com, FAQs
What fish are in the lakes?
The lakes are not actively stocked, but hold brown and rainbow trout that have filtered down from local fisheries.
Source: heronslakeretreat.com, FAQs
Does every lodge have a hot tub?
Yes. Every woodland and lakeside lodge has its own private hot tub.
Source: heronslakeretreat.com, FAQs
Are dogs allowed?
In the dog friendly lodges, for a small additional charge. Some breeds are not permitted and dogs must be on a lead.
Source: heronslakeretreat.com, FAQs
What are the check-in times?
Check-in from 4pm and check-out by 10am, with early check-in or late check-out at £18 each.
Source: heronslakeretreat.com, FAQs
Getting There
Herons Lake Retreat, Caerwys Hill, Flintshire. Postcode CH7 5AD.
Open in Google Maps · Phone 01352 721272
Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.