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ClipshamStretton Lakes, Clipsham, Rutland
Clipsham, Rutland · 120 acres with 100 acres of ancient woodland
Checked 18 Sep 2026 CarpTenchBreamRoachRudd Hot tub in every lodgeFree fishing for lodge guests2 acre dog field
Dog-Friendly Fishing Lodges With Hot Tubs and Six Coarse Lakes
Seven log cabins at Stretton Lakes in Rutland, every one with a private heated hot tub overlooking the water. Lodge guests fish free on six coarse lakes, and two cabins take dogs, with a two acre enclosed exercise field on site.
A polished hot tub lodge break in Rutland with six lakes included. Every cabin has a private heated hot tub looking over the water, lodge guests fish free across six coarse lakes, and there is a sauna, tennis court and 100 acres of ancient woodland to walk. The fishing is pleasure-style: barbless hooks, no boilies and dawn to dusk. It suits couples and small families who want a comfortable base with relaxed fishing.
Good for
- Couples: four cabins sleep two
- Dog owners: Bluebell and Snowdrop plus a dog field
- Relaxed coarse fishing included in the stay
Think twice if
- You fish with boilies: they are not allowed
- You want night sessions: the fishing rules say dawn to dusk
Check the fishing hours before you pack a bivvy
The fishing rules say dawn to dusk, while the homepage mentions night fishing, so confirm with the venue if you plan to fish after dark.
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What a Stay at Stretton Lakes Is Like
Stretton Lakes is a 120 acre estate at Clipsham in Rutland, with six fishing lakes created over the past 40 years and 100 acres of ancient woodland. Alongside the cabins there is a five star gold touring park and Victory Cottage, a thatched cottage in Cottesmore four miles away.
There are seven log cabins. Bramble, Clover, Poppy and Waterlily sleep two and are rated five star; Bluebell, Primrose and Snowdrop sleep four and are rated four star. Every cabin has a private heated hot tub overlooking the lakes and free wifi, and Bluebell and Snowdrop are pet friendly.
Every cabin has a private heated hot tub overlooking the lakes.
On site there is a sauna, a tennis court, barbecues, woodland walks, a two acre enclosed dog exercise field and a shop selling snacks, essentials, wine and fishing tackle.
Lodge guests fish free. The six lakes hold mirror, common and ghost carp, roach, rudd, tench and bream, and day tickets are sold to non-residents.
Written from guest reviews and the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at Stretton Lakes
Six coarse lakes, free for lodge guests, with day tickets for visitors. Pleasure-fishing rules: barbless hooks and no boilies.
6Coarse lakes
FreeFor lodge guests
120Acre estate
Tickets, times and rules
| Lodge guests | Fish free |
| Day tickets | Available to non-residents |
| Hours | Dawn to dusk, per the fishing rules |
| Hooks | Barbless only |
| Bait | No boilies; groundbait limited to 1kg per person per session |
| Keepnets | No fish over 2lb in keepnets |
| Nets | Dip all nets in the disinfectant bins |
| Juniors | Under 16s supervised by an adult |
The Lodges
Seven log cabins sleeping two or four, all with private heated hot tubs.
Bramble (sleeps 2)Clover (sleeps 2)Poppy (sleeps 2)Waterlily (sleeps 2)Bluebell (sleeps 4)Primrose (sleeps 4)Snowdrop (sleeps 4)
Private heated hot tub
Every cabin
Pet friendly
Bluebell and Snowdrop
Enclosed dog field
Two acres
Sauna and tennis court
On site
Shop with tackle
Snacks, essentials, wine
Ancient woodland
100 acres of walks
What Guests Say
Consistently praised
- Quality of the lodges
- Good fishing
- Relaxing
Summarised in our own words from public reviews.
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Things to Do Around Clipsham
Rutland's village pubs and towns are close.
The Wheatsheaf, Greetham
Another nearby pub the venue recommends.
GreethamStamford and Melton Mowbray
Both within reach for a day out.
Short driveQuestions About Stretton Lakes
Is fishing free for lodge guests?
Yes. Lodge guests fish free, and day tickets are sold to non-residents.
Source: strettonlakes.co.uk
Do all lodges have hot tubs?
Yes. Every cabin has a private heated hot tub overlooking the lakes.
Source: strettonlakes.co.uk
Can I bring my dog?
Bluebell and Snowdrop are pet friendly, and there is a two acre enclosed dog exercise field.
Source: strettonlakes.co.uk
What are the fishing rules?
Barbless hooks only, no boilies, groundbait limited to 1kg per person per session, no fish over 2lb in keepnets, nets dipped in disinfectant and fishing from dawn to dusk.
Source: strettonlakes.co.uk fishing page
What fish are in the lakes?
Mirror, common and ghost carp, roach, rudd, tench and bream.
Source: strettonlakes.co.uk fishing page
Getting There
Clipsham, Rutland. Directions are on the venue's website.
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.