Swanborough Lakes, Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 3NF · Swanborough, near Lewes
Dog-Friendly Lakeside Lodges With Hot Tubs and Carp Fishing to 37lb
Four lakeside retreats near Lewes in East Sussex, each with a terrace hot tub, with dog-friendly options for up to two dogs. The on-site fishery sells day tickets with carp to 37lb, which lodge guests can add to their stay.
A hot tub retreat near Lewes with a proper carp fishery next door. The retreats are spa-style lodges with hot tubs, superking beds and high speed wifi, and the fishing is run separately as a day ticket fishery with carp to 37lb. Lodge guests book fishing as an extra through GoCatch. It suits couples and small families who want a Sussex break where one person can fish a serious carp lake.
We have stayed here. Read the full review of this venue, written after a paid stay: Swanborough Lodges: Luxury Modern Lodges In Sussex.
Good for
- Couples wanting a hot tub near Lewes and the South Downs
- Carp anglers after a Sussex thirty
- Bringing up to two dogs in the dog-friendly retreats
Think twice if
- You expect fishing included: it is an extra, booked separately
- You want fishing from the lodge: the fishery is run on day tickets
Book fishing through GoCatch in advance
Lodge guests add fishing as an extra, booked through the GoCatch app or website. Bring an Environment Agency rod licence.
What a Stay at Swanborough Lakes Is Like
Swanborough Lakes is at Swanborough, near Lewes in East Sussex. The retreats are modern lodges with a terrace and hot tub, well equipped kitchens, en-suite bathrooms, utility rooms and high speed wifi.
Woodland View is a one bedroom retreat for two, also offered as a dog-friendly version for up to two dogs. Panorama, Caburn View and Lake View each have two superking bedrooms and sleep four; Panorama has a wrap-around terrace, and dog-friendly versions of Caburn View and Lake View are available.
The fishing is run as its own day ticket fishery, Swanborough Fishing Lakes, with specimen, tench and decoy lakes and carp to 37lb. Lodge guests can book it as an extra.
Written from the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at Swanborough Lakes
A separate day ticket fishery on site with carp to 37lb, bookable by lodge guests as an extra.
Which lake is which
| Lake | Type | Pegs | Size | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen Lake | Carp | – | – | – | Carp |
| Tench Lake | – | – | – | Not published | |
| Decoy Lake | – | – | – | Not published |
Tickets, times and rules
| Lodge guests | Fishing is an extra, not included |
| Booking | Through GoCatch |
| Licence | Environment Agency rod licence required |
| Prices, night fishing and tackle rules | Not confirmed |
The Lodges
Four retreats sleeping two or four, all with a hot tub terrace.
Questions About Swanborough Lakes
Is fishing included for lodge guests?
No. Fishing is an extra, booked through GoCatch.
Source: swanboroughlakes.co.uk fishing page
How big are the carp?
The fishery advertises carp to 37lb.
Source: swanboroughfishinglakes.com
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, in the dog-friendly versions of Woodland View, Caburn View and Lake View, with up to two dogs.
Source: swanboroughlakes.co.uk lodges page
Does every lodge have a hot tub?
Yes, every retreat has a hot tub on its terrace.
Source: swanboroughlakes.co.uk lodges page
Getting There
Swanborough, near Lewes, East Sussex. Postcode BN7 3NF.
Open in Google Maps · Phone 01273 036851
Phone lines open 9am to 6pm.
