The Victorian Barn, Woolland, near Blandford Forum, Dorset
DT11 0EY · Woolland, at the foot of Bulbarrow Hill
Dorset Holiday Cottages With Hot Tubs and Three Fishing Lakes
Sixteen cottages, barns and lodges sleeping from two to 24 on a 65 acre estate at Woolland, with three coarse lakes covering four acres, an indoor heated pool and sauna, and private hot tubs at many of the properties. Guests fish for £10 a day, and the specimen lake holds fish over 30lb.
A family and group estate with better fishing than most. The Victorian Barn is built for families and big groups, with an indoor pool, games room and properties sleeping up to 24. The fishing is a genuine extra: three lakes, a specimen water with fish over 30lb, and day and night tickets. Guests pay £10 a day to fish, and non-residents share the lakes.
Good for
- Large family groups who want a pool and hot tubs
- Mixed groups with one or two keen anglers
- Night fishing by arrangement
Think twice if
- You want the lakes to yourself: day and night tickets are sold to visitors
- You are bringing a dog: only a small number of cottages take them
Add fishing when you book
Guest fishing is £10 per person per day and can be added to the accommodation booking.
What a Stay at The Victorian Barn Cottages and Fishing Lake Is Like
The Victorian Barn is a 65 acre estate of farmland, woodland and gardens at Woolland, near Blandford Forum, at the foot of Bulbarrow Hill and about 30 minutes' drive from the Jurassic Coast.
There are 16 properties, from the Stable for two to four up to the Osborne Collection for 24, including Woodside Retreat, Victoria Albert, Beatrice, Helena, Leopold, Jasmine, Plumtree, the Granary, the Byre and the Hayloft. Many have private hot tubs. Shared facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna, a games room, an activity suite and a children's play area, and a small number of cottages are dog friendly.
Three coarse lakes cover four acres, a two minute walk from the accommodation. Park Lake holds ghost, mirror and common carp to about 10lb with bream, perch and rudd; Alder Lake has larger silver fish and an 11lb 7oz common has been featured; Oak Lake is the specimen lake, with fish in excess of 30lb.
Written from the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at The Victorian Barn Cottages and Fishing Lake
Three coarse lakes over four acres, including a specimen lake with fish over 30lb.
Which lake is which
| Lake | Type | Pegs | Size | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lake | Specimen | Marked swims | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Big fish in excess of 30lb |
| Park Lake | Carp and match | Marked swims | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Ghost, mirror and common carp to about 10lb, bream, perch, rudd |
| Alder Lake | Coarse | Marked swims | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Larger silver fish; an 11lb 7oz common carp featured |
Tickets, times and rules
| Guests | £10 per person per day, added when booking |
| Day tickets | £15, 7am to 7pm, up to 2 rods |
| Night tickets | £25, 7pm to 7am, up to 2 rods |
| Swims | Use the marked swims; do not move between swims |
| Other | Rod licence required; one dog per angler on a lead; no BBQs |
The Lodges
Sixteen cottages, barns and lodges sleeping from two to 24.
Questions About The Victorian Barn Cottages and Fishing Lake
Do guests pay to fish?
Yes, £10 per person per day, which can be added when booking your stay.
Source: thevictorianbarn.co.uk fishing
How big are the fish?
Oak Lake is the specimen lake with fish in excess of 30lb. Park Lake carp run to about 10lb.
Source: thevictorianbarn.co.uk fishing
Can I night fish?
Yes. Night tickets run from 7pm to 7am at £25 for up to two rods; contact the estate first.
Source: thevictorianbarn.co.uk day tickets
Do the cottages have hot tubs?
Many of the cottages and group properties have private hot tubs. Check the individual property when booking.
Source: thevictorianbarn.co.uk leisure facilities
Can day visitors fish?
Yes. Day tickets are £15 from 7am to 7pm and night tickets £25 from 7pm to 7am, each for up to two rods, booked online.
Source: thevictorianbarn.co.uk day tickets
Getting There
The Victorian Barn, Woolland, Blandford Forum, Dorset. Postcode DT11 0EY.
Open in Google Maps · Phone 01258 817501
Mobile 07956 161528. Parking by the lakes.
