Whistley Farm, Milton on Stour, near Gillingham, Dorset
SP8 5PT · Milton on Stour, on the edge of the Blackmore Vale
Dorset Fishing Lodges With Guest-Only Lakes and Dogs Welcome
Two hand-built Scandinavian lodges and Kelper's Barn at Milton on Stour, near Gillingham, overlooking small coarse lakes that only staying guests can fish. The carp go to roughly 22lb, fishing costs £30 a week, and both lodges take two well behaved dogs.
A small, quiet farm stay where the lakes belong to the guests. Whistley Farm has only three places to stay, and the lakes are for guests alone, so you are never sharing the bank with day ticket anglers. The half acre lakes hold carp to about 22lb with bream, tench and roach, which suits families and relaxed anglers. The lodges take two dogs and come with a private pitch and putt course.
Good for
- Families wanting quiet guest-only fishing
- Anglers bringing a dog
- Week-long stays in North Dorset
Think twice if
- You want big-water specimen fishing: the lakes are about half an acre each
- You need a hot tub: none is mentioned
Pick Riverside Lodge for six
Riverside Lodge sleeps six with a double downstairs; Willow Lodge sleeps five with a small four foot double downstairs.
What a Stay at Whistley Farm Fishing Lodge Is Like
Whistley Farm is at Milton on Stour, near Gillingham, in North Dorset on the edge of the Blackmore Vale, close to the Wiltshire and Somerset borders. It is a separate business from Whistley Waters, a neighbouring lodge and fishery.
There are two hand-built Scandinavian lodges, Riverside and Willow, each with three bedrooms, an en-suite king room with a balcony, a veranda with a BBQ and an enclosed garden, plus Kelper's Barn, a barn conversion with countryside views. Guests have a private four hole pitch and putt course. Two medium, well behaved dogs are welcome in each lodge at £30 a week per dog.
The lakes, including Lake Campbell, are about half an acre each and are only for guests. They hold carp to roughly 22lb, still growing, with bream, tench and roach. Fishing costs £30 a week with family concessions, and barbless hooks and a landing net are compulsory.
Written from the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at Whistley Farm Fishing Lodge
Small guest-only coarse lakes with carp to about 22lb, bream, tench and roach.
Which lake is which
| Lake | Type | Pegs | Size | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Campbell | Guests only | Not confirmed | About 0.5 acres | Not confirmed | Carp to about 22lb, bream, tench, roach |
| Second lake | Guests only | Not confirmed | About 0.5 acres | Not confirmed | Carp, bream, tench, roach |
Tickets, times and rules
| Hooks | Barbless only |
| Nets | Landing net essential; no keepnets |
| Charge | £30 a week, family concessions available |
| Licence | Valid rod licence required |
| Other | Children supervised; night fishing not confirmed |
The Lodges
Two Scandinavian lodges and a barn conversion.
Questions About Whistley Farm Fishing Lodge
Can day visitors fish at Whistley Farm?
No. The lakes are for staying guests only.
Source: whistleyfarm.com
How big are the carp?
The farm says the carp roughly go up to 22lb and are still growing.
Source: whistleyfarm.com fishing
Is fishing included?
There is a small charge of £30 a week, with family concessions.
Source: whistleyfarm.com fishing
Are dogs allowed?
Yes. Two medium, well behaved dogs are welcome in each lodge, charged at £30 a week per dog.
Source: whistleyfarm.com
How many lakes are there?
The fishing page describes lakes of about half an acre each and names Lake Campbell. Some descriptions say three lakes, so ask the farm when booking.
Source: whistleyfarm.com fishing
Getting There
Whistley Farm, Milton on Stour, Gillingham, Dorset. Postcode SP8 5PT.
Open in Google Maps · Phone 01747 840962
Mobile 07840 998551. Changeover day is Friday.
