Watersmeet has become a firm favourite with our customers who are looking for excellent accommodation on the banks of a private carp lake. This really is a peaceful, secure location … and the fishing isn’t bad either!

For example the Brunt family fished here in August 2007. Here’s what they had to say;

“30lb 3oz common, 14 mirrors of 20lb+ and 2 small Koi. The house is lovely & very well equipped & the grounds are beautiful. We all enjoyed quality time together as a family in lovely surroundings. We had a great time. Would recommend.”

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Watersmeet is a beautiful mature venue consisting of two lakes - one specialist carp lake and one smaller coarse lake. It is superb for a family, or a small group of up to 4 anglers, who are seeking quality fishing in tranquil surroundings with the added bonus of excellent lakeside accommodation in the form of a lovely renovated cottage which sleeps up to 6. Watersmeet is situated in NW France, in the Mayenne region, amongst lovely countryside near the village of Larchamp. Approximate driving time from the port of Caen is 1½ hours.

The carp lake is 2.5 acres with an average depth of 1.5m and a deepest point of 4m. It’s a drainable, spring fed lake with a clay/silt base with a small island at the top end (nearest the house), lily pads and overhanging branches which are present on the near and far side margins.

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The lake was stocked in February 2004 with just under a ton of carp ranging from 17lb to 39lb - the average being around 24lb. Koi are also present to 20lb, Wels catfish to 30lb and grass carp to 25lb. The carp are of the famous fast growing royal strain with around 75% mirrors, 25% commons. A further stocking took place in December 2005 - click here for details. 

The coarse lake is one acre in size with an average depth of 1m.  Again it is a drainable spring fed lake with a silty substrata and overhanging branches. This lake is heavily stocked with small carp of 2 to 3lb (including a few 20lb+ surprises!), roach and rudd.

The house sleeps 6 and is sited just 30 metres from the lake. It has recently been fully renovated and offers oil fired central heating, bathroom, kitchen, new double glazing and all new furniture. The ground floor has a kitchen which overlooks both lakes and is well equipped with a large fridge/freezer, gas hob, electric oven/grill, stainless steel sink, pots and pans.

The spacious lounge accommodates a new TV unit with a digital sky TV box, stereo/CD player, log fireplace, dining table for 6, couch and two armchairs. The lounge overlooks the main lake and double doors open up to the terrace and BBQ area. A wet gear area, toilet and bait freezer are also present downstairs.

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The first floor has 3 bedrooms – Bedroom 1 with a double bed overlooking the main lake, Bedroom 2 with two single beds, Bedroom 3 with two single beds overlooking the coarse lake. PLEASE NOTE; Access to bedroom 1 is through bedroom 2 – see accommodation photos. Guests are invited to bring their own bed linen and towels, although duvets and pillows are provided. The bathroom is fitted with a bath/shower and wash basin and there is a separate upstairs toilet.

Just 5m from the lake the owners have built a superb sheltered BBQ for guests use - this makes for a great social atmosphere on warm evenings. Two picnic tables are also sited by the lakeside.

Local facilities are within easy reach at the village which is 2 miles away. There's a baker, mini-market, bar/tobacconist and a restaurant. The nearest big supermarket is 10 miles away in the town of Ernée.



Prices for fishing from £342 per person, per week, for exclusive use of the lake, including ferry crossing & accommodation.  Based on 2 anglers and 2 non anglers.