Fishing holiday at Watersmeet

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• Sat 4th May - Sat 11th May 2013
  Kevin Mayhew
  You will not be disappointed with this venue, just returned from a week, although the fishing was hard at times, if you persevere you will get your re...
  
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• Sat 8th Sep - Sat 15th Sep 2012
  Timothy Naisbett
  The kettle kicks the electric out on occasions. No drawers or hanging space in bedroom that overlooks smaller lake. Bbq area is a nice touch. Owner...
  
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• Sat 1st Sep - Sat 8th Sep 2012
  Fred Ellitts
  The accommodation was very well equipped. Shame about the walk through bedroom. Cupboard space could be better thought through. Overall we really en...
  
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• Sat 25th Aug - Sat 1st Sep 2012
  Jeremy Benson
  A lovely relaxing holiday. Peaceful location but facilities close by. Weather changeable which affected the fishing. Hot sunny weather for start of ...
  
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• Sat 11th Aug - Sat 18th Aug 2012
  Clive Elks
  A lovely holiday,lovely house in peaceful and relaxing surroundings. Extremely well equipped,but the absence of a dishwasher was a slight downside a...
  
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Overview

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!

Watersmeet is a beautiful mature venue consisting of two lakes - one specialist carp lake and one smaller coarse lake. It's superb for a family, or a small group of up to 4 anglers, who are seeking a quality fishing holiday in tranquil surroundings with the added bonus of excellent lakeside accommodation... the lovely renovated cottage 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.

"Excellent holiday!  I fished all swims moving day & night.  The accommodation is excellent & even the coarse lake is good fun!  An all round top class venue, quiet & beautiful"

Ray Mullan, May 2012

"Lovely relaxing place to stay and the chance to get some big fish in the net just a stones throw from the door.  Didn't want to leave the place." 

Paul Brockbank, Aug 2012

The Carp Lake

The carp lake is 2½ acres with an average depth of 1½m and a deepest point of 4m.

It’s a drainable, spring fed lake with a clay/silt base, lily pads and overhanging branches which are present on the near and far side margins.

The coarse lake is one acre in size with an average depth of 1m.

Again, it's 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 Carp

The lake was first stocked in Feb '04 with just under a ton of carp averaging 25lb, including koi to 20lb and grass carp to 25lb.

A further stocking took place in Dec '05 with 6 x 30lb+ commons... then more in Dec '08 when over ½ of a ton of carp were stocked with an average weight of 28lb, including 7 x 30lb+.

In Nov '11 another 40 carp were added with just 2 under 20lb, at least 6 good 30's, plus a few more around the 30 mark & also one of 40lb+. The rest were all good 20's. 

The most recent stocking took place in Nov '12 when 25 more mid-20lb carp were added.  

So the main lake now holds numerous 20’s, a good head of 30’s and at least 2 known 40’s with the current lake record being 47lb.

The Facilities

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 & pans.  As an added bonus there's a TV & DVD player - handy for mum when she’s doing the dreaded dishes and the kid’s for DVD’s when dad's watching the footy if he’s too tired from fishing!

The spacious lounge accommodates a modern large screen TV & digital Sky+ box, ipod docking station, log fireplace, one 3 seater & one 2 seater sofas and one armchair. 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.  Wi-Fi internet access is also available free of charge at Watersmeet.

The recently constructed conservatory is a lovely place to soak-up the late evening sun and enjoy a meal. It has a dining table and chairs for 6 people.

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 asked to bring their own bed linen and towels, although duvets and pillows are provided.

The bathroom is fitted with a bath, shower cubicle and wash basin and there's also 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.

Three large unhooking mats are supplied, one for each swim, which you're welcome to use FOC and there are also 3 bikes you can hire.

Carp Bait

Carp Tackle Hire

Bike Hire;

There are 3 bikes for hire at Watersmeet.  The cost is £20 per week each (the local hire shop is charging 14€ per day!). 

Please note; helmets are not provided & the owners cannot accept responsibility for any accidents.

There is a £50 security deposit per group which will need to be paid at the time of hire (£’s OK).

To reserve a bike please contact the bailiff direct. The bailiff's Email address & phone number can be found on the directions sheet which will be sent to you when your holiday has been paid for in full.

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