Details of your catches:

Biggest 34lb carp mirror. Biggest 38.5 Catfish

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Mainline

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

What an amazing family holiday! Although my husband was there for the fishing, this trip ended up being so much more than that. We caught 38 fish in total, including 10 smaller fish under 10lb that we put into the baby pond, with the remainder ranging from 20lb to 34lb. We landed two fish over 30lb and plenty of beautiful mid to high 20lb carp, so the fishing certainly didn’t disappoint. For context, Paul normally fishes Elphicks Fishery in Kent and is usually delighted if he catches five carp in a session, so to catch 38 fish during the week made the trip incredibly worthwhile.
As a family, we had an absolutely fantastic time. We managed to fit three bedchairs into our bivvy, which worked perfectly for us, so we barely used the cabin other than the facilities. The newly installed toilet, shower cubicle and hob were excellent and everything was clean and well maintained. I’m normally someone who likes their home comforts and we live in a large house, so I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about a fishing holiday. However, I genuinely never felt as though I was missing out on anything. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I took work with me and didn’t do a single bit because we were having too much fun.
We were initially a little nervous about the drive and travelling through the ports, but it was actually incredibly easy. Both the UK and French border staff were friendly and the whole journey was straightforward. The drive from the port to the lake was stress free and the French roads were fantastic. Not a single pothole in sight and, unlike many UK roads, they were a pleasure to drive on.
My daughter and I also used the lake as a base to explore the local area. We visited Le Mans and several nearby vineyards, all within an easy drive of the lake. One of the things we loved most was driving through the beautiful French towns and villages. They feel incredibly historic and picturesque, with the church often being the first thing you see as you enter the village. It felt like stepping back in time and added so much to the overall experience.
There is also a supermarket nearby and a fantastic bakery just a few minutes away, making it very easy to stock up on supplies. For any anglers wondering whether to bring their wives or families along, I would absolutely recommend it. I had a wonderful time with my husband and daughter and we made memories that will stay with us forever.
Thank you to the owners and Angling Lines for a brilliant holiday. We have already started talking about where we want to book next.

Details of your catches:

17 fish, 6 x 30+, and a fair few lost 🙃

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

House boillies over house pellets, simple stuff. No need for any complicated rigs etc...

Were the facilities what you expected?

Absolutely

Were you happy with them?

100%

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

Gaz and Ang looked after us well as they always do... Thank you.

Details of your catches:

Fishing was tough due to the cold nights and the pressure but we did manage carp up to 45lb and a lake record catfish of 70lb. Kara broke her French PB carp of 45.10, the same fish I caught two years ago at just over 43 lb. All the fish were in great condition

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Most importantly, listen to Gary. We found short German rigs and critically balanced wafter hookbaits worked for us

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes very clean and tidy, plenty of hot water for a nice shower. Had all the cooking utensils for making your meals and had English and French sockets for charging phones, bait boats and head torches

Were you happy with them?

Yes perfect for us, never had a issue

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

We did, they were on south lake the same week, and we have booked again

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes for sure, I like that you can make monthly payments for your holiday

General Comments:

Was a tough week fishing but what a really enjoyable week. Gary and Angeline are first class, always happy to help, they put on a really fantastic BBQ on the Thursday night. Gary always popped around in the morning and evening for a chat and a laugh, and bringing the really friendly venue dog piper along to say hello. Great venue and booked again next year

Details of your catches:

28 fish in total. 25 carp from 8lb 5oz to 50lb 10 oz. Two small catfish and one at 35lb 8oz

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Fished spinners or d rigs. DNA the bug wafters over bug boilies

Were the facilities what you expected?

Facilities as expected

Were you happy with them?

Very clean with lovely hot water on demand

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Definitely

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Definitely

General Comments:

Gary and Ange made you most welcome on arrival and that never changed. Ange's food was amazing along with Gary's Thursday night BBQ. You turn up as customers and leave as friends, a wonderful couple