Details of your catches:

All fish caught by Alex unless otherwise mentioned
- 35lb mirror! (15.8kg) Sunday 2am
- 30lb common (13.6kg) Sunday 8am
- 30lb mirror (13.6kg) Sunday 10am
- 32.5lb mirror (14.7kg) Monday 4pm
- 46.5lb common (21kg) Tuesday 5pm- my personal best!
- 33lb mirror (14.9kg) Tuesday 7pm
- 35lb mirror (15.8kg) Wednesday 6.30am
- 25lb mirror (11.3kg) Wednesday 8am caught by Ethan!
- 35lb mirror (15.8kg) Thursday 9am Ethan’s personal best!
- 33lb mirror Thursday 10am Laura’s personal best!
- 25lb mirror (11.3kg) Thursday 3pm
- 25lb mirror (11.3kg) Friday 8am
- 25lb mirror (11.3kg) Friday 1pm caught by Peter

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

We tried all sorts - boilies, tiger nuts, spodding, single baits, beds of boilies etc. Maybe only the single baits with a handful of free offerings were slightly better. The weather was atrocious with 40/50mph winds and torrential rain most days which seemed to put the fish down. However, they were all in superb condition with no mouth damage and fought well.

Were the facilities what you expected?

The facilities were very good. There is no oven but there was everything else you could expect including a toaster, microwave, large fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The toilet and shower are in a separate block a few yards away and are very good - clean and modern. There is a large Hyper U a few miles away, plus a smaller (and easier to use!!) Super U for shopping. Landing nets, weigh/retainer slings and cradles were provided which saved a lot of space in the cars.

Were you happy with them?

We were very happy with everything.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes. Lionel and Veronique are lovely people and couldn't do enough for us. We would definitely recommend Heart Lake and our party of 6 thoroughly enjoyed themselves despite the weather. We hope to go back next year.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes.

General Comments:

The lake is comfortably big enough for 3 anglers and has variation in depths and bottom, and an island.

Details of your catches:

My son and iI caught 37 fish over the week, days only! (too hot to sleep in bivvy at night).
The 37 fish consisted of 4 x 40lb+, 16 x 30lb+, 12 x 20lb+, 4 x doubles and 1 x 6lb carp.
Amongst all of them were 2 x Ghosties, 1 x Linear(zip) and 1 x Leather carp.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

We used simple knotless knot coated braid rigs with a blow out ring on a size 4 korda wide gape barbless hook. Fishing 18mm mainline Essential Cell and nutrabaits Trigga boilies over house pellet and particle.

Were the facilities what you expected?

The facilities were excellent, wifi was good. Shower and toilet 5 star.

Were you happy with them?

Overall very very happy with all facilities.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Already recommended to a number of my fishing friends and family.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes I would with great enthusiasm.

General Comments:

We had an excellent weeks fishing right from the very start. New PB's for both of us even with the amazing very hot weather. The fish were in superb condition and very hard fighting.
The owners Lionel and Veronique were fantastic, on hand to all our needs and absolutely fantastic host's. Lionel is an experienced angler and knows his lake and fish so listen to his advice, he will put you on the fish.
Already checking my dates for booking next year. Can't wait to return.
Highly Recommended.

Details of your catches:

27 carp to just over 40lb, including 17 over 30lb. I only fished nights as we were on a family holiday and exploring during the days.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Boilies over pellet and particle fished to drop offs.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes, very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. The girls would have liked TV but I'm glad there wasn't one.

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:

Had an fantastic break, the fishing was excellent. The accomodation was lovely and Lionel and Veronique are amazing hosts. Very friendly and very accommodating. An excellent venue for a family holiday.

Details of your catches:

48 fish were caught in total in 6 days of fishing, ranging between 8lbs-42lbs.
We had 12 fish above 30lbs, 1 above 40lbs and 2 absolutely stunning ghost koi at 20lbs.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Yellow Scopex Boilie Snowman
(18mm Five star baits yellow scopex boilie with 10mm squid and scopex Nash bait pop up)

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes very much, rustic French charm, superb size for 2 adults and 2 children

Were you happy with them?

Very happy, spacious, clean, comfortable, something for everyone, whether fishing or not. The children had their own private play area (swings, slide, trampoline and many toys and games). It was all in a lovely French countryside setting.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes I would 100% recommend friends and family staying at Heart lake.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes I would highly recommend.

General Comments:

A big thank you to Lional and Veronique the lake owners and our gracious hosts. They went above and beyond to look after us. We could not recommend Heart Lake enough, 5 stars.