Details of your catches:

Maurice caught: A 35lb mirror carp and a 40lb mirror carp (both from the main lake). Carl caught: A HUGE 49lb mirror carp that it appears may be the new lake record! (from the Lotus lake).

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

It dawned on us late in the week that the best tactic was to stick to the margins (where all three fish were caught). Don't be afraid to drop a bait under your feet! On the Lotus lake I would recommend having one rod tight to the small patch of lilly pads on the left bank (as you look at the lake from the decking by Lotus cottage - this is where the 49lb was caught from), one rod under the overhanging willow tree on the right bank and then one rod either right under your feet by the decking or at the far end of the lake by the start of the Lotus flowers.On the main lake, Maurice was fishing from the narrow walkway between the 2 lakes. Initial fishing out to the island and lilly pads brought a number of tentative takes that turned out to be Bream. As soon as the rods were brought in to fish close to the overhanging trees and near the tunnel that connects the two lakes under the walkway, the two Carp were caught. A number of runs were also missed on both lakes when fishing from the margins (The Carp seemed to become very crafty very quickly and appeared to be running with the bait on the hair and not taking in the hook...).The carp were caught on either large Scopex boilies or 2 smaller squid and octopus boilies (one bottom bait, one pop-up).Large hooks are also recommended.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Better!

Were you happy with them?

Yes, definitely.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes, definitely.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes, definitely.

General Comments:

As you'll have probably gathered from other comments about Mas Bas, this is not a runs water. However, DO NOT LET THIS PUT YOU OFF! I can honestly say that, once our rods were moved to the margins we both had at least one run each night (although not all were connected with). We both SMASHED our PBs and I would say that Mas Bas is probably your best opportunity of catching a 30 or 40lb fish.
The lakes and cottages are absolutely breath-taking and Giles and Lesley are wonderful hosts. Giles was brilliantly entertaining and his English put our school-boy French to shame! (if you get chatting with Giles, ask him to tell you the story of when a group of English lads first said they wanted to go out and catch a 'whacker'. Just make sure the kids aren't around to hear Giles' mis-interpretation of the word 'whacker'!).
Also look out for Georgina and Thomisina, the resident cats. They have a habit of appearing just as food is put on the table! Thomisina was also particularly fond of wandering into my bivvy in the early hours with a dead mouse as a present!
I would definitely recommend Mas Bas, particularly for families. I also must make a plea for people to consider the Lotus Lake. It's looking wonderful since Giles has done lots of work to clear the Lotus flowers and I can assure you there's BIG fish in there. It's also ideal for people using the Lotus or Willow cottages.

Details of your catches:

3 x bream, 1 x 22lb 8oz common carp, 3 lost.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Angling Lines bait packs. Bait up and use snowmen.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Better

Were you happy with them?

Very

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

All facilities were better than expected, weather very hot, the whole holiday was great.

Details of your catches:

Roach, bream, eel. Carp much too professional for us!

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Tried everything

Were the facilities what you expected?

As expected

Were you happy with them?

Yes. Clean, basic, but Lotus cottage has strange layout.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

The main house definitely.Beautiful venue, calm, tranquil, restorative.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

We were told that as Lake House had two rods and we were a pair, Willow Cottage could only be let out to non-anglers. Not the case! 2nd week had 3 anglers which sent ripples through Lake House and Lotus Cottage. Shame!

Details of your catches:

18 carp caught, quite a few dropped due to weed. Biggest 46lb. 10 x 30lb+ carp and 2 or 3 twenties. Smallest 10lb.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Fishing up to lily pads over the weed, also fishing under the willow tree to the right of Lake House. Double 18mm boilies, all bottom baits. Fished on the surface too, a 31lb mirror came out this way.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes, definitely.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes, no problem.

General Comments:

Very nice lake, idyllic setting, suitable for max 3 serious anglers on main lake. Tight if all serious anglers with 4. Definitely will go again. Giles & Lesley superb hosts.
photo's to follow.