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Fishing will turn any holiday into an adventure and what better than staying in a beautiful place with fishing on the doorstep. As we like to say: Wake. Fish. Sleep.

My criteria in handpicking these wonderful places is that the owner of your holiday home is also the owner of your fishing. I have always believed that fly fishers are the best hosts who will want you to enjoy all the things they enjoy.

Our cottages, lodges and shepherds’ huts are available for 2-14 nights for singles, couples and small groups.

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Southern England

Copper Lodge & Fisherman’s Cottage

River Taw

Devon

Trout, salmon & sea trout

Hemsworth Huts

River Allen

Dorset

Trout & grayling

Ilsington Fishing Lodge

River Frome

Dorset

Trout, salmon, sea trout & grayling

Kingfisher Lodge

River Avon

Wiltshire

Trout & grayling

Lock Keepers’ Cottage

River Itchen

Hampshire

Trout & grayling

Deans Court Fish Camp

River Allen

Dorset

Trout & grayling


France

Croisy-sur-Andelle

River Andelle

Normandy

Brown trout

 

Southern England

Copper Lodge & Fisherman’s Cottage - River Taw Map

Copper Lodge and Fisherman’s Cottage offer the perfect choice for different fishing break options on the River Taw where you will enjoy private fishing for wild brown trout, sea trout and the occasional salmon.

Fisherman’s Cottage


 



The Fisherman’s Cottage is a traditional, three bedroom period farmhouse, offering space for up to eight guests.

The ground floor offers a large farmhouse kitchen, truly the heart of this home from home, with a pantry area, fridge freezer, dishwasher and wine fridge. There is a large Aga oven as well as a microwave and the beautiful wood table that is the centrepiece of the room seating up to eight people, making this the perfect place to unwind at the end of a long day sightseeing, fishing or just enjoying the countryside.

Each of the three bedrooms can be made up as a double or twin, and all have their own en-suite bathrooms. There is also a sofa bed in the lounge area, for a further two guests.

Copper Lodge


 



The Copper Lodge is a recently built lodge, handcrafted from huge spruce logs, offering space for up to six guests.

The main section has a modern kitchen, dining area, seating area with TV and log burning stove, plus a magnificent double bedroom with a luxury bathroom. Enjoy the double shower with monsoon heads or soak in the copper Japanese Tub! Outside there is a huge wraparound deck with BBQ, log fired hot tub and outdoor shower. The second section, has a double bedroom and bathroom There is also a sofa bed in the main section, for a further two guests.

The thirteen acre grounds include the water meadows, woodland and, of course, a half mile beat on the River Taw just fifty yards from the Lodge with six named pools which all members of the party are welcome to fish. The fishing is predominately dry and nymph for brown trout, with a combination of bank and wading.  Sea trout are often caught though salmon are infrequent. The season is 4 April – 30 September.

River Taw


 



If you wish to explore other fishing in the area the FishPass app allows you to book 40+ beats on the Dart, Taw, Teign, Tamar and Torridge. The nearby Fox and Hounds Hotel have adjoining beats on the Taw with guides available. Local stillwaters include Blakewell and Exe Valley with reservoirs including Fernworthy, Meldon, Clatworthy and Wimbleball.


Fisherman's Cottage

  • 3 en-suite double bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8 with sofa bed
  • Full equipped kitchen with Aga
  • Dining area
  • Lounge with TV

  • Wi-Fi
  • Log burner (logs provided)
  • Outdoor terrace
  • BBQ
  • Up to 2 dogs welcome

Copper Lodge

  • 2 en-suite double bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6 with sofa bed
  • Full equipped kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Lounge with TV

  • Wi-Fi
  • Log burner (logs provided)
  • Outdoor wraparound veranda
  • Hot tub
  • Outside shower
  • Up to 2 dogs welcome

Fisherman's Cottage & Copper Lodge

  • Check in 3pm. Check out 10am
  • Secure parking
  • 19 acres of water meadows and gardens
  • 50 yard walk to the river
  • Fishing included every day except check out day

  • Exclusive use of the fishing; only one property let each week with fishing
  • All  members of the party may fish
  • Trout, sea trout & salmon
  • Nearest pub 1 mile
  • Train station 1.4 miles
  • Nearest shop 3 miles

In addition to the fishing, the lodge and the peaceful grounds there are places to visit and things to do including Exmoor National Park,  Drogo Castle and the mysterious Nine Stones Circle.

 

Fisherman’s Cottage

 

Copper Lodge

 

7 nights Friday-Friday

3 night weekend Friday-Monday

2 night weekend Friday-Sunday

4 night midweek  Monday-Friday

 

7 nights Friday-Friday

3 night weekend Friday-Monday

2 night weekend Friday-Sunday

4 night midweek  Monday-Friday

 

 

 

 

April

£1200

£1000

£1000

£1000

£2560

£1920

£1540

£1920

May

£1380

£1150

£1150

£1150

£2760

£2080

£1660

£2080

June

£1680

£1230

£1230

£1230

£3360

£2520

£2000

£2520

July

£1680

£1400

£1400

£1400

£3800

£2800

£2200

£2800

August

£2980

£2500

£2500

£2500

£3800

£2800

£2200

£2800

 

Fishing every day except check out day

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Fishing every day except check out day

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Brown trout, salmon & sea trout: March 15-September 30.

or call 01264 781988 to book


Ilsington Fishing Lodge - River Frome Map


 

The Fishing Lodge at Ilsington was completed in 2016, one of the most remarkable buildings of its kind to be built in recent times.

This is truly a getaway-from-it-all, set in the beautiful chalkstream water meadows, miles from the nearest habitation. The single storey building is wrapped around the panoramic living area, with amazing views over which you will rarely see another living soul.

The lodge features a large living room, dining area, kitchen, rod room and three en-suite bedrooms. One double and two twins. The centrepiece of the living area is a log burning stove and glass doors that open on to the outside deck. There is excellent Wi-Fi. Dogs are welcome.

The 3 & 7 night stays include fishing for up to six Rods. There is a huge variety of wild brown trout fishing to explore, both on the main River Frome and carriers running to nearly 5 miles, with the option to fish from the bank or wade. There is also every chance of a salmon or sea trout so bring that extra box of wet flies, plus Ilsington also holds the current British grayling record.

Dorchester is our market town with plenty of dining choices though you will be hard pressed to do better that our local The Wise Men Inn.

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6 (1 double/2 twins)
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Living/dining room
  • Log burner (logs provided)
  • BBQ
  • Wi-Fi & TV
  • Outside seating
  • Rod room
  • Laundry room
  • Well behaved dogs welcome

  • Maximum group size 6
  • No children under 12 years
  • Secure parking
  • River Frome and carriers
  • Fishing for six
  • Fishing from time of check in
  • No fishing on check out day
  • Wading and bank fishing
  • Trout, salmon, sea trout and grayling
  • Walk to the river
  • Nearest pub 3 miles
  • Nearest train station 3 miles
  • Nearest shop 3 miles

In addition to the fishing and the lodge there is a wealth of things to do, see and visit. The water meadows are an amazing bird watching paradise, it is just 6.5 miles as the crow flies to the Jurassic Coast and do try to grab a bite at The Crab Café on Chesil Beach.

Ilsington Fishing Lodge

7 nights Friday - Friday

3 nights Friday - Monday

Weekly price range

Weekend price range

 

April

£2524

£1560

May

£2524-£3348

£1560-£2069

June

£2524-£3348

£1560-£2069

July

£2524

£1560

August

£2524

£1560

September

£2524

£1560

October

£2009

£1241

November

£2009

£1241

Fishing for six Rods seven days Friday (from 3pm) -Thursday. No fishing in check out day.

Fishing for six Rods three days Friday (from 3pm) -Sunday. No fishing in check out day.


Brown trout: April 1-September 30.  Grayling: October 1-February 28. Sea trout: April 15-October 31. Salmon: March 15-August 31.

Check or call 01264 781988 to book

Kingfisher Lodge - River Avon Map


 

After a sabbatical year to allow the extensive river restoration of 2021 to bed-in, Kingfisher Lodge is back.

This sleek, modern lodge with a view over the river is ideal for a couple or small group. The village of Coombe is more of a sleepy hamlet, but in the next door village of Enford ¾ mile away there is a great local pub and within two miles the Michelin starred Red Lion Inn.

Both Salisbury, with its historic cathedral and the lovely market town of Marlborough are within 20 minutes’ drive and there are spectacular walks over Salisbury Plain right on your doorstep, plus of course, Stonehenge just up the road.

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4 (2 doubles)
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Living/dining room
  • BBQ
  • 4G (no wi-fi)
  • Outside seating
  • Shepherd’s Hut
  • Well behaved dogs welcome
  • Maximum group size 4

  • No children under 16 years
  • Due to steep outside access stairs this property is not recommended for those with limited mobility
  • Secure parking
  • River Avon and carrier
  • Fishing for two each day; rod sharing allowed
  • Bank fishing
  • Trout and grayling
  • Walk to the river is 35yds!
  • Nearest pub ¾ mile
  • Nearest train station 8 miles
  • Nearest shop 1 mile


7 nights Friday - Friday

3 nights Friday - Monday

Weekly price range

Weekend price range

 

 

April

£2903-£3153

£1452-£1577

May

£2903-£3657

£1452-£1829

June

£2543-£3407

£1272-£1704

July

£2543

£1272

August

£2474-£2543

£1272-£1397

September

£2474

£1237

October

£1610-£2474

£805-£1237

November

£1610

£805

December

£1610

£805

Fishing for two Rods seven days Friday (from 2pm) - Thursday. No fishing on check out day.

Fishing for two Rods three days Friday (from 2pm) - Sunday. No fishing on check out day.

Brown trout: April 15-October 15. Grayling: October 16-December 31.


Check or call 01264 781988 to book

 

Lock Keepers' Cottage - River Itchen Map

 

The paint was barely dry on Lock Keeper’s Cottage as we welcomed our first visitors in 2022 and it has been a hit ever since.

Extensively renovated and extended from what was originally a 2 up/2 down cottage for the lock keeper (when the Itchen Navigation was navigable up to Winchester) into a sumptuous house.

The word cottage does not really do justice to this spacious home (2,250 ft2) which is ideal for a family or house party, with four bedrooms, three bathrooms (two en-suite), a big kitchen, living spaces and orangery which opens onto gardens and the river.

The weekend and weekly rentals include two days of fishing for two Rods at any one time with the option to add more fishing if you wish at Qing Ya Xi or elsewhere. Dogs are welcome (max. two) as are children of 10 years or older. The maximum party size is seven, including children. There is an artificial grass tennis court which is available for use at the discretion of the owners.

The Lock Keeper’s Cottage is close to Southampton, the New Forest and the cathedral cities of Salisbury, Winchester and the coast is just 15 miles.

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite)
  • Sleeps 7 (3 doubles/1 single)
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Living/dining room
  • Sitting room
  • Log burner (logs provided)
  • BBQ
  • Wi-Fi and TV
  • Outside seating
  • Dogs welcome (max. 2)
  • Maximum group size 7

  • No children under 10 years
  • Secure parking
  • Tennis court
  • River Itchen and carriers
  • Fishing for two at any one time
  • Rod sharing allowed
  • Bank fishing only
  • Trout and grayling
  • Walk to the river
  • Nearest pub 1 mile
  • Nearest train station 3 miles
  • Nearest shop 1 mile

 

7 nights Friday - Friday

3 nights Friday - Monday

7 nights Friday - Friday

 

Fishing Sat-Sun

House only - no fishing

Weekly price range

Weekend price range

Weekly price range

   

 

April

£3043-£4427

£2130-£3099

£2103-£2987

May

£3487*-£5359

£2441*-£3751

£2987-£3987

June

£2987*-£3795

£2091*-£2657

£2987

July

£2987*-£3795

£2091*-£2657

£2987

August

£2487*-£3295

£1741*-£2307

£2487

September

£3795

£2657

£2987

October

£2703

£1892

£2103

November

£2703

£1892

£2103

December

£2703-£3703

£1892-£2592

£2013-£3103

January

£2703

£1892

£2103

February

£2703

£1892

£2103

March

£2703

£1472-£1892

£2103

Fishing where included is for two Rods/day and Rods may be shared.

Includes fishing Saturday/Sunday with
additional days available at extra cost.

* Reduced rate in weed cut.
October-March includes six days grayling fishing

Includes fishing Saturday/Sunday

* Reduced rate in weed cut.

 


Brown trout: April 1-September 30. Grayling: October 1-March 15.

Check or call 01264 781988 to book

Hemsworth Huts - River AllenMap


 

It is hard to find a more peaceful, rural get-away-from-it all idyll than the Hemsworth Huts. Set amidst a 1,000 acre organic estate these unique shepherds huts are on the edge of unspoilt water meadows, circling a small lake and stream with the River Allen a short walk across the meadows.

The fishing is an all wading and all wild 775yds/710m beat where you will catch perfectly speckled brownies and gorgeous grayling. This is the sort of fishing where you will use your shortest, lightest outfit and delight in the freedom of summer wet wading.

 

There are two huts that sit on the edge of a woodland clearing. Hemsworth One is the primary shepherd hut which has a double bed, kitchenette with running water, gas cooker, electricity and log burner. There is a WC and a separate shower. Hemsworth Two is a smaller version of One with a single bed which makes up into a small double and again has electricity, log burner, running water and WC.

Outside there is seating and a firepit.

Hemsworth One. The 2 night weekend or 3 night midweek rental includes unlimited fishing on the River Allen from 3pm on day of arrival to dusk on day of departure. No wi-fi and limited 3G signal. Dogs welcome. Maximum party of two, including children.

Hemsworth One & Two. The 2 night weekend or 3 night midweek rental includes unlimited fishing on the River Allen from 3pm on day of arrival to dusk on day of departure. No wi-fi and limited 3G signal. Dogs welcome. Hemsworth Two is best for one adult or shared by two young children.

Notes: If you book Hemsworth One Hemsworth Two will be left vacant to give you exclusive use. Though you have unlimited fishing we recommend that you fish no more than two Rods at any one time to reduce the pressure on the fish. This is an all catch and release water.

Hut 1

  • Sleeps 2 (double bed)
  • Kitchenette with running water
  • Gas hob
  • Composting WC
  • Warm shower
  • Solar for light and power
  • Log burner


Hut 2

  • Sleeps 1 adult or 2 small children (single bed)
  • Composting WC
  • Solar for light and power


Outside

  • Secure parking
  • Dogs welcome. NB May not sleep in huts.
  • Outdoor kennel

  • Wood fired hot tub
  • BBQ
  • Fire pit
  • Logs provided
  • Outdoor seating & tables
  • Maximum group size 4
  • No Wi-Fi and limited 3G
  • Secure parking
  • River Allen
  • Fishing for two
  • Fishing from time of check in
  • Fishing until dusk on final day
  • Wading fishing
  • Trout and grayling
  • Walk to the river
  • Nearest pub 2 miles
  • Nearest train station 12 miles
  • Nearest shop 3 miles

 

Hemsworth One

Hemsworth One & Two

1/May-15/July

Sleeps 2

Sleeps 3 adults or a family of 4

2 nights Fri-Sun

£592

£695

3 nights Mon-Thu

£669

£767

1/April - 30/April &

Hemsworth One

Hemsworth One & Two

16/July-30/September

Sleeps 2

Sleeps 3 adults or a family of 4

2 nights Fri-Sun

£407

£509

3 nights Mon-Thu

£509

£613

 

Includes unlimited fishing on River Allen from 3pm
on day of arrival to dusk on day of departure


Brown trout: April 1-September 30.

Check or call 01264 781988 to book

Deans Court Fish Camp - River Allen Map


 

Wake. Fish. Sleep. That is the mantra for Fish Camp!

Enjoy two days of dawn to dusk fishing with an overnight stay. You are welcome to bring your own tent or stay in the Fishing Shack in the meadow beside the river which has bunk beds, hot shower, flush WC, kitchenette, veranda and BBQ.

With a mixture of bank and wading fishing, this is an all wild fish beat for brown trout and grayling. This is small stream fishing for a combination of sight fishing and speculative casting to likely holding spots and runs. There is a spectacular Mayfly hatch in May and June. This beat is ideal for two friends.

 


  • Fishing Shack
  • Pitch a tent if required
  • Sleeps 2 (bunk beds)
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot shower
  • Flush WC
  • BBQ
  • Outside seating
  • No dogs
  • Maximum group size 2

  • Fishing for two each day
  • Bank & wading
  • Trout and grayling
  • Walk to the river is 25yds!
  • Nearest pub ¼  mile
  • Nearest train station 7 miles
  • Nearest shop ¼ mile

April 15 - May 14

£295 1 night and 2 days fishing for two Rods

May 15 - June 5

£395 1 night and 2 days fishing for two Rods

June 6 - September 30

£295 1 night and 2 days fishing for two Rods

Checkor call 01264 781988 to book

 

France

Croisy-sur-Andelle - River Andelle Map


 

Combining the delights of chalkstream fishing English style with the Gallic lifestyle was a pleasure pioneered by Charles Hamer, who married into the Pol Roger champagne family and immortalised his life work in his book Chalk & Cheese. Sadly, Charles and his wife have passed on but the family home and fishing on the River Andelle, have been retained by his daughters Celia and Sophie.

Located in northeast Normandy the Andelle, one of just 15 French chalkstreams, is an easy two hour drive from the Channel Tunnel at Calais or a similar drive from the ferry ports of Caen, Cherbourg and Le Havre. The house, an old-fashioned French-style farmhouse on the edge of Croisy village, has five bedrooms (three doubles, one twin and a four bed bunk room), three bathrooms (one en-suite), entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/diner and rod room plus secure parking and a large fenced garden. Dogs and children are welcome.

 

The fishing consists of two beats on the Andelle. The longer House beat of 680 yards starts at the edge the garden and the Road beat of 190 yards is a ten minute walk across the water meadows. There is also the tiny tributary La’Héronchelle which is worth the occasional exploration.

The fishing is predominately dry fly in May and June – prime Mayfly time is mid-June, with a mixture of nymph and dry fly later in the season. The fish are brown trout, all wild and all catch and release. Fish from the bank or wade if you wish. There is no limit on the number of Rods but 2-3 at any one time would be sensible. The season runs March 9 - September 15.

 

THINGS TO DO & PLACES TO VISIT

The nearest village is Ry, a charming and picturesque Norman village that owes its fame to Flaubert's novel Madame Bovary. A walk around the village invites literary reverie around the places where the characters of the novel would have lived. There is a colourful market every Saturday which is well worth a visit.

The house is a 30 minute drive from the Normandy capital - Rouen. Famed for its Cathedral, much painted by Monet, Rouen is a fascinating city with a cobblestoned pedestrian centre and medieval half-timbered houses, with the occasional 21st century embellishment by Banksy! There is a thriving shopping scene, both clothes and antiques, and excellent bars and restaurants.

Paris is a two hour drive, or easily accessible by train from Rouen. A great sightseeing day trip or overnight stay.

Deauville and Honfleur are an hour and half away and offer the delights of a seaside town together with racing, grand casinos, golf courses and a flourishing restaurant scene. A great pit spot en route to the D Day landings.

Closer to Croisy there are a number of extraordinary gardens to visit including Monet's garden, Giverny (1 hour), Le Jardin Plume (15 mins) and le Jardin d'Angelique (15 mins).

Not forgetting the architecturally and historically important nearby villages of Lyons La Foret (15 mins) which has a Michelin starred restaurant, and Gerberoy (35 mins), both voted one of the most "beautiful villages in France".


  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms (1 en-suite)
  • Sleeps 12 (3 doubles/1 twin/4 bed bunk room)
  • Children welcome
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Living room
  • Open fire (logs provided)
  • BBQ
  • Wi-Fi
  • Outside seating
  • Rod room
  • Washer/dryer

  • Dogs welcome
  • Fenced garden
  • Maximum group size 12
  • Secure parking
  • River Andelle
  • Fishing for 2-3
  • Fishing from time of check in
  • No fishing on check out day
  • Wading and bank fishing
  • Brown trout
  • Walk to the river
  • Nearest bar ¼ mile
  • Nearest shop ¼ mile


2025
7 nights Saturday - Saturday

Weekly price range

April

£2318-£2833

May

£3039-£3760

June

£3039

July

£3760

August

£3039-£3760

September

£3039

Includes fishing every day from 3pm on check in day. No fishing on check out day.

Check


Brown trout: March 9 - September 15.



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