Cottages with own trout ponds or near ponds and lakes for fishing

If spending a few hours on a river bank, fishing rod in hand, and away from all the cares in the world is your idea of a good holiday then check out some of these cottages which can provide this opportunity.

A dinghy is included in the price at Kingfisher Lodge in Norfolk. Ideal for fishing or just messing around on the river. Kingfisher Lodge offers good fishing from own water frontage or try main river in dinghy provided.

For  fishing in Scotland try staying at Hollybush House near Aberlour, Aberdeenshire which has direct access to the river.  It can sleep up to 9 people.  It's in Speyside, famous for fishing, the whisky trail, wonderful walks and dolphin watching in Spey Bay.  If you have time,   you could arrange to have a round or two of golf on one of the many nearby courses.  Telephone 01651 851 485

Fish free from our private pier or take out our little rowboat at Melfort Pier and Harbour - 5 Star Lochside Houses with sauna and spa bath, near Oban on the west coast of Scotland.  Tel: 01852 200333.

St. Anthony's is a very comfortable pet-friendly 3 bedroom cottage, ideally suited for up to 4 people. It is attached to the owner's residence near the small village of Lauragh, and set in a peaceful location on the road to Glanmore Lake on the Beara Peninsula. All necessary household items are supplied including microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer. There are 3 small bedrooms, 2 doubles and a single. Cot available on request. Bed linen is supplied. Bathroom with shower. There is oil- fired central heating and an open fire. Electricity by coin meter.

A self-catering cottage holiday at St. Anthony's would be quiet and peaceful. Shingle beach and small harbour nearby. The village of Lauragh is half a mile away, where you will find shops, a post office, a church and pub. There is often traditional music to enjoy in the local pubs and friendly locals to chat to. The cottage owners would be happy to provide further information about outings, travel, and restaurants.Nearby are popular river among anglers, with runs of salmon and trout throughout the year, and a good spring run.  Cromane , Caragh river in Carragh Lake is also renowned for salmon and trout fishing , and other types of fishing. Telephone: 0035 364 83150

At Beacon Hill Farm,  Morpeth, Northumberland, there are 12 self catering cottages in  350 acres of grass and woodlands.  From this location there are fantastic views towards the sea and over the countryside. For fishing enthusiasts there is a 2 acre  lake with fly fishing for trout, horse riding in season and excellent facilities. Tel: 01670 780900
Duddings Country Cottages - 4 star Thatched Longhouse & 11 attractive cottages beautifully converted from old stone barns on small country estate, 2 miles from the picturesque village of Dunster in the Exmoor National Park. All cottages are fully equiped to ETC 4 Star standard & have their own Colour TV, Video, Washer-dryer, iron/ironing board, hairdyer etc. 8 cottages have dishwashers, 2 have logburners. Facilities at Duddings include a heated indoor pool, hard tennis court, putting green, pool & table tennis. There are 8 acres of land to explore, with picnic areas and a safe river. Duddings is an ideal base from which to explore the 600 miles of local public footpaths & bridleways. Availability, updated daily, can be found on our website - please click on link below. Quality cottages at realistic prices. Telephone Richard on 01643 841123 for bookings and enquiries.

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