Fishing holidays self-catering accommodation

Craig Cottage is our unique 3 bedroom 2 bathroom luxury cottage. The cottage is nestled in a secluded location above the Bridge of Alvah and the gorge yet only 2 miles from historic Banff on the majestic Moray Firth coast.

It is perfect for the Castle, Whisky and Coastal Trails and really is paradise for walking, Golfers and fly fishermen, we have our own prolific Salmom and Sea Trout beat 200 yds from the cottage on the River Deveron one of Scotlands top five rivers.

The cottage has all luxuries including plasma TV and Sky satelite (sports package) and even a laptop with Wi Fi Internet, all bedrooms having Sony Bravia LCD TVs and DVD players. From the bottom of the garden the river runs through the bridge and gorge, a truly beautiful spot to sit and relax watching the Salmon and Trout jump, or to spend an afternoon painting. This is a beautiful part of Scotland, teeming with wildlife and many beauty spots.

Call 01261 821 552, or 07900 255 760, or click on the photograph for details of this fishing holiday in Scotland.

Shank Wood eco-friendly log cabin, near Carlisle, 30 minutes to the Lake District

Shank Wood eco-friendly log cabin is a rare treasure in the self-catering world. Situated in the middle of a 2 mile beat on the banks of River Lyne, it provides total privacy in a stunning setting.

Naturally, it will appeal to fishermen who enjoy the sports for the total relaxation it provides but also walkers and adventurers who would like to experience that something different in self-catering holidays.

The emphasis in the log cabin is on eco-friendly; the lighting is provided by solar power, there is a peat toilet, water for all purposes is provided by a special dispenser and all cooking is on the large BBQ. Your fridge for cooling those bottles of beer is the river. This could also appeal to people with children seeking an adventure holiday in the woods and going back to nature.

Fishing details: A house rod is provided with the log cabin therefore please limit one rod to being in the water at anyone time. There are 11 pools on the 2 mile beat, each having its own place where fish love to lie. Please read more about this rare log cabin holiday by clciking on the photograph, and find out more about this idyllic spot 15 miles away from Carlisle and just north of the Lake District.

Board House 15 minutes south of Lancaster, good fishing - sleeps 9

spacious 5 bedroom house in north England

A truly comfortable and spacious 5 bedroom family house overlooking a reservoir in the Forest of Bowland in the north of England.

This stone house was originally built some 200 years ago and has been beautifully renovated to an exceptionally high standard.

Be it walking, fishing, cycling, shooting or ultimate relaxation this house offers it all. Fly fishing is available by daily/weekly permit some 10 - 15 paces from the door.

Wild birds including Grebes, Oyster Catchers, the renowned Hen Harrier and Canada Geese have all made their homes on the waters surrounding the property. Deer, pheasants and garden birds abound.

Balconies to the rear of the property which overlook the reservoir and surrounding countryside make perfect alfresco dining areas and magnificent view points to unwind and absorb the beauty of this unspoiled habitat.

Please click on the photograph of the house for full details and internal views of this simply wonderful self-catering house in the Forest of Bowland.

Gorse Lodge is a beautifully renovated country house in a tranquil setting surrounded by one hundred acres of our privately owned lakes for fishing, and woodlands.

Gorse Lodge has five en-suite bedrooms, and large open fired sitting room opening out to the bar room, large main hall leading through to the farmhouse kitchen, landscaped gardens. Visitors staying at the lodge have the option of self-catering or full catering. Corporate events, weddings, or Stag and Hen events welcome. We are happy to organise fishing or any other activity that you might enjoy.

Wharfeside Cottage with a canal at the end of the garden and access to fishing lakes

A lovely, recently refurbished semi detached cottage on a private road not far from Derby, with direct rear garden frontage to the Trent and Mersey Canal. The cottage is within close walking distance of the Rivers Trent and Derwent and has access to a private well stocked fishing lake by arrangement.

There is off road parking and the accommodation comprises Sitting Room, Separate Dining Room, refitted kitchen, conservatory with dining table, three bedrooms and new bathroom. There is gas central heating and the interior is finished to a high standard.

Canal day boat hire available in village. Excellent fishing in Canal, River Trent and River Derwent

Wharfeside cottage is easily accessible to the M1 and M42 and Nottingham and Derby city centres are within easy reach. Day boat hire available in the village. Close to the National Forest, Calke Abbey, Donnington Race Track and half an hour from Ashbourne - the gateway to the Peak District via the A50.

BeaconHill Farm, Morpeth, Northumberland, has 12 superbly comfortable cottages in 350 acres of grass and woodlands, with marvellous views to the coast and hills. There is a 2 acre acre lake with fly fishing for trout, horse riding in season and excellent facilities.

Poachers Hideaway is six luxuriously renovated cottages in a traditional Lincolnshire farmyard. Winner of the 2005 Best Self Catering Holiday of the Year in the East Midlands area.

Each cottage is different, sleeps 2-6, Jacuzzi, sauna and massages available on site. Barbeque. Internet facilities. Fishing in our trout, carp and coarse lakes for residents only. Dog kennels available if required.

Fishing holidays 6 miles from Lincoln in a rural location

self-catering lodges and fishing holidays lincolnshire

Find 3 smartself-catering fishing lodges set around a well-stocked lake with coarse fish carp, bream, rudd and tench.

The 3 bedroom lodges have an entrance hall leading to 3 bedrooms, 1 double with ensuite and 2 twin bedded rooms with a separate bathroom. There is a large open plan fully equipped kitchen, dining area and spacious lounge area which overlooks the lake.

The two bedroom lodges are slightly smaller but just as spacious, with entrance hall leading to two bedrooms, both with 'zip and link' beds which can be made up as king size or singles to suit your requirements. There is a bathroom and a large open plan kitchen / dining / and lounge which overlooks the lake.

All our lodges have large decked verandas which overlook the lake and are perfect for outdoor relaxation and dining.

Please click on the photograph to find out more about these fishing holidays at Rural Roosts self-catering lodges in Lincolnshire.

fishing holidays east anglia, self-catering lodge

A dinghy is included in the price at Kingfisher Lodge in Norfolk. The lodge is 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.

Our six beautiful Holiday Cottages are converted barns on the edge of Blithfield Reservoir - a 750 acre lake for fishing holidays in the heart of the lovely Staffordshire countryside.

We are 2 miles from the ancient village of ABBOTS BROMLEY, famous for it's annual Horn Dance which is performed here every September as it has been for the past hundreds of years. It also has 5 Pubs most of which serve excellent food.

The cottages vary in size and accommodation but all have been converted and furnished to the same excellent standard which has led to us being awarded 4 stars by the English Tourism Council. All cottages have wooden floors, oak beams, Fully fitted kitchens complete with dishwashers and the majority of bedrooms are en-suite. They also have private patios overlooking the reservoir with its abundance of wildlife, along with communal lawns there is a field for ballgames and a children�s play area. All our cottages are strickly No Smoking and are only suitable for Easy Walking Access. Also, dogs are welcome in two of our cottages - Widgeon and Swallow.

If you prefer, you can combine fishing with your family cottage holiday, there are plenty of visitor attractions in the area for you to visit for days out. Please click on the cottage image above for more details. Telephone Maxine on 01889 500 234 / 500458 for more information and availability.

Imagine - four luxury log cabins set around your own private fishing lake. Sheer bliss for some.

The beautifully crafted lodges have everything you need for a relaxing break from a bottle opener to dishwasher. You can enjoy your own private outdoor hot tub, perfect for sipping champagne under the stars. All our lodges come complete with a 4 poster bed and en-suite, also a BBQ and patio furniture so you can dine 'al fresco' while taking in the stunning views over the Leicestershire countryside. Sofa bed for extra couple if required.

We have 7 coarse fishing lakes which are well stocked with all coarse fish and are suitable for all types of angler, so don't forget your fishing kit.

Telephone Lizzie on 01664 568 288, or click on photograph for more information or to book.

Fishing holidays in Waltham on the Wolds in Leicestershire

We have 2 lakes for Coarse fishing, situated off the A607 in Waltham on the Wolds.

Both are stocked with Carp, Rud and Tench. Largest catch to date 100lb approx in Summer 2005. Day fishing tickets available from the lakeside.

Two self-catering cottages are available offering comfortable accommodation to sleep 2 or 4-6 people. There is a pub serving food within 200 metres.

Click on one of the photographs for details or telephone 01664 464 255 for availability, prices and more information.

cottage in Lincolnshire offering great value for money

Old Barn Cottages are set in the hamlet of Great Sturton, near the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The three cottages have been sympathetically converted, preserving original features, to provide comfortable and spacious holiday accommodation for 2 to 5 people.

Guests have the opportunity to enjoy fly fishing in the peaceful setting of a private lake, or to play croquet on the lawn or wander the woodland nature trail through private woods.

Each cottage has its own colourful patio garden with panoramic views of rolling meadows and woodland. There is a barbecue area in the garden to enjoy cooking outdoors and a place for picnics. And, if you would like to go exploring, Lincolnshire offers a wealth of fascinating places to visit, both inland and on the coast.

Click on the photograph to contact the owner for booking, questions about fly fishing, or just to view interior images of these cottages with their own fishing lake and private woodland.

Woodlay is set in a beautiful wooded valley in South East Cornwall 8 miles from the coast at Looe and Polperro. There is superb coarse fishing in 6 lakes nestled in the valley 150 yards from the apartments, used only by our guests.

The 8 apartments are in an 18th century stone barn. There are 1, 2 and 3 bedroomed apartments sleeping from 2 ro 6 people.

The apartments are newly refurbished with gas central heating, fully equipped kitchen, flat screen TV and DVD in sitting/dining room and bathroom with shower/bath.

There are 5 coarse fishing lakes and a trout lake set in beautiful peaceful deciduous woodland. The majority of the carp are in double figures with a few over 20 lb as well as tench, roach, rudd and bream.

Self-catering holiday with optional fishing on own private lake in Shropshire - 13

This 5 bedroom Farmhouse at the foot of the Malvern Hills in Shropshire is the perfect location for a family holiday, social get-together, wedding party or relaxing extended break.

The farmhouse is s et in four acres of private land with a stunning lake where fishing can be arranged and adjoining water gardens, our tranquil atmosphere offers you a comfortable stay in an idyllic rural setting. The farmhouse can sleep up to 13 in total.

Click on the farmhouse photograph for details of a self-catering holiday combined with a spot of fishing..

fish in the Spey at Hollybush House self-catering Scotland

For fishing in Scotland try staying at Hollybush House near Aberlour, Aberdeenshire which has direct access to the river. The River Spey is renowned for salmon.

The cottage 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.

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.

Tthe town of Killorglin which overlooks the River Laune, 5 minutes drive from the house. This is a popular river among anglers, as the river enjoys a run of salmon and trout throughout the year, and a good spring run. Cromane , Caragh river in Carragh Lake (15 minutes drive ) is also renowned for salmon and trout fishing , and other types of fishing.

self-catering accommodation for golfers Ireland

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 Glenmore 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. Garden furniture.

A self-catering cottage holiday at St. Anthony's would be quiet and peaceful. 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. The weekly rate in Euros ranges from �275 to �395 depending on time of year.

A beautiful location in mid Wales for a fishing holiday - coarse and fly fishing

Suran-Y-Coed our Scandinavian Finlodge set in its own fenced grounds near a babbling stream. Look out for the buzzards or kites flying over head and listen to the little owls at night. You will have great views of the surrounding hills and natural woodlands that shelter this private valley. This is the perfect location for a peaceful fishing holiday in Wales.

The Lodge is made from solid pine timbers with open plan ground floor, kitchen, living area and dining area, ptr shower area and toilet. The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge, microwave, washing machine, gas hob and electric oven. The living area has Sky television with video and CD radio.


Sitting room with Sky TV	Games room with snooker table	Bedroom and kitchen

Upstairs, the pine lodge has a double bathroom en-suite and a twin room.

The lodge is gas central heated and for the long summer evenings there is a spacious veranda equipped with hand-made wooden furniture and outside lighting.

Watch the sun go down with a glass of wine in our very comfortable chairs after a dip in the hot tub watching the stars come out.

Hire our 4-person hot tub to unwind in secluded surroundings. Adults only. The hot tub is up at the main farm house (50 yards) on a private sun trap patio with table and chairs, plus a gas barbecue.

Guests are welcome to explore the farm and take in the stunning views of Radnor Forest, the Brecon Beacons, the Black Mountains and even the Malverns on a clear day. We have a pool which is well stocked with brown trout, and fly fishing is available at a daily rate. Coarse fishing is available at the nearby Pen-y-Clawdd Pools.

All accommodation on the farm is non-smoking. Sorry no pets as we are a working farm.

Telephone Chris on 01547 550 348 or click on a photograph to find out more.

A fishing holiday in the beautiful Elan Valley in Wales - for 2 only

The Cidermill at Boatside is a charming stonebuilt cottage situated along the stunning river Wye - ideal if you are looking for complete peace and tranquility, but with the advantage of being only 3 miles to the nearest town.

Walking, fishing, bird watching and much more on offer. Inside, the decour is tateful and similar to a log cabin, offering comfortable centrally heated accommodation, comprising a double bedroom (with two single beds), shower room, kitchen and large sitting/dining room with a superb view directly onto the river!

Boatside can offer approximately half a mile of fishing for a small extra charge. This includes both game and coarse fish, in a variety of river environments - slow pools, fast streamy sections, rapids, and deep channels.

Among the coarse fish the most commonly caught are chub, which can be excess of five pounds. There are shoals of dace, some pike, and eels in the deep water. Trout, with an average weight of about eight ounces, offer good sport on the fly, as do grayling. For salmon fishing, enquire upon arrival. Please click on one of the photographs for a full description of the accommodation and fishing holiday..

Self-catering cottage and trout stream for fishing in Pembrokeshire, Wales

The picturesque hamlet of Middle Mill lies just one mile inland from the popular harbour town of Solva, up the Solva valley in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

Set in the grounds of an 18th century former corn mill, with a trout stream, Mill Lodge is a bright and comfortable, 2 bedroom stone-built cottage providing a perfect base for two couples or a small family to get away from it all and explore the stunning Pembrokeshire coast, with its beaches, outdoor activities and walking.

One double and one twin-bedded room, both with en suite bathrooms
Open plan living/dining room with comfortable sofas, old pine furniture, widescreen TV, DVD player and stereo/CD system
Enclosed patio with BBQ
Fully kitted kitchen, including dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
Dedicated parking
Full central heating

Beyond the patio, there is access through the Mill's gardens to the river Solva, where you can fish for trout. All this is located just a mile down a country lane from the shops, pubs and restaurants of Solva and three miles from the cathedral city of St Davids.

Telephone 01458 274 767 or click on the photographs for details of this 2 bedroom cottage and fishing.

Fishing holidays in south west Ireland

Ballyhass Lakes Holiday Village is a development of eleven architect designed holiday homes, located on the shores of Ballyhass Lakes in the heart of Co. Cork. This is an ideal location for family holidays or for anglers to come on holiday.

The surrounding area offers easy access to angling (both lake and river), horse riding, heritage trail walks, and golf. The main tourist attractions of Cork and Kerry are all within driving distance (half-an hour) with an abundance of Blue Flag beaches, Island day trips and gourmet restaurants.

The 3 and bedroom houses ooze distinction and character. They are larger than most holiday homes and have been created in a location that is peaceful and serene. A safe environment allowing for long summer evenings, playing in the green areas, and away from the noise of passing traffic.

Each house has its own patio/BBQ area – perfect for a summer evening of alfresco dining and cooking. The kitchen leads onto an open-plan dining area overlooking the lakes. The living room is spacious with an open fire and wooden floor detail. Each room is furnished to a high luxury standard with lots of touches that will make you feel at home. The design of the houses has ensured natural light throughout the house giving that true outdoors living feel. In addition to the en-suite master bedroom there is a large family bathroom and a downstairs WC. There is a choice of 3-4 bedroom houses, sleeping 5-7 people.

Telephone 00352 22 27773 or click on photograph for more information about self-catering and fishing holidays in Ireland.

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Fishing holidays with self-catering accommodation

Fishing holiday on a prolific Salmon and Sea Trout beat 200 yds from the cottage on the River Deveron one of Scotlands top 5

Shank Wood eco-friendly log cabin, near Carlisle, 30 minutes to the Lake District

Board House 15 minutes south of Lancaster, good fishing - sleeps 9

Wharfeside Cottage with a canal at the end of the garden and access to fishing lakes

Fishing holidays 6 miles from Lincoln in a rural location

Fishing holidays in Waltham on the Wolds in Leicestershire