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Description:This established venue, situated in the north of France near Laval, has a superb reputation for big carp and the quality of its all-inclusive package holidays. Set in its own grounds the 5½ acre lake has been purpose built to accommodate carp anglers in tranquil and well laid out surroundings. This is a travel inclusive package - guests are picked up Friday night in the UK at 8.30pm for a crossing to Le Havre. The ferry docks in France at 7.30am with arrival at the venue for 10am on the Saturday. However, throughout the season a number of weeks are allocated for self-drive customers - enquire for details.The venue is English owned and boasts excellent facilities that combine to create the complete holiday for the keen carp fisherman. The venue can accommodate six anglers and four non anglers per week.

The lake is of the small Estate lake type of 5½ acres, surrounded by grassy banks with three islands, providing a natural haven for the carp. It is fed by a stream so the water quality is excellent. There are 7 pegs in all, 4 doubles and three singles which can accommodate six anglers comfortably.

The lake has a firm clay bottom with only marginal weed growth in certain areas. There are no nuisance species, such as poissons chats, but the water does hold some crayfish. Other species present include perch, pike, roach, rudd and sun fish. No boats are allowed on the lake, but anglers may use bait boats.

Stock:Approx 90 - 100 commons, mirrors & leathers. to over 50lb

Facilities:The facilities on this venue are excellent. The modern house is available for four guests to sleep in comfortable, fully fitted bedrooms, with 2 bathroom and showers and English style toilet facilities. There are four bedrooms altogether which consist of two twin and two double rooms.

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