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Lionheart Lakes
Location: The Dordogne
Website: http://www.lionheartlakes.com/
Description:Lionheart Lakes are situated in an idyllic woodland setting. Surrounded by pine and oak trees and is picturesque, Lionheart Lakes welcomes Anglers and Nature Lovers to a truly peaceful and relaxing holiday in this most beautiful region of the South Dordogne. For wildlife enthusiasts wild boar, deer and a variety of reptiles including fire salamander are local inhabitants. This too is also regarded as ‘twitcher’s paradise’ where amongst our feathered friends comprises buzzards, kingfishers, owls …
Lionheart Lakes guarantees guests total privacy. Whilst set in a somewhat remote location, the nearest town is between 3 and 4 miles away where there are supermarkets, restaurants offering English and French cuisine, bars, tabac and newsagents. The local open market (Wednesdays) should not be missed, as this is when one could purchase delicious fresh local farm produce, and other local delicacies as well as hot spit-roast poultry and paella. A nearby restaurant, Le Champignon is just a 2-minute drive away and highly recommended.
Lionheart Lakes comprise of two lakes. Le Grand et Le Petit. The dimension of the larger lake is 2-acres, with varying depths of 2ft to 8ft. There is an island of trees which is central, and that is snag-free. The lake contains many types of fresh water fish including a stock of Common and Mirror Carp weighing up to 40lbs.
Stock:The lake contains many types of fresh water fish including a stock of Common and Mirror Carp weighing up to 40lbs. In addition, there are also Pike, Zander, Roach, Dace, Perch but NO POISSON CHATS! The smaller lake’s dimension is just less than 1 acre. This lake has been drained and cleared of snags and fish, and will be stocked with ornamental fish such as Golden Orf, Koi Carp, Golden Tench and small carp. This lake is designed to ‘catch’ all our younger avid Anglers and would be perfect for children to learn to fish, and could also provide some unusual fishing fun for adults staying at Lionheart Lakes.
Facilities:Accommodation available is a 3 bedroom eco lakeside cottage the will sleep up to 6 people. The cottage is currently being restored to a high standard & due to be finished in Summer 2008.
Richworth Bait is available & cooked particles can be pre-ordered on booking.
The local village supermarkets and restaurants are only 5-10 minutes away from Lionheart Lakes. Your welcome pack will supply maps & information.
Booking information:http://www.lionheartlakes.com/index.php?do=booking