Silhouetted by a setting sun, an angler .lands a fish The Golden Hour" Photo: Wayne Thomas (A very good fisherman)

View My Favourite Holiday Cottages for Fishing Holidays

Looking for an anglers paradise? The UK offers an incredible diversity of fishing options, from secluded carp fishing lakes and shimmering lakes to tumbling trout rivers and sea bass rock marks. Explore our range of fishing holiday cottages where anglers (and their families) are welcome from log cabin holidays with fishing lakes to . Whether you fly-fish, coarse fish or are a keen sea angler, here is a list of holiday cottages within easy reach of some superb and enjoyable fishing locations in the UK. From private lakes or beats on rivers for game fishing in search of trout and the occasional salmon to towpath and riverside locations for coarse fishing in search of tench, carp, chub and barbell in lakes or fast-moving rivers, you'll find self-catering accommodation that will allow you to book breaks in holiday cottages for fishing holidays to enjoy your chosen form of angling.

Exterior and patio of a single-storey, wooden eco-lodge surrounded by trees.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
1

Once a barn in a beautiful rural location, The Kingfisher’s Nest has been lovingly converted to create an idyllic one-bedroom waterside holiday cottage on the banks of Cowesby Beck in North Yorkshire. It is nicely located for exploring the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales. This luxury cottage sleeps 4 in one double bedroom plus a sofa bed.

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Stone built Whitby holiday home with terracotta tiles and Velux windows on the roof overlook a lawn and parking space
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Rural character dominates this large coastal holiday cottage in Whitby: exposed beams, a feature brick fireplace and a whalebone in the wall transport guests back to yesteryear. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms sit within the stone walls of the pet-friendly holiday home, offering easy access to the North York Moors National Park.

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Exterior of a stone-built barn conversion overlooking a field.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Linden Barn is a newly-converted barn bordering the Cumbrian countryside. The charming, pet-friendly cottage combines style with tradition and sits in a quiet corner of Orton. Spacious grounds surround the 3-bedroom cottage, and the interior features tiled floors, an open-plan design, comfort and a log fire.

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Exterior of a large, 3-storey, Wye Valley holiday home.
Sleeps
24
Bedrooms
12

River Wye Lodge is a spacious holiday cottage in the Forest of Dean overlooking the picturesque River Wye. The cottage can accommodate up to 26 guests, and it is easily accessible. You can spend your days exploring the Forest and theWye Valley or enjoy a variety of activities on the river. Alternatively, you can relax in the cottage's hot tub, games room, or children's playground. Pets are welcome to join you on your holiday.

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A terraced row of Norfolk cottages with flower-filled front gardens.
Sleeps
14
Bedrooms
7

The Hobart Spring is an impressive rural property surrounded by the beauty of East Anglia and is perfect for special celebrations. The pet-friendly cottage boasts beautiful expansive grounds for entertaining, elegant décor, exposed beams and panelling, log fires in hearths and Aga.

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Facade of a rambling country house overlooking an open field.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Set in the private grounds of Combermere Abbey, Callander Cottage is a light and airy property with tasteful, contemporary furnishings and a fresh, calming colour palette. With its own small private garden, it's perfectly located next to the beautiful walled garden at the Abbey.

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A lighthouse tower with rugged clifftop and ocean views
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Pelorus Cottage promises spectacular ocean views from its position within Trevose Head Lighthouse. Nestled between Harlyn and Constantine Bays, the special coastal cottage promises coastal seclusion and modernity, as well as outdoor spaces and clean, refreshing sea breezes. Enjoy a unique getaway on the Cornish coast.

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A rambling, stone-built cottage in Cumbria with a terraced garden
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Whether blanketed in snow or blossoming with wildflowers, the grounds of Cazenovia Hall complement this Grade II listed rural holiday home near Greystoke in Cumbria. The pet-friendly cottage promises extensive gardens, beautiful views, an open fire and a masterful blend of modernity and tradition.

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Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
5

New Inn House is a luxuriously appointed rural holiday cottage in Abbots Salford. It boasts gorgeous interiors, uninterrupted views of the Warwickshire countryside, a heated swimming pool, tennis court, games room, children’s play area, an open fire, and lavish grounds perfect for pets and entertaining.

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Some questions to ask property managers about the suitability of a property for a fishing holiday

1. Is any tackle provided?

2. Are rod or fishing licences required, and, if so, how can they be purchased?

3. Is there a safe space to store tackle (and bait)?

4. What type of fishing is available, e.g. carp ponds, trout lakes, river banks, beaches, estuaries or rock marks?

5. What are the best baits?

6. When is the close season?

7. If game fishing what are the restrictions per rod?