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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.

A single-storey holiday lodge overlooks a garden with mature palm trees.
Sleeps
3
Bedrooms
2

Enjoy beautiful views and a sea breeze at Oak, a coastal cottage at Primrose Hill in Somerset that boasts gorgeous gardens, disabled access, contemporary comforts, a games room, and light-filled spaces. Admire the countryside views and spend days exploring Blue Anchor Bay and Exmoor National Park.

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Large, 2-storey, Victorian house with a tree-lined garden
Sleeps
17
Bedrooms
9

Stoneleigh is a gorgeous 19th-century North Devon holiday let designed by prominent Victorian architect William Bryden and situated on the coast in Northam. This large, child-friendly holiday home boasts ornate brickwork, original sash windows, a traditional games room, and space for up to 17 guests.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

A charming traditional seaside cottage located on the coast at Marazion has been refurbished to offer you a comfortable stay. The property boasts stylish decor and open-plan living area that offers magnificent views from the elevated private patio. Moreover, you will find an enclosed courtyard garden, where you can unwind and sip your morning coffee.

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A classic country house with a row of five windows overlooks a shrub0filled garden lined by wrought iron railings.
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
6

Flanders Hall is a large and impressive Grade II listed Georgian country house in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales in West Burton. This pet-friendly holiday home in secluded rural surroundings is perfect for large family holidays or a get-together with friends in the great outdoors.

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A large countryt house  overlooks spacious grounds scattered with mature oak trees.
Sleeps
16
Bedrooms
8

Relax in style at Oak Cliff Villa, a luxury Victorian house with a pool on the Isle of Wight that offers uninterrupted sea views over the Solent to Portsmouth. This large, light, spacious holiday cottage in Wootton is set on five acres of grounds and sleeps 16.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

In the heart of the North York Moors National Park, come to stay at Lanes Barn, a countryside cottage in the remote village of Glaisdale, new Whitby, North Yorkshire, that comfortably sleeps four and provides the perfect home base to explore all that the region has to offer.

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Kitchen worktops and dining table in a Norfolk cottage with oak-beamed ceilings.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Stockman’s Cottage is a delightfully sophisticated rural cottage featured in Country Living Magazine. The pet-friendly holiday cottage near Derham, Norfolk, promises a gorgeous garden, fresh air, exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace with a wood burner, and contemporary style and rural seclusion.

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A drive leds to a tall stone house with a mullioned bay window. A wood grows behind the house.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Treverbyn Vean Lodge is a large Grade II listed detached holiday home in Dobwalls, a large village within easy reach of beaches on the South coast of Cornwall. 

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A spacious wooden floored lounge with twin sofas, TV and a woodburner.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

Welcome to this charming Coldingham holiday cottage, your ideal holiday home in Berwickshire 7 Bogan. Nestled on a quiet village street, it offers a delightful retreat that has recently undergone extensive renovations to ensure comfort and enjoyment. This three-bedroom cottage is perfect for families or friends seeking a tranquil yet well-connected escape.

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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?