Your Questions, Answered (work in progress!)
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Rook Hall Lake - (All year round except August)
Home Water Lake - November - June (inclusive)
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All bookings must be made in advance via this website or the Swimbooker app.
May Water - our main Carp Lake - Carp to 44lb
Heybridge Mere - Carp to 30lb
Scraley Mere - Carp to 33lb
Heybridge North - Crucian Carp
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All of our accommodation is just a short walk from fishing lakes. However if you’d like to stay right on the lake then please book one of the following: -
Grebes Nest Glamping Pod floats on Home Water trout lake (fly fishing only)
The Raft - floats on its own private lake containing small coarse fish (roach/rudd/perch) It also has a hot tub.
Carpers Cabin - designed specifically for anglers who are looking for a little more comfort than a bivvy. It is also suitable for those who wish to ‘travel light’ and leave their bed chair and bivvy at home. Swim 1 is reserved for anglers staying in Carpers Cabin. Carpers cabin is off grid, however it does have solar powered lighting and charging points.
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Yes please book via our website there are buttons on the home page for both fishing and accommodation. For other activities please go to the ‘Things to do’ section in the navigation bar. If you are struggling to book please text Sam on 07702244440.
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Fly Fishing from £30 per day
Coarse/Carp Fishing from £15 per day
Carpers Cabin (min 2 nights) from £65 p/n
Camping for Camping and Caravanning Club Members from £13.50 per night
Non members camping on Willow Camp from £15 per night.
King Fisher and Oyster Catcher Bell tents ( sleeps 4, min 2 nights) from £85 p/n (extra space outside for friends to camp)
Tawny and Pheasant Hobbit Cottages (sleeps 4, min 2 nights) from £100 p/n (extra space outside for friends to camp)
Woodpecker Pod (sleeps 4) (min 2 nights) from £120 p/n
Grebes Nest Floating Pod (sleeps 2)(min 2 nights) from £150 pn
Birdsong Safari Tent with hot tub (min 3 nights) (sleeps up to 5) in a private enclosure - from £150 p/n
The Raft - Floating log cabin on a private lake with a hot tub (min 2 nights) (sleeps 2 but can go to 4 on a sofa bed) from £295 p/n
The Cart Lodge - Holiday cottage sleeps 2 with a further 2 on a sofa bed (1 night stays available) from £130 pn
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We are just 7 minutes from the Sea Wall - great for sea swimming and walking.
We have a dog freedom run (Chigborough Unleashed)
A pottery Painting Studio
Also onsite we have The Farm Cafe by Black Pig, Lambton and Jackson Smokehouse, Paul Bloss Purveyor of fine fish and seafood, Kiss my hairy paws dog groomers, Yogiswari with Lisa, Time and Space Therapy and Massage with Martina, Maldon Bootcamp, Walking with Reptiles, Chigborough Nutrition and Mindful Waters Education.
We also host occasional events such as The Halloween Maze.
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Yes, we have a small seasonal bait and tackle shop and cafe ‘Ricky’s Bait and Tackle’ near the coarse lake car park. Open (April - Oct) Tuesday 9.30-3.30, Friday 9.30am - 9pm, Saturday 7am - 3.30pm.
Contact Richard on 07852825362 for advice on tackle, bait and opening times.
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No, we don’t hire any fishing tackle. Basic kits can be purchased easily from angling direct or ‘go outdoors’ for coarse fishing.
Tim Joyce (fly fishing coach) advises on and sells Whychwood fly rods.
Please also enquire with Ricky’s bait and tackle on 07852825362