Five fly fishing lakes fed by the River Tavy, and cottages to stay in beside them, on the edge of Dartmoor.
Nestled on the edge of The Dartmoor National Park, with an Oak Gazebo with BBQ, a children’s play area, a float fishing lake and a tackle shop, and our own pub, The Trout ‘n’ Tipple, only 200yds away over our bridge.
- 4.5 from 59 Google reviews
- Fly lakes: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, First Light to Dusk
- Only 1 mile from Tavistock
- 1Reception, fishing, office and tackle shop. Snacks and first aid kit.
- 2The Cabin holiday unit.
- 3Anglers’ free tea, coffee and selection of biscuits.
- 4The Lodge holiday unit.
- 5Gents’ and Ladies’ toilet with handwashing
- 6Adult and children’s float fishing lake.
Fly fishing
Five Picturesque Fly Fishing Lakes
We have five lovely fly fishing lakes that are nestled on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park and are fed from the River Tavy. This Lovely fresh water keeps our weed growth to a minimum and our oxygen levels high. This explains how we are able to grow lovely specimen trout that are fighting fit, with good tails and taste good!
- Our fly fishing lakes opened in 1991 and have been popular ever since.
- Our lakes are stocked most days with Triploid Rainbow Trout and every week with Triploid Brown Trout, Tiger trout, Blue trout and Golden Trout.
- Our Record Rainbow at the time of printing stands at 31lbs-11oz and our Record Brown is 16lb-4oz.
- Complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits in our fly angler’s tearoom, with a tackle shop, angler’s fridge, parking and toilet on site.
Opening times
- Summer Opening (Easter Sunday to 30th September)
- Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, First Light to Dusk
- Winter Opening (1st October to Good Friday)
- Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, First Light to Dusk
Guests staying in our on-site holiday accommodation are welcome to fly fish ‘every’ day of their holiday if they would like to, even when we are closed.
Day permit
Stay here
Cottages, apartments and log cabins by the lakes
Our holiday cottages, apartments and log cabins sleep between 2 and 6 people each but as a collection can sleep up to 30 people and so your friends and family can join you for your winter or summer break and yet have their own space.
- Pond CottageSleeps 2+1
- The Snug CottageSleeps 3+1
- Clearbrook Barn CottageSleeps 6 + travel cot
- The Old Stables CottageSleeps 4
- Jack’s Den ApartmentSleeps 2
- Amelia’s Corner ApartmentSleeps 4
- Charlotte’s Barn Top ApartmentSleeps 4 + travel cot
- The CabinSleeps 2 + 1 small dog
- The LodgeSleeps 2 + 1 small dog
“The full weekly prices include a bottle of wine and fresh flowers on the table for your arrival.”
Adult bathrobes and hand and bath towels are included too. Please email or ring for prices and availability.
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For families
Float fishing, the gazebo and the play area
Our children’s fishing lake is perfect for children to have ago at float fishing for the first time. So why not bring your children or grandchildren to the fishery to catch your tea!
- Adult and Children’s float fishing lake, with family permits that include rod hire.
- A beautiful oak gazebo and barbeque servery area, free to all visitors that have bought a fishing permit from our shop and been fishing that day.
- A fenced children’s play area, purposely built in 2011, with a basket ball ring and football area.
Weighed and recorded
10lb, 15lb, 20lb, 25lb & 30lb Trout Awards
For the ‘first’ trout you land over 10lb, 15lb, 20lb, 25lb or 30lb you will automatically receive one of our special badges to sew on your fishing waistcoat; so get fishing and GOOD LUCK!
Reviews
What our guests and anglers say
“Absolute fly fishing heaven on earth. Beautiful cottage I stayed in for a long weekend. Gavin the fly fishing tutor had me casting like a pro within 30 minutes. And last of all the host Abi made me feel so welcome. I was sad to go home. I will definitely be returning for a week next time. The place is like a 2nd home.”
“First rate tutoring by Gavin and first rate hosting by Ab. Me and my lad have never fly fished before (other stuff, yes) and had one of the most memorable days learning to fly fish and catching fish!. Such a lovely place. Grab a bite to eat or a pint at the Trout and Tipple...first class.”
“Set in a stunning location - plenty of natural vegetation and abundant insect life. Caught 3 beautiful fin perfect condition hard fighting rainbow trout.”
“Recently went here and had a fantastic time. The staff were very friendly and helpful… Will be back soon!”
Since October 1989
From trout ponds and marsh land to five fly lakes
When I moved here there were just trout ponds and an area of marsh land but no fishing lakes or holiday lets. In 1991 when the fishery first started we only stocked rainbow trout. Over the years different types of trout have arrived on the fishery.
Over the years I have slowly added new accommodation to the fishery and we now proudly boast four lovely detached stone barn conversions, three gorgeous apartments in a large converted stone barn and two beautiful attached log cabins beside our fly lakes.
Here at my home I feel it is important to provide you with a lovely holiday that is special for all the right reasons, from the moment you arrive, to the time you have to leave! I will do my best to answer the fishery phone immediately and reply to all emails within one hour.
Abi
Find us
Parkwood Road, Tavistock
Our holiday cottages, apartments and log cabins are located on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park only 1 mile from Tavistock.
Sat Nav Postcode: please use postcode PL19 0JS to be directed to us.
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The Trout ‘n’ Tipple
Our pub, still owned by the fishery and now leased, is only a short walk from the fishery and cottages, serving both food and drink.
Contact
Booking dates or fishing? Ask Abi
Tell us your preferred booking dates and accommodation choice, or ask about fishing. If you would like Abi to phone you back, leave a telephone number and a time to call.