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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.

Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Gently Down the Stream is an impressive riverside cottage in Horstead by the banks of the River Bure in  Norfolk. The pet-friendly holiday home in Norfolk features exposed beams, character, sophistication, and views. Fishing, tennis, kayaking and relaxation are also available, and the coast is nearby.

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Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
3

Bryndol is a charming holiday cottage in Aberdaron. It is family—and pet-friendly and is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It offers comfort and refinement with superb coast and country views. Located just moments from Aberdaron, this rural holiday cottage is a ten-minute walk to the beach.

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Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Keepers Cottage is a stone-built luxury holiday cottage in the Lake District on the Bigland Estate in the village of Blackbarrow, near Newby Bridge in Cumbria. This rural cottage sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms - all ensuite with Smart TVs. With underfloor heating, it's perfect for holidays all year round.

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Exterio of a barn conversion with steps to 1st lfoor entrance, in a moorland location.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Beautiful 2-bedroom, pet-friendly Dartmouth holiday cottage in the heart of Dartmouth for romantic retreats (with or without a little one!). A light, airy and colourful Lake Victoria Cottage lies just off the Market Square, a short stroll to the Quayside and many excellent shops, restaurants and bars.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Charm and sophistication come together at Field Corner, a spacious rural cottage in Docking, Norfolk. This luxurious cottage can accommodate up to four people and features exposed beams and elegant decor, as well as open-plan, sunlit spaces, a wood-burning stove, a furnished garden with countryside views, and even a table tennis table.

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A rural holiday cottage with a terracotta roof sits behind a lawn with a shingled footpath.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Avonside Cottage is a unique riverside holiday cottage set beside the Avon River in the historic village of Pill in Somerset. The property sleeps four and boasts a sunny patio with river views, a lawned space, an interior with vaulted ceilings and wooden panelling, and open-plan design and true style.

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3-storey exterior of a Whitby holiday home with a garage on the ground floor
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

The Shipwrights sits by the River Esk just a few moments from the beautiful beaches of Whitby. This large seaside holiday cottage in North Yorkshire is situated among Whitby's attractions and catches the sea breeze in its charming garden—a perfect location to explore the North York Moors and Coast.

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A Highland Country House surrounded by wooded parkland.
Sleeps
24
Bedrooms
17

Baronial Bliss is a large, luxurious holiday home on sumptuous grounds near Roughpark in Scotland. The regal castle sits among woodlands and ponds and offers majestic views, delightful outdoor entertaining areas and exquisite furnishings with log fires. The 17th-century property promises special memories.

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A Torquay holiday cottage sits behind a rose covered stone wall.
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

Explore the charm of Little Acre, a recently refurbished holiday let in Torquay's serene Wellswood Village. This charming retreat is perfect for family getaways on the English Riviera, offering comfort with a sunny rear courtyard, a well-equipped kitchen, and three inviting bedrooms. With its proximity to Anstey's Cove and Meadfoot Beach, Little Acre is an ideal seaside escape in South Devon. Discover nearby attractions such as Kent's Cavern and Babbacombe Model Village, or enjoy the gastropub and traditional delights within reach. Little Acre promises a delightful home-away-from-home experience for a memorable English Riviera holiday.

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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?