Best UK Carp Fishing Holidays - (Full Guide On Top Locations)

Lodge on a Lake (Cefn Mably Lakes) - Cardiff

Lodge on a lake is a beautiful complex set in 35 acres of Welsh countryside just 6 miles from Cardiff.

The lodges actually reside on a group of lakes called Cefn Mably Lakes.

Cefn Mably also caters for fishing without the need to rent a lodge so if a long session is what you are after then this would be a decent venue to choose.

The majority of the lodges sleep 2 people, however, there is one lodge that is suitable for 4 (2 adults and 2 children). All the lodges are of a high standard and well kept with some containing Jacuzzis for extra luxury.

There are 8 lakes in total as Cefn Mably with 3 of the lakes being exclusive to those using the lodges.

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The facilities at Lodge On A Lake:

• Electric Gates For Added Security
• Parking
• Refreshments
• Public Toilets
• Public Shower
• Tackle Shop

Cherry Lakes - Gloucestershire

Cherry lakes is a very picturesque venue based in the beautiful Cotswold water park in Gloucestershire.

There are four lakes to enjoy some great carp fishing in with three of them being exclusive to those hiring lodges.

There are six luxury lodges on-site housing up to four people and one cottage suitable for families of up to six people.

The fishing caters to both novices and advanced anglers with a good mix of commons and mirrors in the four lakes.

There are plenty of 20lb fish in all the lakes with some 30s also present. The record currently at Cherry Lakes stands at 49lb 12oz.

This fishery is truly one of the best exclusive carp fishing venues in the UK today.

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The facilities at Cherry Lakes:

• Lodges housing 2 to 4 anglers per lodge
• Parking
• TV
• BBQ
• Hot Tub
• Balcony

Olivemead Lake - Wiltshire

Olivemead lake is a tranquil, private estate lake that is 3 acres in size and set in grounds totalling 8 acres.

The owners state that the number of 20, 30, and 40lb carp per acre at Olivemead, make it one of the more densely populated, large carp, venues in the country.

There are four beautiful lodges on site available to book for up to four people per lodge.

Olivemead lake is very much a specimen carp venue holding around 160 fish. Out of these fish, there are approximately a hundred at 20lb+, 37 different 30’s and 4 different 40’s up to 46.4oz.

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Olivemead lake at a glance:

The facilities at Olivemead Lake:

• 4 lodges
• Parking
• Free Wifi
• 24 hour security surveillance
• Wood burner
• Balcony

Blackthorn Fishery - Shropshire

Blackthorn Fishery has been a family-run business for over 30 years, and it is now the perfect location for carp fishing lovers looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of modern-day life.

There are four luxury lodges at Blackthorn which cater for up to 2 anglers each.

The lake is home to 107 beautiful looking carp with leather, fully-scaled and linear carp all present within the venue.

Blackthorn is really a specimen water with carp going up to 41lb and a good amount of 30lb fish present as well.

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The facilities at Blackthorne Fishery:

• 4 lodges
• Central Heating throughout all lodges
• Parking with CCTV
• Free Wifi
• Nice spacious open plan living area

Woodlakes Park - Norfolk

Woodlakes Park is a beautiful venue in a picturesque and tranquil area of Norfolk.

The accommodation at Woodlakes compromises of 26, purpose-built, timber frame log cabins ranging from 2 berth up to 8 berth.

There are 5 lakes in total at this fishery with 3 being exclusive to those renting out the lodges.

The carp fishing caters for beginners and more advanced anglers alike, with carp reported being present up to 40lb.

The average-sized carp, however, is mid-double to low 20lb so if you are looking for a venue as more of a 'runs water' with the opportunity of catching something bigger, then Woodlakes Park could be for you.

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The facilities at Woodlakes Park Fishery:

• 26 lodges / cabins
• Disabled Access
• Parking
• Double Glazing & Electric Heating
• Fully Fitted Kitchen

Nuddock Wood lake - Lincolnshire

Nuddock Wood Lake is an 8.6-acre water located on a picturesque 16-acre site in North Lincolnshire. The secluded and secure venue is surrounded by mature woodland and fields, offering a truly tranquil setting.

There are 3 luxury lodges available to rent at Nuddock wood alongside a brick-built anglers lodge with showers and plenty of mod cons.

The lake is fairly deep and as such contains no weed. Because of the depth, Nuddock Wood houses approximately 200 carp quite comfortably with 30 of these exceeding the 30lb mark.

The lake record at Nuddock Wood currently stands at 44.5lb.

The venue is more of a specimen carp destination so would be more suited for experienced carp anglers looking for a bit of fishing luxury.

Check out the following video showcasing everything you need to know about Nuddock Wood Lake...

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The facilities at Nuddock Wood Lake:

• Lounge area with luxury seating & dining area
• Large TV with Sky Sports
• Kitchen with all modern appliances
• Underfloor Heating
• Log Burner
• Toilets
• Showers
• Small Tackle & Bait Shop
• External seating & BBQ
• CCTV

Anglers Paradise - Devon

Anglers Paradise is a popular and well-known venue in the heart of the beautiful Devonshire countryside.

There are plenty of villas on-site with different, quirky styles and sizes, housing between 2 and 9 people. 

Anglers paradise is a great family venue as there are plenty of other activities available to do alongside the fishing.

Most of the lakes at Anglers Paradise contain carp but the two more suited lakes for the avid carp angler are the Main carp lake and the Specimen carp lake.

The main carp lake is titled The 'Jewel in the Estate' and is a beautiful, mature lake, 4 acres in size with 5 islands. There are up to 200 doubles present and approximately 100 fish over the 20lb mark.

There are also catfish in the main carp lake up to 90lb in weight.

The Specimen carp lake is 2 and a half acres in size and is less densely populated than the main lake with only 33 carp present.

The average-sized carp, however, is in the upper twenties with 8 fish being over the 30lb mark.

As part of being a guest at Anglers Paradise, you can fish the day ticket venues for half price.

One of these lakes (Lake Nirvana) holds carp to over 50lb! 

In summary, Anglers paradise is a great venue for a carp fishing holiday whether it's as a family or as a group of anglers looking for a UK carp fishing break.

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The facilities at Anglers Paradise:

• Heated indoor swimming pool
• Sauna & Jacuzzi
• Massage Therapy
• Play area & games room
• Food available on site
• Toilets
• Tutoring
• Fish of the week competition
• Tackle shop and bait
• Laundrette

Lakeview Lodge & Fishing - Leicestershire

Lakeview Lodge is a very private lake in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. At just under 2 acres in size, the owners offer exclusive fishing to the lake with the rental of the lodge.

There are four large swims to choose from with a maximum of three anglers permitted to fish.

The lake is so private that there is no mention of what the fish population actually is within the lake, although we do know that there are some beautiful fish well over 20lb present.

If you are looking for a very secluded, private venue, in beautiful surroundings for up to 3 anglers, then Lakeview lodge & fishing could be just the ticket.

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The facilities at Lake View Lodge:

• Log effect gas fire
• TV with freeview
• DVD player
• Shower
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Sun loungers
• Gas BBQ
• Bedding all supplied

Furzebray Carp Lakes - North Devon

Furzebray is a complex of 3 specimen carp lakes situated in the stunning North Devon countryside.

Furzebray Lakes offers luxury self-catering lodges as well as quality camping and caravanning facilities within beautiful gardens.

There are four lodges available to rent, each with its own character and view of the countryside and lake. The lodges are equipped to a high standard and all boast free wifi.

All three of the lakes at Furzebray are well stocked with carp to over 30lb in weight with the lake record currently sitting at 47lb 4oz.

All of the lakes are rich with features both visual with the islands and overhanging trees as well as underwater gravel bars.

Due to the size of the fish present, this water is more suited for experienced anglers and is by no means a 'runs water'.

Check out this video, showcasing an overhead view of the Furzebray lakes complex...

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York Lakeside Lodges - Yorkshire

York Lakeside holidays is a great venue for a UK carp fishing holiday. The lake is a specimen water with 14 luxury self-catering lodges on site.

The lodges sleep 2 to 7 people and have all the required mod cons including hot tubs!

All but 2 lodges allow pets making it a great UK carp holiday venue for the family.

The lake is 10 acres in size and contains some beautiful Common, Mirror, and Ghost carp.

The largest in the lake is unknown, but what is known is that there is a good head of large 30s present, predominantly Mirror carp.

The lake is challenging and is by no means a runs water. Experienced anglers with good watercraft are usually the ones that prevail as this fantastic venue.

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York Lakeside Lodges at a glance:

The facilities at York Lakeside Lodges:

• Parking
• Wifi
• TV
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Tea Room
• Beauty Salon
• Hot Tubs

Taswood Lakes - Norfolk

Taswood lakes is a truly picturesque carp fishery, nestled in the Tas valley within the beautiful Norfolk countryside.

There are 7 lakes to choose from at Taswood (4 with lodges) all with decent-sized carp within them.

Taswood offers 4, fully equipped, holiday lodges overlooking one of the lakes. Each of these lodges has its own private swim and patio area.

One of the real benefits of Taswood lakes is that each of the lakes has been stocked differently to cater to your desired type of carp fishing. 

There is one runs water at the complex with a further two lakes that have been heavily stocked but still with some decent 20 and 30lb fish in them.

There is also one lake that is more suited for the specimen hunter that has fewer fish present but with a higher average weight.

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The facilities at Taswood Lakes:

• Toilets
• Shower Facilities
• Ample Parking
• Tackle shop and convenience store
• Private tuition available

Cottington Lakes - Kent

Cottington lakes have historically been voted one of the best carp fishing venues in the UK let only one of the best fisheries in Kent. 

The two specimen carp lakes at Cottington are named Pepper & Christine. Both of these lakes are available to book for long sessions or you can book the entire lake for a party of anglers.

At Cottington there are also caravan pitches available alongside some great facilities to ensure your UK Carp holiday is a comfortable one.

The carp at the Cottington complex are absolutely stunning with some real specimens to go after.

There are plenty of 30s present with a few 40s and the lake record being aptly named "Big Girl" weighing at a whopping 53lb 4oz.

Check out this video on some footage of a session at Cottingtons Pepper lake...

Cottington lakes at a glance:

The facilities at Cottington Lakes:

• On-site tackle shop 
• Cafe and bar
• Modern toilet facilities
• Caravan pitches some with electric hook-ups
• Ample Parking

Church Pool Fishery - Gloucestershire

Church Pool Fishery is a mature, secluded carp venue situated in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

The lake is available to book for long sessions and as such, have some great facilities on offer.

Firstly there is the anglers outhouse which has kitchen facilities, a fridge freezer, running water and proper toilets.

There is also a social area next to the lake with a BBQ and chimenea available to use as well as some picnic tables close to the water's edge.

The fish in Church Pool are typical of what you regularly see in Gloucestershire with big, scaly mirror carp, frequenting the bank quite often.

Church pool is more of a specimen venue and typically more suited for more advanced anglers, as it can be quite challenging at times.

The challenging nature though can come with just reward as there are a good number of upper 20lb fish present.

There are also numerous fish over the 30lb mark and 3 known 40s in the lake. The lake record currently stands at 42lb.

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Church Pool Fishery at a glance:

The facilities at Church Pool Fishery:

• A small building with kitchen facilities
• Bait freezer
• Running water
• Proper toilet facilities
• BBQ & chimenea
• CCTV and security lighting

Stuffins Pit Carp Pool - Cambridgeshire

Stuffins Pit Carp Pool is an exclusive and secluded Private Carp fishing lake for hire near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.

The lake's exclusivity makes it an ideal venue for a great UK carp fishing holiday for a group of anglers.

The lake has a small heated touring caravan on-site if you need to seek shelter or make a cup of tea.

There are also BBQ facilities available and a log burner with free logs provided making for a great social area on a warm summers day. On a side note, if you are looking for great BBQ for an upcoming fishing trip you can check out this great review of charcoal grills here.

The fish in Stuffins pit go up to over 30lb with a lot of beautiful Common carp present.

With a good head of coarse fish in the lake and the fact that you can even book angling lessons, this venue can be categorised as suitable for both beginners and more experienced anglers alike.

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Stuffins Pit at a glance:

The facilities at Stuffins Pit:

• Use of touring caravan for shelter
• BBQ facilities
• Log burner with free logs
• Toilet on site
• Parking Facilities

Berners Hall Fishery - Essex

Berners Hall Fishery is a complex of 3 lakes situated in Ongar, Essex.

2 of the 3 lakes are available to book for exclusivity making it an ideal venue for a UK carp fishing holiday.

The largest of the lakes is called 'The Reservoir' and is a decent 24-acre water with a host of underwater features present to test your angling skills to the max.

The use of a bait boat is permitted on the complex making the whole lake accessible.

The owners refer to the complex as the home of 30s, simply due to the large head of carp present in this weight bracket.

The large lake houses 600 - 700 carp up to 45lb with in excess of 90 being over the magical 30lb mark.

Berners Hall fishery is more of a 'drive and survive' type carp fishing holiday as the venue lacks some of the creature comforts that other venues bring. However, what the venue lacks in facilities more than makes up with quality, big, fish.

Check out the following video of a session at Berners Hall Fishery:

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The facilities at Berners Hall Fishery:

• Fishing Tackle Shop 1 minutes from venue
• Toilet blocks with sperate Male & Female toilets
• Ample Parking
• Nice spacious swims