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Birch Pool Retreat The thaw has started

21/02/2012

After -22 degree temperatures last week the lake has now started to thaw, we have a good supply of fresh water going in through the stream so fingers crossed it won't take too long for a complete thaw. On a plus side it looks stunning, if a little cold lol.   ....more


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April date now available

01/02/2012

One of our most popular weeks has just become available, the 21st-28th April '12. Contact David now as this week won't be around for long. ....more


New Junior Lake Record

26/10/2011

15 year old Ste from Bolton beat his own previous Junior Record with a 45lb 11oz Mirror in the early hours of this morning...Nice one Ste ....more


Great weather and a great weeks fishing

03/10/2011

Well done to husband and wife team Kev & Wendy. Their 30 Carp haul included 7 x 40's to 48lbs,16 x 30's, 6 x 20's and a sneaky 15lber. This was their 2nd visit this year and they have already booked 2 weeks for next year.....Who can blame them !!!   ....more

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Situated in the beautiful South West area of Correze. Birch Pool is one of our more sotherly locations where it benefits from a fantastic climate throughout the season. Perfect for fly/drive or self drive anglers and their families, just ½ hour from Limoges airport with flights from Stansted, Southampton, East Midlands or Liverpool airports (Plus others).

Transfers are included in the fly/drive package to take the hassle out of getting to the venue. Many people still opt to drive, where you will find it is a comfortable 7 hour drive from Calais or 5 hours from Caen. 

  • Lake Size : 3 Acres
  • 2 Bedroom lake side lodge
  • Swims : N/A
  • Depth : 12ft at the deepest shallowing to 2 feet at the shallows.
  • Carp Stock : Commons and Mirrors ranging from upper double to over 50lbs
  • Other Fish : Specimen Pike, perch and roach and Cats over 50lbs
  • Lake Bed : Mainly firm with a little silt in the stream bed.
  • Features : One mature island accesible via a rustic bridge.
  • Access : Good access by foot.
  • Night Fishing : Yes
  • Row Boats Allowed : No
  • Bait Boats: Yes

Birch Pool Retreat is a beautiful 3 acre exclusive hire lake. Nestling in a valley, tree lined and totally secure and private it is ideal for families, couples and you can even bring your dog with you. In 2004 the lake was stocked with 650kgs of Carp between the weights of 7kgs and 18kgs with an additional 400 - 500kgs of the same size to be stocked towards the end of this year. With the expected growth rate to very high, it's makes for superb fishing! There is also specimen Perch and roach. The lake is fully accessible and has an island, over hanging trees and a few other interesting features. The depths range from 2ft to 12 ft and it has a firm sandy bottom

Bivvies, rods, bedchairs, scales, weighsling, landing nets, rodpods and unhooking mats are available at no extra cost. Bait can also be supplied at more than reasonable prices.

The lakeside lodge has a double bedroom and a bedroom with single bunkbeds and there is a double bed settee in the lounge area, the kitchen area is equipped with everything you need and there is a full size cooker and a fridge to keep your beers and wine cool. The bathroom is fitted with a toilet, shower and sink.

The fenced patio area has two tables and seating for upto 8 people and a large barbeque for cooking al fesco.

Many of our guests are lucky to see some spectacular wildlife at the lake including many species of Birds of Prey, Red Squirrels and Red & Roe Deer, some of our quieter guests have even spotted a wild boar!

 

 

Birch Pool Retreat offer a fly-drive option with airport pickup from Limoges Airport, full set up of Nash Tackle gear, and supermarket trips included in the price. Home prepared meals, breakfast, lunch and evening meals are also available on demand should you wish to take a break from cooking.

Driving time from nearest port: 5 hours from Caen or Le Havre.

You will find a full set of tackle at no extra charge to include:

2 x Double Bivvys, 4 x Bed Chairs, 4 x Fishing Chairs, 2 x Carp Cradles, 2 x Unhooking Mats, 2 x Landing Nets, 2 x Weighslings, 2 x Rod Pods, 1 x Scales, 6 x Rods.

We are very pleased to anounce for 2011 Alpha Baits are now supplying our boillies we have a choice of either Monster Crab, Mixed Fruit or Pineapple Flavours they are fresh airdried baits and and all have proved to be very successful in the UK and in some of the most difficult waters in France including Rainbow lake.
 
Monster  Crab Fishmeal   20mm      £7.00 per kilo
Pineapple                            20mm      £7.00 per kilo
Mixed Fruit                           20mm      £7.00 per kilo
 
Prepared Particles
Prepared quality maize                 £5.00 per 10 kilos
Prepared Hemp /Maize Mix          £10 per 5 kilos
 
Pellet
A balanced proven pellet £35 per 25 kilo sack
 
Although bait is always available please pre-order if possible.
Dogs Allowed Tackle Hire Available 3 2 Bait Available Exclusive Booking Available 4.5 50lbs 65lbs enquire compare

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24/09/2011

This week has been what dreams are made of !! The weather has been amazing the fishing even better and Nik & Julian as always the most fab hosts ever. See you in 2012 , will miss the surroundings, the fish and last but not least Nik & Ju. ....more


04/06/2011

Wonderfull venue with a wonderfull couple, Nikki and Julian, as owners.Loved the solitude and the many varieties of bird life. Only very slight downside was that the solar powered energy was not powerfull enough to recharge the bait boat batteries, but that was easily overcome as Nikki and Julian to ....more


07/05/2011

Absolutely love it here!! Been twice now and have booked another 2 trips! Nik and Julian are great hosts and the scenery and peace and quiet are second to none! ....more


01/05/2011

great place/great accommodation/great fishing/superb hosts in nikki and julian ....more


16/04/2011

we all thought that the venue was very good. We were made to feel very welcome, Nikki and Ju were great, all the fish we caught were in very good condition and we wouldn't hesitate to go back. ....more

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