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Cancelation for 28th April '12

02/02/2012

This wonderful small water with carp to over 47lbs and dozens of 30's now has 28th April free this season. A water which always delivers! ....more


Record haul

12/10/2011

The last two weeks have seen all previous catch's blown away ! An uncaught common at 40lb7oz and a mirror at 43lb9oz plus 45 30lb + fish with just four repeat captures all in two weeks and by one angler.. We have had some very good anglers here at "Happy Valley" but none have ever matche ....more


Nash monster carp cradles

03/10/2011

We purchased 3 of these this season and they have proven to be a great investment. The anglers have said it is so much easier to take care of the fish and also to photgraph them. I would urge all lake owners to use this excellent bit of kit. ....more

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Happy Valley is a 1 1/4 acre lake situated between the ancient Brittany town of “FOUGERES” and the market town of ERNEE. Both towns have excellent facilites including restaurants, bars, café’s, supermarkets and swimming pools. Saint Malo is only an hour away. Caen is an easy 2 hour drive via the “Toll Free” A84 AUTOROUTE. LE HAVRE and CHERBOURG are about 2 hours and 30 mins and BOULOGNE 4 hours and 30 mins.  There is also a very good quality 2 bedroom mobile home.

The owners live nearby and are always available for help and advice.

  • Lake Size : 1 ¼ acres
  • Swims : 3
  • Depth : 8 ft shallowing to 2 – 3 FT
  • Carp Stock : MIRRORS & COMMONS to mid 40's (Biggest 47lbs Last time out Oct 2008) 
  • Other Fish : Koi, Perch, Roach Black bass
  • Lake Bed : Firm with some silt
  • Features : 2 small bays
  • Access : Parking area, foot access around the lake
  • Night Fishing : Yes
  • Boats Allowed : No
  • Bait Boats Allowed: Yes

Happy Valley was created in 1976 from granite workings. It is, as its name suggests, situated in a private valley with a trout river running around the boundary. The wildlife is abundant. Birds of prey soar over the valley, deer, hares, and kingfishers are often seen as are red squirrels rare now in England. There is a lake side barbeque for picnics. The deepest part of the lake is 7 to 8 ft shallowing to 2-3 Ft in the margins. The lake bed has silt patches and hard bottom and no snags. 

We have stocked over 100 mirrors & commons to over 40lbs with the lake record standing at 47lbs.(not been out since October 2008) Also present are some of the original “Wildies”.  

The 5 berth mobile home is situated just 100 metres from the lake. Provided in the mobile home is the following:
  • 1 double bedroom
  • 1 twin bedroom
  • single bed in the lounge
  • Bed linen is provided (Please bring your own towels)
  • Fully fitted kitchen
  • Domestic fridge with large freezer compartment (NO BAIT PLEASE)separate bait freezer available.  
  • Separate w/c
  • Shower room with basin.
  • Electricity & gas is included. 
  • pots/pans for cooking is provided
  • Crockery and cutlery is provided
  • French electric system (English 4 socket plug bar supplied) 
  • TV & DVD (With English Sky free to view TV)

 

We can collect you from either Rennes or Dinard airports which are both served by Ryanair & Flybe from many Uk airports.

Dinner only,3 courses French food prepared by Nathalie.

12 euros per person per night.

Lake pellet  €2.50 per kilo.

Pepared Maize €2.50 per kilo.

Freshly prepared partical   €2.50 per kilo. couple of days notice please.

Fresh frozen boilies 5 kilos €40.00 By the kilo €10.00.

Boilies have become very expensive in France so we suggest you buy your favourite in UK or use ours..

3x Fox rods,3x Shimano baitrunners loaded with Berkely flourocarbon,bank sticks or pods (your preferance) landing nets (42inch) & Nash monster carp cradles. £50 PW. + £50.00 deposit. Bring your own alarms,hangers and terminal tackle. 

Tackle Hire Available 1.25 Food Package Available 2 Bait Available Exclusive Booking Available 1 47lbs book now compare

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17/09/2011

A beautiful little lake that lived up to our expectations. Ideal for 2 anglers. Geoff an excellent and friendly host. Quality and size of the carp just superb. ....more


03/09/2011

What a Happy Valley! beautiful lake and surroundings, what a good one. Jeff & Naty looked after us and made us feel like old friends. Loved the cats and all the other friendly animals, feels good to be out in the country. Would love to come back and would highly reccommend this lake to others. ....more


27/08/2011

Our first time here. The fishing started slow due to poor weather but when it started to improve so did the fishing. Geoff was always available to help and advise if needed.Nathalie's food was wonderful, always varied and delicious. Highly reccomended to anyone who appreciates good home cooked food. ....more


20/08/2011

Fished for 3 nights only due to horrendous thunderstorms and most of the fish were caught at night. Weather not at all favourable. Lost 3 nights and one and a half days but still had a fantastic time and will definatley come back again. Naty & Jeff very helpful and friendly. ....more


30/07/2011

2nd time at the lake, great lake, fishing and Geoff and Nat made us all very welcome again. ....more

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