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We will be netting the lake at the end of October to get rid of smaller fish and will be adding some 20s, 30s and 40s during November to maintain a good stock for 2018. There are only a few weeks left next year so please book now to avoid disappointment. ....more
Take advantage of late availability at The Retreat with 40% discount from 29 Auigust to 12 September. Book soon to secure your place at this great price! ....more
Congratulations to Mike& Craig Shepherd who visited The Retreat the last week in April and caught the lake record Common at 41lbs, commenting that it was the strongest fighting fish they had ever caught! Strageties which helped were fishing from margins using a bait boat with high beds of bait. ....more
Due to cancellation the 21 to 28 May is now avaialble at The Retreat. Be the first to take advantage of this opportunity and book now! ....more
Save on selected discounted weeks at The Retreat. Dates available in March with £300 off. Save £200 in April and £100 off in May and June 2016. Book now to take advantage of these great deals! ....more
Mark, Elijah and Paul were CarpWorld Competion winners and won the prize of a weeks fishing at The Retreat. Taken from 27 September, they reported great sport with mirrors and commons up to 31.5lbs. Tactics used were mainline hybrid and sticky baits krill and like everyone before don't forget the ma ....more
The Retreat Lake is a 2.5 acre lake in a secluded position, and located only 6 kms from the beautiful river town of Chateau-Gontier in Mayenne. The town offers excellent facilities including a variety of supermarkets and shops, restaurants, bars, a swimming pool, boat trips along the river and a weekly market.
The Retreat Lake can be reached by car from the ports of Calais in 5hrs, Caen(Ouistreham) in 3hrs and St-Malo in 1.5hrs. The Retreat Lake is located about 30 mins south of Laval, the capital of Mayenne and the A81 motorway.
We have two accommodation options:-
The Retreat Gite
The Gite £1095, which is on one level, comprises of two bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin) a spacious lounge with bed settee, satellite TV, dining area and log burner. The fully equipped kitchen has a gas cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and breakfast bar. Washing machine, towels and bed linen are all included and a cot can be provided for infants. The outside terrace provides an ideal place for relaxing and enjoying the surrounding views of the lake and gardens. There is also play equipment for keeping the children amused and ample parking next to the gite.
The Retreat Lake carp fishery is a great exclusive venue for up to 4 anglers or those wishing to combine a fishing holiday with their family. The wedge shaped lake is 2.5 acres in size with depths from 1 to 5 feet. The lake bed is firm with patches of silt and there is an island with bridge access across the lake. It is well stocked with commons, mirrors to over 44lbs and catfish to over 45lbs and a good number of 20 and 30lbs fish. The lake is completely private and night fishing is permitted. There is complete access around the lake on foot and car parking adjacent to the lake.
The gite, which is on one level, comprises of two bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin) a spacious lounge with bed settee, satellite TV, dining area and log burner. The fully equipped kitchen has a gas cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and breakfast bar. Washing machine, towels and bed linen are all included and a cot can be provided for infants. The outside terrace provides an ideal place for relaxing and enjoying the surrounding views of the lake and gardens. There is also play equipment for keeping the children amused and ample parking next to the gite.
MENU to be discussed on arrival as not available every day.
BAIT
Large tub particles 30 euros
Large tub pellets 35 euros
Medium tub particles 20 euros
Medium tub pellets 20 euros
Sack Pellets 55 Euros
BAIT BOAT HIRE 100 Euros per week
BED CHAIR 20 Euros per week
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Philip and Pat made us feel at home. They ensure that you lack nothing. Also nice that our dog Diesel could roam freely. He definitely miss Lucy,Philip and Pat! Many thanks for the great time! ....more
Pat & Phil are superb NOTHING is too much trouble. Phil spent a long time with Lydia trying to beat her personal best, unfortunately not successful, but she didn't care. She wants to come back next year too. Oh.......we all adore Lucy. ....more
We opted for the food package. The meals and deserts were all home made and could not fault them in any way. The portions were enormous so hope you have a good appetite. Nothing was too much trouble for Pat & Philip. ....more
Phil and Pat make our trips to The Retreat more than just a fishing holiday. Welcoming us on Saturday with an immediate invite to Sunday dinner, which was 5* a brilliant start to our week. We have made 2 very good friends and we look forward to returning on many occasions. ....more
Excellent hosts - Pats cooking is great and homely. Listen to Phil, he knows the lake and is a very competent angler in his own right. Excellent hosts can't help enough. ....more
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