Carp France - The Fishing Holiday Specialists

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  Boulogne in 4.5hrs, 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. Craig and Caroline Neary live on site to welcome you personally to The Retreat and help you make the most of your stay. They are on hand to provide you with information about what to do and where to go, should you wish to leave the lake, as well as providing meals. Breakfast, snacks, evening meals and Sunday lunch are all available from the menu, if required.

• Lake Size : 2.5 acres
• Swims : n/a
• Depth : From 1 - 5 feet
• Carp Stock : Stocked with commons, mirrors over 40lbs and catfish to over 45lbs.
• Other Fish : Full range of coarse fish.
• Lake Bed : Firm with silt patches.
• Features : Island with bridge access.
• Access : Excellent access all round lake by foot. Car parking adjacent to gite.
• Night Fishing : Yes
• Boats Allowed : No
• Bait Boats Allowed: Yes

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 additional bunkbeds, satellite TV, dining area and log burner. The fully equipped kitchen has a range style gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher, 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.

Caroline is a fully qualified beautician and offers an excellent range of spa treatments for the ladies, please enquire for more details.
 

There are two food options available at The Retreat. You can choose from the menu below and order the day before whilst on your holiday or you can choose the ‘Food Package’ option which includes a breakfast baguette (x7) and evening meals/Sunday lunch (x7) for 120 euros.

If you decide on the Food Package option, please advise carp-france.com no later than 1 week prior to arrival. (All food to be paid directly to the venue)