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Customer name
Simon
Venue
Hunters Retreat
Date of holiday
27/08/2011
Number of anglers
3
Brief details of your catches
32lb.12oz Carp and Ella named after my daughter 24lb3oz
What did you find were the best tactics/baits?
Cell
Were the facilities what you expected?
EXCELLENT
Were you happy with them?
VERY
Would you recommend the venue to a friend?
Definatly
Would you recommend our services to a friend?
General comments
Good morning mark and Pam . Missing the place already the fishing was amazing in total i had 5 diffrent carp in the 20lb mark , 1 32.12 mirror and stergion same fish several times we were on first name terms by the end of the week . gr8 fun . i also had the privelidge of naming a fish after my daughter ELLA a 24.03 mirror whitnesd by mark i will send the picture over of the mirror and of my new pb the 32.12. Mark cut a snag out for me whilst i was fishing there are not many owners who would do this ,also mark provided a keep net and removed a few small fish we caught to his stock pond again this is a honest man as i whitnesd him remove the fish to his stock pond ,some people say things but mark and pam actually do them !! Mark and pam are top class hosts 10/10.Will recomend to any one the facilites were fault less. the red wine was very nice too. see you soon when i come back for the fridge !!!!!. Will send the images over later on many thanks , enjoy the hp. Simon Nickson Blackpool England !

Customer name
dave and Lisa pickering
Venue
Hunters Retreat
Date of holiday
09/07/2011
Number of anglers
1
Brief details of your catches
12 and 16 lb Sturgeon, 15,16,18,21,24lb mirror
What did you find were the best tactics/baits?
Were the facilities what you expected?
Were you happy with them?
Would you recommend the venue to a friend?
Would you recommend our services to a friend?
General comments
3rd year and well impressed with all of Marks hard work over the winter, the place is fab15,16,18,21, 24lb mirrors Yet another fab holiday and roll on next year,thank you pam and mark your great host and we couldnt ask for more,see you June 2012.

Customer name
Paul and Yukes
Venue
Hunters Retreat
Date of holiday
22/05/2010
Number of anglers
2
Brief details of your catches
38;8lb common, 26lb,42lb, loads of doubles plus 2,30's
What did you find were the best tactics/baits?
Were the facilities what you expected?
Everything you needed and more
Were you happy with them?
Excellent
Would you recommend the venue to a friend?
yes
Would you recommend our services to a friend?
yes
General comments
"Were both from St Ives in Cornwall and the fishing there is sparse so we booked a holiday at Huntersretreat and what a blinder we had i had plenty of doubles bigest being 26lb then caught a whoping 38.8 common smashing my PB also caught a Stugeon which is something i alawys wanted to catch. Paul caught loads of doubles 2,superb 30,s and 42lb beauty the lake is Beautiful,saw the kingfisher,and deer drinking from the lake will definatly be back,this place is to good to be true. Thanks Pam and Mark we had a blst and its been a memorable one." (Yukes and Paul - May 2010)
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Customer name
Lisa & Dave Pickering
Venue
Hunters Retreat
Date of holiday
10/07/2010
Number of anglers
1
Brief details of your catches
Several fish ranging from 6-20+lb carp and sturgeon.
What did you find were the best tactics/baits?
Boilies and pellets various flavours.
Were the facilities what you expected?
The facilities are very good and you couldn't ask for more.
Were you happy with them?
Very happy.
Would you recommend the venue to a friend?
Without any hesitation as it is a perfect place for fishermen and families.
Would you recommend our services to a friend?
Yes.
General comments
Hunters Retreat is perfect for everyone and Pam & Mark are such great hosts and will do anything to help and make your stay so plesant. This was our second year and we have already booked for our 3rd next year.

Customer name
Steve and Barry
Venue
Hunters Retreat
Date of holiday
05/06/2010
Number of anglers
2
Brief details of your catches
3,20s 1 Sturgeon,15 large doubles magic moment 40lb.20z
What did you find were the best tactics/baits?
Bannana Boilies
Were the facilities what you expected?
this is our 2nd yr and weve booked for 2011
Were you happy with them?
Best ever
Would you recommend the venue to a friend?
Definatly
Would you recommend our services to a friend?
yes
General comments
Pam and mark great hosts lake fantastic already booked for 2011
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Customer name
Mick,Rose, Colin,Mark andDylan the Dog
Venue
Hunters Retreat
Date of holiday
29/05/2010
Number of anglers
3
Brief details of your catches
loads of double between20-29.5lb
What did you find were the best tactics/baits?
Cell
Were the facilities what you expected?
very good
Were you happy with them?
definatly
Would you recommend the venue to a friend?
yes
Would you recommend our services to a friend?
yes
General comments
Had a great time Pam and mark have been good hosts and can`t do enough for you

Customer name
Yukes and Paul
Venue
Hunters Retreat
Date of holiday
22/05/2010
Number of anglers
2
Brief details of your catches
loads of doubles bigest being 28lb then caught a whopping 38.8 common smashing my PB Paul caught loads of doubles, 2 superb 30`s and a 42lb Beauty
What did you find were the best tactics/baits?
Dynamite bannana and nut crunch
Were the facilities what you expected?
excellent
Were you happy with them?
will definitley be back, the place was to good to be true
Would you recommend the venue to a friend?
yes
Would you recommend our services to a friend?
yes
General comments
The lake is beauitiful, saw the kingfisher and deer drinking from the lake. Thanks Mark and Pam we had a Blast
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Customer name
Gayle Rob & Kids
Venue
Hunters Retreat
Date of holiday
01/08/2009
Number of anglers
4
Brief details of your catches
Had 4 sturgeon from 16lb to 18lb, 5 x 20lb+ carp, a and 36lb
What did you find were the best tactics/baits?
Larger boillies if you want a big one, stops the smaller carp whittling it down, tried it on the last night and thats when we got the 36 lb er
Were the facilities what you expected?
better than expected
Were you happy with them?
extremely happy
Would you recommend the venue to a friend?
yes 100%
Would you recommend our services to a friend?
yes 100%
General comments
We all had a wonderful time and would definetly go back
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Customer name
Kelly Rhodes
Venue
Hunters Retreat
Date of holiday
15/08/2009
Number of anglers
2
Brief details of your catches
40lb common (twice!), a couple of 30lb+ and loads of doubles and twenties
What did you find were the best tactics/baits?
'Rosita' was caught both times near the trees on the far side of the lake from the main swim.
Were the facilities what you expected?
Excellent facilities
Were you happy with them?
Pam and Mark great hosts
Would you recommend the venue to a friend?
Would absolutely recommend fishing here (and have recommended them to friends!)
Would you recommend our services to a friend?
This is an excellent site providing the info you need
General comments
A great location, about 10 mins from Chateaubriant with big supermarkets, shops etc. The static caravan and lake are in the middle of the countryside, with a locked gate so you're in your own little haven. The fishing has been excellent both times we have been there.
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Customer name
Peter and Sue Mirkovic, July 2009
Venue
Hunters Retreat
Date of holiday
11/07/2009
Number of anglers
1
Brief details of your catches
Excellent Fishing did my P.B 26.8lb carp plenty of doubles,couple Sturgeon Saving the bigger fish for Oct
What did you find were the best tactics/baits?
Did P.B fishing of Donkey Point using boilies
Were the facilities what you expected?
Better
Were you happy with them?
yes
Would you recommend the venue to a friend?
yes
Would you recommend our services to a friend?
yes
General comments
What a superb holiday cant wait to come back in Oct 2009, Fishing,accomadation,facilities and hospitality excellent,Thanks Pam and Mark
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Customer name
Dave/Lisa Pickering
Venue
Hunters Retreat
Date of holiday
04/07/2009
Number of anglers
2
Brief details of your catches
44lb Carp\r\n20+ carp\r\nSturgeon
What did you find were the best tactics/baits?
Thanks to Mark perfect spot was located and bait boat could be used.
Were the facilities what you expected?
Yes they were very good.
Were you happy with them?
Totally.
Would you recommend the venue to a friend?
Yes
Would you recommend our services to a friend?
Yes
General comments
We had a great time and Pam and Mark were great hosts. Brillant for Fishermen Widows as we could come along and chill out. Can't wait till July 2010 when we are coming back.
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Customer name
Adrian & paula
Venue
Hunters Retreat
Date of holiday
05/09/2009
Number of anglers
1
Brief details of your catches
21 carp from 10lb to 42.5lb Sturgeon from 12lb to 16lb
What did you find were the best tactics/baits?
Rahja spice 15mm snowman
Were the facilities what you expected?
facilities spot on clean and tidy
Were you happy with them?
yes
Would you recommend the venue to a friend?
yes
Would you recommend our services to a friend?
yes
General comments
We found Hunter Retreat a great holiday venue and hope to go back soon.
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Customer name
Steve and Barry
Venue
Hunters Retreat
Date of holiday
06/06/2009
Number of anglers
2
Brief details of your catches
8 Carp over 20lb
What did you find were the best tactics/baits?
used different tatics
Were the facilities what you expected?
excellent
Were you happy with them?
yes excellent
Would you recommend the venue to a friend?
definatly
Would you recommend our services to a friend?
General comments
Best fishing in France wonderful Family Venue cant wait to come back see you June 2010
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Customer name
Kelly/Andrew Rhodes
Venue
Hunters Retreat
Date of holiday
25/04/2009
Number of anglers
2
Brief details of your catches
the fishing one word WOW the best wks fishing ever1x25lb 2x26lb, 1x28lb 1x31lb and 1x44lb loads
What did you find were the best tactics/baits?
caught rocky on strawberry Boilies
Were the facilities what you expected?
Better
Were you happy with them?
excellent everything we needed and more
Would you recommend the venue to a friend?
definatly
Would you recommend our services to a friend?
yes
General comments
Excellent Fishing and facilities Pam and Mark made us so welcome weve booked to come back Aug 2009
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