General

Lakeview Lodge 3 is a bright and comfortable single storey holiday lodge located at Springwood Fishery near the Kent/Sussex border, just outside the market town of Wadhurst.

This 4 person fishing lodge has 2 twin bedrooms, perfect for a relaxing fishing break with friends or family. There is an open plan living and dining area, plus a well-equipped kitchen. Outside there is a lovely furnished deck, open at both ends, with a picnic bench and a charcoal BBQ. Lakeview Lodge 3 is situated just 12 metres from Top Pool, with views over Long Pool and Spring Pool which are approx. a 5 minute walk away. This is absolutely a great location for those who enjoy freshwater fishing, Lakeview Lodge 2 is close to 4 separate fishing pools - Top Pool, Spring Pool, Long Pool and Beech Pool. Here you can try your hand at catching Carp over 30lbs and Catfish weighing in excess of 60lbs. Fishing is included for all 4 lodge guests.

After a couple of day’s fishing you may wish to get and about and explore the area. For a family day out then book yourself an activity day at Go Ape in Bedgbury. Only a 30 minute drive from your lodge you can choose from a variety of treetop challenges to test your nerves and ability In the autumn months they offer sundowner sessions, where as dusk falls you have neon lighting to guide you round your route. If you would prefer to keep your feet firmly on the ground then the Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest is within the same location and offers gentle forest walks, cycling, and mountain biking and running. There is a lovely café on site for a spot of lunch. On return to your lodge you may wish to rest your weary legs sitting on your private balcony whilst having a barbeque to finish off your busy day.

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Terms & Conditions

1. The hirer agrees that all fishermen will hold an Environment Agency Rod Licence.

2. The hirer agrees to leave the lodges in a clean and tidy manor and to use the recycling bins available.

3. The hirer acknowledges that Springwood Fishery accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury to person(s) and /or spectators.

4. The hirer agrees to abide by the Rules and regulations of the fishery.

5. On day of arrival fishing is available from 9am, Lodge from 3pm.

6. On day of departure fishing available to 6pm, Lodge vacated by 11am.

7. All bookings include fishing for 4 people, accommodation, electric, gas and onsite parking.

8. Bed linen is supplied, however please bring your own towels.

9. Additional Guest are not permitted onsite unless previously arranged with owner.

10. Dogs are welcome, they must be kept under control at all times.

11. Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult at all times.

12. Deposits are non-refundable.

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Local Fishing Information

Important Information

• Fishing is available from 9am on day of arrival & until 6pm on day of departure for lodge guests.
• Night fishing is available on Spring Pool & Beech Pool.
• Holiday prices include fishing for 4 guests.
• To fish you must hold a valid rod licence & abide by the Angling rules for these lakes.
• Please bring your own fishing tackle.
• There are 4 fishing pools to choose from, please see the details below on each one.
• TOP POOL:
• Well suited for elderly & less able anglers with flat banks & is located right next to the car park.
• Picnic tables where non-anglers can eat & relax.
• Smallest pool on-site & is great for beginners.
• Depth varies from 18 inches to 5 feet.
• Common, Mirror & Grass Carp which run to over 20lbs.
• Bream up to 3lbs, Tench, Perch & a few Golden Orfe.
• Night fishing is not permitted on this lake.
• SPRING POOL:
• 3 acre lake in a woodland setting, 14 feet in depth at the centre.
• Stocked with Catfish at over 60lbs, Common, Mirror & Grass Carp up to 30lbs. Tench to 8lbs, Bream to 6lbs, Perch to 4lbs & Rudd to nearly 2lbs.
• A path runs around the perimeter of the lake to provide access to the pegs.
• LONG POOL:
• Stocked with Common & Mirror Carp which are between 20lbs-30lbs. Grass Carp to 25lbs. Good stocks of Perch up to 4lbs & Rudd at around 1lb.
• Night fishing is not permitted on this lake.
• The banks drop steeply to the bottom, with maximum depth of between 6-7 feet.
• BEECH POOL:
• 1/2 acre pool surrounded by trees.
• 6 pegs, although you can fish from the bank should you wish to.
• Depth of up to 14 feet & has steeply sloping banks down to the centre.
• Stocked with large Catfish & Carp. Impressive Grass Carp up to 30lbs. Common & Mirror Carp up to 26lbs, with smaller 5lb Tench, Perch, Bream & Rudd also present.
• Night fishing is permitted all year round in Beech Pool.
• RULES:
• All litter to be removed from the venue, do not leave bait on banks.
• No fish to be taken away under any circumstance.
• Night anglers on Beech Pool & Spring Pool must use proper fishing shelters, umbrellas or bivvies only.
• Please approach waters by authorized footpaths only.
• Dogs must be kept under control at all times.
• No open fires or BBQs. Except at the designated BBQ area.
• Shielded stoves must be used with care to avoid fire risk.
• Micro barbed or barbless hooks only.
• No guns (including air guns) or any other means of trapping game to be in member's possession.
• All anglers must abide by Environmental Agency Regulations.
• A maximum of two rods may be fished at any one time.
• No freshwater live or dead baits to be brought to be used.
• No baited rod to be left unattended at any time.
• No angler may use boats of any description or any inflatable device for any purpose.
• Any angler will not fish further than the middle of the water.
• All anglers must use suitable unhooking mats (minimum 2ft x 4ft, also available for hire).
• Keep noise to a minimum, this includes bite alarms.
• No bait boats.
• All anglers must use suitable landing nets (available for hire).
• Any persons under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Do not fish further than the middle of the water if the opposite swim is occupied.
• Torches to be used sensibly at dawn & dusk to not cause a nuisance to residents.
• The above rules are there to protect the welfare of our Anglers & our Fish Stocks, repeated failure to comply with our rules will result in ejection from our Fishery.

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Bluecaps Llamas - Offer a range of llama trekking options in the lovely East Sussex countryside.

Scotney Castle - National Trust 14th century castle, country house and garden.

Pashley Manor Gardens - 11 acres of award winning gardens. Cafe & Gift Shop onsite.

Batemans - National Trust, 17th century Jacobean house which was the family home of Rudyard Kipling, one of the best-known Victorian poets and story-tellers.

1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield - Visit the site where the armies of King Harold and William the Conqueror clashed at the Battle of Hastings.

Bewl Water Reservoir - Within walking distance of the lodges. An area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with an aqua park, cycling, boat hire, water sports, laser challenge, cafe & bistro & fishing available onsite.

Bluebell Railway - Explore the Sussex countryside on a steam train.

Wakehurst Place - Wild botanic garden, home to the Millennium Seed Bank and over 500 acres of the world’s plants in the heart of Sussex.

Arundel Castle - The family home of the Dukes of Norfolk for more than 9 centuries in West Sussex.

Drusillas Zoo - Voted the best small zoo in the UK, with a miniature railway adventure play area.

Chartwell - National Trust, family home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill.

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