The fishery is primarily run as a fly and survive or a drive and survive venue with anglers sleeping in the bivvies provided. The lake size ideally lends itself to exclusive use, for parties of 3 to 4 carp anglers fishing at any one time. Rods, Pods, Double-bivvies, Bedchairs, Chairs, Landing-nets, Unhooking-mats, Weigh-slings and Scales are included in the package. Bait, including boilies and pellets are available on site.

All our guests will have exclusive use of the apartment and facilities and we can on request provide a fully made up double bed in the bedroom of the apartment at an additional charge. A food package is also available if required:

• Breakfast: choice of full English or continental
• Lunch: choice of filled baguettes or sandwiches
• Evening Meal: two courses - freshly cooked dishes from the menu
• Coffee, tea and water included

All meals can be delivered to your swim or served in the apartment.

Prices

Includes exclusive use of the lake, apartment and large items of fishing tackle for a maximum of 4 persons

May to September - €1050.00 per week (£700 based on ER 1.5%)
March, April, October and November - €900.00 per week (£600 based on ER 1.5%)
December, January and February - €750.00 per week (£500 based on ER 1.5%)

€150.00 deposit is required on booking with the balance due 8 weeks before start of holiday.

If booking is made within 8 weeks of start of holiday full payment is required.

Food package €140.00 per week per person.
Fully made up double bed €75.00 per week.
Breakages deposit (refundable) €200.00 per party.

Bookings

Below is a view of our diary of bookings; to request a booking or more information, please email: info@sweetchestnutlake.co.uk or telephone 0033 5 53 60 39 36 (from the UK).

Val & Colin Meneaud
La Bucherie
24470 Saint Saud Lacoussiere
France

Important information, please read carefully.

Fishery

• Welfare of the fish is paramount.
• Use landing nets, unhooking mats and weigh slings provided.
• Use the weigh sling with rods provided to return carp to the water. Never return carp to the lake in your bare hands.
  
• Strictly no nets of any kind to be brought to the lake. This includes landing nets, weigh slings, sacks, keep nets and unhooking mats.
• No sacking of fish.
• Do not keep carp out of the water for excessive periods, particularly during hot dry weather. A quick weigh and photograph, then put them safely back in.
• If a hooked fish becomes snagged please inform the owners, who have access to a boat and will be able to assist.
  
• Maximum of 3 rods per angler.
• Only fish in the designated areas.
• Strictly barbless hooks only. No micro barbs or barbs bent down.
• Minimum of 15 lb main line, 12 lb for float fishing.
• No braided main line. Braid is permitted as a hook length.
  
• No leadcore.
• No fixed leads.
• No bent hooks.
• No wire traces.
• Bait boat are permitted.
• Rods are not to be unattended at any time.
• Respect tackle and equipment provided.
• No particle baits to be introduced to the lake except those available for sale on site.
• No nuts of any kind including tiger nuts, peanuts etc.
• Cooked hemp and halibut pellets are permitted.
• No inferior quality boilies. If unsure please see the owners.
• No swimming or wading.
• No open fires.
• No loud music or shouting.
• Excessive drinking or rowdy behaviour will not be tolerated.
• No litter, please use dustbins provided.
• Please do not remove overhanging branches from trees and do not cut back bank side vegetation. If you need some clearance carried out, see the owner who will be pleased to help.
• Respect the abundant wildlife.
• Please note that all anglers must vacate the lake by 10am on day of departure.