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4 Best Holiday Parks With Fishing Lakes – Updated For 2024

Ah, the bliss of UK fishing lakes. Just let your rod do the work and watch the world go by… 

Holiday parks with fishing lakes are an amazing way to unwind, relax and recharge this year, with year round lodge choices offering the creme de la creme in national angling. 

Whether you’re after carp, tench or roach rudd, check out these four holiday parks with beautiful fishing lakes across the UK. 

  1. Park Holidays UK Coghurst Hall (Sussex) 
  2. Parkdean Resorts White Acres (Cornwall) 
  3. Park Holidays UK Wood Farm (Dorset) 
  4. Parkdean Resorts Wemyss Bay (Scotland) 

 

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1. Park Holidays UK Coghurst Hall

Holiday park location: Hastings, Sussex

Perfect for: historic holiday parks with fishing lakes 

Fancy a slice of history with your fishing holiday? A trip to the family friendly Coghurst Hall might be the catch of the day for you. With year round access to a stunning fishing lake, there’s lots to enjoy on and near the site, as well as a cosy holiday home setting.

Before anglers get stuck into finding a carp or two, they can enjoy a beautiful morning in their lakeside accommodation, a stone’s throw away from the best fishing action. A family friendly holiday choice, choose to spend some quality time splashing around in the indoor heated pool, or filling up with a hearty meal in the restaurant before some holiday coarse fishing. There’s no need for the family to tread water while waiting for a perch or tench, with kids clubs running for up to 14 years old and fantastic entertainment 7 days a week. If it feels too cold, catch up on all things fishing at the bar TV, or choose to take a break or two from the fish with a trip to the amusement arcade. Round off your fishing holiday evenings with a cosy night in your caravan or lodge and dance the night away at the entertainment venue. 

If you’re looking for a picturesque fishing spot, you can’t do much better than the park lake. Anglers have a great area to set up in for the day, stocked up to find the best carp, tench or roach rudd around. An NRA Licence is required, with angling open to the best in the local area. For a great day away from fishing, head for a day trip or two to Bedgebury National Forest park, or take an old-fashioned steam ride on the Bluebell Railway. Alongside the historic hills of 1066 Hastings, there’s also the miles of Brighton beach to explore, with many opportunities for sea fishing! Choose to visit one of Sussex’s renowned attractions, or just sit back and enjoy a great fishing day’s work. Whether there’s fish or not, you’ll never have a shortage of things to try on your fishing holiday.

For holiday parks with fishing lakes that are well-rounded and fun for all the family, look no further than Coghurst Hall.

Facilities: With ideal caravan and lodge accommodation, Coghurst Hall is home to all things carp, tench and roach rudd. With a spectacular fishing lake at its centre, your holiday home will also be situated near amenities including a heated indoor pool, amusement arcade and adventure playground. Wifi, laundrettes and convenience stores are all also available as well. Click below to check availability!

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Fancy more options for lodges and accommodation in the South of England? Read up on our top 5 holiday park picks

 

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2. Parkdean Resorts White Acres

Holiday park location: Cornwall 

Perfect for: sea and beach holiday parks with fishing lakes 

When looking for a beautiful holiday by the sea and lake, White Acres is second to none. Set in the heart of the Cornish coast, this holiday park provides an idyllic getaway feel for all kinds of fishing holidays. With the near coasts of Devon and Dorset all close by, you’ll quickly be spoilt for choice – and for fishing spots!

There’s so much to see and do at this warm and friendly holiday park, it might be hard to know where to begin! While you’re busy angling for fish, let the kids release their inner mermaid in the indoor swimming pool, or enjoy a spot of alone time in the spa facilities. Explore one of the many wildlife nature trails, check out what the amusement arcade offers or get stuck into a round of golf. Make good for everyone by meeting up for an evening of good food and entertainment, or just head back home to chill out in your lodge or caravan. Holidays at White Acres are good fun for all the family, a perfect location to enjoy both angling time and touring the British coast.

With lakeside lodges comes the spectacular beauty of the lake itself. Get stocked up ready to enjoy some ideal time at the local lakes, which are a perfect area to catch a perch, roach or tench (or two!). Open your doors to take in the morning lakeside views, and find a great spot on site to unwind and watch the world go by. If you’re looking for a break from many hours at the fishing lakes, there’s plenty of other natural sights to see. If the sea of Cornwall isn’t enough, head down to a beach in Dorset and Devon to feel the full local charm of the South West. Lose yourself touring the miles of the Cornish coastal path, get your garden on at the Eden project or trade the sea water for history at Pendennis Castle. Look for a wild fish or two near the Bude Sea Pool, and who knows – perhaps some sea fishing will turn up a perch!

Look no further for an ideal sea fishing holiday then the lakes of White Acres park. 

Facilities: An ideal setting for a family of four anglers, this site offers a great deal of amenities including kids clubs, mini golf and an adventure play area. Your caravan or lodge will be set lakeside with beautiful views, well stocked for a self-catering experience. Miles of the Cornish coast are on your doorstep, alongside opportunities for sea fishing, coarse fishing as well as woodland nature in the parks. Visit our website for more holiday parks information! 

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Want more holiday parks around Cornwall, Devon and Dorset? Try these choices for Torquay and Weymouth.  

 

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3. Park Holidays UK Wood Farm

Holiday park location:  Charmouth, Dorset

Perfect for: quiet and relaxing fishing lake parks 

Sometimes, there’s nothing better than kicking back by a lake and letting your rod do all the work for you. Wood Farm is a very good place to do just this, with stunning lodges, miles of park and many fantastic amenities all at your disposal. One of the top spots for anglers and their families, it’s no surprise to find this site is a popular choice for British holidaymakers. 

One fantastic highlight of this park is its outstanding natural beauty, making all kinds of angling that extra bit joyous. Your lodge sits a stone’s throw away from the park lakes, with access to catch your perch and carp year in and year out. Taking in the essence of fishing by sampling the fish of the bar and restaurant, or get your swim on in the indoor pool. Build up a sweat in the park gym before playing a game of tennis on the open courts. Coarse fishing is of course (see what we did there?) the star of the show, the park an ideal place to fish for all the carp you so desire.

Fed up of the lakes and need a change of scene from the lodge? Head to the nearby coastal beach, get lost in Cheddar Gorge or explore the ruins of Corfe Castle. Another of the top four things to do is a visit to the roman baths, or find yourself wandering Glastonbury Abbey. That being said, sometimes nothing is better than chill time at the lodge, or fishing on the lakes!

For a quiet, secluded spot to enjoy coarse fishing in peace, Wood Farm in the park for you. 

Facilities:  Wood Farm offers beautiful coarse fishing lakes, with plenty of carp and anglers’ spots to go around. Your lodge is close to a variety of amenities, including a family bar, gym, cafe and adventure playground. Find more information and special offers below! 

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4. Parkdean Resorts Wemyss Bay

Holiday park location: Wemyss, Scotland

Perfect for: sea fishing lakes in Scotland 

Och aye! Why not try fishing in the lakes of Bonnie Scotland? Wemyss Bay offers a fantastic mix of lake fishing and sea fishing, with a variety of choices nearby. Enjoy fishing in the lake while sampling the great and good of Scottish natural beauty.

Alongside lake fishing, your lodge is right by a whole host of water based activities. Make the most of the indoor swimming pool and sauna, with space for toddlers to splash in their own paddling pool. Onsite kids clubs start for tots at four years old, the fun carrying on way up to teens at 15. Refuel at the riverside restaurant and bar or sit back and enjoy spectacular shows at the Clyde entertainment lounge. The park is also dog friendly, so there’s fishing fun for all the family! 

As well as quality time at the lodge and finding the ideal carp, there’s a lot to take in right on your doorstep. Feel the Downton Abbey rush at the Royal Palace in Edinburgh, before taking in the views of Loch Lomond. Make a day of seeing the Isle of Skye, while you rediscover the ruins of Loch Ness. You might even see a mythical creature or two… 

Make the most of a fishing trip away with the beauty of Wemyss Bay!

Facilities: Your lodge is by incredible restaurants, bars and cafes, while kids clubs and swimming amenities are in abundance. Find the perfect carp in the local lake, or take a day trip to explore the best lochs around. Book now to secure your space! 

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More Holiday Park Information 

At Breakfree, we know that every ideal fishing holiday has different requirements for different people. Whether you’re looking for a holiday home on the east coast, sea fishing in Wales, great towns in Devon or parks and lakes in Dorset, we have the perfect choice for you! Follow us and head to our website for all the best in holidays and parks, so we can help find your perfect holiday match as soon as possible.