Rookery Waters - Deer Lodge
Huntingdonshire
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Deer Lodge is a detached ground-floor property built right beside a private fishing lake on a working farm. You arrive at a single step to find an open-plan living area with kitchen, dining space and lounge; French doors open onto a patio where you can sit with views across the water. Two bedrooms, each with zip-and-link beds that can be arranged as twins or doubles, and a walk-in shower room complete the layout. The essentials—heating, linen, towels and wifi—are covered, and one dog can stay free provided it remains on a lead.
The main draw is the fishing. Anglers have their own platform directly in front of the lodge, accessing a well-established carp lake where fish reach 28 lbs. A tackle shop and café with licenced bar operate on-site. Beyond the water, a 230-acre working farm surrounds the property, crossed by public footpaths and bridleways. A wetland conservation area nearby is good for spotting lapwing, reed warblers and oystercatchers. A golf course, pub and village shop lie within a 10-minute drive. The garden has patio furniture; parking for one car is on-site. No smoking. The garden opens directly to the lake, so supervision is needed if children are present.
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Arrive after 14:00 Depart before 10:00
🚭 No smoking, please
What guests say
The best fishery in the UK. Alex and the team are excellent, whether you are looking for the latest tackle and bait or having a superb breakfast and a brew. Sensible pricing and great advice from Andy in the shop. Cannot fault it.
2 months ago · via Google
I can’t recommend Rookery Waters highly enough. As someone who is completely new to fishing, along with my 6-year-old son, we were made to feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The customer service was absolutely outstanding. The staff were friendly, patient, and always happy to answer our questions, no matter how basic they seemed. They took the time to give us advice, explain things clearly, and help us get the most out of our day. The fishery itself is beautifully maintained, with a great atmosphere and facilities, making it a perfect place for both experienced anglers and beginners. My son had an amazing time and the help and encouragement we received really boosted his confidence and enjoyment of fishing. The café is also fantastic, serving great food with equally friendly and efficient service. It was the perfect place to grab a bite to eat during our visit. The tackle shop is very well stocked too, with everything you could need, and the staff were more than happy to offer advice on what equipment and bait would suit us best. A huge thank you to everyone at Rookery Waters for making our visit such a positive experience. We’ll definitely be back and look forward to many more fishing trips here in the future. Highly recommended for anyone, especially families and those just starting out in fishing!
2 months ago · via Google
Excellent fishing break, spent 6 nights here & stayed in badger lodge, very clean & comfortable. Fished on rook lake from the lodge peg, very spacious. Had a number of carp biggest tipped the scales at 18.3lb. On site tackle shop extremely well stocked & staff very helpful. The cafe is very clean, food is delicious so definitely recommend a visit or two & very friendly staff.
12 months ago · via Google
4th year in a row we have stayed here.Love everything about it Lodges are extremely comfortable and well equipped.Fishing outside your front door is varied and exciting,one moment a small Rudd and the next a double figure carp.The other lakes are all very well stocked with mostly carp and f1s so use sensible tackle.Ask in the tackle shop as they all know the best baits and methods.
a year ago · via Google
Visitors say this fishery offers excellent fishing on well-maintained lakes with spacious platforms and a well-stocked tackle shop. They also highlight the delicious food and efficient service at the cafe, along with the clean and comfortable lodges. Guests mention the friendly and helpful staff, who provide great advice and create a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels.
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