Dreamlakes, France

Spent last week on lake 5 there were 6 in our party so we had the luxury of the whole lake to ourselves.The fishing was excellent with all but one who was a comparetive novice, catching carp up to 40lbs while I had the good fortune of catching the lake record at 53lb 8oz.I also banked a cat at 105lbs after playing it for one and a half hours!

I am disabled and recently had a full knee replacement and the help I received from everyone was tremendous none more so than the resident bailiff Lon who went out of his way at every opportunity to help.

The food was spot on with Matt in charge,in fact he was in charge of most things from cooking,plumbing,joinery and taking the p---. Thoroughly recomended.

Well run complex of lakes, very friendly staff and top fishing to be had. Can be as much of a holiday as you want it to be but those who put the effort in and work at will reap the rewards. These lakes are not for the pioneer, as everything is laid on. Lakes 3,4 and 5 can be booked for group parties wishing to have the lakes to themselves which is a nice option for those wanting peace and tranquility. Lake 1 is the original venue, now producing fish in excess of sixty pounds. Lake two is more prolific, I managed 50 takes, landing forty five fish in a week which was pretty good going for March! Am going back this Friday(18th Sept2010) for another week and can't wait! We first went out there last year and to be honest I did'nt think I would enjoy it as I am more used to the drive and survive type of venue having been over the channel on many occasions in a fully loaded car and having to drive for hours on end to get to the various venues, so it was a nice change to have all of the driving and cooking done for us!

Matt and the rest of the staff will do all they can to make sure that you enjoy your time with them to the full, nothing is ever too much for them, and it is this that made us book again for this year. Will no doubt be back again next year for some more of the same. Jay

Dont go to dreamlakes as a single angler as I did or you'll get second choice or last.. in everything. I was given all of 1 minute to make my swim choice for the week and I didn't even get chance to walk round lake first! Lakes are well stocked so there are not many 'bad' swims I guess. Food is good - tho no choice in what you get, choice of other food is limited to mars bars and fizzy drinks etc. The lakes are ex stock ponds so are square/oblong.. This place is run by London anglers so expect non-stop mickey taking and expletives! great if your thick skinned but hard on the ears if your not. Most of the anglers on my trip were more concerned with how much lager they could consume in the week, and you definately need to be one of the boys to blend in. On the plus side the sound of 40 and 50lb carp lumping out in your swim is exciting!

Fishing good. Staff helpful. Swims ideal. Trip comfortable, food wholesome and tasty proper homecooked. Good times. Only bad points, didn't wanna go back home and price a tad high.

Food is very good as is the shower blocks and toilets, fishing slow also some of the swims, trees need a trim to allow better casting. Overall I would recommend Dreamlakes.