New Venue - Firs Lake

THE LAKE
Firs Lake is beautiful; 2½ Acres in size complete with its own island and fed by a small stream running alongside. You are able to access the lake the whole way around, giving you the option of fishing wherever you like. It is set within a mature garden of beautiful plants and trees creating a very tranquil feeling. The whole area is surrounded by established laurel bushes and fir trees, giving you total privacy.

The lake is 5-6ft deep with a gravel bottom; the little stream passes close enough to maintain a controlled water level. We re-stocked this lake in November 2007 using local stock from our reputable fish farmer in Pouance. From this stocking we will be introducing up to 80 fish from 15lb – low 40’s. We have already introduced cats to 30lb to control the small spawned fish. From experience at Willow Lake, maintaining and improving growth weights of carp over 40lb is very difficult in a lake of this size, especially with a high stocking density. We feel our guests prefer to have a good weeks fishing, catching fish rather than having a difficult week in the hope that they may catch the world record!  Having said that, sometimes the fishing can be challanging. We have added  a further 63 carp to low 40's on 15th November 2011.

THE ACCOMMODATION
The driveway runs alongside the lake, which leads you to the house. This is positioned within 10ft of the lake. The property is south facing so enjoys plenty of sunshine. There is a large patio area facing directly onto the lake and a BBQ area adjacent to the dining room. As you enter the house there is a large cupboard suitable for storing your fishing tackle and opposite a games room with table football and a selection of games, books and puzzles. The dining room is large, with seating for 8 and leads to a galley style kitchen with all the everyday utensils, Gas cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer and washing machine. With access from the kitchen there is a decked patio area leading out to the back garden and children’s swings beyond.

There is a downstairs toilet and comfortable sitting room with a traditional Breton fireplace and French doors leading to the patio and lake. For your enjoyment, other than the fishing! There is sky TV, DVD player and music system. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, all with lake views – 1 double, and 2 twin rooms; one of the twin rooms also has a double sofa bed for larger parties. Bed linen is provided,but not for the sofa bed. Towels are not provided. You can enjoy bath or shower in the large well-fitted bathroom. There is also plenty of storage on this level and another toilet.

The property is situated at Ruille le Gravlais 15 minutes from the large town of Laval and the motorway. In the adjoining village of Loiron there is a bar, restaurant, pharmacy and small supermarket. It is also only a 25- minute drive from Willow Lake, for guests requiring more accommodation or to combine a two-week holiday.

With excellent motorway links it is very accessible from ferry ports. 1hour 30mins from St Malo, 5 hours from Calais and 4 hours from Caen. The nearest airport is Renne about a 30-minute drive.