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Pauline and John  Bale


Farmhouse bed and breakfast

Ganders Cottage, self-catering

Highway Farm, West Road,
Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6AE
Telephone & Fax 01308 424321

Katie Green from 
Peterborough with 
a 7lb carp.
Excellent catch!  A whopping 17.2lb carp, caught by Charles Keats from Southampton on 8/2/07 - Well done!


 

 


                        The Lakes
                  Enjoy the natural beauty of our lakes.

Two established and sheltered spring-fed lakes well stocked with plenty of strains and sizes of carp to 12lbs, also lots of roach, rudd and goldfish.  Located in a secluded valley and the perfect place to relax and reflect away from the hustle and bustle. Enjoy the tranquil Dorset countryside and view the wonderful wildlife at first hand.  You may see our two kingfishers or the regular heron visitor and fox, rabbit, and deer if you are really quiet!  We have identified 4 species of bat that feed near the water at night-time. 

Highway Farm is the ideal destination for an angling holiday or do come down for the day if you are staying nearby.   Fishing lessons for beginners available,  excellent for increasing concentration and self-esteem, and catch some fish too!

                 Environmental Agency Fishing Licences are required.  No night fishing.

Barbless hooks only
No keep nets or lead weights
Do not misuse the banks or leave litter
No boilies, nuts or pulses
All nets to be dipped on site
All coarse fish to be returned please
Open dawn to dusk
No dogs
Follow the countryside code. Keep all gates closed.
Day tickets available for non-residents. £5 for day, £3 half-day from 2pm.
Guests pay only £10 per week for Adults and £5 per week under 12's

"The two lakes at Highway Farm offer a good days sport for all levels of angler. For children and novices there is an abundance of roach and rudd with the odd goldfish thrown in and plenty of carp if you are lucky. For more serious anglers the carp grow into double figures and if you can work out how to catch them you too will go home with a smile on your face.
No fancy baits are required just a tin of sweetcorn and a few slices of bread.  I am sure we will be back to see you sometime in the future."
 
Thanks once again, 
Paul, Dawn, Kelly & Katie Green  July 2006

"Just a quick note to thank you for such a warm and friendly welcome at the weekend, the food was delicious and the surroundings  and accommodation, simply wonderful. We'd love to come back, if you'll have us, to see if we can catch 'Benson' (the name given to the 17.5lb Carp!!)."
Gary Moore 17/6/07

 

"Hello Pauline and John just wanted to say a big thank you for the
wonderful stay at Highway Farm, the hospitality was first class and the
fishing was the best entertainment we have ever had!  The fish were in
fantastic condition and were worth the long drive. Look forward to
seeing you both again next year."
Mark and Terry June 07