08/10/2025
Riverside Lodge and Glamping Hut - Hampshire Avon
FISHING
Fishing in the private lake by the lodge and on your very own private swim on the Hampshire Avon is included for free. Further and exclusive fishing is available on the adjoining 80 yards of river (exclusive to this lodge). There are 4 good swims on this section available at £75 pp p/w or £35 pp for a shorter break. Further to this, day tickets can be obtained for the immediately adjoining Sandy Balls 1/2 mile stretch of the river for £10 per day pp.
The lake is well stocked with small carp, bream, roach, perch and tench and you can fish here form your veranda! The predominant species in this section of the Hampshire Avon (and all are regularly caught from the lodge) are barbel, chub, roach, and pike.
Any guest staying with Short Stay Homes who has booked the additional weeks fishing can have a complimentary half day fishing at Rockbourne Trout Fishery and the first fish will be free. In the unlikely event that you do not catch a fish you will be given a 3-4lb rainbow trout or can swap for smoked trout for a £2 supplement. Tackle and guiding are also available at an additional cost.
Should you want to venture further there are a vast number of coarse and game fishing lakes to explore in the New Forest and wider area…and also the option of the Dorset coastline or Christchurch Harbour (30 minutes’ drive).
DESCRIPTION
This luxury riverside lodge sits in a stunning and unique location, with a backdrop of ancient woodland and looking down the Hampshire Avon, one of the best coarse fishing rivers in the UK.
The award-winning lodge sits adjacent to a small lake in an elevated location within yards of the river where guests can enjoy exclusive fishing on both the lake and river. The lodge features two bedrooms (sleeping up to 4 guests), 2 bathrooms, underfloor heating, open plan kitchen/diner/lounge with log burner, and bi-fold doors out to the river and lakeside. There is also a hot tub available by request. The property has a private glamping pod in its grounds (for use of the lodge only). This can be added to your stay (additional cost) and sleeps an additional 2 guests. The Pod is located at the rear of the Lodge within 15 metres in the ancient woodland with a direct path to the Lodge. There is side access to toilet and Shower room in the Lodge.
The lodge is right on the edge of New Forest National Park so it’s a walkers and wildlife enthusiast haven. The town of Fordingbridge is just one mile away and there is an enormous range of activities to do in the National Park and wider area plus the stunning Dorset coastline is just 30 minutes’ drive.
A lovely welcome pack is provided for all guests including a bottle of Prosecco, New Forest Spring Water locally produced Jam, biscuits, milk, tea & coffee*. You will also get a discount Go New Forest card to be used locally which can provide discounts when used with participating businesses.
* Contents may vary.
https://www.fishingbreaksuk.co.uk/properties/riverside-lodge-with-glamping-pod/