Description
When booking, we offer you the flexibility to pay a 50% deposit or pay in full, allowing you to manage your angling experience in a way that suits you best.
The Main Lodge is the only lodge that was originally here when we purchased Olivemead back in 2007 and it is located in the northwest corner of the lake and offers the best carp fishing experience right at your fingertips! This swim will occupy a minimum of 1⁄5 (20%) of the main lakes water and can accommodate 2 anglers with their partners or a small family. The Main lodge features a double-tier decking area, allowing you to place your fishing rods directly over the water. This swim has become incredibly popular due to its prime location and abundance of underwater and topographical features to explore. There is a cozy bay to the right where large carp are frequently caught, with lily-lined margins and great open water parcels. The Main Lodge faces directly opposite the small central island that is lily-lined, and this is the area in which the women’s lake record was broken with a cracking 43lb mirror. On the left is another bay with lilies and a secluded ‘cutout area’ in the garden area, known by many of our regular anglers as the “secret swim”, perfect for catching some big fish, also this side offers great access to the large, central island which is a haven for the carp to hold up in as this island is also lily and reed lined, the large, central main island itself has a sloping shelf that drops off into approximately 7 feet of water. The water directly in front of The Main Lodge ranges from 8 to 10 feet deep; this is the deepest section of the lake; this then shallows up to 4-5 feet out to the right-hand side, making it an exciting and varied fishing experience throughout the year. When fishing from The Main Lodge, you will be fishing from a decked platform on the water, you will need to bring either stage stands or a rod pod to fish from The Main Lodge’s decked area. If you also decide to fish from the ‘cutout area’ in the garden area, you will need either a rod pod or bank sticks.
The Main Lodge features:
– 2 large bedrooms, each with a double bed (The Main Lodge can comfortably accommodate a MAXIMUM of 4 guests)
– An en-suite bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.
– Fully fitted kitchen with electric oven, hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge/freezer, utensils, and cutlery.
– Spacious lounge with a traditional pot belly wood burner, smart TV with FREE access to Netflix, a two-seater sofa, and a single chair.
– Electric 2kW radiators for heating.
– The Main lodge has two sets of French doors that open onto a two-tier decked platform with an overhang that is equipped with outdoor lighting and patio furniture.
– A fully enclosed picket-fenced, dog-friendly garden area.
– Fishing is allowed 24 hours a day from ALL our lodges.
– ALL our lodges have FREE access to Olivemead Lake’s WiFi.
The Main Lodge video: https://youtu.be/Ncbkk5SykO4
The electricity is operated through an electric pay-as-you-go coin meter, £1 and £2 coins are accepted. All bedding is provided at no additional cost, just bring your personal washing towels and you are ready to go.
PETS & CHILDREN
You are welcome to bring a MAXIMUM of 2 well behaved dogs with you but if you are walking around the lake with them please ensure they are kept on a lead and all dog mess must be cleaned up and disposed of appropriately. Children under the age of 16 ARE allowed but must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
PARKING
All our lodges have designated parking bays. If you have multiple vehicles, the main car park is also available to use.
Please make sure you read, understand and agree to our lake rules and terms and conditions before booking.
