Fishing Lodges Cambridgeshire With Hot Tubs: Lakes & Fens

A float tip barely moving on a still fen lake, mist on the water, and a private hot tub waiting back at the lodge for when your fingers go numb. That’s the pull of fishing lodges Cambridgeshire anglers keep coming back to, and this guide covers the lodges, the water and the practical bits to sort before you book.

The county is flat, open and full of water: slow Fenland drains, the Great Ouse and its tributaries, and a scattering of stocked carp lakes. It suits mixed groups too. Anglers get their dawn session, and everyone else gets Cambridgeshire‘s cathedral city, big skies and quiet country walks. Peaceful countryside, wide views and a spot to unwind are the whole point.

Which fishing lodges Cambridgeshire has with hot tubs are worth booking?

These are the lodges and parks we list with a private hot tub and fishing on site or on the doorstep. Looking for fishing lodges near me? Start with the drive times below. Fishing rules differ at every park, so check the lake, permit and night-fishing details for your dates before you pay a deposit. Some great places are just over the border in Lincolnshire, Norfolk and Essex, and we’ve said where.

Landal Rockingham Forest, Peterborough

This is the one for serious anglers. There are two lakes on site, Oak Lake and Sessile Lake, stocked with common and mirror carp, roach, rudd and even some orange koi. Sessile is the larger of the two if you want more room. The park clears weed and snagged rigs regularly, which keeps the swims fishable. Non-anglers can explore the peaceful trails, visit the café and shop, or just relax in the hot tub. Great for a family trip.

Waterside Lodges Cambridge, Landbeach

Spacious luxury lodges with a private hot tub and a deck with lakeside views, a short drive from Cambridge. The neighbours are donkeys, chickens, goats and alpacas that love company, and there’s a games room that keeps the kids busy. Fish the lake, then soak and watch the light go. Guests love it.

Hawthorn Glen Lodges, Downham Market

Stylish, luxurious lodges on a golf course just over the Norfolk border, sleeping up to 4. Lovely. It’s a good pick if one of your group would rather play a round of golf than hold a rod.

1-Bedroom Hot Tub Cottage, Surfleet Seas End, Lincolnshire

About 75 minutes’ drive from Cambridgeshire – sleeps up to 2 – pets welcome – rated 5.0 – fishing, adults only, romantic

A deluxe riverside retreat for couples where the Glen and Welland meet. You can fish directly from the garden, then heat up the wood-fired hot tub. Paddleboards and kayaks are available to hire, and the pub is a short walk away.

2-Bedroom Hot Tub Cottage, East Harling, Norfolk

About 62 minutes’ drive from Cambridgeshire – sleeps up to 4 – pets welcome – rated 4.4 – fishing, romantic, forest

A purpose-built cabin on the bank of a one-acre lake, with coarse fishing that includes carp up to 30lbs. There’s a private hot tub for stargazing and Thetford Forest is within walking distance. A smaller 1-bedroom cabin on the same lake suits couples, with free fishing in the stocked water.

4-Bedroom Hot Tub Lodge, Steeple Bumpstead, Essex

About 46 minutes’ drive from Cambridgeshire – sleeps up to 8 – pets welcome – rated 4.9 – fishing, near a pub

A contemporary country house on the Essex border with a private hot tub, a mature private garden and a gas BBQ on the terrace. Cambridge is about 20 miles away, so it works well for a group of friends with a mix of anglers and sightseers.

Fishing holidays Cambridgeshire: what you can catch

Fishing holidays Cambridgeshire style are mostly coarse fishing, and that means plenty of variety. Stocked fishing lakes hold carp, carp fishing is the big draw, and the fen waters add roach, rudd and pike through the colder months. The Great Ouse, the Cam, the Nene and the Middle Level drains around March are known coarse spots, though much of the bank is privately owned, so check where you can fish before you set up. Easy.

Staying at a lakeside lodge makes life simple. Guests can step out to the swim, fish at dawn or after dark where the park allows it, and be back in the hot tub within minutes. Free fishing is included at some parks, and others sell day or night tickets, so always read the small print.

Rod licence and close season

You need a valid Environment Agency rod licence to fish in England, and you can buy one online at gov.uk. Check at the lodge whether the lake is covered by its own permit as well. On rivers and drains there’s a coarse fishing close season from 15 March to 15 June, so those waters are off limits then. Many stocked stillwaters stay open all year, but the rules vary, so ask the park.

Things to do when you’re not fishing

Keep the whole group happy with a few easy days out. Guests who’d rather explore than fish are well served. Ely Cathedral dominates the fen skyline and the riverside has cafes and a gentle stroll. Wicken Fen is one of Britain’s oldest nature reserves and has a working windpump and a café. In winter, WWT Welney hosts swan feeds, and Cambridge itself is a short drive for punting and shops.

Planning a longer trip? These guides cover the neighbouring counties:

• Norfolk fishing breaks with hot tubs
• Lincolnshire fishing breaks
• Suffolk fishing breaks
• A Cambridgeshire weekend away
• Coarse fishing stays across the UK
• Top lodges with their own water

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