Park House Self-catering, Dog-friendly Cottage, Harlaxton, near Grantham, Lincolnshire,
for holidays and short breaks
To enquire and book direct call 07752 376870
or email nikkiassignments@aol.com
www.parkhouseharlaxtonlincs.co.uk
Enjoy a golfing, fishing or cyling break when staying at Park House!
Enjoy a golfing, fishing or cyling break when staying at Park House!
Fishing:
BELVOIR LAKES FISHERY
The Belvoir Lakes fishery (see pic above) is located on the stunning Belvoir Castle Estate in the heart of the Vale of Belvoir.
Landscaped by Capability Brown this is a truly inspiring place to fish and only a few miles from Grantham and Melton Mowbray, the fishery is easily accessed from the A52, A1 and A60 Post Code NG32 1LU (4 miles/9 min from Park House).
The fishery is made up of two waters; a 12 acre lake known as the Lower Lake and the Small Lake which is ¼ of an acre. The waters are typical estate lakes shallow and silty with a variety of features for the angler to fish to including islands, streambeds fallen trees, bloodworm beds and waterfalls. The venue is managed as a mixed fishery containing carp to 30lbs, bream to 14lbs, perch to 4lbs, pike to 25lbs, roach to 2lbs and tench to 8lbs.
Day tickets - £10 2 rods, £7 for 1. Concessions for under 16’s and over 65 available.
For more info visit: www.ajsfisheries.co.uk
WOODLAND WATERS
Located near Ancaster in a beautiful wooded valley covering 72 acres, Woodland Waters offers five well stocked fishing lakes (13.3 miles / 21 mins from Park House).
The Specimen Lake covers 14 acres. Although predominantly a Carp Water, there is an abundance of other species including Bream, Rudd, Perch and large Pike. One side of the lake is tree lined with an island to the open side. Carp and Pike to 27.5 lbs. The Match Lake is a beautiful 7 acre wood lined lake which also has an island. The match lake is noted for its large head of Tench to 11½ lbs and good stock of Bream, Roach, Rudd, Perch and Carp to 10 lbs.
General fishing daily ticket for an adult: One rod - £6.00, Two rods: £8.00
Carp fishing daily ticket for an adult: One rod - £8.00, Two rods - £10.00
For more info visit: www.woodlandwaters.co.uk
Golf:
Belton Park (27 holes in 3 loops of 9):
http://www.beltonpark.co.uk/visitors/
01476 567399
5.0 miles / 16 mins from Park House – other side of Grantham
Rutland County (18 hole course plus Par3 course):
http://www.rutlandcountygolf.co.uk/
01780 460330
17.4 miles / 20 mins from Park House – down A1
Belton Woods (2 x 18 hole courses):
http://www.beltonwoodsgolfclub.co.uk/
01476 514332
5.8 miles/ 17 mins from Park House – other side of Grantham
Melton Mowbray (18 hole course):
http://www.meltonmowbraygolfclub.com/visitors-societies/
01664 569629
Open all year round
11.4 miles/ 17 mins from Park House along A607
Greetham Valley (2 x 18 hole courses and 1 x 9 hole course)
http://www.greethamvalley.co.uk/
01780 460444
16.5 miles / 20 mins from Park House – down A1
Ropsley Pitch & Putt:
Unmanned course with honesty box, £5 per adult, £1 per child
10.3 miles / 17 mins from Park House
Cycling:
Visit www.cycle-route.com/routes/Lincolnshire-Routes-88.html to find lots of local routes of various lengths and difficulties