Les Ravalieres
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Les Ravalieres is located in the beautiful Pays de la Loire region and is an ideal venue for a family fishing holiday. It is owned by Lel and Jon who relocated to France from the UK in 2018.
Set in acres of private landscaped gardens, Lel and Jon have lovingly restored the original gatehouse into a luxury gite that sleeps up to 6 people, rising to 8 from June 2027 when a third bedroom opens. The gite is just a stones throw away from the mature 3 acre estate lake with carp to 50lbs. Outside the gite is a spacious patio area for relaxing and dining as well as a private swimming pool and hot tub. Click on the ‘facilities’ tab for full details of the accommodation.
For those that enjoy a massage, there is a very good local masseuse that can be booked and will visit the gite so you can enjoy the massage from the comfort of your holiday home.
A drive and survive package is also offered if you do not require accommodation.
Les Ravalieres is easily accessible from major ferry ports. It is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes drive from St Malo, 2 and a half hours from Caen, 3 hours from le Havre and 5 hours from Calais.
The lake is 3 acres in size and is surrounded by mature trees and shrubs overhanging the margins. There are two islands roughly in the centre of the lake as well as lilly pads providing ample features to fish to. The lake bed is a mixture of clay and silt with some firmer areas which can be located with a marker rod. Depths range from a couple of feet to 5 feet in the deeper area of the lake towards the damm end.
There are 3 swims on the lake and it is limited to a maximum of 3 anglers to ensure that each angler has plenty of water coverage to fish a 3 rod set up. Landing nets, unhooking mats and weighing slings are provided. Please do not bring your own.
The Gite
The gite sleeps up to 6, rising to 8 from June 2027 when a new downstairs en-suite bedroom opens. Outside there is a large terrace with a BBQ, a 5 person jacuzzi and a private swimming pool. Click on the ‘Facilities’ tab for full details of the gite.
Hot tub
The jacuzzi can only be used when booking the gite. There is a charge of €60 in cash on arrival.
Non-anglers are free of charge when booking the gite. If you would like to book the gite with non-exclusive use of the lake, please enquire for a price.
If you are returning customer please send us a message using the ‘message the lake owner’ button for a special rate 🙂
Local Attractions
Livré-la-Touche – only 5km from Les Ravalières is the local village. Enjoy riverside walks or a coffee or beer from the bar/ restaurant
There are some amazing places to walk or cycle and enjoy the countryside around the local area. The owners offer free drop off and pickup.
At Cosse-le-Vivien is the Voie Verte which is just a short drive.This is an old railway line that has been converted into a track which is now used for walking, cycling and horse riding. You would join the route at Laval and it runs all the way to Renaze passing through some beautiful countryside. Please find a link to a map of the route Voie Verte. The owners can offer a free pick up and drop off.
La-Rincerie is a large lake with plenty of activities including water sports, 9 hole golf, mini golf, archery and more. There plenty of space of picnics and BBQs.
Escape-Cross at La Rincerie – Cycle hire plus puzzles to solve on the route
Cossé-le-Vivien – Only 7km from Les Ravalières which is a small town which has 3 bars, banks, pharmacy, bakeries as well as a butchers, pizzeria and post office. Thre is a town square which hosts a small market on Wednesdays.
Craon – Only 9km from Les Ravalières. Visit Craon chateau which has extensive beautiful gardens and a horse racings/ trotting course. In Craon there are 2 large supermarkets, SuperU an Aldi.
L’Orbiere – Woodland Activity Park which is about 30 minutes drive. There’s lots of activities including, horse riding, boating and canoeing, archery and ‘go ape’ style tree house course.
The historic town of Laval is about 20 mins drive. The river Mayenne flows through the centre. Laval is a great place to enjoy the beautiful scenery, building as well as cafes and restaurants.
Bait
A selection of high quality bait can be purchased on site. Pre order before your trip and pay in Euros on arrival. You can bring your own bait, however we only allow fresh or frozen boilies. Tiger nuts are not allowed. Particles are only to be purchased on site.
Boilies, fresh frozen and made fresh locally
A wide selection of 16mm boilies with matching glug, pop-ups, and wafters are available to order.
Pellet (Le Gouessant) is available in a range of sizes
Prepared particle, and hemp are available – these are not to be brought with you
Food Package
An optional food package is available. Dishes are home prepared and use as much local produce as possible.
There is a wide range of dishes available. If you want the food packages the lake owners will be in touch before you arrive to find out what you like and what you don’t.
Breakfast
There is a choice of continental or cooked breakfast which needs to be the same for the whole group:
Breakfast can be served at your swim or up at the gite:
The following options are available.
- Bacon, sausage and egg crusty baguette or bacon and cheese, or ham and cheese toasted croissants
- A selection of pastries, ham and cheese, warm hard-boiled eggs and yogurt
- A full English breakfast consisting of bacon, sausages, tomatoes, eggs and baked beans with toast or baguette plus tea or coffee. Or if you prefer you can have eggs/beans on toast.
All breakfasts are served with tea or coffee
Evening meals examples are:
- Roast dinner
- Spaghetti Bolognese
- Pan fried cod
- Pulled pork burgers
- Chicken breasts in white wine or tomato sauce
- Spaghetti Bolognese
- Pizza
- Pork chops with mushroom sauce
- Homemade chicken nuggets
- Sesame Chicken
- Chicken, ham & leek pie
- Caesar salad or similar
- Turkey/chicken curry
- Lasagne
Evening meals are served with either potatoes, chips, wedges, pasta, rice and fresh vegetables or salad as well as local fresh bread.
Also included is a choice of a beer, jug of cider or carafe of wine as well as soft drinks.
Puddings include:
- Bread and butter pudding
- Sticky toffee pudding
- Key lime pie
- Lemon tart
- Bakewell tart
- Fresh fruit salad
- Mini chocolate pudding
- Cheeses with crusty bread
- Bread and butter pudding
- All served with ice cream, cream or custard
The price can change from year to year, so please enquire for the current price. You can also choose to have dinner only, or breakfast only.
Fishing Rules
- Maximum number of anglers on the lake is 3
- Children must be with an adult at all times
- Do not leave rods unattended
- Sacking fish is prohibited
- Do not swim in the lake
- You may enter the water to release or land fish
- Use the nets, cradles and mats provided
- Minimum 15lb line
- No braided mainline
- No leadcore or leaders
- Tungsten tubing can be used instead. This is also available to be purchased on site
- Bait boats are allowed
- Bait boats can be hired from the lake owners
- Nailer, bent, long shank and circle hooks are prohibited
- Micro barbed hooks only
- Rig inspections will be carried out
- Fresh or freezer boilies only
- No nuts, maggots or plastic baits
- Always kneel for fish photos
- Keep fish out of water for the minimum amount of time necessary
- Ensure mats cradles are wet
- Treat hook holds and and wounds with a carp care kit
- All fish over 40lb (18kg) – get in the water to take photographs, and returnthe fish whilst in the water to ensure the safety of the fish
- The on site boat is only to be used to free snagged fish
Environment
- Collect all letter up including cigarette ends, bottle tops, tea bags etc
- No fires or BBQs – the is a BBQ available for your use in a safe area
- Please keep noise to a minimum and to respectful levels
- Be mindful and respectful of wildlife
- Anti social behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in you being asked to leave early
| Port | Distance |
|---|---|
| Calais | 331 miles |
| St. Malo | 85 miles |
| Caen | 138 miles |
| Cherbourge | 161 miles |
| Roscoff | 174 miles |
| Le Havre | 193 miles |
| Dieppe | 234 miles |
| Dunkirk | 346 miles |
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