Drive & Survive: Off-Grid Fishing

An authentic carp fishing experience designed for true angling enthusiasts.

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For the ultimate angling adventure

Your Exclusive Carp Fishing Experience

For the ultimate angling adventure, we provide an experience designed for true carp enthusiasts.

Welcome to Oak Tree Lakes — A three and a half acre lake built for anglers who thrive on challenge.

This is drive-and-survive fishing in its purest form. Minimal pressure, maximum reward. Every session here demands focus, patience, and commitment. Oak Tree lake isn’t about easy bites or crowded banks — it’s about matching wits with carp that have grown old, heavy, and exceptionally clever.

Beneath the surface swim some of the lake’s most sought-after residents: Carp in excess of 40lb that at present are uncaught. These fish are true originals — rarely fooled, and never predictable.

With over  three acres of water, Oak Tree Lakes offers an intense, personal angling experience. The lake rewards those who take time to observe, adapt, and fish with precision. Success here isn’t measured by numbers, but by moments — the take, the chance, the fish that changes everything.

Set up smart, and fish with intent. Whether you’re targeting a new personal best or simply seeking a venue that still feels wild and uncompromising, Oak Tree lakes delivers carp fishing as it was meant to be: raw, rewarding, and unforgettable.

Oak Tree Lakes — where commitment meets opportunity. Some of our new stock being put in the lake!

Please note, the gite is not included in the drive and survive package, If you would like to book it please get in touch or if you have any questions, we are here to help.

What’s Included

✔ Exclusive Use of the Lake Enjoy complete privacy with sole access to the lake throughout your booking.

✔ Eco-Friendly Facilities An off-grid dry toilet and shower.

✔ Food Packages available on request.

This setup is perfect for anglers seeking peace, space, and a true back-to-nature fishing holiday in the heart of France.

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Matt Rowe
21 October 2025
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As a solo traveler who enjoys fishing and a peaceful getaway, Oak Tree Lakes ticked every box for me. The location is ideal, just a short flight away, which made travel easy and stress-free. Once I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by Alison and Gav, who were genuinely friendly, attentive, and made me feel right at home from the start. The accommodation was clean, comfortable, and well equipped, perfect for a relaxing stay. The real highlight for me was the fishing. The lakes are beautifully maintained and well-stocked, offering some of the most enjoyable and peaceful fishing I’ve experienced in a long time. Whether you’re up at sunrise with your rod or enjoying a quiet evening by the water, it’s an angler’s dream. The surrounding area is just stunning very peaceful countryside, great local pubs, and plenty of space to unwind. I’ve been to quite a few spots over the years, but there’s something special about this place that keeps calling me back. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing fishing trip with great hospitality and beautiful scenery. I’ll definitely be returning!

Owner's reply
Thanks Matt for your review. Really appreciate it. We will be opening as you know properly in 2026, so hopefully it will be even better.
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Emma Coombes
21 October 2025
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We had the most amazing stay here – absolutely perfect for families! The accommodation is beautiful, clean, and really well equipped, and the surrounding area is stunning with so much to see and do. Alison and Gav are such wonderful hosts – so warm and welcoming. They’ve created a lovely, relaxing place that feels like a home away from home. We’re already looking forward to coming back – especially when the fishing lake is open in 2026! Can’t wait to do some fishing in such a peaceful setting. Highly recommend!

Owner's reply
Thank you Emma, I'm glad you had a great experience. We are building a little haven for the children to play, darts, table football and outside hopefully a swimming pool for 2026. appreciate you comments thank you.
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Michelle
19 October 2025
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We spent a wonderful relaxing week fishing with a little bit of sightseeing included at oak tree lakes. The lakes and accommodation were beautiful and the owners were warm and welcoming. We are currently planning our next visit as it is the perfect place to relax and decompress with the added bonus of fishing and enjoying the wildlife. I cannot recommend this place enough

Owner's reply
Hi Michelle, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. As you know the Gite is ready, but we are still preparing the lakes ready for next years season, so there will be more stocked fish over the 30lb mark. We really appreciate you taking the time to review our property and lakes and that you were able to decompress, thats lovely to hear, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Alison and Gavin

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Whether it’s fishing, relaxing, or both—we’d love to welcome you.

We take great pride in offering a warm and welcoming experience for all our guests. From the tranquil surroundings of Montenay.

A local bakery, bar and Pharmacy and a Supermarket Within Driving Distance.

We also offer food packages, at an extra cost.  Please ask for further details.

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