Secluded Holiday Home with Pool on A Private 8 Acre Estate - Charente, South West France Reviews

A very relaxing week in wonderful surroundings, 14 fish caught, none lost, best fish 44-00, all the fish are in pristine condition, this fishery is a testament to all Jon’s hard work, having fished in France for more than 30 years, I can say that Jon has something very special here.

Paul and Clare 3rd – 10th September

A spectacular and varied week which will give us memories to cherish. We had baking hot humid days of 36C and two epic thunderstorms, followed by autumnal weather to finish the week. Fishing was slow during the first part of the week but far more productive in the latter half with Tuesday and Thursday producing multiple catches. We fished at 14 wraps in both swims which seemed to be intercepting the carp on their travels. Jon was his usual helpful self with much conversation about fish behaviour, baiting frequency etc etc. A totally fabulous week and an experience that could not be had in the UK. Thanks Jon for making all this possible. We ended up with 34 fish but a lot more memories.

John and Pete 10th – 17th September

We have had a great time here as a family, Colette has been sunbathing by the pool and we have all been swimming and cooling down in it ! Most of the week it has been 25-33C so the fishing has been a little tricky. Mornings have been best with afternoons and evenings on the quiet side. That said, 13 fish caught during the week, including the big girl twice at 59lbs+ with some nice 40’s as well. Trips out to Oradour War Memorial and Lac de St.Pardoux were excellent. Bird life at the lake is fantastic and abundant, species-rich. Many thanks to Jon and Bailey for keeping us entertained.

Phil, Colette and George 27th August – 3rd Sept 2022

When we first arrived at Les Croix, it was instantly obvious that the scenery was stunning, the place had a calm and tranquil atmosphere to it that we deeply enjoyed.The surrounding area was quiet and ideal for a perfect fishing experience as well as a chill out holiday for family. The cottage was beautiful and clean, the rooms are spacious and equipped with fans which were helpful to stay cool in the warm temperatures. The pool was perfect for relaxing around and cooling off in the hot weather. The wifi was amazing the entire trip and the TV which was set at english time and was regular british TV was absolutely spot on compared to staying somewhere with french TV channels. The area surrounding is quiet and never busy, making it easier and less stressful to drive. The close town of Saint Junien had many supermarkets and an adequate amount of shops for a shopping trip. We also had the pleasure of trying Jon’s cooking one night and his curry was to die for and we wish we could have eaten more of his food. As we brought our dog Roxy, Jon’s dog Bailey was very friendly and got on with her well. We spent a lot of time around Bailey who was just the most friendly dog. The two dogs got on well and would run around for hours. On nights we’d sit outside and watching the sun set past the trees which was just beautiful to watch. The fish certainly gave us a show and gave Jeff and Jack their own PB’s which made them both very happy during their holiday. The rules on Les Croix allowed Jeff to have enough time to fish and enjoy his time off work, the protocol Jon has is spot on and really shows his love for the lake and the fish. It was a new experience completely compared to any holiday we’ve been on and it was so worth it.

Dixon Family (Jeff, Angie, Grace, Jack) 6th – 18th August

Writing this at the end of our Autumn break, our 21st and 22nd weeks here - always sad to leave but we will be back once more in spring 2023. An interesting trip, with the fishing being the most challenging of my 11 visits so far, the first week was quite hard with unpredictable weather largely to blame “ just” 8 fish caught, but week two was much better with another 24 fish netted, with several forties going up to 48-00. I have had so many fantastic trips to Les Croix that eventually a more difficult one was bound to occur ! Nonetheless still enjoyed the trip and the excursions out to the local restaurants were superb. Thanks Jon and Bailey for your great company, see you in May – a bientot !

Jim and Helen 8th – 25th October