Twin Peaks Brochure.pdf
An excellent oportunity to spend as long as you please in this stunning location at a very reasonable price.
Have the time of your life fishing for over 250 hard fighting Mirror and Common Carp.
Bivvy up on the bank or make use of the Caravan, the choice is yours.
Please browse our website and then contact us to make a booking. You will not be disappointed.
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Best described as a typical English Estate Lake, Twin Peaks is a picturesque lake of about an acre and a half set in the lovely Brittany countryside right on the very edge of the Forest d'Araize. Spring fed and completely private, no licenses required.
This holiday will appeal to those who enjoy their fishing, appreciate peace and tranquility and want to go home at the end of the holiday feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Fishing for the 250+ Carp we have stocked (up to 26lbs) guarantees a good weeks fishing. If you don't want to fish every day bring (or hire) the bikes and cycle or walk the 23 kilometres around the forest or discover more of the many local cycle ways. (see locality page for other things to do in the area).
Ideally suited to a couple or two friends, (third adult at additional cost), your holiday will be totally self-catering.
The local village is just over a mile away and has a very good supermarket with filling station. Opening hours are: 8:45 to 12:30 and 14:30 to 19:15 Monday to Saturday and 9:00 to 12:30 Sunday.
Other shops include an excellent bakery (croissants recommended, get there early) tabac, butcher, pharmacy, post office, banks etc. and several bars, restaurants and cafes.
A small market comes to town every Friday morning and sets up in front of the very impressive church.
We live on site in a little bungalow at the far end of the lake so will be on hand to ensure you have a trouble free holiday.
Is a 4 berth Abbey 416 GT touring caravan with separate dining area and large shower room/dressing area. It also boasts double glazing and blown-air central heating.
The kitchen area has a full oven, 4 burner gas hob and refrigerator.
Main seating area can be used as 2 single beds or converted into a large double bed. The dining area converts into a single bed and a further bunk bed folds out from the wall if required to accommodate a child.
The caravan has been suitably decorated to blend in with its surroundings and sits under the forest canopy. It is close to the car parking area with fantastic views over the lake and an abundance of bird and wildlife to enjoy for enthusiasts.
Outside the caravan is a large bark chipped area with picnic table for true al-fresco living.
Please bring your own: bed linen, duvet covers, pillow cases and towels, or sleeping bags if you prefer.
Plenty of room to bivvy up on the bank if you prefer.
Our fish are fed on a mixture of low oil, carp feed pellet and prepared maize.
If you decide to bring carp pellet from the UK please ensure that it is LOW oil. (It is cheaper to buy your pellet in the UK).
You can purchase freshly prepared maize directly from us at 5 Euros a bucket which you can use either as feed or hook bait.
The most popular hook baits are boilies, maize and sweetcorn presented in conjunction with PVA bagged pellet.
Floating crust is also a popular surface bait.
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Totally unique to Twin Peaks.
Any 7 day period for two people exclusive use of Lake and caravan subject to availability is only:-
Deposit: £100 (GBP) by Direct Bank Transfer or Cheque.
Balance: 300 Euros (equivalent to £250) Cash on Arrival
A third adult over the age of 16 will be charged an additional 150 Euros cash on arrival. (Child under 16 free).
Fishing Equipment is available for hire _ 10€ per person per day: 2 rods/reels/pod/alarms, bring your own terminal tackle. Bivvy hire 5 € per night. Please book in advance. N.B. Lost or damaged equipment must be paid for.
A Security deposit of 50 € is required before hire of any equipment, cycling or fishing, refundable upon return of equipment in good order.
Up to 10% discount on Brittany Ferries available (please ask for code before booking ferry).
Prepared maize: 5 Euros a bucket.
Cycle hire: 10 euros per cycle per day.
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Locally
The Forêt d'Araize is a private forest of 970 hectares with main species of tree being oaks, beeches and pines. It is a nesting site, for 5 species of birds: the middle spotted woodpecker, nightingale, redstart, bonelli's warbler and golden oriole as well as nuthatch, wagtail, tits including the marsh tit etc.
Chateaubriant has a medieval castle and Wednesday is "market day" which takes over the town centre and fills it with music and colour.
August sees the spectacular Etincelles Aquatiques concert and fireworks display set on and over the huge lake (Forge) in the local village. Not to be missed.
La Roche-aux-Fées (fairies rock) in Essé is regarded as Europes best preserved dolmen.
Further Afield
The rugged coastline and beautiful beaches of the west coast are only an hour drive away.
St. Malo boasts a modern Aquarium. Whilst a bit further afield near Caen about 2 and a half hours drive, are the Normandy Landing Beaches of Utah and Omaha, the vast American cemetery and the Bayeaux Tapestry.
Mont St. Michael is another historic and very popular tourist attraction about 2 hours away.
Brittany Ferries
Etincelles Aquatiques
Brittany Tourist Board
Pays de Loire Guide
Mont St. Michel
St. Malo Aquarium
Weather - Martigne-Ferchaud
A Self-Guided Walking and Cycling Holiday.
Situated in a very quiet rural location on the very edge of the Foret d'Araize. The caravan stands in an acre and a half of grounds (mostly lake) with beautiful views across the fields and countryside beyond. It offers the ideal location for a peaceful and relaxing holiday but with plenty to do in the area for the more active holidaymaker.
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Situated in the quiet owners only section of the Forest Edge Holiday Park in the New Forest, Hampshire. A well presented 35’' x 12'’ static mobile home. Accommodation comprises spacious lounge, separate dining area, kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite, twin bedded room and separate family shower room.
Well equipped with TV (free view), DVD and video, fully equipped kitchen with domestic gas oven, hob, microwave, fridge and toaster. Duvets and pillows supplied. Bring your own sheets etc or take advantage of our linen service at an additional cost of £20
All year hard standing car parking to front of caravan.
Ideally placed on a very quiet pitch backing onto the New Forest. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the New Forest with its miles of walks and cycle paths.
Bouremouth's beaches only 1/2 an hour away, Romsey and Salisbury closeby.
Affilliated with Oakdene Forest Park (only a mile away). Passes are available to purchase for the Oakdene attractions and facilities.
Available for weekend and mid-week breaks during off peak periods, please enquire for details.
Max 6 people / Pet friendly site, one sm/med size dog only please additional cost £20
Smoking outdoors only please.
