FAQ
What clothes should I take?
Depending upon time of year this will vary but as a standard take some warm clothes, a warm jacket, waterproofs & wellies.
What is the weather like?
The weather is pretty similar to the UK although this part of France gets more days of sunshine than the average in the UK. Please check the following site for a 5 day forecast:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2150?count=10
How do I get there?
Chanel Tunnel from Dover to Calais. Then 4 hours drive from Calais.
Ferry from Dover to Calais. Then 4 hours drive from Calais.
Ferry from Portsmouth to St Malo. Then 1.5 hours from St Malo.
Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen. Then 45 minutes from Caen.
Flight from Stansted to Dinard with Ryanair. You can then hire a car and it is a 45 minute journey from Dinard.
Do I need a passport?
Yes you do. You will need a valid passport with 6 months left on it.
What else should I bring?
Towels, shampoo & soap. You will also need to bring washing up liquid and any food. There is a Super U 5 minutes down the road, along with a number of other local shops.
If you have not requested bed linen you will need to bring sleeping bags.
What bait shall I bring?
You will not need to take loads of bait. If you put lots of bait in you will ruin the swims for your stay,
Boilies (GLM, Supercrab, pineapple) & sweatcorn work best on the lake.
Small PVA bags with carp pellets also work well.
Please phone Pete Wilson @ Chestnut Pool UK on 01462 701865. He will be more than happy to send bait out in the post or visit him at Chestnut Pool Fisheries, Church Street, Langford, Near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9QT.
What clothes should I take?
Depending upon time of year this will vary but as a standard take some warm clothes, a warm jacket, waterproofs & wellies.
What is the weather like?
The weather is pretty similar to the UK although this part of France gets more days of sunshine than the average in the UK. Please check the following site for a 5 day forecast:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/2150?count=10
How do I get there?
Chanel Tunnel from Dover to Calais. Then 4 hours drive from Calais.
Ferry from Dover to Calais. Then 4 hours drive from Calais.
Ferry from Portsmouth to St Malo. Then 1.5 hours from St Malo.
Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen. Then 45 minutes from Caen.
Flight from Stansted to Dinard with Ryanair. You can then hire a car and it is a 45 minute journey from Dinard.
Do I need a passport?
Yes you do. You will need a valid passport with 6 months left on it.
What else should I bring?
Towels, shampoo & soap. You will also need to bring washing up liquid and any food. There is a Super U 5 minutes down the road, along with a number of other local shops.
If you have not requested bed linen you will need to bring sleeping bags.
What bait shall I bring?
You will not need to take loads of bait. If you put lots of bait in you will ruin the swims for your stay,
Boilies (GLM, Supercrab, pineapple) & sweatcorn work best on the lake.
Small PVA bags with carp pellets also work well.
Please phone Pete Wilson @ Chestnut Pool UK on 01462 701865. He will be more than happy to send bait out in the post or visit him at Chestnut Pool Fisheries, Church Street, Langford, Near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9QT.
