Pisces Country Park, located in Welney on the Cambridgeshire/Norfolk border, has seen more people choosing to buy a holiday lodge following a stay at the country park and its adjoining venue Acorn Holiday Park. It is because of holiday makers and people from the locality choosing to get back to nature for short holiday breaks; and those who have rekindled a passion for fishing.
The holiday parks have four abundantly stocked fishing lakes and on 27 and 28 August both parks will be opening their doors to visitors who are interested in a look at the holiday homes on sale there. There will be BBQ food and refreshments available for those who attend either day which will be open from 10.00am – 4.00pm.
The holiday parks are situated on a 20-acre site featuring beautifully landscaped lawns, shrubs and wooded areas. It is an ideal location for those who enjoy peace and tranquillity and above all getting away from busy everyday life. It has become the destination of choice for people from all over the UK since staycations have enjoyed a surge in popularity. Both parks are part of the Starglade Group which also operates Stonham Barns Park in Suffolk.
On Sunday 28 August the nation’s most-loved fishing star – Bob Nudd MBE will be joining visitors at the Open Day to do a spot of fishing and to meet and greet lodge owners and prospective owners. Having just returned from some competition fishing in France, he will be on hand to give advice and fishing tips to anyone interested in finding more about the sport.
Says Bob, ‘August is the ideal time for National Fishing Month. It’s to get people of all ages, abilities and fishing experience levels. What better time than mid-summer to give fishing a go. Fishing if fun and these beautiful country parks with luxury accommodation are such a good place to come to see fishing at its best.’
Established in the 1940s as a tench fishery, Pisces Country Park has three lakes heavily stocked with carp, pike, tench, roach and bream. It has won the David Bellamy Conservation Gold Awards for countryside achievement and been recommended by some of the country’s most famous anglers – including Bob Nudd MBE and Matt Hayes for fishing.
The parks were acquired by its current owners in 2019 and 2020 since then significant investment has been made in the facilities there. The holiday home accommodation on offer is being updated with many new units being added to replace older stock; at the same time as improvements are being made to the parks’ infrastructures and specialist conservation work is being continued to enhance the grounds and lakes.
Speaking about the recent success with increased demand for short breaks and the purchase of holiday lodges at the two sites, Paul Stanton said: ‘People are enjoying countryside breaks again – more than ever before – and rentals can be the route to purchasing a holiday home. Some buyers are looking to invest some money maybe from the sale of an asset, lottery win or inheritance. Some people have even purchased a holiday home to be near family members who might not have the space to accommodate family members for visits. It’s all about time with family and friends.’
‘Fishing is one of the UK’s largest participation sports and it is great for mindfulness and health. Getting out into nature is clearly what people want, to live a more fulfilled life, so we are seeing more visitors than usual and more people wanting to invest in a holiday home so that they have somewhere to go at the weekends.’
Luxury furnished holiday lodges are available to rent at Acorn Holiday Park and to buy at Pisces Country Park. Prices at Acorn Holiday Park start from £50 per night including fishing and from £34,995 for a fully furnished luxury holiday home. All accommodation is situated beside a lake.
For more information please call 0800 048 5326 or visit www.holidayparkhomes.co.uk
