Lake access is included in the pitch fee for all our campers. Visitors that are not camping are also welcome but must purchase a pass. Passes are required for anyone that wishes to swim, paddle, picnic or spend time by the lake. Lake passes can be purchased here. Visitor parking is free.

 

why do people use our lake?

 

Our 1.5 acre lake is freshwater fed from a spring, sheltered, peaceful and packed with wildlife. Safer than the sea, it's also a great place for beginners to learn how to paddleboard or kayak.
 

what is permitted on the lake?

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• Stand up paddle boards

• Kayaks

• Canoes

• Swimming

• Fishing? To avoid hooks getting caught in swimmers feet, fishing is no longer allowed.

 

campers 

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Lake and lakeside access is included in all campers' pitch fees and campers have priority access to the lake. If you are camping you will need to read the waiver at the lake entrance prior to use.

 

visitors

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All visitors require a lake pass. Lake passes can be booked in slots; 09:00 - 13:00, 13:00 - 17:00 and 17:00 - 20:00. We also offer seasonal passes for regular visitors. Click here to book a lake pass and here for seasonal passes. Visitor parking is free.

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CURRENT AVAILABLE PASSES​

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Half day lake pass - Perfect for a one-off visit. Choose from an am or pm 4 hour slot. Book here

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Half day family pass - This gives a family of four access to the lake and lakeside at a discounted rate (four for the price of three). Choose from an am or pm four hour slot. Book here

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Evening lake pass - This pass gives an individual lake and lakeside access from 17:00 - 21:00. Book here

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Morning and evening seasonal pass - Valid from 1st april to 30 Sept. This pass is designed for regular users who want to use the lake and lakeside in the early morning and/or evening. This pass gives you access from 06:30 - 09:00 and 17:00 - 21:00, seven days a week. This pass does not give you access between 09:00 and 17:00. Book here

 

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sup

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We have a limited number of paddleboards available to hire on a first come, first served basis during cafe opening hours. Please see Google or our social media pages for the current Purple Turtle cafe opening times. Unfortunately, pre-booking is not possible at this current time. 

Visitors and campers are permitted to bring their own boards at no extra cost.

 

swimming

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The lake is very sheltered and always has flat, calm waters, so its great as an alternative when the sea is rough or cold. We are open all year round, 365 days of the year.

 

All water based activity is at your own risk. We ask all water users to abide by our lake rules to ensure the environment, wildlife, and other visitors are respected. Please see our lake conditions of use here.

 

picnic

 

Any visitors wanting to sit by the lake or have a picnic by the lake are welcome, but must also purchase a lake pass. These are the same passes as required for swimmers, paddleboarders, kayakers etc.

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