
McCarthy Family
McCarthy Family What a fantastic holiday! The villa is well equipped and has a homely feel, a bonus is it’s only steps from the lake,
2023 VACANCY: october weeks available
McCarthy Family What a fantastic holiday! The villa is well equipped and has a homely feel, a bonus is it’s only steps from the lake,
26th August – 9th September A really enjoyable stay. The accommodation is the best we have ever stayed at, it feels like home and is
5th – 12th August We have an interesting weeks fishing at Hirondelle with the changeable weather, we have torrential rain, gale force winds then on
29th July – 5th August We have just got back from a fantastic week at Etang Hirondelle. Our hosts looked after us very well. Bait
1st – 15th July Just back from an amazing 2-week carp fishing at a lake in France. Glen and Linda (the owners) even included great weather as
17th – 24th June It was great to be back with our friends at Bouchamps-Les-Craon. The weather was hot and humid mixed in with a
10th – 17th June We had an amazing week, Our 3 young daughters really enjoyed themselves. Glen was very welcoming and nothing was to much
3rd – 10th June We absolutely loved our time at Etang Hirondelle. The weather was beautiful with 30 degrees nearly every day. The lake and
13th – 20th May We had a great week thanks.Girls enjoyed the comfort of the cottage. Great shower too!The lake fished steadily all week despite
29th April – 13th May Fantastic fishing at Etang Hirondelle with the biggest of the fishweighing 66lbs and 59lbs!! Well done to both of you!
22nd – 29th April What a great week fishing my 15-year-old son and I had at EtangHirondelle. Thank you so much Glen & Linda for
1st – 15th April Holiday has been fantastic! The weather has been challenging butstill, some great fish were caught. Wayne smashed his PB again with
Earlier start to the Fishing season of 2023 We choose to come earlier than planned to relax and although I didn’t fish every day, the
1st – 4th November Thanks Glen for all the advice & rowing out in the boat to bait up, you hit the spot!To start, I
8th – 15th October Thanks for another great week 15 fish totaling over 300lbs. We both had PB in Sturgeon at 33lbs and Mary equaled
Andrew & Barbara Well done Andrew & Barbara Brazier, Barbara did it for the girls with 62lbs7ozs Mirror. Andrew Caught a magnificent 51bls Silver common,
17th – 24th September We have been looking forward to our return. Etang Hirondelle is just as we remembered, beautiful. A relaxing week, a birthday
3rd – 17th September So for the first time in a number of visits I struggled to get among the bigger fish at Etang Hirondelle.
27th August – 3rd September First fish caught 59lbs 2oz! What a way to start the holiday!
6th – 13th August We have had to wait a long time for this holiday due to covid but here we are and what a
30th July – 6th August Our first visit to Etang Hirondelle, we waited 2 years for this trip!Glen’s advice was spot on, despite the extreme
16th – 30th July Our first visit back due to covid. We had a lovely relaxing holiday and an amazing time.due to the extremely hot
9th – 16th July Thank you and Glen for last week’s great hosts. Lake and gîte beautiful as always. The weather was very hot so
2nd – 9th July This is the third time we (myself and my family with 3 teenage girls) have been to Etang Hirondelle – and
25th June – 2nd July Just to say how much we enjoyed our stay. EtangHirondelle is a truly beautiful place. The fishing was excellent with
11th – 25th June What a fortnight we had! Great Holiday, Great Hosts, Great Food, and Great Fishing all mixed together with pretty good weather.
4th- 11th June talkSPORT radio presenter Nigel Botherway had just caught a 29lb mirror carp when something considerably bigger made off with his yellow pop-up
The Cat’s out the bag To all of our guests, we are as surprised as you are!Back in 2020, taking advantage of covid, our son
Tony Bond & Darren Goodliman & The girls 28 May – 4 June A great week topped off with amazing fish! A new PB, 47.8lbs
Derek & Maggie Stritton 14 – 28 May Just back from another enjoyable trip to Etang Hirondelle. Arriving as the fish spawned for the second
16th – 23rd April Another great holiday with fantastic fishing, looking forward to coming back! Thanks Glen & LindaSome lovely big fish caught considering the
16th – 23rd April Just wanted to say thank you again for the lovely stay. The place is amazing with so much wildlife, the donkeys
26th March – 9th April 2022 Imagine sitting by a lake surrounded by trees, bushes and flowers knowing that at any time the sound of
An amazing start to the 2022 Season! 26th March – 09th April 2022 What an amazing Holiday, we arrived earlier in the year than usual
What does fishing mean to you? What does fishing mean to you? Catching as many fish as you can? Catching the biggest fish in the
September 12th – 23rd 2021 Relaxed, caught quite a few fish and enjoyed myself! Etang Hirondelle in September c’est bon!
August 21st – September 4th 2021 Thank you so much Linda and Glen for a truly amazing fortnight!It’s not a surprise as you’ve always provided
July 12th – July 22nd 2021 With the possibility of a cancellation, and the relaxation of the isolation rules, I was off like a shot
October 19th – November 2nd 2019 My wife Barbara and I have holidayed 4 weeks every year at Hirondelle since it opened, and at Boufettieres
October 12th – October 19th 2019 Well the week has flown by!Weather hit & miss all week, carp up to 36lbs 6ozs caught by Stacey
October 5th – October 12th 2019 Another great holiday, thank you Glen & Linda. Good fishing, some good sized pike and some really lovely carp
September 28th – October 5th 2019 The end of another fantastic week has come around way too quick again! Thank goodness we’ve already booked our
September 21st – September 28th 2019 Another fantastic visit to Etang Hirondelle, its now like home from home for us. Glen & Linda have been
September 14th – September 21st 2019 Another fantastic holiday at Etang Hirondelle. Personal bests for Barry and Stuart. An incredible new lake record of 60
August 31st – September 14th 2019 With not a great deal of fishing fun this Summer, I was really looking forward to a couple of
August 24th – August 31st 2019 Another great family holiday at Etang Hirondelle. Great fishing although only fished for 2 full days, early mornings and
August 10th – August 24th 2019 Another great holiday at Glen & Linda’s lake, Etang Hirondelle. We had some lovely looking fish out topped off
August 3rd – August 10th 2019 First visit to Etang Hirondelle. A fantastic week, lovely lake, beautiful accommodation & great hosts. Weather was up &
We are proud to offer exclusive carp fishing holidays in France since 2001, with Etang Hirondelle being our finest fishing venue to date.
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