Etang Morlou – Gite

Family location
Etang Morlou is one of the better family locations within the Angling Escapes package. This location offers a lot of fun not only for you as a fisherman, but there are many possibilities for the whole family!

Etang Morlou Gite
Gite l’Allier is a rustic holiday home right by the water, suitable for 1 to 4 people. The owners have transformed a robust barn while preserving authentic details, such as beautiful wooden beams, stone walls, and a cozy wood stove. Everything else is brand new and fully equipped with modern amenities. Please note that if you want to fish at night, you cannot fish from the accommodation and will need to stay by the water.

On the mezzanine above are 2 beds that can be pushed together, you look up at the beautiful beams and down through the wrought iron railing, where the wood stove burns when it’s cold. Downstairs is the 2nd bedroom with a bunk bed, a bathroom with bathtub with shower, a washbasin, a separate toilet and a room/kitchen with a sofa bed. The atmosphere is very warm and cozy through the use of old and new items, so you’ll feel right at home.

Through the French doors you reach your terrace where it’s wonderful to relax on 13.5 hectares of private grounds, with streams and views of hills and forests. There are also 7 beautiful horses, chickens, rabbits, cats and a sweet dog.

Tourist tax, electricity, water and wood are included in the price.

Accommodations feature a wood stove and radiator in the bathroom, duvets, bed linen, pillows, refrigerator with freezer compartment, coffee maker, oven, iron and ironing board, vacuum cleaner, kitchen utensils, cleaning supplies, garden furniture, wood, stove, television with Dutch channels among others, internet connection, high chair and/or crib on request. Washing machine can be used for 4 euros per wash.

Dogs cannot run completely free on the property due to other guests, but it’s no problem directly around the gîtes and on the fields further away. Smoking is not allowed inside!

Arrival and departure times
Arrival time: 4:00 PM
Departure time: 10:00 AM

The lake
Because water constantly flows into the lake from the forest on the left, the water is always fresh, nutrient-rich, and healthy. Also, because the owners drain lakes, they can acquire beautiful carp that have lived in very old waters and have never been caught by a fisherman, so they are extremely strong. The lake has been cleared of undergrowth and a number of trees to create 5 fishing spots, 4 by the houses and 1 for the fisherman with a tent, caravan, or camper. It is possible to move around in the places where you want to set up your tent or camper. Water always flows into the lake through the middle via the forest on the left. The depth there is about 1 meter, 1.50 meters in the middle, and about 2 meters at the dam. It flows out again on the right side. So the water is always fresh, nutrient-rich, and healthy. The long sides of 40 cm with hard sand slope towards the middle where it is muddy. There are no obstacles, aquatic plants, or weeds in the lake.

The fish stock
There are between 150 and 180 carp swimming in the lake, and it’s a diverse stock, ensuring the fishing remains exciting. Here you can catch Common Carp, Leather Carp, Mirror Carp, Ghost Carp, Grass Carp, and Koi Carp, ranging from large to very large sizes. As the owners themselves drain lakes and source the most beautiful and healthiest fish, this stock continues to expand. Furthermore, there are also beautiful diverse species of large sturgeon, a pink Grass Carp, and Golden Orfe. The owners drain the lake every 2 years and remove unwanted fish; pike, zander, black bass, and roach are available for purchase, but they also help maintain a good balance in the lake. The carp have a weight between 8 and 25 kilos with an average weight of 16 kilos. Keep in mind that crayfish may be present on many French waters, so it is always easy to have mesh for around your boilies with you. At Etang Morlou you also have to take into account poisson chat (small catfish). The water is fished every year, which fortunately makes it not too bad.

You may fish for carp day and night with 3 rods, there are 2 free rowing boats for use and it’s allowed to use your own bait boats. It’s possible to buy fishmeal pellets and crayfish boilies.

The owners arrange bread service from the warm bakery, for shopping you can go to large supermarkets 12-15 km away in nice villages and towns that are worth visiting. Fishing must be done according to house rules and booking means you have accepted this.

The Facilities
On the Etang Morlou estate, there is a toilet block with a shower and a washing-up area for those who prefer to camp. The bread service is arranged by the Dutch owner at the local bakery, and for groceries, you can visit large supermarkets approximately 12-15 km away, where charming villages and towns are also worth visiting.

Surroundings and Activities
Less than half an hour from here, there are 2 riding schools that offer programs for every level. One specializes entirely in working with small children, even from 2 years old, while the other can teach you the finer points of horse riding, including endurance. Both offer outdoor rides with riders and horses or ponies, often passing by castles and forests. You’ll feel transported to another world and will enjoy breathtaking moments, thanks to the peace and quiet of the beautiful surrounding nature. Costs from €10 per hour per person.

From our estate there are over 700 castles and ancient churches in the vicinity. The beautiful river l’Allier is also 4 km away, where whitewater canoe trips can be made, or you can swim in the crystal clear water.
You can enjoy the peace and space around you here, but also visit the many picturesque towns or brocantes in the immediate vicinity, the village shop is already 1 km away.