[Mike Barrio]

I've really enjoyed my trips to Hoddom Castle and the fishing on the River Annan. I like the idea of the camping pods, they're so much better than a tent and so flexible.  Most self catering lodges or chalets are only let weekly, but a quick trip for 2 or 3 days is so much easier to do.

The fishing is easy to organise too, either phone the ghillie in advance to book your rods, or simply book them online via the Fishpal website.

Of course hotels and B&Bs are another option for a short fishing break, but these can often curtail fishing well into the evening, as you can worry about disturbing other guests if you return from the river at midnight.



It would be great to find a few more locations with pods like this throughout Scotland, with access to some reasonably good fishing nearby

Any suggestions folks? ..... A few more options for short fishing breaks like this would be great

[Marc Fauvet]

i like how snoring sounds are enhanced in these due to the peculiar architecture... 

[Mike Barrio]

You sleeping in the van next time Marc?     

[Marc Fauvet]

it did cross my mind but then, i do that all the time. a little 'exoticness' is good from time to time... 

[Mike Barrio]

Interesting ...... no more suggestions.

Either Hoddom is quite unique, or folk want to keep other locations like this up their sleeve, which I can understand.

Cheers
Mike

[Derek Roxborough]

Sands Holiday Centre has those small wooden tent type structures, I suppose they could be pod like , Near Gairloch, they have a hill loch and a small stream that gets seatrout , The local Angling club has a lot of hill lochs, easgach 1

[Mike Barrio]

That looks like it might be worth exploring 'easgach 1'

I've had a quick look at their website, they call their 'pods' Wigwams, but the idea is the same. They are available on a nightly basis and are located on a camp site with all the usual shower/toilet blocks etc and there is a cafe for reasonably priced breakfasts and meals. One of the beauties of these things is you just need a sleeping bag and maybe a pillow ..... plus your favourite coffee mug of course 

......... and I'm sure there will be fishing to explore in that area  

Website: http://www.sandsholidaycentre.co.uk/



Cheers
Mike

[Hamish Young]

I'm over that way later this month, will swing past for a nosey.....

[Mike Barrio]

I'm over that way later this month, will swing past for a nosey.....

Great stuff

I'm guessing they'll be closed at this time of year, but it would be great if we could find a few places like this all over Scotland.

You've stayed in the pods, so you know what we are looking for ........... keep your eyes open for more possibilities like this near fishing when you are out and about on your travels Hamish

Cheers
Mike

[Mike Barrio]

Here are some more at Applecross, but what is the fishing like in that area?

http://www.applecross.uk.com/campsite/wigwams.htm

[Marc Fauvet]

i bet the acoustics are a lot better in those wigwams. me like !

[Derek Roxborough]

There are a good few Hill lochs around there, easgach 1

[Jim Eddie]

Here are some more at Applecross, but what is the fishing like in that area?

http://www.applecross.uk.com/campsite/wigwams.htm

There you go  Mike

http://www.trout-salmon-fishing.com/scotland-applecross.htm

 

Jim

[Mike Barrio]

Thanks Jim, I can find stuff online, it was more personal experience I was looking for

Cheers
Mike

[Rob Brownfield]

These guys have various Pods to stay in, as well as fishing onsite.

http://www.gorsebankglamping.co.uk/fishery

[Derek Roxborough]

I have fished some of the Hill lochs in the Applecross area mainly on the Torridon side all very fishable, at least one gets a run of sea trout, but not when I was there,most of the rivers are spate type,and the ones that aren't are deadmans shoes,
easgach 1

[Mike Barrio]

Hmmm ....... not as many options available as I'd hoped for, I think a 'personal pod' might be the answer for 2016

[Mike Barrio]

Personal pod ordered ........................

[Marc Fauvet]

like-like !  what are its dimensions, Mike ?

[Mike Barrio]

Hi Marc,

It's the 5m diameter version and 3m high in the centre.
I have a smaller tent, but this one will make a good 'base camp'

Cheers
Mike

[Marc Fauvet]

thanks, saw the specs. this looks awesome ! 
i guess we'll have to test the acoustics... 

[Iain Cameron]

It's the 5m diameter version and 3m high in the centre.

That's huuuuge! looks grand

[Colin Sunley]

Holly Crap that's like something out of Harry Potter, You'll get a few bunk beds in there for sure,

[Derek Roxborough]

Looks like Scouting for boys  easgach 1

[Mike Barrio]

Ordered a couple of Coleman Chairs for the tent, don't know what I was expecting but they've just arrived and they are serious pieces of kit ...... well impressed