FAQ's

Cottages & Accommodation

• What is your email address? -  docklowpools@hotmail.com
• Do I need to bring any bedding if I'm staying? - Bedding is supplied; you just need to bring your towels, tea towels. Also your own washing liquid and dustbin bags. That’s all
• Do you have any late availability? - Sure. There is a link on this web site with all our vacancies.
• Do you do short breaks? - We will consider short breaks and long weekends (breaks into two weeks). We will consider all options nearer the date preferred. In the summer we cant consider anything less than 7 days until at least 10 days before arrival, just in case a week booking comes along instead. Full payment is expected on booking, with a card (Be aware of card fees)
• Do you take minors under 18? - No, sorry we are an adult’s only accommodation. Minors are welcome in the day for day tickets fishing, accompanied with an adult, but can not stay on the estate. No exceptions
• Do you take dogs? - Yes, we have six cottages available. Primrose, Mistletoe, Clover, Snowdrop, Bramble and Honey Suckle. We charge just £30 per week for a pet
• I have booked a holiday, when do I need to pay the full balance? - We normally prefer the whole remaining balance to be paid at least six weeks before arrival.  All late bookings have to be paid in full upon booking
• Is the price person or per cottage/lodge? - Prices quoted are per cottage/lodge. B&B is per person.
• Do you take all male parties? - Yes we do, but only in specific lodges and bed & breakfast, but not in the cottages. No party should be more than 8 people.
• Do the cottages have DVDs? - Yes, a DVD machine is installed. A library of limited films is available in the coffee shop with books too.
• Can I pay by card over the phone? - Although we prefer to take the booking payments by the traditional method of cheque, (payable to "Docklow Pools"), we can take cards over the phone now, with the correct information. Unfortunately we do have to charge 1.5% per transaction to cover card machine charges. Cheques are free.
• Does the holiday include VAT? - Yes
• Do have any accommodation near the river? -The river Wye is approximately 18 miles away from Docklow Pools and the Teme is approx 10 miles. There are no rivers at Docklow Pools, but we own three stretches that guests can fish in the season.
• Do you take stag parties? - No. I'm afraid we don’t. Predominately we are a couples business, encouraging relaxing quiet enjoyable holidays for adults.
• Do you rent the cottages out on long lease? - Yes we do as holidays or weekend break, based upon you taking up the lease for 5 months over the winter period. Scheme is aimed at couples who want to get away weekends and join in with our friendship at Docklow. It’s extremely in-expensive. It helps keeps bar and restaurant going in the winter period. As it’s a holiday cottage, individuals can use it as much as possible but mustn’t live in it permanently. Normal rules apply. Subject to availability.
• I am coming on a winter break, will the bar be open? - In the winter (October to April) the bar is open, yes from Wednesday to Saturday evenings with full restaurant. Bar open too Wednesday to Sunday lunchtimes. Restaurant will be closed Mid October to early November as Chef is on his annual holiday.

 Restaurant

• Is food available everyday? - Yes. Restaurant is open with the exception of Sunday evenings and Mondays, but otherwise bar meals is available all week. In the winter we are closed on a Tuesdays for restaurant and bar snacks too. For large parties we will make special alternative arrangements to open those days for you. Call on 01568760256.  Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturday evening full comprehensive restaurant menu. Day times food available apart from Mondays.
• Is your produce local? - Yes. We pride our selves on buying as much of our produce from Hereford, Worcester or Shropshire suppliers. Alternatively we grow our own vegetables.
• Do you cater for large parties, such as Birthdays, Funerals and Parties? - Yes of course. Please give us a call and we'll be happy to help as much as we can.
• Are you open Christmas? - "Yes we are". Christmas day will be limited numbers and is proving quite popular without advertising. Price is £40 per head. Open Boxing Day too, cost is £19.95. Normal hours will follow.
• What are the opening times? - Bar opens at 6pm to 11pm daily and at 12am to 2pm lunchtimes daily expect Sunday until 3pm.
• Food allergies; what food do you do? - Speak to Graham our chef, 01568760256 from Tuesday to Friday lunchtimes and he will help you 

 Caravan Site

• Do you offer camping? - No sorry.
• What is a Super pitch? - Its a caravan pitch with the following amenities: TV, water, sewage and electric. All are hard standing.
• Do I need to book a pitch? - Yes always advisable
• Can I fish the residents match? - No sorry. We have had experiences of people staying just one evening, fishing the match, winning and leaving true residents to lick their wounds. A Docklow resident is someone staying B&B, in lodges or a cottage.
• Is there a shower block? - Yes. One minute walk from your pitch.
• How much is it per night? - £15 per pitch + VAT, £5 orning, £4 Dog per night
• I staying in the caravan, can I fish the match pool? – No, caravans non members can fish day ticket waters only. Ask for membership details if youre a regular visitor.

 Fishing

• What lakes are day tickets? - Mickey mouse and Moby Dick (both on left hand side of the drive), figure of eight and the first ten pegs of the snake.
• How much is day ticket? - £6 per day. Buy your ticket from the shop or £10 on the bank.
• Can we night fish? - No night fishing for day tickets
• How is it fishing? -Call John in the shop on 01568 760 544 Thursday to Sunday 8am to 4pm.
• I am a day ticket, what matches are on? - No matches will affect the day ticket water. Match pool or Farmer Jack lakes only.
• What Bait bans are there? - Please see Docklow Rules on this site
• Are you adults only fishing? - We are an adult’s only business, but we like to see young people fishing too naturally. So all children under 16 must be accompanied with an adult.
• I am resident and want to have a knock with my friends? - We are a keep net free venue; hence why fish are are in very good condition. There is a resident match every Tuesday which may answer your question. The rivers allow nets too. We will in limited exceptional circumstances look at knock ups for you but will charge a net fee, dictate which lake and limit fish in nets to maximum of 5 hours.
• Which lakes can I fish as a day ticket? - You have four pieces of water to choose from. Moby Dick, Mickey Mouse, Figure of eight and the first ten pegs on the snake only
• What happens if I leave litter? - We have an idea of who leaves litter obviously from walking around. Mostly the pools are clean and tidy, but if we find litter deliberately left behind, the angler will be banned without exception from Docklow Pools for life. Docklow is a beautiful place, and litter louts will not spoil it.

Membership

• Can I join the Docklow Membership? - Docklow membership is available to genuine anglers. Ask for details on 01568760256 or the shop 01568760544. Details also on the membership tab on this web site.
• How much is the membership? - Its just £70 +VAT to join for the first year.
• Does that cover all the lakes? - It covers all the lakes apart from the Major Bill specimen lake
• Can I join the Major Bill? - There is a three year waiting list, which is run from the tackle shop by Simon. Call 01568760544 or email shop for details. Best method is naturally introduce yourself.

 Evening Entertainment

• Quiz night (summer only). Monday in the bar. Starting at 9ish. Just for fun, nothing serious. Aimed at residents mostly. See Jonathan
• Tuesday & Friday Carvery (summer only). Thereafter a singer in the oak room until last orders.
• Bingo - For all guests Fridays in the winter
• Most Saturdays in the winter have a singer or dancing.