Manor Fisheries

What Manor Fisheries does

Manor Fisheries operates a single-site coarse fishing and accommodation resort on Love Lane in Headcorn, Kent, United Kingdom. The business is built around three fishing lakes totalling approximately 3.9 acres, all over 25 years in age and stocked with specimen coarse fish including Common and Mirror Carp to 30+ lbs, Wels Catfish to 40+ lbs, and Tench and Bream to 8+ lbs. Lake access is restricted to paying members and to guests staying in on-site accommodation; the two specimen lakes are deliberately capped at five anglers despite offering nine swims each, marketed under a 'Never Knowingly Over-Crowded' positioning, while Mixed Lake 3 is capped at twenty anglers for casual day fishing.

The company earns revenue through two primary streams: recurring fishing memberships with limited angler caps, and nightly bookings of three en-suite apartments (Kingfisher, Greylag, Mallard) plus an Angler's Cabin, with complementary membership included for the duration of each stay. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the company website (manor-fisheries.com), phone, and email; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Ancillary revenue comes from a recently launched Day Retreats programme offering yoga, relaxation, and meditation sessions. Marketing relies on the company website, SEO for coarse and carp fishing keywords in Kent, an Instagram feed, a YouTube flythrough, and an email newsletter. There is no proprietary technology, app, or API; the operation is run with a team of 6 employees and no external investors or parent company are identified.

Name

Manor Fisheries

Legal name

Manor Fisheries

Website

https://manor-fisheries.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Manor Fisheries operates a single-site coarse fishing and accommodation resort in Headcorn, Kent, offering three well-stocked specimen and mixed coarse fishing lakes alongside three en-suite holiday apartments, targeting specimen anglers, casual day anglers, and small-group holidaymakers in Southeast England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coarse fishing & holiday accommodation

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ)

Keywords

• Specimen carp fishing
• Coarse fishing lakes
• Fishing holidays
• Self-catering apartments
• Day retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

Headcorn

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Fishing Membership: Membership-based access to fishing lakes, with complementary membership provided for accommodation guests during their stay. Members gain exclusive access to lakes with limited angler capacity per lake.
2. Holiday Accommodation: Three en-suite apartments (Kingfisher, Greylag, Mallard) and Anglers Cabin rental for overnight and week-long stays. Accommodation includes complimentary membership and swim access for the duration of stay.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Manor Fisheries runs a members-only coarse fishing operation across three landscaped lakes in Headcorn, Kent, holding specimen Carp to 30 lbs+ and Wels Catfish to 40 lbs+, alongside self-catering en-suite holiday apartments within 150 yards of the water. Membership grants lake access and is provided complimentary to accommodation guests, while the business also offers day retreats (yoga, relaxation, meditation) on site.

Product overview

Manor Fisheries is a single-location fishing and accommodation resort in Kent offering three well-stocked lakes for coarse fishing. The portfolio consists of two specimen lakes (Lake 1 Carp and Lake 2 Carp/Catfish) targeting anglers seeking large Carp to 30 lbs+ and Catfish to 40 lbs+, plus Mixed Lake 3 for relaxed day and night fishing. Accommodation includes three en-suite apartments (Kingfisher, Greylag, Mallard) and an Angler's Cabin, all with free WiFi and modern amenities. Day retreats offering yoga and meditation provide non-fishing activities. Membership is required for lake access, with complementary membership included for accommodation bookings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lake 1 Carp (Specimen Carp Lake) A 1.1-acre specimen carp lake at Manor Fisheries stocked with large Common and Mirror Carp, featuring 9 swims (including doubles) but limited to a maximum of 5 anglers to prevent overcrowding. Available to members and accommodation guests for day and night fishing in Kent.
• Lake 2 Carp/Catfish (Specimen Lake) A 1.2-acre specimen lake holding specimen Wels Catfish (to 40+ lbs) and large Common and Mirror Carp, with 9 swims (including doubles) but limited to 5 anglers to ensure an uncrowded experience. Available to members and accommodation guests.
• Mixed Lake 3 A 1.6-acre mixed coarse fishing lake limited to 20 anglers, holding smaller Carp (4–12+ lbs), Tench and Bream (both over 8+ lbs), Roach, Rudd, Crucians and Perch. Suitable for relaxed day and night fishing in pleasant surroundings.
• Kingfisher Apartment En-suite self-catering apartment for 2–4 guests at Manor Fisheries, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, dining/lounge area with 2-seater bed settee, LCD television with Freeview, free WiFi, a King-size bedroom (convertible to twins) and en-suite shower room. Includes complimentary lake membership and swim access for the duration of stay.
• Greylag Apartment Compact studio en-suite apartment for 2 guests at Manor Fisheries, fitted to a high standard with a kitchen (electric cooker, ceramic hob, microwave, toaster, integral refrigerator), dining/sitting area, LCD television with Freeview, free WiFi, twin beds and a separate shower room. Includes complimentary lake membership.
• Mallard Apartment First-floor en-suite self-catering apartment for 2–3 guests at Manor Fisheries (accessed via 13 steps), with a well-equipped kitchen, dining and sitting area with reclining chairs and leather bucket chair, LCD television with Freeview, free WiFi, two bedrooms (twins plus a single bed), separate WC and separate shower room. Includes complimentary lake membership.
• Angler's Cabin Purpose-built on-site facility between Lake 3 and Lake 1 for visiting Manor Fisheries anglers, equipped with a modern flush toilet, hot and cold drinking water, tables and chairs inside and on a covered porch, plus kettle and microwave. Functions as a shared amenity for guests.
• Day Retreats Day retreat experience at Manor Fisheries featuring yoga, relaxation and meditation in the surrounding Kent countryside. Open to individuals and small groups seeking a non-fishing wellness experience on site.
• Membership Members-only access to Manor Fisheries' three lakes for day and night fishing, with limited angler numbers per lake to maintain the uncrowded experience. Complimentary membership is included for the duration of stay for guests booking the on-site apartments or Anglers Cabin.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carp to 30+ lbs, Catfish to 40+ lbs, Tench and Bream to 8+ lbs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Angling TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Manor Fisheries became an official member of the Angling Trust starting with the 2024 fishing season. This partnership demonstrates commitment to promoting angling, conservation, and responsible fishing practices. The Angling Trust is the governing body for coarse, sea, and fly fishing in England.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Westwood Lakes: Lincolnshire complex of specimen and general coarse fishing lakes with on-site self-catering lodges. Closely comparable bundled fishing-and-accommodation offering in the same UK small-fishery segment.
• Todber Manor Fisheries: Dorset-based specimen carp and catfish fishery with on-site accommodation. Closest direct match to Manor Fisheries in terms of combining multi-lake specimen fishing with built-in lodging and a similar small, owner-operated scale.
• Barston Lakes: Day-ticket specimen fishery near Birmingham with multiple lakes targeting carp and catfish anglers. Comparable in core fishing proposition (specimen coarse fish, controlled swim density) though without the on-site accommodation layer.
• Makins Fishery: Warwickshire specimen carp, catfish and coarse fishery with lakeside lodge accommodation. Competes for the same premium UK specimen angler segment and offers a similar combined fishing-and-stay product.
• Horseshoe Lake Fisheries: Multi-lake specimen carp fishery in the Home Counties targeting experienced specimen anglers. Directly comparable customer profile, fish-stock focus (large carp), and premium positioning.
• Cuttle Mill Fishery: Warwickshire specimen carp and coarse fishery operating multiple lakes with similar swim-management discipline. Comparable business model in the UK specimen coarse-fishing niche.
• Linear Fisheries: One of the UK's largest dedicated specimen carp and catfish venue complexes, operating multiple lakes across Oxfordshire. Directly comparable to Manor Fisheries in customer target (specimen anglers), product (membership-based coarse fishing) and brand positioning in the premium UK angling market.

Broad incumbents

• Cotswold Water Park: Large multi-lake destination in the Cotswolds offering a broad mix of fishing, water sports, accommodation and leisure activities. Larger scale and broader scope than Manor Fisheries, but overlapping end-customer base (UK leisure/fishing breaks) and similar geographic catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=jW2XkaOVQu8
• Instagraminstagram.com/p/C41MRietCtt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manor-fisheries

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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