Linthwaite reels in fishing widows

As the saying goes, if you can’t beat them, join them - and there’s no better time than during National Fishing Week on 19 July 2008. If your man is hooked on angling, tackle the problem of being a fishing widow during National Fishing Week by taking up the rod and learning to fly fish on Linthwaite House Hotel’s tranquil tarn, whilst enjoying all the chattels of a well-deserved indulgent weekend away in their award winning boutique hotel in the Lake District.

For those who think that fly fishing will be difficult to learn, fear not. Surrounded by stunning views across Windermere to the hills beyond, Linthwaite Tarn provides the ideal setting for discovering that casting a fly rod requires no more co-ordination than swinging a golf club, baseball bat or tennis racquet. Once hooked, you will find yourself completely at peace with only the occasional plopping of lazily rising trout to make you appreciate why even Madonna has been quietly reeled in!

Recognising that fly fishing doesn’t have to be all about smelly waders and old tackle, Linthwaite House Hotel’s ‘Fly Fishing Break’ offers friends and couples alike the opportunity to enjoy one hour of expert fly fishing tuition in the knowledge that any casting will be more than well rewarded.

The Linthwaite ‘Fly Fishing Package’ starts from £155/person, based on two people sharing, and includes two nights accommodation in a standard room, full English breakfast, a delicious four course table d’hôte dinner with canapés every night, a one hour fishing lesson with all fishing tackle as well as a complimentary book on fly fishing for beginners. Additional fly fishing tuition is also available from £35/hour.

To make a reservation or for more information, visit Linthwaite.com.