The Arundell Journal

We are very fortunate at the Arundell to own and manage twenty-two miles of wild fishing on the river Tamar and five of its tributaries. …

A new offering at The Arundell is an academy to promote the uptake of field sports among the next generation. Aimed at 14 to 19 …

As first time owners of a restaurant and hotel,  compiling a wine list for public consumption was a new and exciting experience. Nor before been required …

All of The Arundell’s fishing and rivers connect us to the moorland. The river Lyd comes tumbling from the Western edge of Dartmoor where it …

With Autumn in full swing and the crisp bite in the air, The Arundell is bringing back The Sunday Roast. Roast Dinners at The Arundell …

This summer has seen the relaxing of domestic covid travel restrictions and the consequent opening up of the hospitality sector, and on the 17th May …

As the weather turns colder, make the most of the hedgerows bursting with blackberries, with this simple and delicious jam recipe; supplied by our Executive …

“To all things there is a season”; Ecclesiaistes, Chapter 3, Verses 1 to 9, if you would like the complete quote. “Never was this more …

In my mid-summer fishing report, I commented on the rather odd weather patterns of this year, and the main part of the summer has seen …

Hollandaise; a delicious addition to fish dishes such as smoked or poached trout or salmon, or to be enjoyed with eggs.  For the Arundell kitchen’s …

According to outside critiques The Arundell kitchen has for many decades produced delicious food, some of the best as far as country hotels go. In …

Cornwall and Devon are popular for staycations this Summer, and we understand why families are picking this beautiful part of the country to spend family …

Most dry fly fishers would agree that if one had to choose only 3 flies for the season then that selection would undoubtedly include the …

We think these are great spots to enjoy a picnic and appreciate the beautiful countryside. Picnic hampers can be arranged by request by The Arundell …

Fishing at the Arundell started off rather tentatively this year, with nobody quite sure where we were going with the lockdown. A few local and …

With the imminent easing of lockdown, we are looking forward to welcoming more guests back through our doors. The Arundell in the summer offers a …

he DNA of the Arundell is primarily fishing, food and a love of being in the field. It has been for the past 90 years. …

This popular and effective dry fly was devised in 1962 by the late Oliver Kite to imitate the Large Dark Olives which were hatching on …

REELS:  Good quality reels should be relatively maintenance free, so long are they aren’t mistreated. Any defect will usually be obvious from a few quick …

The fly line is the most important component of your fly fishing equipment. Period. You can have the smoothest rod, swankiest reel, and most technically …

WAX YOUR ROD SPIGOTS!  Spigots are the joint between the sections of your rod when assembled. A small application of wax will not only prevent …

The Arundell has a long-standing reputation for being one of the best locations to pursue wild fish with the fly in the UK. We have …

Time on the river is precious and it is always disappointing to have one’s limited fishing days shortened by poorly maintained tackle. Over the years …