Holidays

Bedgebury Riding School - Holidays in the Weald of Kent

OUTSTANDING FACILITIES IN STUNNING SURROUNDINGS - STABLING FOR 60 HORSES, TWO OUTDOOR SCHOOLS, TWO INDOOR  SCHOOLS, A CROSS COUNTRY COURSE WITH WATER JUMP, DITCHES AND WIDE VARIETY OF NATURAL FENCES
The Riding Centre offers holiday courses throughout the year. These can be for a long weekend, mid-week
break or as long as required and the content of each holiday is tailored to meet individual requirements.
Lessons are available for riders of all standards whther they wish to compete seriously or just enjoy the superb  riding in Bedgebury Forest. Holiday courses consist of three rides and one lecture per day.

Swimming and tennis are available at no extra cost during the school holiday period. English lessons can be arranged for an  extra charge. We can also arrange transport to and from airports/railway stations.

Bridle Rides Ltd

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Cobham Manor

Due to our superb rural location in the heart of the Kent countryside and our close proximity to many Kent attractions, including Leeds Castle and the Museum of Kent Life, as well as London, we are well placed to offer short break or longer adult riding holidays.

Around Cobham Manor equestrian centre are many ancient Kentish villages, steeped in culture and heritage, each with its own unique character.

Close to our Centre are many different types of accommodation, from family run "bed & breakfast" to prestigious hotels with leisure facilities and golf courses. To find out more about the local area and attractions, visit www.tour-maidstone.com.

With the ability to cater for riders at every level, from absolute beginner to serious competitor, we are able to offer riding holidays that will ensure enjoyment and satisfaction.
A typical 5 day programme

Day One:

3 riding lessons, stable management.

Day Two:

Stable management, one lesson, picnic hack.

Day Three:

Stable management and either beach ride in the winter or South Downs picnic ride in the Summer.

Day Four:

Trip to Leeds Castle or similar attraction.

Day Five:

Show and extravaganza



Cost
We can do weekend breaks, 5 or 7 day holidays.

The cost is £100 per day, which we believe offers excellent value.

Evening activities can be arranged, cinema, swimming etc...

For more details, or to book a holiday, call 01622 738497.

Cullinghood - Riding Holidays

RIDING HOLIDAYS IN ROYAL BERKSHIRE, AN AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY

Herons Farm is the sort of place where time has stood still, offering peace and tranquility.
The Large 18th century farmhouse offers a cosy lifestyle with delicious home cooking. We have a heated outdoor swimming pool which is secluded within a walled garden, plus lawns and old fashioned flower beds.
Herons is a working model farm, with cattle and horses. We have a traditional mews stable complex, a 17th century tithe barn, a listed octagonal barn, full size all-weather arenas (25m x 50m & 40m x 60m), plus extra schooling areas, jumping paddocks and cross country course. The onsite parkland hacking has outstanding views coupled with the woodland and extensive bridleways close by, you will find us hard to beat.
Adult Holidays Full / Half Board / B&B (see website for Price List)
For non-riders who enjoy log fires, animals, walking, swimming, a beautiful location, private picnic areas with golf etc. close by, this is the place for you.


Unaccompanied Dream Farm Holidays for 7 -16 year olds

Activity breaks through all school holidays and some weekends
Lots of riding, pony care and outdoor fun
Good home-cooked food and large airy farmhouse accommodation
Qualified instruction and adult supervision
ABRS approved

A typical day consists of feeding and grooming the horses and ponies, tacking up, and about 3 hours riding - all under instruction. We mix all this up with swimming, games, films, picnics, barbecues, ball games and walks, so the day and evening are as full as you want them to be. Those looking for a less energetic day may relax instead - it's your holiday: just tell us what you want.


We can accept mixed abilities and ages. Beginners will not ride with the more experienced, and some of the social activities will be split by age.

Forest Farm Carriage Driving & Holiday Accommodation

Forest Farm’ is owned and run by Pippa Jarman, ably assisted by Debbie Butler. It has superb facilities for horses, carriage drivers and riders, and hosts Competitions and Fun Days for all standards. Its Self-Catering Accommodation Units are equally popular with Visitors not interested in horses, as with those who bring their own. Well behaved dogs are also welcome.

Carriage Driving Courses with your own turnout. Debbie and Pippa are themselves successful competitors at National level, both in Driving Trials and Showing, and are popular Instructors. International Trainers are also regularly invited to the Centre to conduct Clinics.

You may choose to be escorted on drives of varying lengths through the New Forest Enclosures, or there are maps covering the whole area are available for visitors’ use.

Milford-on-Sea is a delightful coastal village, and the heath and woodland is only a few miles away. The tranquillity of the area and the central location of ‘Forest Farm’ make it an ideal base from which to sightsee or just relax. For horse owners it is a quiet and private venue in which to enjoy your sport, whether training or riding/driving just for pleasure.

We offer visitors:
Comfortable self-catering Accommodation units
Excellent Covered Modern Stabling
Clean grazing with post and rail fencing & mains water
Extensive hard standing for car/lorry/trailer parking
Quiet village lanes and coastal drives
Off road driving on the farm
All-weather outdoor manage for both riding and driving
Dressage Arena/Cones course/Permanent Obstacles
Caravan and camping

Convenient facilities for the disabled
Tourist information & local area maps
Escorted forest drives (price on application)
Bicycles and bar-b-cue available

Great Riding Holidays

For the best riding holidays in the UK or abroad, choose a BHS Approved Riding Establishment. Whether you want to improve your riding or just enjoy exploring the countryside on horseback, you'll find good facilities, carefully selected horses and ponies and qualified Instructors or Trek Guides.

Horse Riding Directory

The easy to use  directory aims to  provide you with all the necessary information for an enjoyable visit to
Sussex, providing a comprehensive listing of horse riding facilities within Sussex to accommodate all levels of riders.

Potters Farm

Bed and breakfast for horses in the Kent countryside

Stoke Lyne Farm Cottages

Beautiful self catering accommodation set in a peaceful rural location, superbly situated in the Oxfordshire countryside.

Stoke Lyne Farm Cottages have two stables available to accommodate two horses. There is plenty of off road hacking around and the village is the start of the Jubilee Ride, which is a nine mile circular route using bridleways and quiet roads, through farmland, woods and parkland. This also links with the Claude Duval Bridle Route at Bainton. This 50 mile trail connects The Sabrina Way in Gloucestershire to The Swans Way in Buckinghamshire, which is part of a national bridle route network.

Unicorn Traills

An easy train journey or drive from London, South Harting a lovely old downland village with lots of attractive walks and there is the added bonus of sea views (about 8 miles South) from the top of the downs. With buzzards on the hills and many species of wild flowers across the pastures there is a complete air of peace and quiet.
Your hostess, Joyce, is an avid endurance rider who regularly competes on her horses so the horses are fit and responsive. After long hours in the saddle you will be accommodated in one of the two guest bedrooms at the farmhouse, both with either twin or double beds, one ensuite or in the peak season nearby bed and breakfast with dinner taken at the farmhouse (you will be notified if this is the case). Good home cooking with meat purchased from the local farmer and vegetables from the nearby market / local suppliers. Joyce has two enthusiastically friendly dogs who love to be made a fuss of but are old enough to keep quiet.

Sample itinerary
Friday
Arrive Friday evening, dinner, relaxing glass of wine and bed.

Saturday
After breakfast you will ride across the Downs at a good pace for 4-6 hours stopping for a pub lunch / picnic en route. In the evening we enjoy a leisurely dinner with wine and discuss the days events.

Sunday
The following day will be a half day riding, again with long canters unless otherwise arranged

For more information, visit our website.