The Pine Lodge at Higher Chilcott Farm is located in the Exmoor National Forrest (West England). The owners, Bobbi and John Pullman, lead vacationers on a trail ride through the nearby forest, where there are wild ponies that have been living in the forest for several thousand years. The Lodge is also near Dulverton, a city founded in the 11th century that boasts a castle and other medieval buildings. As for the ride quality, the terrain accommodates galloping, trots and longer canters, as well as swimming horseback. Breakfast and dinner are provided at the farm, and most lunches are spent at a pub. Self-catering cottages are also available. Prices vary depending on vacation length and accommodations.
Pine Lodge
Higher Chilcott Farm, Dulverton
Somerset, UK, TA22 9QQ
011-44-01398-323559
pinelodgeexmoor.co.uk
The Field Farm is located on the East Coast of Lincolnshire and spans more than 60 acres. It's a mile from the beach and hosts a livery yard, equestrian center, cross-country course and fishing lake. The farm allows you to bring your horse on holiday and offers stabling, walking access to the beach for you and your horse and a cross country trail for riding. For exercise, the farm also provides a jumping paddock. It also offers a variety of accommodations, including an area for motor homes and tents, as well as several luxury vacation houses available for rent. You can also just keep your horse at the farm and stay at an area Bed and Breakfasts or hotels. As of 2010, prices range from around $50 per night to $160 or more per night depending on how many people are in your group, the time of year and the length of your stay.
Field Farm
Langham Rd, Ember Ln
Mumby, Lincolnshire, LN13 9SL
England
011-44-01-1754-872354
field-farm.net
The Collacott Farm Cottages in North Devon provide family holidays, including horse holidays where you can explore Exmoor, the North Devon beaches, Dartmoor and Tarka County. The farm is smaller, encompassing only nine self-catering cottages. Facilities include an outdoor heated pool during summer months, a tennis court, game room, trampoline room, party room for up to 60 people and woodland trails. The farm also offers a riding school, loan-a-pony service, and an arena for beginners and child riders. Vacations are for adults only and, as of 2010, ranged from about $240 to $400, depending on time of year. The price includes accommodations for two people in a cottage for two nights and four hours of riding instruction.
Collacott Farm Cottages
Kings Nymptom, North Devon EX37 9TP
England
011-44-01769-572491
collacott.co.uk
