Self-catering
country cottages and accommodation where you can take your horse
Naturally we
want to take all members of our families on holiday and it's quite
common for people to take their dogs and occasionally other
pets. That's one of the good things about self-catering
accommodation - it can be a home from home.
It's possible
in a few locations to also take your horse with you, and there's
nothing better than to be able to ride and enjoy different
views. Some of the self-catering cottges shown below also offer riding holidays and riding lessons.
Self-catering
country cottages and houses where your horse is welcome
3 bedroom Farthingwood Barn in Wheddon Cross, near Minehead, horse welcome |

The Farthingwood Barn is in an idyllic country setting; go through the gate to find our friendly farm animals, duck pond, free range chickens, and a truly fantastic view. The spacious barn comfortably sleeps up to 6, and is perfect for families or couples who want that little bit extra on their self-catering holiday. We provide free livery for anyone who would like to take their horse on holiday with them.
Inside on the ground floor you will find a large kitchen/dining room, living room, shower and toilet and a bedroom which can be made up as either a twin or super king. Upstairs we have 2 large bedrooms one of which is the master double bedroom which has an ensuite toilet and bathroom plus another large bedroom which can be either a super king size or a twin.
Please click on the cottage photograph to find out more about this self-catering holiday where you can take your horse.
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Fabulous 5 star cottage near Hereford - take your horse on holiday |
Little Canwood House is a beautiful 4 bedroom self catering holiday cottage situated in the heart of rolling countryside offering beautiful views over the rural farmland of Herefordshire. Recently refurbished, Little Canwood House, has been sympathetically restored to create a traditional yet modern feel, offering 5 Star Tourist Board rated, self catering, accommodation suitable for families and groups. It sleeps up to 8.
Situated just 15 minutes from Hereford City centre and 20 minutes from the M50 motorway means that the accommodation is easily accessible. In addition, there are two stables, grazing and use of an indoor riding school which can be offered at an additional cost. The riding country is spectacularly beautiful with miles of bridle paths and quiet countryside lanes to take advantage of. Transport of horses can also be arranged to allow you to take your own horse on holiday with you.
Kitchen with AGA, woodburner in the lounge, beautifully furnished and comfortable. Click on the photograph to view details.
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Farm Cottages in a hamlet near Bridgwater, Somerset - DIY
horse stabling |
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| cottages
with smart exterior; benches |
lovely
decor inside the cottages |
Walkers'
Farm Cottages a in the heart of Somerset with wonderful
views over the Somerset levels and the surrounding hills.
They lie in the quiet hamlet of Stathe between Burrowbridge
and Stoke St. Gregory. Burrowbridge is where Arthur burnt
the cakes!!
Stabling
and grazing available for DIY livery horses. Trekking
available on the Quantocks with horses and ponies with excellent
area to ride on with a local contact.
The cottages are converted to the highest standards from
stabling and farm buildings originally built in 1884 to
provide superb quality short-term holiday lets. They are
light and airy and come fully equipped to make your life
comfortable. There are four cottages altogether. All
bedding, sheets and towels are provided.
A
dog kennel is also available if required. Please click on
an image for details.
Telephone
Di on 01823 698229, or Mobile: 07971958458
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| Poachers
Hideaway in Lincolnshire, East Midlands - stables and paddocks
provided |
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Six
luxuriously renovated cottages in a traditional Lincolnshire
farmyard. The cottages are on the Viking Way footpath
and Lincolnshire Horse Heritage Trail. Stables and
paddocks provided.
Winner
of the 2005 Best Self Catering Holiday of the Year in the
East Midlands area. Each cottage is different, sleeps 2-6,
Jacuzzi, sauna and massages available on site. Barbeque.
Internet facilities.
Fishing
in our trout, carp and coarse lakes for residents only.
Dog kennels available if required. There are dining or conference
facilities for up to 25 to 30 people, ideal for family celebrations,
meetings and corporate events.
Telephone
01507 533555, or 07774890677 for bookings or click on image
for details.
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| Low
Moor Cottages in north Yorkshire - stabling/grazing
available |
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Low
Moor Cottages are 3 superb cottages set in open countryside
and each arranged to give maximum privacy having their own
gardens. Ideally situated for walking or touring the surrounding
North York Moors and coast, and handy for both Scarborough
and Whitby with their many attractions and amenities.

The
cottages have been carefully converted from old farm buildings.
Badger Cottage features exposed beams and stripped pine
doors for a country feel. Full oil-fired central heating
and electricity included in the rent.
High
standard of accommodation and warm welcome guaranteed.
Telephone
Paula on 01723 871 644
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| Luxury barn conversion on edge of Peak District - sleeps 2-6, 2 bedrooms |
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Bluebell's Barn is a luxury two-bedroom, recently converted, stone barn named after 'Bluebell', the Shire horse, who used to live here.
Nestled on the edge of the Peak District National Park, in the quiet hamlet of Howbrook,it is surrounded by open countryside on the edge of Wharncliffe Estate and the idyllic village of Wortley. Bluebell's Barn is only 5 miles from junction 35a of the M1 and the A616 to Manchester, and 10 miles from the city of Sheffield and all its shopping, theatres and attractions. You are also only minutes drive away from some fantastic country pubs serving great food.
Bluebell’s Barn also has excellent equine facilities so you can bring your horse on holiday with you. There are two new 12” x 10” stables in a large open barn; Sand/rubber School and electric fenced grazing. There is also storage with saddle racks for all your horse “stuff” and parking for your horsebox/trailer. Whether you want to ride the Trans Pennine Trail; explore the Peak District or many bridle paths on our doorstep in Wharncliffe Woods and the Wharncliffe Estate; play with your horse with all our natural horsemanship toys and learn Parelli natural horsemanship; drag hunt with the Rockwood Harriers or take part in events at the many equestrian venues nearby e.g. Bromley Farm, Endurance GB and Westfield Park Equestrian Centre we are ideally located for you and your horse to have lots of fun.
Call us to discuss your requirements and learn about everything equestrian available nearby.
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| Big luxury 5 star 5 bedroom houses near the Peak District National Park |

Take your horses on holiday with you at Billy's Bothy and Hillside Croft near Ashbourne in the Peak District, Derbyshire. Both are set in private grounds and offer paddocks for horses. Each house has 5 bedrooms and can sleep at least 10 people.
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| Glyn
Uchaf luxury 5 star cottages in National Park, Wales |
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Glyn
Uchaf Cottages are situated in 11 acres of National Park
land with panoramic views of the sea, mountains, and the
delightful Sycnant Pass.
They
were newly built in 2005 to the very highest standard with
5 Star WTB accreditation; the land also boasts a newly constructed
nature reserve with a small lake with all its interesting
wildlife and our own friendly ducks. Each cottage has all
amenities in order to make your visit a memorable one, they
are well-behaved pet friendly, and there are facilities
for horses by arrangement.
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| Luxury
kitchen of Tal y Fan Cottage |
Sitting
room in Tal y Fan Cottage |
Telephone
John on 01492 622053 or click on a photograph for more information.
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| 3 bedroom cottage in Dorset with paddock for horse and bridleways nearby |
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Stable Cottage is situated in the beautiful West Dorset countryside within easy reach of the Jurassic Coast. Fully equipped for a self catering holiday, Stable Cottage is a traditional stone cottage with 3 double bedrooms – ideal for self-catering family vacations, mini breaks and weekend breaks. The cottage is set in spacious stable yard. There is use of an outdoor swimming pool during summer months.
Parking is adjacent to the cottage.
The self-catering accommodation comprises of a hallway, 3 double bedrooms, bathroom and additional WC on the ground floor. Upstairs is the open plan living space, with a lounge area and a kitchen and dining area. The fully equipped kitchen has a Rayburn cooker.
Facilities include:
- a flat screen TV, hi-fi and iPod station.
- an outdoor swimming pool
- childrens' games room adjacent to cottage
- oil-fired underfloor heating
- Guests can also have fresh vegetables grown in our organic kitchen garden delivered to the door.
The use of stables for riders who may wish to bring their own horses and take advantage of the wonderful riding and bridleways, can be arranged.
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| Luxury
cottage in Devon with paddock for horse |
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Stay
in the Lodge for a perfect family holiday in Devon. The
Lodge is located in the Colmer Country Estate with many
facilities for families including indoor and outdoor heated
swimming pools, a gym for fitness enthusiasts, tennis court,
fishing lake, croquet lawn, boules, table tennis, basket
ball net, stabling and a paddock for horses should you
wish to bring your own.
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Both
indoor and outdoor swimming pools
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Sitting
room with wood burner
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Equipped
to a 5 star standard, the lodge offers guests a south-facing
private enclosed garden - a real sun trap and perfect for
families. There is a barbecue for informal meals. Three
bedrooms accommodate up to 6 or 8 with cot and z bed, 2
bathrooms. All essential kitchen appliances are supplied
including washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, breadmaker, dishwasher
and a large dining table to seat 8. The sitting room has
a wood burning stove, widescreen TV and DVD. Private parking.
The
Colmer Estate has 28 acres of its own beautiful and peaceful
private grounds which include full access to woodlands,
a private fishing lake and meadows. It is wonderfully situated
in the heart of the South Hams - an area of outstanding
natural beauty in South Devon. There are many beautiful
beaches, Dartmoor and the pretty towns of Dartmouth, Totnes
and Salcombe all within easy reach.
Telephone
01548 821702, or 07855 488058 for availability and bookings
or click on one of the photographs for more information
about this luxury cottage and the area in Devon.
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| another luxury cottage on the Colmer Estate in Devon with paddock for horse |
The Popples is a charming, clean and bright 2 bedroom stone cottage which will give you the perfect holiday get-away for your family or a quiet haven for you to retreat to.
The cottage is part of the Colmer Country Estate which consists of a carefully restored 18th century house and converted farm buildings. The estate has 28 acres of its own beautiful and peaceful private grounds which include full access to woodlands, a private fishing lake and meadows. It is wonderfully situated in the heart of the South Hams - an area of outstanding natural beauty in South Devon. There are many beautiful beaches, Dartmoor and the pretty towns of Dartmouth, Totnes and Salcombe all within easy reach.
The superb on-site facilities include an excellent indoor heated swimming pool, fitness gymnasium containing a good range of equipment, attractive outdoor swimming pool - heated June to early September, all weather tennis court, basket ball net, football, table-tennis, and boules.
The grounds contain a private lake where you may go coarse fishing or take a picnic. In the woods there is an adventure play area for older children, and in the huge walled garden there is a wonderful children's climbing frame with swings and slide and a safe haven for little ones to play ball games and run. For teenagers there is a games room hideaway with pool table.
We even have stabling and a paddock for guests to bring their own horses! The riding on Dartmoor is spectacular year round.
Please click on the photograph of Popples Cottage to find out more about this peaceful rural self-catering holiday with equestrian facilities and stabling for your horse. |
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| Farm cottage in Welsh/Shropshire broders with stabling and grazing for horse |
Rural tranquility is the Brandy House speciality. This lovely cottage, converted from a traditional stone barn , nestled into the hills above the village of Felindre, mid-way between Knighton and Newtown, allows you the chance of enjoying the natural beauty of the undiscovered Radnorshire and Shropshire borderlands.
In it's idyllic rural setting this is the perfect choice for a peaceful and relaxing break. Delightful bridle path walks lead from the doorstep up on to wonderful open hills and nature reserve where there are endless opportunities for walking, cycling and riding (we have stabling and grazing available for guest's own horses).
The cottage is beautifully converted and has its own secluded garden including patio and charming terraced area. Uniquely designed to be used as either two or three bedroomed it is self-contained and has oil fired central heating and double glazing throughout.
Telephone Medina on 01547 510282 or click on the photograph to find out more about self-catering holidays in this beautiful part of the UK. Horse is optional! |
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| Charming rural self-catering barn in the depths of Herefordshire - with horse riding |
Home Barn overlooks the brook in the pictureque Dulas Valley less than a mile from Ewyas Harold village with its local shop, butchers and pubs.
Both rustic and stylish the barn sleeps 8/10. Relax in the river garden by the old watermill and enjoy the space of our 200 acre farm. Lots of walks and beautiful scenery straight from the door.
- Short breaks available.
- A welcome hamper of mouth-watering local produce awaits you on arrival... wine, fresh herbs, butter, bacon, sausages, bread and much more, but if you don't want to cook, delicious home-made meals are available on request (at extra cost).
- Pure cotton sheets and towels are provided and logs, electricity and heating are all included.
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| Luxury 5 star cottages in Cornwall with horse riding holidays |
Our luxury Cornish cottages at Treworgey provide luxury self catering holiday accommodation with heated swimming pool and horse riding holidays in an idyllic setting. Our licensed riding school offers lessons and hacking through beautiful countryside around Treworgey. Friendly supervision and fun for all kids!
Overlooking the Looe river valley, there is peace and tranquillity in each cottage's private garden with wonderful sea views. We have 150 acres of gardens in which to roam with breathtaking views to the river below. Only a few minutes by car to the sea, the beach and the spectacular South West Coast Path. Idyllic cottages with wonderful views. A variety of beautiful cottages is available, each ranging from one to four bedroom cottages for two up to eight people.
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| A Group of Cottages in Somerset with horse riding if you bring your own horse |
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A group of four stone-built holiday cottages close to historic Muchelney in Somerset. The location is perfect as a rural retreat and you can bring your dog or even horse. There are plenty of walks and bridleways to easily get out and about to enjoy the countryside.
The four cottages have loads of charm; inglenooks and oak beams. One cottage has a jacuzzi bath to bubble away your stresses and a four poster bed.
Click on the cottage photograph for more information about holidays with your horse.
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| Cottages in Uttoxeter Staffordshire with horse riding - sleeps up to 13, 6 bedrooms |
Large six-bedroomed detached cottage makes a perfect place for a relaxing family holiday with Dogs and Horses. Encircled on three sides by its own five acres of countryside, with a pretty bubbling brook (complete with fishing rights) adjacent.
The original part of the cottage is believed to date back to 1850 and has been thoughtfully extended over the years to substantially enlarge and enhance the house. Many original features have been retained, including beams and open fires.
The gardens wrap around all four sides with lawns and terraces, all completely fenced in, and visited by a large variety of birds, The Alders provides the perfect family base to explore all that beautiful Staffordshire /Derbyshire has to offer. There is excellent riding ( bring your horses, we have supper large paddocks and stables, and good hacking) cycling and walking to be found locally.
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Bakers Mill Cottages in Dorset with horse riding - bring your horse on holiday |
Bakers Mill Farm is a 17th century working farm situated in the beautiful, tranquil Axe valley, surrounded by the rolling hills and picturesque villages of West Dorset, perfect for a relaxing retreat.
We also welcome horses accompanying you on your self-catering holiday. We have 4 stables and two paddocks for turn out. Our stables are suitable for
horses upto 16 hands. There are many bridlepaths in the area, and we have tried
and tested routes available.
Wildlife abounds in the area and you can see rabbits, foxes, badgers and deer, which can frequently be seen grazing near the cottages. There is an abundance of birdlife too with heron, geese, ducks, swans and buzzards all inhabiting the farm, along with many smaller species.
Our Grade II listed stone barn sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms, one with king size hand carved four poster, the other two rooms being twin bedded. All have en-suites. We have 4 terraced cottages sleeping 2/3. Click on the photograph above for more information about these self-catering cottages where you can take your horse on holiday.
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| Bramble Brae Cottage in Fife, central Scotland, is perfect for a horsey self-catering holiday |

Bramble Brae holiday cottage is set on a farm and has its own paddock making it the perfect self-catering holiday home for horse riders. You can take your horse on holiday with you and both enjoy a change of scenery.
There are miles of off-road hacking from the door step with numerous route variations, ranging from a one hour circular ride right up to full days - never having to go on a main road. There is plenty of space for horse boxes and trailers, an all weather sand arena and stables also available.
Bramble Brae is a new, spacious bright and airy barn conversion. It has 4 bedrooms and can sleep up to 8. Click on the photograph to view details.
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2 bedroom Little Beanit Farm Cottage with stabling in the West Midlands, up to 4 |

2 bedroom Little Beanit Farm Cottage near Birmingham is situated on the outskirts of the village of Balsall Common the cottage offers you comfortable self catering accommodation in a farm setting.The cottage sleeps a maximum of 4 people.
Set on a 120 acre farm which rears Aberdeen Angus Cattle, the cottage gives you the tranquillity of country life. If you are interested in site seeing then we are ideally suited to visit Shakespeare country with Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick and Stratford upon Avon being within a 20 minute drive from us. The cottage is located just outside the village of Balsall Common, which offers many excellent facilities including pubs, restaurants, supermarket, deli, take-aways etc all within the village. Kenilworth greenway, an old railway line is alongside the cottage giving an ideal route by foot or mountain bike to Kenilworth and links to many other public footpaths that cross it.
Well behaved pets may be allowed by prior arrangement (there is an extra charge for cleaning). We can also arrange stabling for horses by arrangement. The cottage is serviced only if you are staying over 7 nights.
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