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Horse-Friendly Holidays in the UK
Take a break with your horse on holiday in Britain, find out more about equestrian self-catering holidays in the UK on Country Cottages Online.
What Type of Equestrian Holiday are you Searching for?
Britain has a good choice of equestrian holidays, including options with stabling where you can take your horse on holiday, cottages and other self-catering accommodation with horse riding on offer nearby, and popular areas for riding holidays where you can book a break and arrange to enjoy some of your favourite activities in the region whilst away.
Popular Horse Friendly Holidays include
Holiday Homes with Stabling
Whether for a short stay or longer break, holiday homes with stabling are a popular choice with horse owners. Take your mare and your horse box, and enjoy a change of scene, safe in the knowledge that your horse is close at hand and enjoying a holiday too. Choices of accommodation includes barns, farmhouses and even luxury retreats. For something extra special look out for horse friendly accommodation with a hot tub.
Holiday homes with Stabling
Self-Catering Breaks with Horse Riding Nearby
If you love horse riding but don’t have your own horse, or don’t want to take your horse away with you, renting accommodation close to a riding school could be the perfect choice. Whether you opt to escape to the coast or countryside, pack your riding boots, gloves, and hard hat and get ready to take the reins and jump in the saddle on holiday.
Discover holiday cottages with horse riding nearby
Best Destinations for Horse Riding Holidays in the UK
- The Scottish Highlands
If you want to enjoy access to riding in tranquil settings by lochs, forests and countryside on a horse riding holiday, then the Highlands in Scotland is hard to beat. The Cairngorms too has lots of good terrain for horse riders.
- Exmoor in the South West
With moorlands, woodland valleys and plenty of bridleways, Exmoor National Park can be a joy to explore with your horse, and you may even spot some wild ponies along the way!
- England’s New Forest
With its own population of wild ponies, the New Forest is a safe area to explore with your horse. There are ample trails and good ground to cover on horse back whilst enjoying views of heaths and forest trails.
- The Pembrokeshire Coast
If you want to take in some stunning beach and coastal scenery on horseback, then the Pembrokeshire coast is a great choice. Marros Riding Centre offer guided beach rides along Pendine Sands and Marros Sands where you can even gallop along the sands.
- The Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons in Wales
With mountain trails and stunning mountain and hill scenery, the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains are a fantastic area to explore on horseback. For guided trails, reach out to Trans Wales Trails Horse Riding, who run guided trails in this beautiful terrain.
Book the Best Horse Riding Holiday in Britain for you
Whether you want to bring your own horse along for the adventure, or book a cottage close to a riding school where you can book riding for an hour or so here and there, Britain has plenty to offer for an equestrian escape. From the stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands and Exmoor, to the forest trails of the New Forest and beautiful Welsh coast and mountains, there are some superb places to explore on a horse riding holiday.
Choose the right setting for you and your pony, book the accommodation that best suits you, and look forward to a wonderfully horsey break.