Cumbrian Tourism
Horse owners can all empathise with the annual dilemma: you need a holiday, but don’t want to leave the horse. You want to experience stunningly memorable rides, but don’t want to have to endure the cost or worry of travelling abroad with your own horse.
each day to suit you and your horse and you can include as much non-horsey activities as you wish. “This type
Horse Holidays are the perfect solution, but it can be hard to find convenient, close- to-home options that still offer exciting, challenging trails with a highly organised team.
The Eden Valley Riding Centre is a family- owned and run riding centre which sits right in the heart of one of the best kept secrets of the horse riding world. Welcoming riders of all levels and offering small riding groups of just six, an excellent horse livery option, horsey holidays and even walking or mountain biking options for non-riding partners, the centre is renowned for its in-depth knowledge of the surrounding terrain and combining high- quality, professional guided riding trails with a personable, friendly approach and luxury accommodation.
Home to an array of breathtaking routes including the Pennine Bridleway and Eden Valley Loops, riders are able to bring their own horse and experience a variety of petal rides from one location with first class livery facilities too. As a specialist trail riding centre, Alison Roper, a highly experienced rider and founder of the centre, is there to assist with all the trip details, whether it’s working out the best ride or recommending a good pub! Alison said: “Horse holidays definitely have certain advantages over trail type holidays. You can vary the amount of riding you do
of holiday is particularly suitable when you have non-riding partners in your group or if you are new to horse holidays, as we can provide you with as much help as you need during your stay”. Horse Holiday guests can opt to stay on site in one of the centre’s luxury four-star self-catering cottages which sit right next to the riding centre and boast chic interiors with original features such as oak beams and home comforts like power showers and wood-burning stoves.
The cottages have everything guests may need to ensure a relaxing break, leaving them feeling rested and revived. Home- from-home self-catering facilities are provided or, for those looking to avoid cooking altogether, a cosy inn can be found within walking distance which serves traditional pub grub and also offers the centre’s guests an exclusive discount. Alternatively, guests can stay in one of the nearby B&Bs, while the horse is welcome to stay onsite in the purpose-built facilities
which have everything needed to ensure a clean, safe and easy-to-work environment, with help on hand throughout the stay.
Facilities include:
• Detailed route maps •
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5 looseboxes (12ft x 12ft ) fitted with rubber matting.
Grazing paddocks with post and rail fencing
Secure tack & feed storage with saddle racks
Hay included and bedding provided on arrival. Feed can be supplied. . All weather outdoor arena
• Wheelbarrows, mucking out tools, water buckets.
• Access to vet and farrier services. • • •
Guiding service available Horse for Hire
Parking - we have ample parking for boxes or trailers and the access from the road is excellent being an unfenced level track with a large unloading / turning circle.
Horse holidays are available from Easter to the end of October and a 4 night mid- week package starts from £165, based on four people sharing self catering accommodation and horse livery, including: grazing, stable, hay during your stay, route maps, light bed on arrival, use of arena, yard tools, use of secure tack room and parking. Groups of up to five horses at a time can be accommodated.
For more information on Eden Valley Riding Centre please visit
www.edenvalleyridingcentre.com or call on 01539 623444.
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