Horse riding is a lovely experience to have on holiday. Whether you picture yourself cantering along the beach at sunset or trotting along a beautiful country bridleway, there are lots of horse riding schools offering lessons and pony treks in the UK’s top holiday destinations.
Browse below at hundreds of holiday cottages with horse riding opportunities within a 30 minute drive. Have a particular location in mind? Use our handy search filters to look for a stay in your chosen area with horse riding schools and stables nearby.
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There’s something magical about horse riding on the beach, gazing out to sea with the sound of your new hooved friend trotting through the waves. You can find horse riding experiences on lots of Britain’s top beaches and with our growing portfolio of seaside escapes, you should be able to track down horse riding nearby.
Find equestrian schools which are experienced in beach treks and horse riding for kids across Cornwall, where you can choose between cantering in the sand or trotting along coastal paths for epic views from the saddle.
Visit Wales has a dedicated page for pony trekking and horseback riding in Wales which tells you about some of the prettiest spots for a ride and who to go with. And in Norfolk, there’s the chance to ride in the Holkham Nature Reserve as well as on its beaches.
If you’re planning a family holiday in the UK and keen for the kids to experience a horseback ride, our extensive list of family-sized cottages are the perfect place to hunker down after a visit to the stables.
We have cottages to house one or multiple families under one roof in many top UK destinations, lots will have horse riding opportunities close by. Our beautiful family holiday homes are well equipped with everything you will need in the kitchen, including high chairs, and laundry facilities, so you needn’t pack your car to the rafters.
See our cottages with games rooms to keep the kids entertained when they’re not petting ponies and find properties with hot tubs for the grown-ups to enjoy.
Does one of your family members have paws? Don’t check them into the kennels, bring them along to one of our family-sized dog-friendly cottages.
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