5 Days Self-Catering Horse Riding Holiday with Hacking and Lessons in Oxfordshire, UK
Turpins Lodge Riding School, Tadmarton, Heath Road, Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England, UK
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Horse Riding Holiday UK
If you are a horse lover looking to escape your busy daily life, and you're thinking about a holiday in England, this is the perfect holiday for you. As well as daily hacks through the countryside, ranging from 1 hour to a half days riding, you can sharpen your skills with jumping or flatwork lessons. You'll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the nearby towns and at the end of the day, take some time to relax in your own outside hot tub!
Key information
- Rider Weight Limit: 210 pounds / 95 kilograms
- Horses Height Range: 11 to 16.3 hands
- Tack Type: English
- Horse Breed: Various native breeds, cobs, hunter types
Highlights
- Jumping or flat work lesson
- 2-hour hack to Traitors Ford
- 4.5-hour hack to Epwell with a stop at the local pub
- Shared private lesson for your group
- Self-catering accommodation
- 4 nights' accommodation
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
3 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 4 participants
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Internet access
You will be staying at self-catering accommodation, Turpins Lodge Holiday Cottage. The cottage is situated next door to Turpins Lodge Riding School in Hook Norton.
Turpins Lodge Holiday Cottage
Turpins Lodge Cottage is built of the local warm, mellow Hornton stone. The cottage is very comfortable and cozy, the thick walls retain the heat from the underfloor heating and the traditional oil fired Rayburn is always welcoming to come back to.
Lovely in the summer but also ideal for a winter break. The cottage has lots of character features, but also has had all modern conveniences throughout. The kitchen is fully fitted and behind the wooden doors are hidden the integral dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer and a good range of cupboards with everything you need to cook an excellent roast dinner using the Rayburn if you wish. If you don't want to cook while you are staying at the cottage there are numerous local pubs serving good food.
Kitchen facilities
- Aga Rayburn stove
- Induction plate (instant heat)
- Microwave cooker
- Toaster
- Washing machine / drier
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
Sitting room
- Comfortable seating for 4
- Dining table and chairs for 4
- Flat screen TV with freeview and online apps
- Router for unlimited internet
- Surround sound CD / DVD player
- iPod docking station
- Spiral stairs leading to gallery
- Double doors leading to conservatory with sofa bed if required
The bathroom
- Jacuzzi corner bath with champagne bucket
- Fully fitted vanity unit
- Shower with body jets
The double bedroom
- Overlooks the private garden with outdoor hot tub.
- Fully fitted wardrobes and wooden hangers
- Radio alarm
- Vanity unit
The twin bedroom
It has bunk beds, fully fitted wardrobes, and a vanity unit. Both bedrooms and the bathroom are on the ground floor
The conservatory
It is equipped with a comfortable sofa which can be converted into a second double bed, is a nice light airy room for reading, sewing or just sitting
Program
Day 1 (Monday)
- Arrive at Turpin’s Lodge Cottage. Meet the horses and have a welcome cup of tea.
Day 2 (Tuesday)
- 10:30 - 12:30 2-hour hack to Traitors Ford.
- Afternoon free for site seeing or relaxation.
Day 3 (Wednesday)
- 10.30 - 11.30 1-hour hack
- 14:00 - 14:45 Lesson with Alex, jumping or flat work, or free afternoon
Day 4 (Thursday)
- 11:00-15:00 4.5-hour hack to Epwell. Stop at the pub for drink and a sandwich
Day 5 (Friday)
- Say goodbye
Riding level
Riders must be experienced and able to canter.
Location
Hook Norton is situated midway between Banbury and Chipping Norton. Oxford, Warwick with the historic Warwick Castle, Cheltenham (Cheltenham Races), Gloucester, Stratford upon Avon of William Shakespeare fame, Silverstone with its famous racetrack, Bicester Village for all your designer bargains are all within one hour.
Within half an hour you can visit Woodstock home of Blenheim Palace or the Cotswold towns of Stow on the Wold, Moreton in Marsh, and Bourton on the Water, these are the more well-known beauty spots there are lots more places to discover.
Food
Since you'll be staying at a self-catering accommodation, you'll be preparing and cooking your own meals.
What's included
- One 2-hour hack
- One 1-hour hack
- A jumping or flatwork lesson for your group
- One half day ride of 4.5 hours
- 4 nights' accommodation
What's not included
- Meals
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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