Ridgeview Riding Holidays- Kids Riding Holidays in Somerset in South West England
Riding holidays in beautiful Somerset/ South West England for young guests.
Europe > England > All Regions > Somerset
Somerset is a county in South West England. The landscape is mostly attractive and relatively untouched.
Additional information about the area
Excursions: Montacute HouseLytes Cary
Stourhead
Lyme Regis
Barrington court
Sherborne Castle
Traveling by car:
From Germany the journey goes via France to Dover and from there to the south west of England.
Traveling by plane:
Guests can fly to Bristol,Southampton,Exeter or Cardiff and we will pick them up. Alternatively if the guests land in London it is possible to get a Berry's bus from Hammersmith to the South West which has a destination in Yeovilton or Ilchester, where we can pick them up.
Pickup service is possible
Pickup service is possible
Traveling by train:
Train costs are expensive to the south west (about £200)so the above bus suggestion is a better and more direct solution.
Pickup service is possible
Pickup service is possible
nearby /
on the property
Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Birding Not more
than a 15 min.
drive away
Restaurants, Cinema, Shopping, Fitness Center
Not more
than a 90 min.
drive away
National Historic Sites, Theater, Galleries / Museum, Lake/river for swimming, Beach Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
Category
Holiday Company, Riding Stable, Children's Holiday Company Opening:
all-year
Guest Capacity:
4
Minimum age for guests:
age 12 & up
General description:
Riding holidays in beautiful Somerset/ South West England for young guests.
Amenities/equipment of the riding facility
- Riding area / bridle-path
- Paddock - Pasture
- Tack room
Details of the Riding area
Bridleways nearby, in beautiful riverside countryside.More details of the property
We are a small family business with many years experience with looking after children and organising riding holidays. Our guests are an important part of the family during their stay.What we have to offer
- Horses for guests available
- Riding lessons - Riding classes
- Short Term stays (2-5 days)
- Weekly
- Long Term stays
- accommodation for Non-Riders too
- Supervised Children's Activities
(age 12 & up) - Riding holidays for unaccompanied kids
(age 12 & up)
- Evening program
- Barbecues
Additional Animals on the property
We have 2 ponies, 3 small horses and 4 large horses and 1 Foal. We also have 4 dogsOther offers and explanations
In extreme weather it is not always possible to do our weekly Grill evening but do put on Game/film/wii evenings if the guests would like.Horses available in our riding program
Number of Horses:
in all 10 Horses are available.
Kind of Horses:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, Horses height 148 cm & up, Ponies
Riding (trained for / saddle):
English / Classic, For guided Trail Rides
More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)
We have one Hannoveraner, ! Rheinisches, 1 Irish Sports horse, 2 Homebred German riding ponies and one German sports pony, 1 TB, 1 TB x New Forest, Spanish x German Riding Pony Foal, 1 Gypsy Cob
Riding program
- with horses for rent
- Guided Trail Rides
- by the hour rides
- Jumping
- Dressage
- Cross-Country
Minimum age for Trail Rides:
age 10 & up
Riding experience:
Little experience required
Demand on rider:
average demands
Big/Heavy Riders:
max. 90 kg - 200 lbs
Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program
A choice of Dressage, jumping or hacks. Riding 2x a day or a longer, possibly picnic ride.
Riding holidays for children
Ridgeview riding holidays
Min. age for unaccompanied children:
age 12 & up
Max age to:
17 years
Offered for:
Girls and boys
General description:
We are a very small family business and like to share our family, horses, beautiful county and our English language with young people. Our strengths are family fun and holiday activities.
Nearby is a large shopping centre/Outlet called Clarkes Village in Street if our guests would like a trip into town, Not 5 mins from our stables is a large Horse rescue centre called Horse Welfare at Glenda Spooner Farm.
Somerset is a very beautiful county which we are very proud of.
Nearby is a large shopping centre/Outlet called Clarkes Village in Street if our guests would like a trip into town, Not 5 mins from our stables is a large Horse rescue centre called Horse Welfare at Glenda Spooner Farm.
Somerset is a very beautiful county which we are very proud of.
Comments on the kind of catering:
Vegetarian Meals possible by arrangement
The cost of the holiday covers 3 meals a day, homemade bread and cakes, fruit, biscuits etc, plus BBQ's.
The cost of the holiday covers 3 meals a day, homemade bread and cakes, fruit, biscuits etc, plus BBQ's.
We offer riding holidays for children during the:
- Easter holidays from >500 GBP / Week
- Summer holidays from >500 GBP / Week
- Autumn holidays from >500 GBP / Week
- Winter holidays from >500 GBP / Week
- Short breaks from 210 GBP / Time period
- Weekend Stays from 210 GBP / Time period
- Day Price from 105 GBP
- Camping from 105 GBP
Details to the offers / periods:
Riding holidays including all meals cost per week £750
Pick up from Bristol, Exeter and Southampton are free.
Pick up from Bristol, Exeter and Southampton are free.
Comments on the costs / included services:
Cost of pick-up from Bristol or Berry's bus station are naturally included in the price.
Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
Riding for all abilities, jumping, Dressage or hacking, lessons and fun combined.
General information of the Training:
Trained Horses available, Group Instruction
Riding Lessons for:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, especially for Children
Minimum Age for Riding Classes:
age 12 & up
Training qualifications:
I am BHSAI APC qualified instructor and have 33 years of teaching experience of which 20 yrs was in Germany where I was a groom for a showjumper for 4 yrs and had my own riding school for 16yrs.
Riding Classes / Lessons
English / Classic Riding, Dressage, Jumping, Training to sit the horse well, Recreational riding, Trekking
Guest lodgings
Guests live within the family
1 Single / double room(s) :
Modern and comfortable 4 bed room in Guest family house
1 Multi-bedded room(s):
We have in our home a modern and comfortable 4 bed room newly renovated.
Amenities - special features:
Sheets, Towels, Electricity supply
Catering
Kind of Catering:
- Breakfast on request obligatory
- Full-board on request obligatory
- Vegetarian Meals possible by arrangement
- Wholesome food
More information of the Catering:
The cost of the holiday covers 3 meals a day, homemade bread and cakes, fruit, biscuits etc, plus BBQ's.
General information of the accommodation
Special features:
Dogs permitted, No smoking, Phone, Washing machine, Dryer, Internet access, Internet-/ E-mail service, Safe
More information of the accommodation:
As we specialise in language holidays for foreign students, the guests live within the family
Rates and contact
Rates of the accommodation
Rates of the single / double bedroom:
750,00 GBP /
Week
Rates of the mult-bedded room:
750,00 GBP /
Week
Rates of the Horses for rent
Rates for renting a Horse:
Included in the Rates of the accommodation.
Notes to the rental costs:
The cost of the riding is covered in the cost of the holiday
Rates Riding Classes
Rates for riding lessons:
Included in the Rates of the accommodation. A weeks Riding holiday costs £450
Contact
Company:
Ridgeview Riding Holidays
First name:
Annie
Last name:
Price
Country:
Great Britain
Phone 2:
+
44 7541 750 766
You can contact us with the following languages:
German, English
We do not live at the stable at the moment, the horses are in the neighboring village.