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Pembrokeshire Riding Holidays
Dunes Riding Centre, Cott Lane, Martletwy, Narberth, Pembrokeshire SA67 8AB
Contact: Sharon Weaver
Telephone: 01834 891398
Fax: 01834 891473
www.pembrokeshireridingholidays.com |
Accreditation: Members ABRS
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'Join us for the riding break or holiday of a lifetime' |
Join a small group - maximum 6 experienced adult riders - for the riding break or holiday of a lifetime. You will explore the drovers trails, smugglers paths and hidden byways of this beautiful corner of south-west Wales.
We offer 3-day midweek breaks, 2-day weekend breaks and a full 7-day holiday (with a choice of a beach or country park ride on the 3-day or full week holiday) where you will enjoy comfortable en-suite accommodation, full cooked breakfasts and lunches, 3 course dinners and evening entertainment (if required), together with riding on 2, 3 or 6 days.
  
The prices are fully inclusive, apart from your choice of alcoholic beverages, transport and lunch on Wednesdays on the full week and midweek holidays. There is no single rider supplement.
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Pembrokeshire |
Pembrokeshire, the secret corner of south-west Wales where 'the land meets the sky and the sea.' The home of Britain's only coastal National Park, redolent with history from Iron Age Man, the Vikings and the Normans. Untouched by industry and with no shopping malls or motorways, Pembrokeshire offers the visitor small market towns, quiet roads (where even the motorists are courteous!), welcoming beaches and beautiful countryside where attraction and activities blend with their surroundings.
Whatever your reason for visiting, be it rest and recreation, or the need to be entertained, Pembrokeshire will suit your mood and leave you wanting to return.
Only 4 hours from London or Manchester, and you will step into another world where the air is fresh and clean and the locals are friendly. Our mild climate allows us to ride all year round - think of Camelot - that's Pembrokeshire! A county of contrasts, from the Preseli Hills in the north, the beautiful Gwaun Valley (where New Year is celebrated on January 13), to the fertile lowlands of the south with its ancient forests and woodlands. Blessed with a variety of beaches from the safe and secluded to those that challenge surfers, with offshore islands harbouring colonies of Puffins and other sea birds, and in whose seas you can watch seals, porpoises and dolphins. Caldy Island, the home of the Cistercian Monastery who produce their own perfume and chocolate, Fishguard, now a major ferry port, but also the site of the last attempted invasion by the French just over 200 years ago. Wherever you go in Pembrokeshire you will marvel at the beauty and history. St David's, the smallest city in Britain with its lovely 6th Century Cathedral - built in a hollow to hide it from sea borne invaders. Pembroke Castle, once a Norman stronghold and later the birthplace of Henry VII, founder of the Tudor dynasty. Amroth and Wisemans Bridge where General Eisnehower and Winston Churchill stood on the beach watching the D-Day landing rehearsals in 1944.
Now, Pembrokeshire welcomes visitors of another kind, those seeking a break from the stresses of everyday life, an escape from traffic jams and crowded streets. Come and see for yourself - you won't be disappointed.
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About us, the riding and our horses |
For over 40 years, the Weaver family have owned and loved horses. Not a casual or passing love affair, but a deep passion for everything equestrian. From their first pony (an Irish Utility) Silver Melody in 1963 to their present day herd, their lives have revolved around horses.
It is also a love they have passed on to thousands of children and adults since they set up their present business. Based on their own experiences of riding holidays, they have now put together a 2-day, 3-day and full week riding holiday, where the emphasis is on riding, but coupled with comfortable accommodation and good food. Aimed at competent riders only (minimum age 17), each group of 6 riders and escort take a different route each day, covering all paces and stopping for lunch at a farmhouse or local Inn. No matter which holiday you choose, each full day will give you approximately 25 miles of varied terrain. Truly a riders paradise!
The Riding
Pembrokeshire is blessed with a profusion of permissive paths and bridleways. These, together with old drovers trails, smugglers paths and quiet byways lend themselves to full days on horseback. The rides take you through woodlands, ancient forests and over open countryside, traversing the Knights Way, discovering small, pretty villages that took their names from Norman knights nearly a thousand years ago. Each route has been carefully researched so that you, our guests, can experience a variety of terrains and travel at various paces. The optional beach ride, on the full week and 3 day break, takes place at Pembrey and is guaranteed to blow the cobwebs away. All lunches when riding are taken at a local farm or country Inn where fresh local produce is used. You may, if you wish, groom and tack-up your own horse each day.
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The Horses
The horses range from Solomon, a 14.1 Cob Cross, described as a sturdy and comfortable ride, to Socrates an Irish Sports, a big beautiful well mannered baby and through to Saracen a full Shire. We have another 8 horses of different sizes, temperaments and types to choose from, all fit and forward going and will carry you over the various terrain at all paces.
Saracen
16.2. A full Shire, black, known to us as treacle because he's sweet but thick.
Saturn
15.2. Hanoverian X Cob, dun, can be a spirited ride but is tractable.
Sirius
16.2. Thoroughbred, Bay, everyone says he's a honey to ride.
Sonnet
14.3. Thoroughbred X, Bay, a lively ride but totally reliable.
Salote
15.2. Shire X Thoroughbred, black, a lady in all respects.
Simba
16.2. Anglo Arab, Chesnut, the perfect gentleman.
Socrates
15.3. Irish Sports, Chestnut, still a baby but well mannered with it.
Saxony
15.2. Thoroughbred/Irish Draught, black, the dancing queen.
Samphire
15.2. Welsh Cob, black, big and forward going.
Shannon
15. Welch Cob, Dun, a character, the clown of the stables.
Solomon
14.1. Cob X, Chestnut, sturdy and comfortable in all paces. |
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Your Itineraries and Prices |
Midweek Break: 3-days riding, bed, breakfasts, lunches on Tuesday and Thursday, 3 course dinners. Arrive p.m. Monday - Ride all day Tuesday, ride Wednesday p.m. (with the choice of a beach or country park ride), ride all day Thursday. Depart p.m. Thursday.
£375.00 per rider for en suite accommodation
£330.00 per rider for budget accommodation
Weekend Break: 2-days riding, bed, breakfasts, lunches, 3 course dinners. Arrive p.m. Friday - Ride all day Saturday and Sunday. Depart p.m. Sunday.
£260.00 per rider for en suite accommodation
£230.00 per rider for budget accommodation
Long Weekend Break: 2-days riding with a beach ride on the Monday morning, bed, breakfasts, lunches, 3 course dinners. Arrive p.m. Friday - Ride all day Saturday and Sunday. Depart Monday after beach ride.
£390.00 per rider for en suite accommodation
£345.00 per rider for budget accommodation
Full Week Holiday: Riding on 6 days, 7 nights bed and breakfast, lunches on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 3 course dinner each night. Arrive p.m. Saturday - Ride Sunday p.m., all day Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday p.m. (with the choice of a beach or country park ride), ride all day Thursday and Friday. Depart a.m. Saturday.
£725.00 per rider for en suite accommodation
£620.00 per rider for budget accommodation
Please Note: We can arrange additional night's accommodation at a discounted rate. Evening entertainment can be arranged if requested and, dependent upon availability, could include wine tasting, ten-pin bowling, live Jazz, go-karting and country and western. As parties are limited to a maximum of 6 guests, early booking is advisable.
Dogs Welcome: We can also accommodate dogs with the budget accommodation.
Pembrokeshire Riding Holidays is a partnership between the Dunes Riding Centre, various accommodation providers and eating establishments. Your accommodation will be selected for you, by us, according to availability. It may be up to 6 miles from the stables and there is no public transport. The beach ride will take place at either Pembrey Country Park or Marros Riding Centre, Pendine according to tides and availability. If you are not travelling by car, we suggest you contact another of the partnership, Jeffcabs on 0800 783 4199 to arrange your transport.
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Your Accommodation |
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Your accommodation is comfortable en-suite, with a choice of single, twin or double rooms with no single supplement.
Additional nights accommodation can be arranged, and non-riding guests are welcome.
Special diets can be catered for. You will receive a full cooked breakfast every morning and a 3 course dinner every night.
Evening entertainment, if required, is included in the price of the break or holiday. We would stress, there are NO extras except alcoholic drinks, your own transport and lunch on Wednesdays. |
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What people say about us |
'Thanks again for such an enjoyable time' - Brian McCarthy
'A line or two to say thanks for 3 very enjoyable days with you' - Gwen Drew
'The trip was so well organised, we just had to sit back and enjoy it without thinking or planning anything. We will recommend you' - Tracey Coyne and Richard Stange
'It was truly idyllic, a wonderful part of the world' - Marian Draper
'Thank you for arranging everything so well. Enjoyed my week, the horses and bridleways were great. I will be recommending you' - Alison
'Just a short thank you for a wonderful holiday' - Catrina
'Thank you so much for a great riding weekend. You have a well run stables. I wish I could be there every week' - Dan
'We had a great time and really appreciated the accommodation' - Mike and Deb Lawes
'Thank you for making my holiday such a wonderful experience' - Sally Robinson
'I cannot thank you enough for such a fabulous holiday - it was fantastic' - Annie Willan
'I had a brilliant time, look forward to seeing you again Easter' - Bobby
'Thank you for the most fantastic weekend of riding, it will stay in the forefront of my mind as an enjoyable memory for months to come' - Sally Harvey
'Thank you for the most wonderful riding holiday. You really lived up to your advertisements' - Sally and Colin Gill
All these unsolicited testimonials can be inspected upon request.
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