| EXMOOR ACCOMMODATION - STOCKLEIGH LODGE |
Horse Riding in the Heart of Exmoor - from Stockleigh Lodge, Exford |
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Stockleigh
Lodge |
Accreditation: RAC***  |
Stockleigh Lodge - Perfectly situated for Exmoor Horse Holidays... |
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Stockleigh Lodge is peacefully situated on
the edge of the picturesque village of Exford, in the heart of Exmoor
National Park. This beautiful and spacious country house offers
bed and breakfast accommodation and is set in its own wooded grounds
with stunning views of the surrounding hills. There is ample parking and stabling for horses, making it the perfect
place to unwind, or a base to enjoy fabulous walking and riding
in the area. |
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| What's on offer at Stockleigh Lodge? | |
| Stockleigh
Lodge Stockleigh Lodge provides a high standard of non-smoking bed and breakfast accommodation, which is available all year round (including Christmas). Evening meals are available by prior arrangement. The bedrooms are all centrally heated and tastefully furnished, each with its own tea/coffee making facilities, its own en-suite and views over the landscaped gardens. Children of all ages welcome; cots and high chairs available. Licensed The Lodge is licensed and offers a selection of wines and spirits. Evening meals are available by prior arrangement and guests are welcome to use the drawing room with grand piano, colour television, games, books and local information. |
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Equestrian
Facilities at Stockleigh Lodge |
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Stockleigh Lodge has its own stables for those wishing to bring their own horse(s) to Exmoor. Livery is on a DIY basis and packed lunches, route planning and guided rides are available by request. | |
| Stabling
Description: |
Yes |
Purpose built wooden stables |
| Size of stables: | 12'x12' | |
| Electricity and water supply: | Yes | Electricity and water on site |
| Feed store facilities: | Yes | Feedstore. Feed, hay and haylage can be provided and charged at the cost price, or guests may bring their own |
| Tack room facilities: | Yes | Tack room area available in the house utility room |
| Bedding: | Yes | Straw, shavings and any other bedding required is provided on request and charged at the cost price. |
| Turn
Out Description: (Fencing, water, pasture etc) |
Yes | There are three turnout paddocks with post and rail fencing which are available if the weather and conditions permit. Water is available in all paddocks. |
| Field shelter facilities: | No | No |
| Exercise Area: | No | |
| Out riding: | Yes | Guests
may borrow route maps and also Ordnance Survey maps, on which various
routes are marked. Guests are talked through their chosen route before
setting out and advised where to ride depending on the time of year
and weather conditions. From Stockleigh Lodge, guests can be off the
road in approx. 15 minutes in either direction. Also, see below for 'other information'. |
| Escorted Rides: | Yes | Escorted hourly or day rides are offered at an additional charge (for example, £30 for a day ride). |
| Parking and turning: | Yes | Ample parking and easy turning for lorries and trailers. |
| Yard Security: | Yes | Sufficient. Owners live on site and the stable yard faces the house, well inside the boundary. |
| Workshops, tuition and courses: | No | |
| Other information: | Yes | Stockleigh Lodge takes groups of riders and offers them a weekend of riding ie a 2 hour ride on Friday afternoon, full day ride on Saturday - with lunch provided - and a 2 hour ride on Sunday morning. The cost depends on numbers and individual requirements. Contact Stockleigh Lodge to discuss your private group's needs. |
| Prices & Packages: | Yes |
Please contact Stockleigh Lodge for availability and prices. |
| Places
Of Interest in the Area: Dunkery Beacon Lorna Doone Valley Arlington Court Dunster Castle Simonsbath Pottery Exmoor Steam Railway Tarr Steps Lynmouth Porlock Saunton Sands Woolacombe Bossington |
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of Equine Interest: |
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CONTACT |
Stockleigh
Lodge Telephone
01643 831500 www.stockleighexford.freeserve.co.uk |
| DIRECTIONS
to Stockleigh Lodge From the County town of Taunton, follow the A358 (signposted Minehead) and then take the B3224 (left turn at Cedar Falls Health Farm) towards Wheddon Cross and Exford. On reaching Exford, continue through the village on the B3224 and head towards Lynton. Stockleigh Lodge is on the right hand side, just 1/4 mile outside Exford. |
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