Equestrian Escapes Traveller Reviews

Equestrian Escape’s riding break in Cheshire proved to be one of the best choices that I have ever made for a short break. I was nervous booking a horse riding break, both as I was travelling alone but also as I was a very rusty rider. The stable in Cheshire is first class and I would recommend it whole heartedly. The instructors are all British Horse Society approved and trained and you could tell from the first moment you stepped on the yard what a professional and well run establishment it was. I fell in love with their beautiful horses and learned so much from my lessons that I am now taking instruction locally on a weekly basis. The hacking was a joy and I must also mention my lovely hostess Catherine who runs the B&B where I stayed, she really added to what was a really memorable experience. Thanks to all!

Having recently returned to riding after a 20 something year break......I was delighted to have found Equestrian Escapes. The ladies in the office are all extremely helpful and listened with understanding as I explained to them exactly what sort of break I was looking for. I suspect like many ladies of a certain age safety was paramount to me and although I didn’t want to ride an old plod I did want a well behaved school master. They suggested their riding break in Cheshire (I had read the testimonials on their site and they proved to be absolutely right). The riding tuition was of a very high standard, approved by The British Horse Society with qualified instructors and horses that behaved like saints. After my stay I was cantering again with confidence and on the last day I even did a small jump. Thank you so much this really was everything and more than I could have hoped for. I have just booked for Mallorca and will let you know how I get on there!

Riding holiday was fantastic...... Riding over rolling downs, overlooking a spectacular coastline, Beach rides along one of North Devon's finest & largest beaches. Accommodation was superb, breakfast delicious & only a short walk to town & beach. The team at Equestrian Escapes did us proud. Thanks Sarah & Lindsay, we'll be back! Carol & Jill Richards Sent from my iPhone

Very professional throughout, courteous , friendly & nailed confidence throughout the booking process & beyond. Brilliant choices & can't wait to book another short break with them

My girlfriend and I went on a weekend break to Wiltshire with Equestrian Escapes this month. I am a novice rider, she is more advanced, so I was apprehensive about choosing an equestrian themed holiday, but I am thoroughly delighted that I took the plunge. The Rushmore estate where our accommodation was based was absolutely spectacular, a truly romantic, peaceful setting which felt like something from a fairy tale. We chose the B&B accommodation, which was very comfortable and the staff were hugely welcoming. The riding itself was fantastic! Whether it was trotting through the dense woodland, or climbing up to soak in the awesome views, the entire experience was captivating. We felt like knights of the realm exploring the land. My particular highlight was riding up close and personal with the wild deer of the estate, this immersion in nature was spectacular.

Equestrian Escapes were very friendly and helpful from the moment I first enquired about the break, until the moment we returned home. Any queries we had were responded to quickly and efficiently and we really felt that our special holiday was the top of their priority list. They are extremely knowledgable about British tourism, as well as all things equestrian and they were fantastic in advising me as to which trip would be ideal, given the difference in riding ability between my partner and I.

I have just come back from the best weekends riding of my life from your home base of Cheshire. I stayed in the farmhouse B&B with Catherine and she was delightful from start (the home made cakes) to finish. My room was lovely and had views on beautiful countryside studded with horses grazing peacefully in the fields. My instructors at the stables were the best, Chris had improved my canter within minutes and by my last lesson I was jumping small fences with confidence. The hacking in the forest and on the woodland tracks was so tranquil, I can’t wait to come back.

A big thank you to the lovely ladies in the Equestrian Escapes office who helped me to choose my perfect riding holiday – you were great and you really understood what I needed from my break!!

Extremely helpful - quickly discerned just what we wanted and found it for us! And when we got to our holiday destination, we found it even more amazing than we'd expected. What a find! would definitely go back to this tour operator for another holiday.

I had a wonderful trip with Equestrian Escapes, the riding was perfect for my daughter and I and the lovely girls in their office made sure we were looked after as it was my first time abroad! I would recommend them to anyone.

Equestrian escape were very kind and looked after all y needs in terms of helping me feel set up ready for my Taylor made holiday in Portugal. On arrival I was taken to my beautiful accommodation and made to feel right as home with Katherine preparing a lovely lunch. Her horses were beautiful and so well trained to the voice it was amazing not to ride worn out school horse's.the horses are so well looked after it was a pleasure seeing them canter off into green fields. Katherine was a great teacher making us feel at home,at the cottage food was stocked up incase I was pekish (even a bisquit draw)and she took me for the most amazing steak! the trails were beautiful plenty of canters and a suprising dip in a lake! I loved my holiday with Katherine and my favorite horse hope in Portugal.I was lucky to meet Sarah and her husband of equestrian escapes its great to know they visit all the places they advertise!

We worked with Equestrian Escapes late last year. They provided our clients with World Equestrian Games packages - for a total of ten clients. The feedback from the clients was very positive. They said that the staff of Equestrian Escapes were outstanding and spoke about six different languages (between them). Also they commented on the 'availability' of the EE staff stating that they were able to find staff to assist with information and directions from early in the morning to late at night. In fact Equestrian Escapes had drivers available to ensure that clients were taken if necessary in private 4 X 4 vehicles to their venues. The same clients have already contacted us to ask about using EE services for the next World Equestrian Games - which I believe is in 2018.

Katherine was the perfect host. I was collected from the station by her partner Martin and his lovely dog Willow, who was to accompany us on most of our rides the rest of the week. The cottage that we stayed in was cosy with a wood burning stove going 24/7 making you forget that it was mid winter. All the rooms had electric blankets, fleecy blankets and spare heaters so we did not get cold at night and Katherine made sure we had everything we needed. The riding was fantastic. On my first day, I rose Paloma, a sweet bay pony who is not only a confidence giver but fantastic fun to jump as I found out later in the week. All the horses are kept immaculately. They may not be sparkling white from being groomed 100 times a day and kept in stalls but they are happy, healthy and well cared for. I can vouch for their quality of life not just as someone who has been around horses for many years but as an equine veterinarian too. Katherine has reduced a number of horses and unless you were told this, you would never know as they are in such good condition and such a pleasure to ride. The one on one days were certainly my favourite part, getting a dressage lesson in the morning on a Lusitania stallion followed by a hack and a jumping lesson all before lunch was great. The highlight of my trip has to be when we set up a jump cross course through the olive groves and Katherine and I rode Hope and Paloma round. I would 110% recommend someone to go stay with Katherine. Just don't expect Portugese winters to be hot! Bring plenty of layers and waterproofs if you go in January as the weather was very changeable!