Low cost budget breaks



From 290€ per person 3 nights
Suitable for absolute beginners and experienced riders.

Holiday overview
Set on the edge of the Costa Vincentina national park, 15 min north of the cosmopolitan harbour city of Lagos, The New Forest Lodge stands in 5o acres of rolling hillside overlooking Cape StVincent the most southerly point of Europe with an average of 315 days of sunshine. You will stay 3 nights in our historic stone built farmhouse which is a 2 minute walk from our stables, with an ancient Moorish spring and a private traffic free network of both challenging and simple trails.

Our hardy locally bred Lusitano cross horses are suitable for both novices and experienced riders. Our groom guides are happy to assist both experienced and novice riders and drivers. The choice of either riding or driving is yours.

Included in the price
· Day 2 - horse riding or carriage driving lessons for beginners. Experienced riders can ride out with a guide.
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· Day 3 – A whole day’s trekking, length and terain depending on your level of ability
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· All horse riding equipment (please bring suitable clothing for riding)
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· Accommodation in a twin/double room at the Farm for 3 nights / 4 days
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· You can check in anytime after 3pm on day 1 and check-out is by noon on day 4
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· Breakfast each morning and a light stable lunch or picnic on day 2 & 3
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· A 3 course Dinner with wine is available at 20 Euros per person,
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· Prices are based on two sharing a room
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· Note: Twin rooms for sole occupancy carry a single supplement

 

Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival at the Farm
- You may check-in to the Farm anytime after 3pm on the day you choose to arrive
- An arrival dinner of local cuisine and wine will be served by your hosts in the evening
Day 2 – Horse Riding Lessons
- Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on our terrace overlooking the Atlantic whilst you prepare for your first day of horse riding or carriage driving
- After breakfast you will be introduced to the horses and your guides who will accompany confident riders on their first trail. Beginners will stay in the training area and soon hopefully soon make enough progress to venture out into the park with their guide.

- After a light lunch at the stables, You will have the afternoon free and may wish to visit one of the local beaches or a nearby village or secret swimming lake.
- You have the evening free to sample some of the local cuisine in one of the Lagos´s restaurants, or you can choose to stay at the farm and enjoy a relaxing dinner with us.
Day 3 – Horse Riding/carriage driving Trek
- After your breakfast you will go to the stables to begin your second day of riding or driving
- Today you will be spent enjoying the wonderful countryside, vilages and possibly beaches of the national park and taking in the stunning views with your horse, instructor and fellow riders
- We wil stop on route to enjoy a picninc eaten al fresco at the beach or by a hidden country spring
- Once again, you have the evening free to visit the town or relax and dine at the Farm
Day 4 – Departure Day
- After a relaxing breakfast guests are asked to check-out of their rooms ready for departure.You may however wish to have an early morning ride or drive if your flight schedules permit. We hope you will take home with you new horse riding or carriage driving skills and an understanding of country life that you will remember for ever and come back and visit us soon.

Suitability
- we welcome beginners and will teach you the basics of either riding or carriage driving within the safety and comfort of our training school. For intermediate and experienced riders/drivers our groom guides will be happy to show you a challenging and interesting trail appropriate for your experience
- Please note that the rooms can only be booked for 2 persons sharing
- Single rooms are available for a supplement, if you would like to book this course as a single, please email us

- You can arrive any day of the week you choose
- You will stay in the Farm for 3 nights / 4 days (so if you arrive on Monday afternoon for example, you leave Thursday morning) you can of course book extra days.

 

What Will I Learn?
- If you have arrived as a beginner we hope you will leave with a sincere love and understanding of horses.
- our teaching methods are gentle and sympathetic and we hope that we have pointed you to an understanding of natural horsemanship.
- Experienced riders will of course have enjoyed the freedom of our endless traffic free trails and will have learnt to appreciate the intelligence and stamina of our locally bred Lucitano cross horses.
- If you have concentrated on carriage driving we hope to introduce you to a new sport which you will continue to enjoy for years to come.

Note: transfer to and from Faro airport can be arranged for €60, alternatively we offer a free collection service from Lagos train station. Although you can reach the Farm by taxi or local bus, car hire is recommended

Costing and extras
Name Price Compulsory
Single Supplement for a Single Room £70 per person