Mad about horses? A stud farm, livery yard, or working farm or smallholding where horses are kept could be the perfect choice for your next countryside escape. From family friendly barn conversions and lodges to cosy cottages and glamping accommodation for couples, our collection of farm stays with horses offers a wonderful way to get close to these magnificent animals and experience rural life first hand.
Horses are kept on farms for all sorts of reasons. A stud farm specialises in the selective breeding of horses for racing, equestrian sports such as show jumping, dressage, eventing, and polo, as well as other roles including police and military work. Depending on the farm and the time of year, you may have the chance to see stallions, mares, and their foals.
Many of our farm stays with horses offer livery facilities, where horse owners can rent stables, paddocks, or turnout areas for their own horses. Some have a manège for training and schooling, ideal for anyone planning a riding holiday, while others offer horse riding lessons, horse hire, or guided hacking, making it easy for both beginners and experienced riders to get in the saddle during their stay.
Horses may also be kept on farms for conservation grazing, or simply for the farmer’s own enjoyment, whether for riding or companionship.
Staying on a farm with horses is a lovely way to introduce children to these gentle animals in a relaxed rural setting. Younger children may enjoy our collection of farm stays with ponies, where they might have the opportunity to groom them or feed them an apple or carrot.
Whether you’re looking for a horse riding holiday with access to miles of bridleways from your doorstep, a base for bringing your own horse, or a family break where children can meet and interact with friendly farm animals, browse our collection of farm stays with horses and start planning your next countryside escape.
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