Long weekend break Italy

The Long Weekend in Italy

Running from February to November but avoiding children's holidays in the summer when a family holiday is offered.

Thursday

Arrive today. You will be staying in converted buildings around the Castle, taking breakfast each morning in the Castle itself.  After checking in you will be served with a welcome drink and then you will meet with your guide / instructor who will be looking after you throughout your stay. Today your riding programme will begin, choose from a lesson (compulsory for beginners) or for experienced riders you can start with a ride out in the countryside that surrounds the castle.

Friday

Experienced riders will today ride from castle to castle, a fabulous excursion that will take you through the most unspoiled of Tuscan countryside.  The trail  will take you through magical scenery offered by the towering Tuscan mountains. Along the way you may spot pheasant, fallow-deer, and wild boars.  You will ride around the vicinity of Onano, a fortified town boasting a medieval castle.  We will continue through old tracks once used by farmers and open fields passing a delightful medieval church. For less experienced riders a lesson and a shorter hack are available.

Saturday

This morning experienced riders will be heading out along The Brigands Trail towards picturesque Lake Bolsena. This is a fantastic spot with breathtaking views of the area stretching from the beautiful crater of Lake Bolsena on one side, to the hills surrounding Lake Mezzano on the other side. On a clear day you can see the sea 40 km away, shimmering like a mirror. As you head back along this ancient ‘outlaws highway’ you will pass through mature oak woodlands dotted with original farm dwellings built in the traditional tufo rock. If you are a beginner you can choose between a lesson and a shorter ride out or a longer ride out if you are safe and secure in the saddle.

Sunday

Sadly today it is time to bid farewell to your castle home as you come to the end of your riding holiday. If time allows we can offer you another ride out this morning, or if you would prefer a lesson in the arena (not included in price). To find more information about the breeds of horse native to this area please see our Horse World.

Included in the Price:
- 3 nights accommodation in twin rooms with ensuite facilities
- Half board including table wine
- Welcome drink and guided tour of the castle.
- 3 riding days as described above
- Flexible package of trail rides or lessons or both!
- Multi-lingual guide.

Cost per person in shared twin £500.00

Single supplement £60

Transfer cost is 180€ per car return from Rome Airports or 100€ return from Orvieto.  The arrival transfer window is between 10am and 1pm so please ensure your flight arrives between these times. The departure drop-off times are between 10am and 1pm so ensure check-in is after 10am. Private transfers can be arranged outside of these times but there will be an additional cost. Please note if you have a private transfer i.e. – 1 person the transfer cost will be 90€ each way.

A selection or lunch options are available from the Castle Restaurant

The horses are a mixture of thoroughbred and warm blood crosses all chosen for their excellent temperaments, their patience and their delight for travelling through this enchanting countryside! The tack is English tack. There are two outdoor arenas and lessons are available for all ages and levels in both dressage and jumping. The maximum weight allowed is 100kg and the numbers of riders on each excursion is between 1 and 5.

Facilities at the castle include:
- Swimming pool (01st June - 30th September),
- Tennis court (15E per hour)
- Mountain bikes (20E per person per day)
- Mini football Pitch
- Volleyball
- Ping pong
- Billiards

ATTENTION: The excursions can be changed according to weather, horses and riders abilities by the riding management of the castle. Safety is very important to us, your instructor will advise you of the most suitable riding programme for your ability.

Do you want a short horse riding holiday away from the stresses of everyday life? If you do you will be extremely well looked after on this horse riding holiday Italy. You will enjoy great riding and accommodation in a breath-taking location.

We inspect all the horses in our horse riding holidays to ensure the best quality holiday for you.