In the heart of the Southern Alentejo region of Portugal, within easy reach of the airports of Lisbon and Faro, you will find this beautiful countryside residence. Nestling amongst picturesque pasture land that is home to a herd of pure bred Lusitano horses and punctuated by cork and olive trees, the fragrances and colours of this area will remain imprinted in your memory for ever.
Here you can relax as you learn to understand and appreciate the magnificent splendour of the Lusitano horse. You will be guided through this experience by chief instructor Nuno Baptista, both a national judge and a member of the national dressage team in Portugal. His skill and patience with the horses is in evidence in every corner of this wonderful farm and he will make your experience here one you will cherish for a lifetime.
Lessons are available from beginners to advanced in dressage or you can choose to trail ride along the miles and miles of tracks where you will hardly meet a single vehicle. Nuno is also an expert carriage driver and you can choose to enjoy learning a new art and as I discovered, it really is thrilling driving a powerful Lusitano through the beautiful scenery of this region. The facilities include an immaculate indoor arena with gallery and an Olympic size outdoor arena.
The accommodation is newly renovated and all rooms have ensuite facilities. There are a number of lounges where you can relax in the evening, or maybe you would prefer to sip a glass of wine in the gardens as you listen to the crickets singing their evening chorus. The food is a delight and both at lunchtime and in the evening the cook prepares splendid local cuisine featuring the very best of Alentejo’s renowned gastronomy.
The farm is suitable for non-riders and families, there are bicycles, archery lessons, canoeing and fishing to say nothing of mile upon mile of the most wonderful walking country.
The riding package will be tailored to meet your needs, but as a guide a one week stay with 5 days of riding twice a day (choose from lessons, trail rides or carriage driving lessons) plus full board costs from £895 per person.
We also offer shorter breaks from £395 per person for three nights. Collection can be arranged from Faro or Lisbon airport at an extra cost.
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