Cholwell Riding Stables
Cholwell Riding Stables
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- Jenny H12 contributionsLovely placeTook my daughter and her friend for an hour long ride on Dartmoor. Beautiful place and everyone was really professional and friendly. Safety a priority. Payment was really easy and I found it good value for money. Easy parking. Definitely coming back.Visited June 2023Traveled with familyWritten June 24, 2023
- Tommy M2 contributionsRiding The Dream7 family members of all ages-converged on Cholwel for a riding trek over Dartmoor . I have to say it was a wonderful experience . Donna and her staff were very professional in their care and tuition particularly for first time riders . The views across Dartmoor were spectacular and the horses were very well behaved and gave it all a very relaxed feel . There was a hot drink available at the end of the trek and it was an invigorating and value for money experience .Visited July 2023Traveled with familyWritten July 29, 2023
- G8823DWannaDerbyshire, United Kingdom60 contributionsFantastic hackLovely hack over Dartmoor this morning. My daughter can ride but I am a beginner, we both really enjoyed it and can’t wait to come back! My daughter was able to canter with other riders while I was happy to walk and trot!Visited August 2023Traveled with familyWritten August 6, 2023
- KandMMCornwall, United Kingdom13 contributionsPerfect family ride on Dartmoor.Thank you so much for a fantastic riding experience today with my grown up son, niece and great niece age 6. All of our riding abilities were catered for safely and the horses selected for us perfectly. Such a perfect location riding straight out onto Dartmoor 😊Can’t wait to come again!😊Visited August 2023Traveled with familyWritten August 20, 2023
- JosephineCroydon, United Kingdom137 contributionsBrilliant morning hack exploring beautiful moorsBooked a 2 hour hack for 14 year old experienced rider. Had a brilliant time on the hack cantering and experiencing the beautiful moor while we went for a walk. Really great set up at the yard and professionally organised with everything running like clockwork. Reasonable prices and highly recommended; we would certainly return for another hack.Visited August 2023Traveled with familyWritten August 30, 2023
- PamandTobyHertfordshire, United Kingdom2 contributionsFantastic riding stablesI have ridden at many stables over the years but Cholwell is the very best. The combination of fantastic staff, wonderful horses and ponies, and beautiful Dartmoor make it unbeatable. The linchpin is the incredible Donna, who makes these stables so perfect for beginners to advanced riders, and the nervous to the confident.Visited November 2023Traveled soloWritten November 7, 2023
- k8kicoCookham, United Kingdom12 contributionsAbsolutely Recommend!Called the day before to see if they had availability for the 2 hour hack and they did! Payment was cash only which was fine and dandy! Lovely staff members made you feel welcome from the get-go. My hack leader was a lovely lady (she was an ex-jockey) and she gave very helpful pointers! The views were stunning even though it was a little cloudy, it didn’t dampen the spirits at all. Absolutely delighted that we got to canter quite abit too and this resulted in having the biggest smile ever on my face and I was buzzing on the way home from it! 😁😁 Highly recommend this place, so much so that I’m going to try and get my workplace riding club to come down and do a hack!Visited October 2023Traveled soloWritten January 29, 2024
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Caversham, UK28 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
Had a brilliant time at Cholwell Stables and will be back. Our four year old had a half an hour ride on a lovely horse called Mercury. The rest of the family aged eight, ten, forty, forty-two and sixty-three also enjoyed it.
We all had minimal experience riding and were well taken care of and not made to feel like we didn’t belong. Got taken out for 90 mins on a gloriously sunny day across Dartmoor and the best bit was our four year old got to ride out with us for the majority of his ride. He then turned back and got to groom his horse whilst he waited for us.
All the staff were lovely, helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you, and see you again soon.
We all had minimal experience riding and were well taken care of and not made to feel like we didn’t belong. Got taken out for 90 mins on a gloriously sunny day across Dartmoor and the best bit was our four year old got to ride out with us for the majority of his ride. He then turned back and got to groom his horse whilst he waited for us.
All the staff were lovely, helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you, and see you again soon.
Written August 5, 2021
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Raenorthern
London, UK81 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
A very enjoyable ride for four novice riders. Covid secure felt very safe, tackle all cleaned between riders, limited numbers in The stables at anyone time. Lead rider for my two children Abby was very friendly and put the kids at ease. My daughter has always dreamt of riding today she achieved that. Not many stables now do riding for complete beginners so pleased to find this company. Ride out straight into Dartmoor and managed a few little rising trots
Written August 14, 2020
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Georgia
London, UK82 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
All the staff were fantastic, friendly and knowledgeable.
As first time riders we were slightly nervous but were soon at ease with the guidance received from 'Becka'. We did the 1 hour ride along the moors, they provided us with any equipment necessary and taught us the basics.
By the end we felt comfortable to ride alongside the instructor without the safety rope.
Covid rules were followed, such as wearing masks in the reception and hand sanitiser available.
The horses were well looked after.
Would definitely recommend to anyone, no matter the skill.
As first time riders we were slightly nervous but were soon at ease with the guidance received from 'Becka'. We did the 1 hour ride along the moors, they provided us with any equipment necessary and taught us the basics.
By the end we felt comfortable to ride alongside the instructor without the safety rope.
Covid rules were followed, such as wearing masks in the reception and hand sanitiser available.
The horses were well looked after.
Would definitely recommend to anyone, no matter the skill.
Written October 22, 2020
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Brittany
Great Torrington, UK77 contributions
Aug 2020
This was my 5th or 6th time riding with Cholwell and I can't commend them enough on their hard work and customer service. Me and my cousin booked online a week previous and they request your experience, height and weight so they can pair with you a suitable steed. My cousin had a bad back and they were so accommodating and provided her with a bigger horse was a gentle gait. We booked the 1 hour ride over the moors and they escort we had was so chatty and welcoming. We went out in a small group of three which made us feel special and obviously a lot safer during the COVID pandemic. All the staff wore PPE when close to customers and cleaned all the horses tack between each ride.
I will be back!
I will be back!
Written August 20, 2020
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Vacatonsnob
Henley4 contributions
Feb 2020
Donna and her team at Cholwell are brilliant. Our girls had a wonderful hours hack on Dartmoor. They were so well looked after in terms of safety, whilst given enough freedom to practice their riding skills. They were also given extra layers and snoods to protect them against the worst of the weather. They been on a few hacks and said this was one of the best as the team were so friendly and chatted to them on route.
Thanks Cholwell
Thanks Cholwell
Written February 24, 2020
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Tommy M
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
7 family members of all ages-converged on Cholwel for a riding trek over Dartmoor . I have to say it was a wonderful experience . Donna and her staff were very professional in their care and tuition particularly for first time riders . The views across Dartmoor were spectacular and the horses were very well behaved and gave it all a very relaxed feel . There was a hot drink available at the end of the trek and it was an invigorating and value for money experience .
Written July 29, 2023
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DorsetWanderer
4 contributions
Aug 2020
We took my 8 year old daughter here for a 1hr pony trek and she thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a wet day, but they supplied waterproofs so it was no problem. The staff were excellent and gave her a fabulous experience tailored to her experience despite it being a mixed ability group. The horses were clearly well looked after and the buildings were clean and well maintained.
Written August 6, 2020
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Anna K
Dorking, UK31 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
A fantastic morning on the moor. Riding straight out of the stables (having borrowed waterproofs ready for the Dartmoor weather!), it was a fantastic hack through the countryside - by far the best way to see Dartmoor from the back of a pony! Cantering at full tilt on a pony that was loving the ride as much as the rider - great fun! Thanks so much Donna and team for looking after us. Very reasonable prices too!
Written October 24, 2022
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MB3591
Tavistock, UK9 contributions
Apr 2021
Family group aged from 3-33 had a wonderful morning on Sunday. The 3 year old had a shorter pony ride accompanied by a lovely friendly girl. She had him trotting up the lane.
The other family members, 6 year old and his parents went on the moor for an hours ride. They all came back glowing and so happy. Thank you to everyone at Cholwell.
The other family members, 6 year old and his parents went on the moor for an hours ride. They all came back glowing and so happy. Thank you to everyone at Cholwell.
Written April 13, 2021
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Laura G
London, UK6 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
Had a great day at the stables. We did an hour trek across the wet muggy moors and it was gorgeous and we all felt super safe. We are novices but they encouraged us to push our boundaries and have fun, as well as matching the horse perfectly to each of us. The horses are super well looked after and during covid their hygiene was spot on and everything was disinfected as soon as we got off the horse.
Jack our instructor was also the best! Up for a laugh as well as being safe and teaching us how to do things properly. He had his eye on each person at all times and would ensure that what we were doing was correct and to maximise the potential of us and the horse.
Strongly recommend!
Jack our instructor was also the best! Up for a laugh as well as being safe and teaching us how to do things properly. He had his eye on each person at all times and would ensure that what we were doing was correct and to maximise the potential of us and the horse.
Strongly recommend!
Written August 16, 2020
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trish2222014
Leeds, UK3 contributions
Hi am down near Dartmoor soon , never ridden but would love to have a go , do you cater for complete beginners ?
1980dlp
Tavistock, UK
Hello, Yes we do cater for all abilities of riders and very happy to take out adults and children for their first ever rides. We help you out and teach you as we go along on the rides.
BrendaFinney
Paignton, UK2 contributions
Hi. I am interested in staying at your hotel on an all inclusive basis. I have never done an AI stay anywhere before and was wondering what I might be still required to pay for so that I can budget accordingly. For example, I am keen to do some snorkelling - how much would that cost? What is the protocol on tipping? Thank you
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