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 2023Travelled with familyWritten 24 June 2023
- Tommy M1 contributionRiding 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 2023Travelled with familyWritten 29 July 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 2023Travelled with familyWritten 6 August 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 2023Travelled with familyWritten 20 August 2023
- JosephineCroydon, United Kingdom136 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 2023Travelled with familyWritten 30 August 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 2023Travelled soloWritten 7 November 2023
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PamandToby
Hertfordshire, UK2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
I 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.
Written 7 November 2023
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carolinehend26
Kingston Upon Hull10 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The best experience from kitting is out for the very wet weather to helping my husband who was a novice - lead reining him to start with to instructing him during the ride how to do rising trot, hold reins, deportment etc
An amazing friendly and helpful staff with beautiful horses.
Thank you so much
Martin and Caroline Henderson
An amazing friendly and helpful staff with beautiful horses.
Thank you so much
Martin and Caroline Henderson
Written 1 November 2023
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Dancer2008
5 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Love this place! Always a warm welcome and the riding is excellent. Definitely value for money. We will return again soon!
Written 23 September 2023
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Debbie
Brighton, UK55 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Highly recommend this school - very professional from the first call to book to returning from an amazing 2 hour hack. Very good guide - very attentive and took us over some great terrain to see some amazing views!! Would highly recommend - I rode a lovely pony Lulu who put in an impeccable performance trotting and cantering her little hooves out!!! Great fun and made to feel like just out for a hack with a bunch of friends. Very safe and very caring. Even if you are slightly lacking confidence- go for it they will all really look after you - especially their beautifully behaved horses and ponies!!
Written 4 September 2023
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Josephine
Croydon, UK136 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Booked 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.
Written 31 August 2023
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KandMM
Cornwall, UK13 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
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!😊
Written 20 August 2023
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Lucinda N
Taunton, UK131 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
What can I say that hasn’t already been said. Wonderful time there today. They really do cater for all levels of experience ( mine being zero!) friendly very knowledgeable staff.
Written 14 August 2023
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G8823DWanna
Derbyshire, UK60 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Lovely 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!
Written 6 August 2023
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Tommy M
1 contribution
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 29 July 2023
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Elena A
6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Wonderful stables - the horses are well looked after. I went on 2 hr and 90 mins rides - both different and really enjoyable. The staff are all super friendly and knowledgable. They make sure you are kitted out safely, even help you mount with a mounting platform - check you are comfortable before you set off. Really excellent experience - tack was clean - horses clearly looked after and the views were lovely. Both rides were with a handful of people and catered for our level of experience (experienced but not particularly fit!) can’t rate the stables highly enough and I have been to a few. Thank you for making my stay on Dartmoor special.
Written 22 July 2023
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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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