Welcome to guided trail riding & Horse Holidays with your own horse.
Come for the day....
or stay a little longer, and make it a horse holiday to remember!
Welcome
Have you ever dreamed of exploring the spectacular Northern Lake District with your own horse?
Immerse yourself in nature, watch the Buzzards & Sparrow Hawk fly above and red Squirrel play amongst the trees.
Hear the Deer roar in Autumn.
Breath in clear Cumbrian air!
Come - let me Guide you..
Holidays with your own horse
BRING YOUR OWN HORSE ON HOLIDAY
Sit back, Relax & Breath - as I guide you through the most spectacular countryside the Lake District has to offer.
Horse Holidays run as Guided Ride Packages along with
S/C accommodation, paddock and parking for box/trailers.
We have two Self Catering holiday cottages set on a working farm, with two small paddocks. No stabling, just turn out.
(Pub stays also available)
*Hay can be provided at extra cost & must be pre-ordered in advance.
Ullswater Saddleback Horse Trails
Hole House Farm, Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, CA10 2NG
Horse and rider accommodation
Self Catering cottage - sleeps 4
Self Catering Cottage - Sleeps 5/6
Self Catering Cottage - Sleeps 5/6
Self Catering Cottage
Based in Pooley Bridge
Sleeps 4
Newly renovated Self Catering cottage,
Veranda with elevated countryside views.
Under floor heating, Log burning stove.
2 double bedrooms each with En-suite
(zip & link beds to create twin rooms)
Open plan living/kitchen/diner
Min 2 people sharing. Single supplement charge. Cottage charged at full price for less than 4 sharing
Self Catering Cottage - Sleeps 5/6
Self Catering Cottage - Sleeps 5/6
Self Catering Cottage - Sleeps 5/6
Self Catering Character cottage,
Based in Pooley Bridge, Ullswater
Sleeps 5/6 for riding stays
Vaulted living room with log burning stove.
Beautiful vaulted dining room with newly fitted kitchen. 2 bathrooms.
Enclosed rear garden & patio.
Two Small Paddocks on site (No Stabling)
Single supplement charge applies.
cottage charged at full price if less than 5 sharing
Michelin Dining or Good Pub Grub ?
Self Catering Cottage - Sleeps 5/6
Michelin Dining or Good Pub Grub ?
Work up an appetite... you wont be disappointed !
You will find an abundance of places to eat in Pooley Bridge and surrounding areas.
From Michelin Dining to Good Pub Grub.
We even have a wood Fired Pizza Van !
Should you have the energy after your
Days Riding you could head off to Paddle Board or visit Wake & Surf on Ullswater or even head for a
Wild Swim in Lake Ullswater!
Massage also available at near by *Another Place Hotel
Thank you Angie and Elle for the most amazing holiday! As I wanted a holiday with my horse and not a horse riding holiday, i thought it would be almost impossible to find. Well Angie sorted it with ease, A lovely holiday cottage with a field for Puzzle on the shores of Ullswater - just perfect!
Sally Houghton-Bint - 23rd May 2021
Grading system for each ride
We have a grading system in place to help you choose the right ride for you (or your group).
All rides go at the pace of the slowest rider.
*The rides enjoy spectacular scenery, with a different pace for each ride.
Some of the rides have challenging terrain. Each ride is carefully selected and tailored to you or your group.
Most of all, its about you enjoying your ride with safety in mind. All routes are safety checked before.
Grade 1 - easy
Grassy tracks, open fell with a relaxed pace, walk/trot/canter. Small amount of road work on quiet country lanes.
Some of the rides have more road work than others - please specify if you would prefer to stay off roads as much as possible.
Horse and rider must have a decent level of fitness.
2hr rides/3hrs/full day
Grade 2 - moderate
Grassy tracks & open fell. Some stony areas. High elevation - hill work.
Some road work - mainly quiet country lanes. River or stream crossings. Some slightly soft ground
Good to high level of fitness for both horse and rider.
2/3hrs rides
Grade 3 - Challenging
These rides have the same riding as above - but with much more demanding terrain, which can be challenging in areas.
Loose stones, narrow paths. Steep accents and descents. You may be required to lead your horse in some areas. Soft to boggy ground in parts. These rides are much longer and require both horse and rider to have a very high level of fitness. The horses must be sure footed & riders must be very competent both on and off their horse. Phone signal not always available.
I recommend that horse and rider are used to this kind of terrain.
Some 3hr rides/full day/overnight trail rides/long distance
*please note that the ever changing weather conditions may force a ride to be changed at the last minute at my own discretion and for the safety of horses and riders.
I advise that you bring water proofs & thermal clothing in the autumn/winter months.
Although I check every route prior to a ride - there can be unforeseen circumstances.
Please wear Hi-Viz, this is particularly helpful for low flying jets to see us, along with mountain bikers.
About Us
Ullswater Saddleback Horse Trails.
No hour of life is wasted.. that is spent in the saddle
Ullswater Saddleback Horse Trails.
Bespoke guided rides to suit you and your horse.
2 Self Catering cottages on site, with 2 small paddocks. No stabling.
Please enquire if you would like to know more about the pub stays, these work well for one or two riders
Pub accommodation is booked & paid for directly by you (once we have agreed a date) & is subject to availability.
Riding/Paddocks/parking are then paid for directly to myself.
*Trail ride packages also possible subject to availability
Terms and Conditions
No hour of life is wasted.. that is spent in the saddle
Ullswater Saddleback Horse Trails.
- Ullswater Saddleback Horse Trails is fully insured & An approved member of the BHS Horses Welcome
- Riders & their horses must have up to date public liability insurance
- Horse riding hats must be of current standard
- All horses must be up to date with vaccinations on date of ride & have no infectious diseases
- Please bring your own water buckets if coming for a holiday
- I am a guide only.. & not teaching in any way
- Rides/Routes are Risk assessed
- 18+ years of age
- A non-refundable deposit is taken upon booking - with full payment required one month prior to arrival
- I ask that you have relevant holiday insurance in place should you need to cancel
