PRICES AND DETAILS 2012
GENERAL PRICES FOR ALL RIDING ACTIVITIES
Trekking\excursions :
- 1 hour guided horseriding excursion € 25 per person
- half a day 2\3 hours horseriding excursion € 50 per person
- full day 4\5 hours horseriding excursion €100 per person (lunch not included)
Lessons :
- 50 min.private lesson dressage or jumping €30 per person
- 50 min. group lesson €25 per person
Riding holidays programs :
1)BRIGANDS PATH
2)BRIGANDS PATH FOR BEGINNERS
3)ITALY LONG WEEKEND
4)MID-WEEK ITALIAN BREAK
5)RIDING+WINE+SPA OR COOKING
6)GOLFING & RIDING MID WEEK ITALIAN BREAK
7)SELF CATERING RIDING HOLIDAY
For all the programs:
riding programs grades:
0-beginner
1-novice: walk/trot
2-intermediate:walk/trot/canter
3-expert: gallop/jumping
Please read the general information about all necessary requirements needed for riding at S.Cristina castle
and about transportations facility offered by the castle
at the bottom of the page
1) Brigands Path (grade 2-3)
Rider per week FULL BOARD 1160€
Rider per week HALF BOARD 980€
early booking(4 months ahead) FULL BOARD €1060
non rider guest half board 600€
single room suplement 100€ PER WEEK
DETAILS
5 riding days :1 full day(4/5 hr) 4 half days (2\3 hr)
7 nights (from Saturday to Saturday) sharing double room in the restored farmhouse below the castle
full board or half board included table wine
welcome drink and guided tour of the Castle
insurance not included
2) Brigands Path for beginners (grade 0-1)
Rider per week FULL BOARD 1160€
Rider per week half board 980€
non rider guest with half board 600€
single room suplement 100€ PER WEEK
details
5 riding days :4 days – lessons / hacks , 1half day riding (2 hrs)
7 nights (from Saturday to Saturday) in a double room in restored farmhouse
full board or half board with table wine included
welcome drink and guided tour of the Castle
insurance included
3) Italy Long Weekend (grade 0-3)
Rider per weekend FULL BOARD 620€
Rider per week end half board 540€
non rider guest with half board 350€
single room suplement 100€
details
4 riding days : flexible package of trail rides or lessons -for example
for grade 2-3 : 2 full days (4/5hr) 2 half days (2hr)
for grade 0-1 : lessons(4×1.5hr) and hacks (2×2hr)
3 nights (from Thursday to Sunday) in double room in restored farmhouse
full board table wine included
welcome drink and guided tuor of the Castle
insurance included
4) Mid-Week Italian Break (grade 2-3)
rider per mid-week full board 760€
rider per mid-week half board 660€
non rider guest with half board 435€
single room supplement 100€ FOR 4 NIGHTS
details
5 riding days : introductory ride, 1 full days (4/5hr), 4 half days (2\3hr)
flexible packeg of trail rides or lessons for grade 0-1
4 nights (from Sunday to Thursday) in double room in restored farmhouse
full board or half board table wine included
welcome drink and guided tour of the Castle
insurance included
5) Riding + wine + SPA or cooking (grade 2-3)
Rider per week FULL BOARD 1150€
Rider per week half board 900€
non rider guest with half board per week 550€
single room suplement 100€ PER WEEK
details
5 riding days : 1 full days (4/5hrs) 4 half days (2\3hrs)
flexible package of trail rides or lessons for grade 0-1
7 nights (from Saturday to Saturday) in double room in restored farmhouse
full board or half board with table wine included
welcome drink and guided tour of the Castle
guided tour: wine and oil tasting (Gradoli local cellar / olive oil mill) or cooking lesson with our chef
half day of Sorano Termal Bath and Wellnes Center
insurance not included
Important Notice :
If you want to relax and take one or two days off from riding, our place is strategically good positioned
so that you can reach easily by car: Siena, Montepulciano, Montalcino and the Brunello area, Pitigliano, Saturnia
or Lake Bolsena, Orvieto and Viterbo.
6)GOLFING & RIDING MID WEEK ITALIAN BREAK
This program combines two different interests for a holiday break without any stress for a couple . You ride and I play golf .
PROGRAM FOR RIDERS
- 4 night accommodation in a doublebedroom with ensuite facilities
- Breakfast included
- Half board, wine inclusiv
- Welcome drink and guided tour of the castle
- 5 riding days: 1 full day (4/5 hours), 3 half days (2 hours), introductory ride
- English speaking guide\instructor
If you are looking for a short break in a rural hideaway set deep in the Italian countryside between Tuscany and Umbria and you like the idea of staying in a castle compound then please read on…….
Abandoned Etruscan settlements, lakes formed in volcanic craters and medieval edifices adorn the landscape of this enchanting Italian landscape. Located one and a half hours away from Rome the splendid 17th century castle borgo (complete with fairy tale turret) will be ‘your home’ throughout your stay.
The castle has two swimming pools, a tennis court and ample gardens and for those wishing to ride, well run stables with professional instruction and miles upon miles of breath-taking trail riding awaits you.
RIDING DETAILS
- 5 riding days: 1 full day riding (4/5 hours), 3 half days (2 hours / day), introductory ride
– Italian / English / German / Spanish speaking guide
– Level: from beginners (lessons in the arena) to intermediate
– 2 Outdoor riding school arenas: 1) 25×60, 2) 33×60 with jumps
– Tack: English
– Pace: moderate with trot and canter
- Min. / max. riders: 1-5
– Max. rider’s weight: 100 kg
PROGRAM FOR GOLFERS(silver or gold)
- 4 night accommodation in a doublebedroom with ensuite facilities
- Breakfast included
- Half board, table wine included
- Welcome drink and guided tour of the castle
- 4 GOLFING DAYS : every day one 1\2 hour lesson for four days and free entry to the golf course and practice ground .
- English speaking instructor
- Silver program will allow a 1\2 hour lesson every day(4 days) ,with eventual access to the 9 hole golf course every day .
- Gold program will allow a 1 hour lesson every day(4 days) ,including the green fee for the 18 hole golf course every day .
GOLF CLUB DETAILS
The castle is 10 km away from the golf club ,set on a high ground in a beautiful position in the southern Tuscany countryside ,Golf Club Acquapendente is a par 3 , 18 holes course.
It is an ideal course for those who wish to approach golfing for the first time , or that wish to refine their shots after a recent start .But also the experienced golfers will enjoy themselves .
Transportation to and from golf course is not included .But can be arranged from the castle.
Experienced golfers that want to practice on their own can have a program to match their requirements .
PRICES:
RIDER HALF BOARD €650 PER PERSON
GOLFER HALF BOARD SILVER € 650 PER PERSON
GOLFER HALF BOARD GOLD € 800 PER PERSON
7) SELF CATERING RIDING HOLIDAYS (min 4 people )
If you want to rent a beautiful cottage below the castle and enjoy the riding ,making your personal riding program by yourself then this is the solution for your holiday .
Especially indicated for families .Below the weekly cottages\apartments costs :
| SANTA CRISTINA CASTLE COTTAGES\APARTMENTS WEEKLY RATES 2012 | |||||
| SEASON LOW MEDIUM HIGH TOP | |||||
| APARTMENTS BEDS 08\01 – 01\04 01\04-21\06 22\06-14\07 14\07-18\08
20\10- 24\12 02\09-19\10 19\08-02\09 EASTER WEEK 25\12-31\01 |
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| Firenze | 6 | € 850 | € 1.100 | € 1.600 | € 1.700 |
| Siena | 4 | € 700 | € 950 | € 1.400 | € 1.500 |
| Orvieto | 4/5 | € 700 | € 950 | € 1.400 | € 1.500 |
| Granaio 1 (Viterbo) | 8 | € 1.000 | € 1.350 | € 1.750 | € 1.900 |
| Granaio 2 (Bolsena) | 8 | € 700 | € 1.350 | € 1.750 | € 1.900 |
| Civita | 4 | € 700 | € 950 | € 1.400 | € 1.500 |
| Marta | 4/5 | € 700 | € 1.000 | € 1.500 | € 1.600 |
| Capodimonte | 4/5 | € 700 | € 1.000 | € 1.500 | € 1.600 |
| Marta & Capodimonte | 8/10 | € 1.400 | € 1.900 | €3.000 | € 3.200 |
Important general information
tack : english
helmets required :no helmets ,no riding .We have several helmets but it is advisable to bring your own.
pace : moderate with trots and canters
horses : mix of thoroughbred and warmblood crosses, angloarabian, ponies
MIN / MAX : 1-5 riders
MAX WEIGHT 100kg
Transportations from the castle are not included in the prices below.
But in order to facilitate reaching the castle we have organized our own taxi service at a special price much lower than normal taxi price,you can
choose to be picked up at Orvieto train station or at Rome airports (Fiumicino or Ciampino).
Our Taxi service from and to Orvieto station return (90 km)costs € 100 from 1 to 4 people.
Our Taxi service from and to airports in Rome (300 km) all inclusive costs € 200 from 1 to 4 people.
Our Taxi service is available at this prices when arrivals are from 10.00 am until 19.00 pm .