Midweek Italian Break
Midweek Italian Break
DATES 2011:
From April 3rd to July 16th and from August 27th to November 26th
Price / rider / week / full board: 760 €
Price / rider / week / half board: 660 €
Price non-rider /week / half board: 435 €
Single room supplement (double bedroom used as single): 80 €
Daily cleaning: 40 €
Car transfer from and to Rome airport: 180 €
Car transfer from and to Orvieto railway station: 100 €
ACCOMMODATIONS
- 4 night accommodation in twin rooms with ensuite facilities
- Breakfast included
- Full board or half board, table wine included (picnic lunch on some rides)
- Welcome drink and guided tour of the castle
- 5 riding days: 1 full day (4/5 hours), 3 half days (2 hours), introductory ride
- Italian / English / German / Spanish speaking guide
If you are looking for a short break to a rural hideaway set deep in the Italian countryside between Tuscany and Umbria and you like the idea of staying in a castle 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 schools: 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
Attention! Excursions in the countryside on medium / long distances require rider’s ability to control the horse at the three gaits, including canter.
The horses are a mixture of different breeds from thoroughbreds to italian saddle and dutch warmbloods, all chosen for their excellent temperaments, their patience and their delight for travelling through this enchanting countryside!
There are two outdoor arenas and lessons are available for all ages and levels in both dressage and jumping.
FACILITIES ON THE SPOT
- Swimming pool (June 1st – September 30th)
- Tennis court (10 € / hour)
- Mountain bikes (20 € / person / day)
- Mini football pitch
- Volleyball
- Ping pong
- Billiard