Two Caps, France
Horses
Type of horses:
Fjord, part Arab, part Boulonnais, part T.B.
Nature of horses:
Calm and responsive
Height of horses:
14 - 16 hh
Weight limit:
100 kg
Tack type:
English, McLellan
Weather
Current Conditions:
Fog, 2 C
Forecast:
Thu - Clear. High: 2 Low: -4
Fri - Sunny. High: -1 Low: -4
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Pricing
Weekend Winter special
Winter Special Package from 1 November 2008 to 1 April 2009 is £199 based on double room accommodation for a minimum of two riders and a maximum of four This includes two half days of riding on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, a two course dinner at the Les Jardins de Lou Sa on Saturday night and breakfast at the hotel on Sunday morning and a small lunch.
Single travelers £262
Weekend Summer Programme
Option One: Half day Saturday, half day Sunday riding.
Based on two sharing: £208
Single room accommodation: £271
Includes: One nights accommodation with breakfast, evening meal, two half day rides.
Option Two: Half day Saturday and full day Sunday riding.
Based on two sharing: £239
Single room accommodation: £315
Includes: One nights accommodation with breakfast, evening meal, one and a half days riding and a picnic lunch on the Sunday.
Option three: Full day Saturday and full day Sunday riding.
Based on two sharing: £271
Single room accommodation: £348
Includes: One nights accommodation with breakfast, evening meal, two full day rides and a picnic lunch on the Saturday and Sunday.
Availability/Booking Form
Ride Description
This area of France is very rural and offers the most wonderful riding for those wishing to 'get away from it all' for a long weekend. There are miles of unspoilt beach for fast riding. The area is real farming country with a network of bridle paths. Your host is a well known endurance rider.
The horses will be totally reliable and will give confidence to nervous riders and those who have not ridden for a while. Mothers and daughters and groups of friends would really love a weekend here with the opportunity to ride along the beach and in the sea. In fact there is 25 kilometres of unspoilt beach on which to ride. However, your guide will also take you through some beautiful countryside where you will really enjoy your riding, There is also plenty of time to relax on this trip.
See Programmes.
Food & Accommodation
Accommodation is at small typically French hotel situated on the Cote d'Opale. Just seconds from the beach the rooms are simply furnished but with en-suite facilities. Some rooms have views of the sea.
There are rooms to accommodate two but also a small apartment which has two double rooms and facilities to sleep two extra. This also has kitchen facilities. This would be a great place for a group of friends and families to have some fun. This is not a sophisticated hotel but is perfectly good.
The alternative accommodation is a charming gite situated 50 metres from the beach which has 5 guest rooms with ensuite facilities.
Breakfast is included and is a typical French continental breakfast. Lunch and dinner on Saturday is at a local restaurant. The restaurant serves typical French food and is extremely good with an extensive menu. Picnic lunches will be eaten on the Sunday.
Activities
The beach is literally one minute from your hotel and is very unspoilt. Walking along this quiet beach or maybe just sitting in the sun would be a pleasure.
If you wish to take your own car to France, there is a great opportunity to visit the Cite Europe Shopping Centre in Calais to stock up on those wonderful French cheeses and, of course, the duty free wine. This whole area of France is very unspoilt and underrated and it is worthwhile taking a look around if you are able. There are golf courses nearby, tennis and cycling.
Further Details
Languages: English & French
Health requirements: Riding fit
Age limit: No age restrictions.
Tuition: No
Included: Riding, accommodation, dinner, picnic lunch and qualified guide, transfers.
Not included: Eurotunnel or ferry
Travel Information
Travel here is by Eurotunnel or a ferry from Dover, We can arrange for your transfer from Calais if you arrive late afternoon. You may prefer self drive because there is much to see around this area. It is a simple bus journey to your destination from the ferry.
Programmes
Weekend Winter special
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This weekend is a truly French experience. You will arrive Saturday, book in to the hotel and have lunch. You will then be collected by your guide, Xavier at 13:30 in front of the church, taken to the stables and introduced to your horse. You may help groom and tack up your horse in time for the start of your ride at 14.00. You will ride over the bridle paths in the country following the coast and you will get a wonderful view of Wissant and the bay between the two Caps. Your ride may take you to Strouanne and from there to Le Chatelet you will be riding along the beach. This ride will take about three to four hours, depending on the weather and daylight hours. On return to the stables you will leave your horse, get changed and enjoy an evening meal in Les Jardins de Lou Sa, this will include a main meal, dessert, wine and coffee. After breakfast on the following day you will leave the hotel, meet at the stables at 09:30 to ride at 10:00 between the glorious countryside of the Two Caps. This ride will take around three hours and will include a small lunch on your return. At certain times of the year you may extend your trip to include another full day riding. Please ask the office when you book. |
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| Minimum group size: | 2 |
| Maximum group size: | 4 |
| Ability description: | Intermediate onwards but novice riders by arrangement. |
| Type of ride: | Country terrain and beach riding |
| Total riding time: | Winter special, three/four hours Saturday afternoon and three hours Sunday morning. |
| Departure dates: | 1 November 2008 - 1 April 2009. |
| Pricing: | See Pricing |
Weekend Summer Programme
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This weekend is a truly French experience including fun riding on calm reliable horses through the region known as the Parc Regional du Nord and the Opal Coast. Your qualified guide is an international endurance rider who would ensure your weekend is fabulous. This programme offers you a number of options to suit your time scale. Your schedule will vary according to the programme. Basic Itinerary You will arrive Saturday, book in to the hotel. You will then be collected by your guide, Xavier in front of the church, taken to the stables and introduced to your horse. You may help groom and tack up your horse in time for the start of your ride. You will ride over the bridle paths in the country following the coast and you will get a wonderful view of Wissant and the bay between the Two Caps. Your ride may take you to Strouanne and from there to Le Chatelet you will be riding along the beach. On return to the stables you will leave your horse, get changed and enjoy an evening meal in Les Jardins de Lou Sa, this will include a main meal, dessert, house wine and coffee. After breakfast on the following day you will leave the hotel, meet at the stables at 09:30 to ride at 10:00 between the glorious countryside of the Two Caps. This ride will take take you up until lunch, where you will then depart or will be a full days ride to include a a picnic. Option One: Half day Saturday, half day Sunday riding. You will arrive Saturday, book in to the hotel and have lunch (not included). You will then be collected by your guide, Xavier at 13:30 in front of the church, taken to the stables and introduced to your horse. You may help groom and tack up your horse in time for the start of your ride at 14.00. Your evening meal is in Les Jardins de Lou Sa After breakfast on the following day you will leave the hotel, meet at the stables at 09:30 to ride at 10:00 between the glorious countryside of the Two Caps. This ride will take take you up until lunch, when you will get yourself ready to return to the UK Option Two: Half day Saturday and full day Sunday riding. You will arrive Saturday, book in to the hotel and have lunch. You will then be collected by your guide, Xavier at 13:30 in front of the church, taken to the stables and introduced you to your horse. You may help groom and tack up your horse in time for the start of your ride at 14.00. Your evening meal is in Les Jardins de Lou Sa. After breakfast on the following day you will leave the hotel, meet at the stables at 09:30 to ride at 10:00 between the glorious countryside of the Two Caps. You will then enjoy a picnic lunch en-route, following lunch you will continue the rest of your ride, before departing at the end of the day. Option three: Full day Saturday and full day Sunday riding. You will arrive Saturday. You will then be collected by your guide, Xavier at 09:30 in front of the church, taken to the stables and introduced to your horse. You may help groom and tack up your horse in time for the start of your ride at 10.00. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed en-route before continuing the rest of the days ride. Your evening meal is in Les Jardins de Lou Sa. After breakfast on the following day you will leave the hotel, meet at the stables at 09:30 to ride at 10:00 between the glorious countryside of the Two Caps. You will then enjoy a picnic lunch en-route, following lunch you will continue the rest of your ride, before departing at the end of the day. |
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| Accommodation: | Accommodation is at Le Capotel which is a lovely simple typical small French hotel. It offers comfortable but not luxurious accommodation. On the full day Saturday programme it may not always be possible to book into the hotel before your first ride. |
| Minimum group size: | 2 |
| Maximum group size: | 6 |
| Ability description: | Intermediate onwards but novice riders by arrangement. |
| Type of ride: | Trail, country terrain and beach riding |
| Total riding time: | Varied as per option |
| Departure dates: | 1 April - 31 October 2009 |
| Pricing: | See Pricing |