点评:I’ve just spent a fabulous weekend at Springhill Farm on their Beginner Hacking Weekend and I honestly had the best time. I travelled on my own, but at no point did I feel alone or uncomfortable. Everyone was welcoming and friendly, and it’s a great option for solo travellers.
The horses appear very well cared for and the staff and ride leaders are experienced, knowledgeable and genuinely lovely. As a novice rider, feeling safe was really important to me, and I never felt unsafe or pushed beyond my ability. They cater for different levels of experience, so you can enjoy the riding at a pace that suits you.
On the first day we went out on a two-hour hack through the beautiful Welsh valleys. The scenery is absolutely stunning and almost all of the riding is on trails, away from traffic.
The second day was the longer ride. We rode for around three hours to a picnic spot, where we stopped for lunch. You bring and prepare your own food, so make sure you pack something for the ride. The journey back is a little quicker and the group can split, allowing the more confident riders to canter while the novices can stay in the slower group. I stayed in the trot group and, as my group was small, it was a really enjoyable and relaxed experience.
We only encountered a couple of cars towards the end of the ride on a single-track road – I’d say around 99% of the riding was on trails, which was fantastic.
Sunday was another two-hour hack, followed by a lesson with the lovely Chris, which was included in the price. It was a great way to finish the weekend and, as a beginner, I really appreciated having the lesson as well as all the time out hacking.
The accommodation is functional rather than luxurious, but it had everything I needed. My single bed was comfortable, the shower was lovely and the kitchenette was well equipped. If you’re looking for a boutique hotel experience, this probably isn’t for you – but if you want comfortable, practical accommodation as part of a horse-riding weekend, it does the job perfectly. The only little additions I would have liked were a couple of bedside lamps and perhaps a small cabinet or shelf in the bathroom, but neither detracted from my stay.
I paid £460 for two nights and three days of riding, including the lesson, and I felt it was very good value for money. I travelled alone and wasn’t charged a single-person supplement on my booking, although of course I can’t say whether that applies to every booking.
And finally, a special mention for Donny, my horse for the weekend – what an absolute cracker! ❤️🐴
For someone relatively new to riding, this weekend gave me the chance to spend proper time around horses, learn more about them and enjoy some fantastic riding without ever feeling out of my depth.
I 100% recommend Springhill Farm, particularly to beginners and solo travellers who might be nervous about booking something like this on their own.
I’ll definitely be back next year – although, knowing me, I might not manage to wait that long and could well be back again later this year!
Thank you Springhill Farm – Donny and I will hopefully see you again soon! 🐴
翻译:我刚刚在Springhill Farm参加了他们的“初学者骑马体验周末”活动,度过了一个无比愉快的周末。我是一个人去的,但自始至终都未曾感到孤单或不自在。这里的人们都热情友善,对于独自旅行的朋友来说是个绝佳的选择。
这里的马匹显然得到了精心照料,工作人员及骑术教练经验丰富、知识渊博,为人也极其和善。作为一名初学骑手,能够感到安全对我来说真的非常重要。我从未感到不安全,也没有被要求去做超出自己能力范围的事。他们能满足不同经验水平的骑手需求,因此你可以按照适合自己的节奏来享受骑马的乐趣。
第一天,我们进行了一次两小时的骑行,穿行在威尔士美丽的山谷中。那里的景色美得令人屏息,而且几乎全程都是在小径上骑行,远离车辆。
第二天则是一次更长的骑行。我们骑了大约三个小时才到达野餐地点,在那里停下来吃午饭。食物需要自己携带并现场准备。所以,记得带上适合骑行的物品哦。回程时速度会稍快一些,骑行队伍也可以分开:更有经验的骑手可以加快速度疾驰,而新手则可以留在较慢的队伍中。我留在了小跑组里,由于我们小组人数不多,这段经历真的既愉快又轻松。
在骑行接近尾声时,我们才在一条单行道上遇到了几辆汽车——可以说,大约99%的路程都是在小径上进行的,这真是太棒了。周日我又进行了两小时的骑马练习,之后还上了一堂由亲切可爱的克里斯讲授的课程,这笔费用已包含在总价中。这是结束周末的绝佳方式;作为初学者,我十分感激能有这次课程以及那么多用于骑马的时间。
这里的住宿设施虽算不上豪华,但功能齐全,满足了我的一切需求。单人床很舒服,淋浴也很畅快,小厨房的装备也一应俱全。如果你追求的是精品酒店的体验的话……这可能并不适合您——但如果您想在骑马度假期间享受舒适又实用的住宿环境,这里绝对能满足您的需求。我唯一希望添置的小物件就是几个床头灯,或许再在浴室里加个小柜子或架子,不过这些并不影响我的入住体验。
我支付了460英镑,享受了两晚三天的骑马活动,其中还包含一节教学课。我觉得这个价格物超所值。我独自一人旅行,预订时也并未被收取单人附加费,不过当然了,我无法保证这一情况适用于所有预订。
最后,必须特别提一下唐尼——我这个周末的“搭档马匹”!它真是太棒了!❤️🐴
对于一个骑马新手来说,这个周末让我有机会尽情与马儿们相处,更深入地了解它们,还能享受美妙的骑马体验,而丝毫不会觉得力不从心。
我绝对推荐斯普林希尔农场。尤其适合那些可能对独自预订此类行程感到紧张的初学者和独自旅行的游客。
我明年一定会再来——不过以我的性子,说不定等不到明年,今年晚些时候就会再次造访啦!
谢谢Springhill Farm——希望我和唐尼能很快再见到你们!🐴