Unforgettable First Horse Riding Adventure with CCS! - I had never ridden a horse before this trip—it was my first experience! Over the two weeks, I gained so much knowledge and confidence. By the end of the first... read more week, I was ready to explore some incredible mountain trails, where we discovered a breathtaking waterfall. Riding on the beach was another highlight—truly unforgettable!

The horses were exceptionally gentle and well-cared for, making each ride a pleasure. I’ll always remember Bowie, Rothko, and Guinness—they were amazing companions!

Niall and Carole were outstanding guides, offering expert instruction and genuine Irish hospitality that made me feel right at home. They taught me everything from how to tack a horse to grooming and preparing them for a ride. I learned so much and can’t wait to return.

This adventure beautifully combined the stunning landscape with the warmth of the people, creating a truly memorable experience. I highly recommend CCS to anyone looking for a fantastic riding holiday!

  Horse Riding Trip to Ireland - holiday of a lifetime!  - The people at Country Cottage Stables could not have been more welcoming. Keiran and Niall and Sophie - all made sure we were safe and well looked after during... read more our many riding adventures! From cantering on the beach, to trekking through beautiful, wooded mountain trails to fun lessons in the arena - we were always on well trained, safe horses who enjoyed their life. The food was amazing and the cultural trips provided an interesting glimpse into Ireland's history.

Highly recommend CCS - you are the best!

  5* star experience from food, to excursions to horses - I spent a week with my daughter (age 13) and son (age 11) at CCS. We looked at several other options in Southern Europe and Ireland but decided to book... read more with CCS as the program seemed very personalized to the wants and needs of each individual rider in our group. It was exactly the right choice. CCS far exceeded my expectations. My daughter was able to ride to her heart's content; several days I think she was on a horse for 6+ hours which was apparently a CSC record! My son, a beginning rider, had lots of personal attention and made absolutely amazing progress in his riding skills. His riding instructor at home was in shock when we came back. He said he was so improved that he was like a completely different rider.

Because I was traveling with children, I also liked that safety was top priority for the instructors and on all hacks and excursions. I know that on programs with a less personalized approach, they can often try to cater to the average rider in the group and those who are not as experienced can be pushed to do things beyond their comfort or experience. This was not at all the case at CSC. I felt like each hack or excursion was carefully planned around me and my children. We would do some parts together and then break into separate groups as needed to offer more challenge for some and to keep others within their comfort zone. The horses were also a dream. Very well behaved and of varying levels. Kieran matched everyone with a great horse for their level.

If anyone is coming along as the 'non-rider' in a group of riders, I think CSC is great for this. I had not ridden in a number of years and planned the holiday at the request of my horse-crazy daughter. I had some great hacks and also did a few lessons with the kids, but I didn't feel like I always needed to ride. There were plenty of excursions to beautiful estates, gardens and shops to keep me entertained outside of riding, and the delicious lunches, dinners and sweet treats were also a high point of each day.

Thank you again to Niall, Kieran and the rest of the CSC team. We had an amazing holiday and are already looking at schedules to plan a return!