New Forest Lodge

Can’t recommend enough Manny and Hannah! We went on 2 hours ride for 4 people, and did 2 groups, one for experienced riders and one for beginners: it was perfect for everyone, beautiful scenery, awesome horses in perfect health, we had the opportunity to get a good counter in there too, with strong horses for advanced group and gentle horses for the beginners, would love to do it again especially the day-long ride to the beach!

Nice place to ride horse. During our holliday we (daughter 11 and father) would like to make a 2 hour ride. I called in advance to make a reservation and drove there by rental car. Google maps showed me the way. The ride itself was fantastic. It is lovely to ride with your daughter even when the level of experience is that big. Follow the (english) instructions and enjoy the ride. They can supply a helmet for safety. If you are in doubt going...... Don't hesitate and go!

Definitely recommendable, and an unforgettable experience! My husband and I went to the lodge spontaneously in the late afternoon whilst the weather circumstances were a bit cloudy. Nonetheless, the friendly well speaking welcoming English host had no problems with arranging a horseback riding trip for only both of us and immediately undertook action. Already visiting the lodge and its environment was a great experience with all the well-taken care off animals who approached us to say hello (cats, chicken, dogs) and the remarkable hospitality of the New Forest Lodge to offer my parents (who did not go horse riding) something to drink from the house. Many useful advices about restaurants to visit and so on. But riding the horses through the beautiful natural atmospheres made our vacation complete! Especially because it was my husband’s first time to ride a horse, and the lovely horses were so easy going that the one-hour turned into an unforgettable moment! Next to the instructions the supporting host gave by taking an effort to make the best out of the trip riding the horses he simultaneously provided a lot of information about the near surroundings and even its history. We want to thank New Forest Lodge and the lovely animals, especially the horses, for this memorable moment! In Dutch we would say: “Ga zo door”!

My boyfriend and I did a 2hour horse ride a few weeks ago and we absolutely LOVED it! The path was beautiful and varied, the horses were well trained and well looked after, the teacher/guide was very friendly, encouraging, and knowledgeable, and the vibe of the whole place was authentic, peaceful, natural and quite special in my opinion. A little patch of heaven in the hills of Portugal. Hopefully, next time we will do a longer day ride and book to stay in the Lodge as well! Thank you again!

Stables aren't very far from the lodge. Amazing views even from the window, and large open spaces. Breakfast is served at 8am-10am, with goat's cheese, milk and home-made bread. The owner is very kind and sociable. The dog that lives onsite is very friendly and trained to stay away from the breakfast table and those afraid of or allergic to dogs.