The Best Hotels For Horse Riding Holidays
We've rounded up eight splendid stays for equestrians of all levels. From a new hotel in France's Camargue to Portugal's unsung hero, the Alentejo region.
Les Bains Gardians
Set on a 4-hectare estate within a protected natural zone, Les Bains Gardians is the second act of the iconic Les Bains Paris. It’s a radical reimagining of the traditional Camargue ranch—a place where white-washed cabanes de gardians meet mid-century design and a "slow gardening" philosophy. Surrounded by marshes, pink flamingos, and the estate's own stables, it offers a barefoot luxury experience that balances deep wellness with the electric, artistic energy of a cultural hub.
Finca La Donaira
Finca La Donaira is an eco-retreat of discreet luxury, an organic farm and equestrian center located on the top of the Andalusian Serranía de Ronda, in southern Spain. Offering accommodation in just nine individually-designed rooms; friendly and professional service; state-of-the-art facilities including a spa; and an infinite list of tailor-made activities from horse riding and wellness to music festivals and wedding celebrations.
Castello di Vicarello
Castello di Vicarello is a 12th-century castle turned estate country retreat nestled in the untouched region of Maremma with sweeping views over rolling hills facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. Castello di Vicarello offers a choice of eight creatively appointed suites, two swimming pools, two kitchen gardens, and exquisite terraces surrounded by 40 hectares of vineyards and olive groves - where guests can also experience massage treatments set in pure Tuscan nature.
Il Borro
Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Il Borro is a century-old hamlet surrounded by 1.100 hectares of organic land. Thanks to meticulous restoration that began in 1993 it has been restored to its former glory and now stands as the custodian of tradition, culture, and sustainability and today speaks for the most elegant Tuscan hospitality.
La Pescaia Resort
Nestled in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, La Pescaia Resort is a piece of authentic rural patrician history brought back to life, through a conservative restoration very respectful of the genius loci. An elegant example of a nineteenth-century villa farm, one of the few remaining in the area, with a past that refers to the family of Pia Tolomei. La Pescaia Resort is a paradise protected by over six thousand ancient olive trees, pristine forests, and hidden paths for lovers of walking and of the horseback riding.
Sao Lourenço do Barrocal
Deep in the Alentejo, where the light turns golden over ancient cork forests and megalithic stones, lies São Lourenço do Barrocal. This 780-hectare estate is not just a hotel; it is a restored farming village that has been in the same family for over 200 years. Reimagined by the legendary Eduardo Souto de Moura, the estate balances monastic simplicity with high-thread-count luxury. It is a place of deep silence, punctuated only by the sound of horse hooves and the rustle of olive trees—a sanctuary for the soul in Portugal’s rugged heartland.
Sublime Comporta
Quietly located on a 17-hectare estate, Sublime Comporta encapsulates the magic of the region - white beaches, cork trees, dunes, and organic gardens. The property is naturally designed to pay homage and respect to the surroundings, relying on natural materials, local crafts and artisans, and their very own vineyards. Sublime offers many activities from surfing, horseback riding, private cooking presentations, and yoga all designed to enjoy the splendor of the region.
Quinta da Comporta
Some places defy space and time. That continues to be an authentic reflection of its heritage and the landscape that surrounds them, colored in by nature’s pallet and elevated by the essence of the people that live there. Comporta is one of those places. Situated on a coast of infinite white sand beaches, between acres of pine trees and lush green rice fields, the natural reserve of Comporta is the destination of choice for those who desire to disconnect and embrace the best of nature whilst living an authentic experience.