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Equestrian Holidays

Horse Riding Holidays In Ireland

Island View offers a variety of different holiday riding packages ranging from short breaks to a full week’s riding.  we have a holiday option for everybody: for complete beginners , for very experienced riders or for families and groups of  mixed level riders.

We work very closely with approved and hand-picked accommodation providers nearby. All rooms are en-suite and with full Irish breakfast. There are lots of excellent restaurants in the vicinity, many specialising in local seafood.

Sligo has a lot to offer; several excellent golf links, salmon and trout fishing, sea angling and charter cruises, wind and kite surfing, stand-up paddling, heritage centres and archaeological sites, buzzy shopping and music sessions, seaweed baths, day spa and most importantly unlimited spectacular scenery. See our Things To Do page (includes restaurants).

 

Group Riding at Island View Riding Stables

Short Break Mix & Match

Equestrian Escape

For All Levels Of Experience

Horses galloping on beach with Benbulben in background

6 Nights Mix & Match

Riding Holiday

The 6 Night Riding Holiday is ideal for ….read more

Horse rider looking over beach

Atlantic Trail Week

Experienced Riders

A package for advanced horse riders …. read more

Remains of old stone house on Inishmurray

Other Things To Do

Sligo Tourism

Events & local attractions around Sligo

Riding Accommodation Options

1. Bed & Breakfast

Befroom in Atlantic View Bed & Breakfast
Breakfast area and dining rooom in Atlantic View B&B
Glachamara Bed & Breakfast
Dining area Glachamara Bed & Breakfast

Atlantic View Bed & Breakfast

Glachamara Bed & Breakfast

We have teamed up with several approved B&Bs in the area, each of them chosen for their exceptional service and the unique character of their B&B. All rooms are ensuite, all B&Bs enjoy fabulous views and are within walking distance of the sea.

There are many good restaurants in the area, serving local produce and fresh seafood.

View Price List of all Equestrian Holiday Options

2. Hotel

Pier Head Hotel and Mullaghmore Harbour

Situated right beside Mullaghmore Harbour, the traditional family run Pier Head Hotel enjoys a fantastic view of Donegal Bay. The Pier Head Hotel is now a modern three star hotel complete with 40 en-suite rooms, glass elevator, restaurant, two bars, a leisure centre, swimming pool, seaweed bath and beauty salon. Scenic walks, beach and water sports facilities will be right beside you.

3. Self-Catering On The Farm

Island View Self Catering Apartments Grange Sligo
Island View Self Catering Apartment Kitchen
Island View Self Catering Apartment Living Room

Self catering apartments are a popular choice for families. We organise self-catering holidays in a variety of modern apartments in Grange / Cliffoney area of County Sligo, all within walking distance of the sea. Weekend lets and flexible stays on request.

Each apartment consists of 2 bedrooms with a single and a double bed each, 1 shower and toilet, spacious open plan kitchen living area and a patio garden. Laundry is provided, all modern conveniences. Sleeps a maximum of  5or 6 people.

Baby cot and highchair can be provided. Riding can be booked as Mix and Match or Atlantic Trailweek package.

Car hire is recommended. There is a taxi service available locally.

Additional riding can be arranged at discounted rates.

Non-riding visitors are also welcome (prices on request). Teenagers 16 years and over will pay adult price.

The accommodation has everything you need for a family vacation.  The children went horse riding and the parents looked at the sights of Ireland.
Even beginners are allowed to ride on the beach. Everyone was very kind and helpful.

Daja Enskonatus

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