Here are some comments from our guests

Dear Charlotte, Zara and Piers,

A huge thank you for the fabulous ride last weekend.  I loved every minute of my wonderful weekend.  It was such a treat and privilege to stay int wo stunning houses with such charming hosts and with such delicious food.  the highlight though was the riding.  It was wonderful to be riding in the beautiful countryside and on your beautiful horses.  Charlie and Picasso were a joy to ride.  
I am dreaming of coming next year.  Love Jane  xxxxxx   (May 2011)

Dear Charlotte and Zara,

Thank you for a fabulous two days - it was every bit as perfect as the first ride and I will enjoy the memories of our trip for a very long time!I loved the route,, and the houses were excellent.  As ever, you have chosen your hosts well and they made us very welcome with wonderful food, drink and company.  Please do pass on my best wishes and thanks to them all - and to piers who excelled in hid gaucho duties again.love to you both - and to marble Charlie, Star and Picasso. What a great team.  Love Lindsay, (May 17th 2011)

 

Dear Charlotte and Zara,  

We have finally arrived home and are now addressing 8 weeks of mail.  We did so much enjoy our ride with you and the lovely people we met.  It was the greatest fun.  Although i know that we were paying for the privilege, the fact that we were staying and eating in private homes completely obviated the cost.  It was worth every penny and we shall be advertising and promoting 'Stately Rides' around Australia!.  Although it maybe another two years before we make the UK again: if I can persuade Pam, which shouldn't be too difficult.  Love from us both.  Jamie and Pam Edwards.  (Australia) April  2011

 

Once again you pulled off an amazing trip.   Everything was fabulous and I had a terrific time.  Zara - thank you in particular for letting me ride Charlie and Widge, they were terrific.  Piers - you were a great gaucho. 

Charlotte - thanks for your patience on the downhill paths and your enthusiasm. 

 

Dear Charlotte, Zara and Piers.

 

 

I am sitting here in London slightly depressed, wanting to look out the window to see gorgeous countryside and whether my trusty steed is ready!  Kisses to the horses.  Very kind regards

Christine.  Oct 24th 2010  London. 


It was heaven!  What more could one want - stunning countryside, the smell and feel of those lovely horses.  Wonderful company throughout and fabulous food!  Without question the BEST week I have had for a long long time so I am very indebted to you both.  I am back and struggling with the reality of London! 

Mikus Lindemann.  27th Oct. 2010  Portugal


A few words to thank you for all your kindness to me for a providing such a fantastic plan that will be on my memory for always.  I really enjoyed it all from the staying at Christopher and Annie, in such pretty house, and georgous barns.  The absolutely magnificent landscapes of Britain the house of Christopher Marion and Jeremy and all their warm hospitality.  The ride to Admington, the beauty of Admington's gardens and wonderful romance of Norton Hall.

Jaime Patino Mitjans Conde Del Arco.   Spain.  Madrid.  Oct. 2010

 


Thank you again Charlotte and Zara for a wonderful weekend in the beautiful countryside. I still miss Charlie. He is a great horse - fun but safe - and really looked after me. Jamie was a real gentleman, opening all of those gates! I have already suggested to another frined in London to go on a "Stately Ride" and hopefully I can convince my husband to come with me on another ride in the spring. Many kisses to Charlie for me. 

 Best regards, Christine

Let me tell you what a great time we had, it was just fantastic. We are definite converts and will make every effort to do it again next year. I have a great friend here in New York who would be interested..in the Stately Rides trip
Robyne and Herb from New York 


Zara, Thank you so much for such a wonderful weekend last weekend. It really was so special with the beautiful countryside, forward going horses, delicious food and amazing houses to stay in. I was slightly freaked out when I got home as to how close my neighbours were after staying on those estates where the nearest person lived miles away! My muscles finally were back to normal by Wednesday although my bottom will never forgive me! I hope to come riding with you again when you start the other ride. Is that likely to be next year now? Please send my thanks to Charlotte too and for her beautiful Otto. I so loved riding him. Thank you also to Piers for his charm and humour. Not to mention all those gates he dismounted for! Thank you again Zara. What a brilliant idea. I feel so privileged to have been one of the first. Take care. Love, Victoria. xxx
Victoria Mills



Zara Just a short email to thank you and Charlotte (and Piers!) for a really enjoyable weekend. It was a wonderful experience - and one I keep thinking about as I sit here chained to my desk in dirty, grey London. Please also pass my thanks on again to our delightful hosts - Annie and Christopher and Harry and Diana, and their families, were incredibly welcoming and hospitable. I have been looking at my photos and it all seems like a bit of a dream! I think that the group all got on very well - it was nice to meet different people and see a different part of the Cotswolds to the one I am familiar with. I would certainly be very interested in coming again (if you will have me)! Love to Charlie, Widge,Star, Otto and Marble Love Lindsay
Lindsay Morgan


Dear Zara and Charlotte, Thank you so much for a really lovely weekend it really was all you said it would be and I'm just sorry I diddnt have th courage to do the whole ride. Have fallen in love with all the horses especially Otto and Marble. Accomodation and food could not have been better what lovely places. I'm still thinking of the lovely countryside and villiages. All the best for the future I shall be thinking of you all in 2 weeks time. very best wishes Kate special thanks again to Charlotte
Kate Elphinstone


"Wow, wow, wow! And I could go on.  I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed our stately ride.  I have been describing it to friends and family as "one of my best vacations ever".  The people, the places ... the stars just aligned.  You have a real winner of a business - and you executed it with perfection."

David Trachtenberg