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FAQ
Freqently Asked Questions 2012
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How to reach us
We are situated on the North West Coast of Ireland. Find below some helpful information and web sites.
Dublin Airport
www.aerlingus.com
www.britishairways.com
www.ryanair.com
www.flybe.com
www.bmibaby.com
www.cityjet.com
From Dublin, for a more leisurely trip, you can take onward travel to Sligo either via
Irish Rail www.irishrail.ie
Bus Eireann www.buseireann.ie
Or you can take an onward flight to Sligo airport www.aerarann.ie
Alternatively you can take a car hire and drive to us www.avis.ie
We offer a transfers to/from Sligo airport to/from the farm - costs Euro 35.00 per person (this is the return cost)
We also offer transfers from Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, to the farm and return at a
Cost of Euro 35.00 per person – you can catch a bus directly from Dublin airport to Ballyshannon www.buseireann.ie for timetable.
Ireland West Airport (KNOCK) www.irelandwestairport.com
We offer a transfer to/from Ireland West Airport (KNOCK) to/from the farm - costs Euro 80.00 per person (this is the return cost.)
Belfast City and Belfast International Airports
www.belfastcityairport.com
www.bial.co.uk
There are flights from the UK to Derry airport www.cityofderryairport.com
Take the bus to Sligo from Belfast/Derry www.translink.co.uk or telephone Ulster bus office Enniskillen 00 44 028 663222633 for information. You will either change buses at Derry or Enniskillen for Sligo.
www.ryanair.com fly from Derry to: Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool
London (Luton) and London (Stansted)
You can take a bus from Derry to Grange www.buseireann.ie
Shannon Airport
www.shannonairport.com
Again you can take the bus to Sligo from Shannon www.buseireann.ie or a hire car.
Galway Airport
www.galwayairport.com and again you can take a bus to Sligo from Galway
www.buseireann.ie or a hire car.
Fluginformation und Reiseversicherung –
Contact: Sean Buckley, Marina tours, PO> Box 1663, Rohrbacher StraBe 36, 69181 Leimen, Germany.
Tel: 06224/76976 Fax: 06224/77966
or www.ryanair.com Tel: 0190 811 773
or www.aerlingus.com Tel: 01 8905 975900
Ferry Crossing:
Irish Ferries: Ireland 00 353 818 300 400
UK 0818 300 400
Dublin – Holyhead
Rosslare – Pembroke
Stena Line Ireland: 00 353 1 2047777
UK 00 44 8445 768 768
Dublin – Holyhead
Rosslare – Fishguard
Belfast – Carinryan
Belfast - Liverpool
Read also: Location
Horse Holiday Farm
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How do I book my Riding programme
You can book your Riding Programme direct with ourselves by emailing us on
hhf@eircom.net
or
info@horseholidays.ie
or
enquiries@horse-holiday-farm.com
letting us have all your requirements, including dates, programme and riding ability.
Or by telephoning us direct on 00 353 71 9166152.
Arrivals for the programmes can only be Thursday Friday Saturday
with the exception of our Donegal Trail West arrivals for this programme
Thursday or Saturday only – All programmes have a 10.00 a.m. start.
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How do I pay for my Riding programme
To secure a reservation we need a 50% deposit at the time of booking.
This can be paid by way of a bank transfer as follows:
1. National Irish Bank,
Markievicz Road, Sligo, Ireland
Iban No IE27DABA95172321021753
Swift/bic No DABAIE2D
2. Sparkasse Darmstadt BLZ 508 501 50
Account Number 11008399 Account Tilman Anhold
Iban No DE10 5085 0150 0011 0083 99
Swift/bic HELADEFIDAS
For Donegal Trail South only payments should be made as follows:
1. Bank of Ireland, Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal
Iban No IE97 BOFI90473924328852
Swift/bic No BOFllE2D
Account: Donegal Tyrone Trail Ltd.
I would be greatly appreciated when making your payments if you quote the programme, date of holiday and your name.
The balance of your holiday should be paid at least 14 days before your arrival date
Please note, we do not take credit card payments
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What is included in the Riding programme
Riding programmes are on a bed and breakfast basis only and the cost of your holiday will include:
Riding by Sea Programme: Bed and breakfast, your horse, plus all equipment for your horse, rooms with shower wc ensuite at the farm or neighbouring guesthouse
Trail Rides: Bed and breakfast, your horse, plus all equipment for your horse saddlebags, transportation from last overnight back to the farm.
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What type of Insurance will I need
It is highly advisable to take out your own Personal Accident Holiday Insurance.
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How fit do I need to be
As all our programmes are for the experienced rider you should be able to mount, dismount, trot, canter and gallop with ease and confidence. It is important for you to be fit to maximise your enjoyment.
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Can I come alone
Yes, we get lots of our guests coming on their own for our Riding by Sea programme
However, there is a minimum of two persons recommended for the Trail Rides which are all self-led trails. Most of our guests come in their own groups for the trails and do not like to have anyone else join them. It is strongly recommended that you do not do the trails alone.
However, you can put your details on our “Riders Meeting Page” on our web site www.horse-holiday-farm.com and see can you come up with a companion to ride the trails with.
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What you need to bring with you.
For your comfort you will need a riding helmet, riding boots, breeches, gloves, a warm sweater and good quality raincoat (preferably waxed) ,ponchos are not suitable rainwear for riders, which we sincerely hope you will not need but better to be prepared.
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Our Saddles and saddlebags
Our saddles are general purpose saddles made especially to suit our business – they are extremely comfortable and are built on the old military style tree by a firm in France, now in Ireland by O’Callaghan Saddlery.
Trail guests are provided with saddlebags for their luggage, please pack your clothes in plastic bags as the saddlebags are not waterproof, below please find dimensions of the saddlebags
2 x Large Saddlebags 30 cm x 40cm x 15 cm (at back of saddle)
2 x Small Saddlebags 20 cm x 30cm x15 cm (at front of saddle)
The saddlebags will take up to approximately 15 kilos.
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Recommendations
Our minimum stay is 4 days.
We can be flexible and offer programmes longer than advertised.
If you wish to ride on your arrival day you should try to be here with us by 10.00 a.m.
Wednesday is a closed day at the stables
Arrival days are: Thursday, Friday, & Saturday only for most programmes
Arrival Days for Donegal Trail West are Thursday & Saturday only
To find out what will be on in Sligo during your stay please visit:
www.irelandnorthwest.ie
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