Monte Velho - Portugal

Monte Velho

4 star rating   15 March 2025

Ashley who has been on 2 In The Saddle rides. Mixed | Was disappointed with lessons. Didn’t meet my expectations at all. Very expensive for a shared lesson and 2 of the 3 arenas are not big enough for this. No variety of instructors , I had same one every lesson except one . Can’t say I learnt anything and expected more classical approach. Seemed to be a lot of older horses . Several were extremely stiff and in my opinion needed retiring.
Horses nose bands were so tight some of them had permanent ridges around their nose which made us feel uncomfortable too.
There wasn’t that feeling of genuine horse care .
The lady that that took us on the trail rides was brilliant though .
[In The Saddle - we are sorry you didn't find the lessons valuable and have passed on your comments about the horses. We are glad you enjoyed the trail ride.]


The Riding

How well were you matched with the right horse for your ability?
4 star rating
How would you rate the variety of riding, pace or terrain?
3 star rating
How would you rate the overall standard of the horses, tack and stables?
3 star rating

The Accommodation

How would you rate your room(s) for comfort and facilities?
5 star rating
How would you rate the standard of the food?
5 star rating

Do you have any comments about the accommodation and food?

The location, accommodation , facilities and food was just perfect . Beautiful views , comfy lounge and dining room and amazing hot tub.
Rooms very spacious and spotless and well equipped .


Before Your Holiday

Did you have all of the information you needed to:

Plan and prepare for your holiday?
5 star rating
Feel comfortable about your transfers and what to expect?
4 star rating

How could we improve the quality of pre-holiday information that we send?

Everything pre holiday was spot on


How could we improve the way we handled your booking and payment?

Was all good and efficient


Do you have any other feedback for us?

Last year we went to Quinta do rol.
The horse side , instructors , arenas and horses and their care was fabulous. The accommodation and food was dreadful .
Can we have a mix of the two please - only joking but it would make the perfect mix .
I’d recommend to friends but would be very honest about what to expect from the riding side of things so that they could make a more informed choice