Holidays in Spain for Non-riders, Tours in Spain, option F

Non-riders, mornings free + afternoon Tours of theRegion (Option F)

For guests accompanying riders on Options C and D. This option is similar to options C or D but instead of riding in the mornings you can watch any riders in the school, enjoy walks or mountain bike in the country, or simply relax at the centre (bar, sun and shade terraces, sun loungers etc). See activities for nonriders. Later you would take lunch with the riders, then in the afternoon you would join the Tours of the Region.

Note: On Wednesdays (only) we leave you free to relax or explore the market town of Hellin, with its morning market. In the afternoon you can enjoy your 'Tour of the Region'.

Note: Local amenities include swimming pool (Hellin - all year, Tobarra July and August), fitness centres, bowling alley. If you have your own transport then within a fairly short distance there are facilities for; paintball course (Sat/Sunday only), fishing, spas and golf courses.

Afternoon - Tours of the Region

A different tour each day which could typically include; visiting a Spanish horse stud, ride in a carriage with a team of Spanish horses, visit a working bull ranch, see the source of the Rio Mundo in the mountains of the Sierra de Alcaraz, visit castles and historic buildings, wine routes and the ancient town of Jumilla (or a guided tour around an impressive bodega), or a trip to a quiet fishing village on the coast. You have the opportunity to let us know your preferences on the Booking Form and we always try to base our tours around individual tastes wherever possible. See Area

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Fully Inclusive/Full Board Holidays (except flights) include:

3, 4 & 7 night holidays. (7 night holidays - arrival and departure day is Saturday).

Transfer from Alicante or San Javier (Murcia) airports, or Albacete or Hellin rail station, to your hotel & return.
Choice of excellent hotel accommodation (just 12 minutes from the Centre) plus breakfast (see 'Food' reference Sunday breakfast at hotel Hellin). Transport to and from your hotel to the riding centre.
All evening and mid-day meals (except Wednesday lunch), including drinks with meals (beer/wine/soft drinks).
Your choice of riding activity (Options A, B, C, D, E or Classical Riding).
Options C, D & F include afternoon Tours of the Region.
Enjoy the facilities at the Centre (bar, sun and shade terraces etc), watch any riders in the school, enjoy walks or mountain bike in the country, explore the town of Hellin, swim at the pool in our local village of Tobarra (July and August), or simply relax at the centre.

Notes:
1. Prices do NOT include flights as this allows you to get the best prices from the many airlines

servicing your choice of the two airports.

(Or from Madrid & take the 2½ hour express train to Albacete, where we can collect you).

2. You always have the choice to spend some time shopping (Wednesday morning market) or just

relaxing on your own or at the Centre, or walking on the surrounding tracks through pine woods

and vineyards.

ACCOMMODATION

last updated 07 Jun 2008

We have chosen for you two excellent hotels in the market town of Hellin, approximately 12 minutes drive from the riding centre. We ensure you have an enjoyable holiday, good food, drink and surroundings and with well trained horses, but we put your accommodation in the expert hands of either of these two caring and hospitable hoteliers.

Hotel Hellin

On the edge of Hellin approximately 15 minutes walk from the town centre.

Rooms are en-suite. All double/twin rooms are air conditioned, most single rooms have air conditioning. TV in all rooms. Breakfast room, bar/café, restaurant.

Note that this hotel does not serve breakfast on Sunday mornings (there is a bar opposite the hotel or a late breakfast can be taken at the Centre - see 'Food' below).

Wine lovers - the owner is a connoisseur and has a superb collection in his humidity and temperature controlled cellar. You can also buy some of these at reasonable prices.

A guide to the hotel is at http://hotelkey.com/hotel-hh-52-en/hellin.html

Hotel Emilio

Excellent modern 3 star (the part of the hotel you stay in is actually 4 star) hotel in Hellin approximately 8 minutes walk from the town centre.

The spacious modern rooms are en-suite & air conditioned. TV/satellite. Internet connection (you can purchase a card at reception). Room safe.

This is a modern hotel with mini-bar, breakfast room, bar/café, restaurant. Without exception our guests have enthused about this hotel.

See hotel's own website for more details - www.hremilio.com

PRICES - May 2008 Printable versions of form and info sheet are at the end

Prices for 3, 4 or 7 night inclusive holidays, please click here for prices.

For hourly or daily equestrian activities and non-rider visits to the centre and Yeguada Iberica stud please click here for prices.

To alleviate the effect of the currently poor exchange rate between the £/$ against the Euro we are offering you a special discounted price, for a limited period, on most holidays booked from 7th May 2008.

No High Season rate increases either.

For a summary of holiday options and choices, please click here

For information on our riding school and choice of classes, please click here

We accept payment by PayPal/Credit/Debit Card or by Bank Transfer.

If you choose to pay by PayPal/Credit/Debit card PayPal will send directly to you a secure payment request for your deposit once we have received and acknowledged your booking. PayPal will then send you a further payment request when the full balance becomes due.

If you choose to pay by bank transfer: We will send you bank details so you can make your payment directly through your bank.

For more holiday information, click on the appropriate links:

Riding in the country (Option A)

Riding in the riding school + country (Option B)

Riding in the country + tours of the region (Option C)

Riding in the riding school + tours of the region (Option D)

Riding in the riding school morning + afternoon (Option E)

Classical riding, intensive one-to-one schooling

Non riders - free mornings + afternoon tours of the region (Option F)

Non riders - just relaxing (Option G)

1 and 2 hour rides - half and full day riding - day visitors