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Loose Reins is the ‘Winner of all Winners’ at the Dorset Tourism Awards 2017!

14th November, 2017

What a night for Loose Reins at the Dorset Tourism Awards! We are over the moon to have been awarded the Gold Award in both of our categories; Glamping & Alternative Accommodation of the Year and Active & Sporting Experience of the Year! And just when we thought things couldn't possibly get any better, it was announced that Loose Reins had won the overall Winner of Winners award for 2017!

Winter Offers!

7th November, 2017

Two Night Break Offer: Head down to Loose Reins country this winter for a two night break in one of our beautiful cabins for as little as £250. We can't think of a better way to spend a crisp winters day than curled up by the wood burning stove with a good book or a board game, after taking a brisk walk or trail ride through the stunning landscape that we like to call Loose Reins country. What's more, we'll include one of our tasty one pot meals for you to enjoy on arrival...

Half term adventures at Loose Reins!

1st November, 2017

It’s been a fantastic half term down in Loose Reins country; filled with new and familiar faces. We’ve had families from Manchester to Cornwall and some as local as Poole! The Crabb family have been back for their eighth – yes eighth – stay in two years (they really do deserve a prize of some sort). We love seeing our returning guests and it really is great watching them sink back into the Loose Reins way of life.

Finalists in the Dorset Tourism Awards 2017!

24th October, 2017

After a nerve wracking period of applications and mystery shopper visits, we are over the moon to announce that Loose Reins has been made a finalist in two categories for the Dorset Tourism Awards 2017! We have been nominated for ‘Active and Sporting Experience of the Year’ and ‘Glamping Business and Alternative Accommodation of the Year’. We are absolutely thrilled to have been successful in two very strong categories. Now we just have to keep our fingers crossed for the awards ceremony in November!

Success at the Blackmore Vale Business Awards!

22nd September, 2017

After being nominated for two awards; Start Up Business of the Year and the Small Business of the Year; we were absolutely thrilled to be awarded Start Up Business of the Year 2017!

10 Gadget Free Activities to do in Loose Reins Country!

13th July, 2017

Here at Loose Reins, we’re all about discovering some wind down time and leaving the daily grind well and truly to the rear. We believe that one of the best ways to do this is to unplug, forget about those emails and find that Loose Reins feeling…

Join us for our full day Trail Clinic

29th June, 2017

Come and join us for our full day Trail Clinic, on the 9th July 2017, which is specifically designed to help you tackle the typical challenges you encounter out on the trail. Learn how to manoeuvre your horse through various situations such gates and over obstacles and bridges with skill and precision.

Summer 2017 Newsletter

27th June, 2017

News from the Ranch...

Book a stay with a riding package and save a bundle!

19th April, 2017

We are now offering a three day riding package for all of our four-night midweek breaks during school term times, staying in either one of our stunning lodges that sleep six in total luxury or one of our beautiful cabins sleeping four. The riding package is great value as you can experience and discover Loose Reins country for as little as £545* per person. We'll even throw in a final evening cookout and a beer or glass of wine for a

Special Spring Offer

2nd March, 2017

Couples, whether you're partners or friends, get £100 off the total price of a Monday to Friday midweek break. Stay in one of our stunning lodges outside of school holidays and spoil yourselves with space and luxury. You can use your savings to ride out into Loose Reins country or enjoy some of our delicious home cooked meals - prepared by us, so you don't have to. To take up this offer please call the office on 01258 863533 and quote "LODGETWO" when booking.

It's a whole lot more than glamping...

15th February, 2017

Our lodges open again on the 17th March and they’re filling up fast so be sure to book soon! Guests may now take advantage of our inclusive three-day Western riding package during midweek breaks. From £595 per person you can stay for four nights in one of our luxurious lodges and enjoy three full days of riding tailored to suit you.

New Loose Reins Song

11th January, 2017

Here's a new song we've written (well Dean did!), called "Unwind..." It's all about our 'place' and what it means to us and our guests. Enjoy the song and see you in Loose Reins Country...

New year, new website

16th December, 2016

We’ve updated the Loose Reins website. Full of wonderful and inspiring photos, you can browse, read and understand the whole ethos of Loose Reins from the comfort of your armchair (or at work, but don’t tell the boss – you’ll be on it for hours…)

New Menu

14th December, 2016

Out with the old and in with the new Menu for 2017. Don’t panic, we’ve kept our signature dishes but added a range of family friendly one pot meals for you to heat up at your leisure.

Wildlife is less wary of humans on horseback than on foot

10th December, 2016

A great review of Loose Reins in Countryfile online by Rachael Stiles. Rachael’s twin loves of horse riding and American pioneer movies were well and truly catered for when she visited in in November.

Christmas Gift Cards

3rd December, 2016

An adventure at Loose Reins makes a great Christmas Present! Give Cards are available for a special stay in one of our beautiful cabins or lodges or for a great range of Western Riding activities.

Pioneers and floppy ears

1st December, 2016

We are delighted to announce that dogs are welcome at Loose Reins. After all, they can have a pretty busy time of it themselves out in the real world and deserve a bit of downtime and tapping into the Loose Reins spirit. Mind you, with all the forest trails and hilltop walking around us, they may not get quite the same relaxation that you do, but we’re guessing they won’t much mind.

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