West Hollowcombe Farm is a wonderful base for guests wishing to bring their horses: whether for hunting, hacking holidays or simply exploring Exmoor’s exceptional riding country.
Set within Exmoor National Park, the farm offers direct access to quiet lanes, open moorland and an extensive network of bridleways, making it easy to ride straight from the door.
For riders looking for a true countryside escape, where both people and horses are equally well catered for, West Hollowcombe Farm provides the ideal setting.
We offer DIY livery for up to four horses, with practical, well-located facilities designed to make travelling with horses straightforward and comfortable.
Stables: Four on-site stables are available for guest use, situated within easy reach of the cottages.
Bedding: Shavings bedding is provided for your stay.
Turnout Paddock: A beautiful, well-fenced 2.5-acre paddock offers secure turnout and grazing. It boasts Exmoor’s finest view.
Tack Room: Guests have access to a communal tack room for storage during their stay.
Trailer & Horsebox Parking: There is ample space on site for trailers and horseboxes, with easy access for manoeuvring and unloading.
Exmoor is widely regarded as one of the finest riding landscapes in the UK. With more than 625 miles of bridleways and tracks, riders can explore open moorland, ancient woodland, river valleys and quiet country lanes.
The varied terrain makes it suitable for everything from gentle scenic hacks to longer, more adventurous rides. Wildlife sightings are common, with red deer, buzzards and the iconic Exmoor ponies all part of the landscape.
Many local pubs and tea rooms welcome riders, with places to tie up horses while you stop for coffee, lunch or a drink — a wonderful way to break up a day in the saddle.
West Hollowcombe Farm is well placed for guests visiting Exmoor for the hunting season.
With stabling, turnout and trailer parking on site, along with comfortable accommodation across four cottages, the farm works particularly well for hunting groups travelling together.
We’re fortunate to sit within reach of three renowned local packs. Whether you choose to ride with the Devon & Somerset Staghounds, the Dulverton West Foxhounds, The Dulverton Farmers or the Exmoor Foxhounds, the farm provides a convenient and well-equipped base for your stay.
If you’re planning a hunting stay, we’re happy to assist with logistics where possible.
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Many guests choose to book multiple cottages, or the entire farm on an exclusive-use basis, for riding holidays with friends and family.
Sleeping up to 18 guests, exclusive use offers:
Private access to all cottages
Space to relax after riding
Communal dining areas
On-site stabling
You can learn more on our Exclusive Use page.
One of the greatest advantages of staying at West Hollowcombe Farm is the ability to ride directly from the property.
There’s no need to trailer out each day: simply saddle up and head straight onto surrounding lanes and bridleways.
This makes short rides, half-day outings or full-day explorations equally easy.
If you’re considering bringing horses, we’d be delighted to help you plan your stay, whether that’s a short riding break, hunting trip or group holiday.
Please get in touch to check availability, discuss stabling or talk through your plans.
Space to be together - set deep in Exmoor
West Hollowcombe Farm, Broad Lane, Hawkridge, Exmoor National Park, TA22 9QL
