Embark on a scenic journey through the Cotswold countryside travelling at a leisurely pace, drawn by our magnificent Clydesdales or our light horse. Enjoy scenic views, breathe in the fresh air, and savour the rhythmic clip-clop of hooves as you meander past rolling meadows and through charming villages.
Climb aboard in an elevated carriage, where you can gently clop through the countryside, peering over the hedgerows and enjoying all the wildlife (which is not scared off by the horses) at a slower, quieter pace. We are in no hurry!
Our light horse can carry a party of up to 3 people
£100 for 1-2 people
£120 for 3 people
The Pleasure drive with our light horse is approx. 1 hour.
Our heavy horse pair Sirrius & Seamus can carry a party of up to 5 people
£120 for 1-2 people
£180 for 3-5 people
The Pleasure drive with our heavy horses is approx. 1hour 30mins.
Monday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday – am
Monday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday – pm
Monday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday – evening – May/June/July Arrive at 6pm.
Please confirm your preferred time to on booking.
If you have a venue or an event that would be interested in hosting us for carriage rides or special events, please do get in contact here.
We take health and safety very seriously. However, we are not in a position to offer guarantees. Our activity involves horse drawn transport and horses are by their nature capable of reacting badly to unexpected events. We will of course we do everything we can to keep you, ourselves and our horses safe this includes other road users. However there is always the risk of incident and therefore you must accept there is an element of risk which we cannot eradicate and that you must accept if you are to take part. Cotswold Working Horses carries insurance.
Book our pleasure drives all year round. In the summer months May, June & July we provide evening drives. Timings are on booking, our only requirement is that the horses do not go out in the dark.
We have no dress code, wear what makes you comfortable. Dress for the weather and the countryside with suitable footwear and warm layers, and waterproofs. We provide an umbrella and blankets if required. Tell your guests to wrap up for the weather and dress appropriately.
We supply the horses, the harness and the vehicles. We also supply the driver and the knowledge to answer questions as we go along.
We’re not big fans of heading out in a downpour (but if you are, we’re game!)
So, if it’s pouring with rain, we are happy to re-arrange dates subject to availability.
We have umbrellas for you, so if there’s just a slight dampness in the air, we would go ahead. We live in England, and we know about bad weather. Dress for the weather and the countryside with suitable footwear, warm layers, and waterproofs.
We do not go out in ice or extreme wind/weather conditions. Please see Cancellation & Refunds.
If your start time is missed we cannot guarantee alternative availability. We recommend being ready to join us at the location of your experience a minimum of 10 minutes before your start time.
Our horses are calm and gentle. We are a family who actively work towards greater diversity and inclusion and to address barriers and promote accessibility for all. If you or your party has needs to be considered please let us know and we will do all we can to support you and your guests and make your time with our horses special for everyone.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and able to take part in any of our experiences. Please contact us if you have any concerns or questions about our experiences and an existing health concern.
We enjoy having younger guests to visit our horses. We ask all children who come as guests to be sensible around our horses and be fully supervised by an adult at all times. There is no restriction on age, however the adult must take full responsibility for the child in their care.
Please contact us if you have any questions or need support.
Sadly no dogs are allowed on any of our experiences.
We do not go out in ice or extreme wind/weather conditions.
We require 48 hours notice for all cancellations, and will reschedule your date. Sorry we cannot offer refunds.
In the rare times that we have to cancel due to bad weather or illness, we will give you as much notice as is possible, offer a full refund or re-book you – whichever you prefer.
We are based in the Cotswold village of Alstone, GL20 8JD.
Ample parking is available on site by agreement when you book.
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