Long Shadows - Relaxed Country Stay for You & Your Horse

About this experience

🌾🐴 Long Shadows Homestead: Stay & Relax with Your Horse Long Shadows Homestead is a quiet, horse‑friendly retreat in Grandchester where you and your horse can unwind, explore, and enjoy the calm rhythm of country life. Our fully self-contained Queen studio cabin, located adjacent to horse stables, shady paddocks, and wide-open spaces, is the perfect place for travellers who want to bring their own horse and feel instantly at home. 🐎 What Guests Will Do Settle your horse into a safe stable, shady yard or paddock designed for comfort and calm. Slow down and soak in the quiet, with wildlife sightings and beautiful sunrise and sunset views. 🌿 What’s Included A private horse stable, yard or paddock for your horse during your stay. Access to our arena and riding spaces (as available). Fresh water, shade, and optional feed‑time support. 🌞 What to Expect Expect a peaceful, horse‑centred stay where everything is designed to make you and your horse feel comfortable. The atmosphere is relaxed, the land is open, and the pace is slow. Whether you’re travelling for a weekend ride, a quiet getaway, or a base for exploring the region, Long Shadows offers a safe, friendly place to rest, reconnect, and enjoy time with your horse.

Meet your host

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I’m Liz, owner of Long Shadows Homestead. I welcome guests travelling with their horses to enjoy a calm, safe rural stay. With decades of horse care experience, I’m here to help you settle in, and feel right at home.

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• Senior horses and cattle live on the property Please move calmly and respectfully around all animals and avoid sudden movements or loud noises at all times.
• Skittish or nervous horses must be managed at all times If your horse is anxious, reactive, or unsettled, they must remain under your direct control to ensure safety for all animals and guests.
• No unsupervised horse interactions Guests may only enter horse areas, yards, or paddocks outside of their approved areas when accompanied by the host or with explicit permission.
• Ride only in designated areas For safety and land care, riding is limited to approved tracks, open spaces, and the arena when available.
• Secure all gates and gear Please close gates behind you, store tack safely, and keep feed locked away to prevent curious horses from helping themselves.

Cancellation policy

Strict. Full refund up to 7 days before the experience starts. 50% refund until 24 hours before.