Villa Mar Riding School

Name: Villa Mar Riding School
Address: villa Mar, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6HP, GB
Telephone: 01246 824606
Rating: 4.5

Chesterfield, DerbyshireS44 6HP

4.5(66) on Google

Verified 14 Aug 2026

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01246 824606

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About this yard

Villa Mar Riding School is a family-run centre on a 22-acre farm near Bolsover on the eastern edge of Derbyshire. The yard works with a mixed string that includes a number of ex-military horses, giving the school an unusual character and a reputation for reliable, well-mannered mounts. Lessons are available for children and adults across a range of ability levels, with the farm setting providing a relaxed, unhurried environment for those building confidence. Countryside hacking is available from the yard through the surrounding agricultural land.

Facilities

Outdoor Arena

Parking

Pricing

Contact for pricing

This venue takes bookings by phone.

Call Villa Mar Riding School 01246 824606

Frequently asked questions

Do they take beginners?

Yes, lessons are available for children and adults across a range of ability levels, making it suitable for beginners.

What's parking like?

The venue offers parking facilities, so you should have no trouble finding a space when you arrive.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes, they offer junior lessons, making it a great option for younger riders.

Can I go hacking from the yard?

Yes, countryside hacking is available through the surrounding agricultural land, providing a nice experience outside the arena.

What facilities do they have?

The school has an outdoor arena and offers lessons, making it well-equipped for riding activities.

Is it a good place for nervous riders?

The relaxed, unhurried environment of the farm setting is ideal for those building confidence, including nervous riders.

What to wear

Standard guidance for equestrian yards in the UK. Check with your yard if you're unsure.

Riding helmet

A hat to a current recognised safety standard. Requirements can vary, so check with the yard before you ride.

Footwear

Sturdy boots with a small heel. Trainers and flat, smooth-soled shoes are not suitable for safety reasons. Check with the yard for their exact requirements.

Clothing

Close-fitting, weather-appropriate clothes. Shoulders and legs should be covered, and waterproofs are worth having for outdoor lessons. Check with the yard if you are unsure.

Hair & jewellery

Long hair should be tied back before putting on your hat, and jewellery removed before riding.

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Clients arriving in unsuitable clothing or footwear may not be permitted to ride, for their own safety. If in doubt, contact the yard before your visit.