TYPES OF RANCH HOLIDAYS
Many ranches fall into more than one category, please read the descriptions below to help you decide which type of ranch would be most suitable for you.
We have enjoyed visiting a number of the ranches and would be happy to discuss your requirements with you to make sure you chose the right type of ranch.
Tel : 01404 881777 or e mail a quote form to give us an idea of your requirements
WORKING RANCHES
Working ranches raise livestock and crops
but guests have become a major part of the operation. Guests can become
real cowboys, learning to drive cattle, brand and rope steers, eating round a
camp fire and sleeping under the stars. What you get to do may depend on
what's going on at the time, you're not required to work but can help if you
wish and learn a lot in the process.
GUEST RANCHES
Guest Ranches are designed primarily to
care for guests and horses are often only livestock. Riding is emphasised
but other Western activities are available on an informal basis. The Ranch
is a home, and is shared with guests who relax together in a very warm and
personal way that is rarely available to visitors on the usual hectic fly-drive
itinerary.
DUDE RANCHES
Dude
Ranches while riding is a big thing, dude ranches are geared to catering for a
wide variety of interests and are ideal for those who want a
"something-doing-all-the-time" vacation. A full weekly programme of
Western activities is usually included in your holiday price - such as Wild West
Shows, rodeo visits, square dances, barbecues and a host of sports and outdoor
activities.
LUXURY RESORT RANCHES - Click here for details
Luxury Resort Ranches offer the Western
experience but also emphasize other activities such as golf, tennis and
ballooning. Accommodations tend to be more luxurious than other ranches,
and are very individual.