In conjunction with her career as an international dressage rider, Lucinda McAlpine has become one of the country's leading experts in Natural Horse Management. Over the last fourteen years her work has extended into the fields of diet, fitness, injuries and rehabilitation as well as behavioural work. Working everyday with between 30- 40 horses and ponies of various breeds, ages and types over this period has given her much experience of the benefits of a more natural lifestyle for the horse in comparison to more conventional horse management systems.

Lucinda and her team at Bowhayes Farm hope that you find this site interesting and informative. If you have any comments, questions, or just would like to know more about Lucinda's system of horse management, please go to the contact page and get in touch with us. We will try to answer any questions promptly, and have posted answers to those asked most regularly on the FAQ page.

After extensive restoration work our accommodation is now up and running and we are welcoming an increasing number of guests. Bookings range from simple B&B for passing travellers and show competitors to those who wish to soak up more of the "Bowhayes experience" and bring their horse for a number of sessions. Stabled, shod horses are able to make use of excellent local livery facilities whilst more naturally kept horses can spend the night right outside your window !
Bowhayes Farm is a thatched Devon longhouse built, we think, in the 1600's. We have tried to retain its period features wherever possible and the accommodation has been finished to a very high standard using natural materials such as reclaimed oak and slate.We offer 2 double bedrooms, each with private bathrooms and guests have use of a sitting room with wood burning stove, TV and DVD. We provide tea and coffee making facilities and catering for lunch,tea and supper can be arranged at extra cost ( bookable in advance only).
The farm sits on the hill above Culmstock and enjoys breathtaking views along the Culm valley and on a clear day across to Exmoor. Breakfast can be a choice of English or continental and is sourced from local produce whenever possible. £55 per person per night including VAT.
To book or to discuss tailor-made packages please call 01823-680321 or e-mail us.
We look forward to hearing from you.

last updated 29/03/2008 22:08