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Great experience - Lusitano trail

We had an amazing time at Patio Lodge during our horse riding activity. It was my first time riding... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago
Josie G
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Montreal, Canada
Beautiful place and wonderful people

Had a great stay over Easter break at this wonderful lodge. Rooms are lovely and absolutely... read more

Reviewed 5 June 2019
Londonmum1
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London, United Kingdom
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PATIO Horse & Lodge is the Horse-Trail company on the Azores Archipelago. The sustainable PATIO Lodge offers wonderful rides for beginners, returnees and experienced riders. From 1.5 hours Beginner Trail to the Classic Faial Island Trail, in 6 days...more
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Rua da Igreja | Pátio Lodge - Quinta do Moinho, Cedros, Faial Island 9900-341, Portugal
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Reviewed 1 week ago

We had an amazing time at Patio Lodge during our horse riding activity. It was my first time riding a horse and the team at Patio was very experienced, professional, nice and helpful. We had a great time in the beginner trail. I highly recommend...More

Date of experience: July 2019
Thank Josie G
PATIO H, Manager at Patio, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear Josie G, thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to welcome you and we are looking forward to meeting you again in the next future. Greetings from Faial! Caterina & Pátio Team

Reviewed 13 June 2019 via mobile

We really enjoyed our 6 days horse trail in wonderful island of Faial. Horses were nice. Guides were professional. The route was well planned and very beautyful. I really enjoyed my holiday and feel very relaxed after.

Date of experience: June 2019
Thank sirpahann
PATIO H, Manager at Patio, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Sirpahann, indeed, riding a horse through the beautiful Faial countryside is an amazing experience and we are very pleased that you enjoyed it. We will be glad to welcome you again! All the best. Caterina & Pátio Team

Reviewed 5 June 2019

Had a great stay over Easter break at this wonderful lodge. Rooms are lovely and absolutely spotless. The dinner is a nice option and the food and local wine were all great. I can’t say enough about the riding and guides - the trails along...More

Date of experience: April 2019
Thank Londonmum1
PATIO H, Manager at Patio, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Londonmum1, thank you so much for you kind words. Patio staff is very happy to know that you spent such a nice time with us. We hope to welcome you again during your next trip to Faial. All the best! Caterina & Pátio Team

Reviewed 23 April 2019

Victor and the staff at Patio do everything possible to make sure everybody is having their ideal vacation, from making arrangements for side trips to ensuring good matches of horses and riders. The wonderful chef also went out of her way to make sure I...More

Date of experience: August 2018
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Anja T, Director of Sales at Patio, responded to this reviewResponded 20 May 2019

Thank you very much for your detailed explication of our Trail, the horses and food.....thanks for beeing our guest! PATIO Team

Reviewed 8 February 2019

I spent a wonderful holiday riding around beautiful Faial Island in six days. I rode two very different horses, the first one calm and relaxing and the second more energetic and fast, but both equally well trained, nice and fit enough for the long trails...More

Date of experience: January 2019
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PATIO H, Inhaber at Patio, responded to this reviewResponded 20 February 2019

Hey Eveliina1234, what a great feedback. Thank you so much! The whole team enjoyed the time with you and we are happy that you appreciated even Azores winter time as a perfect riding weather. So we and our horses do. Maybe seeing you in future...More

Reviewed 1 November 2018 via mobile

I did the 3-hours-horse-trail and it was really fun. The guide is nice and knows a lot about the island and the horses are well educated and seem to have enjoyed the ride as well. It was great that the trail took place even though...More

Date of experience: October 2018
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PATIO H, Inhaber at Patio, responded to this reviewResponded 20 February 2019

Hi Roland B, great that you enjoyed your Half-Day-Trail at the North Coast of Faial Island. There are only some small restrictions when we don't ride, for example very strong wind. And even if you come alone we will go on a ride with you....More

Reviewed 31 October 2018 via mobile

My mom and I did the four day horse trip around Faial Island. We seriously had the most incredible time!!! Everything about it was perfect!! The guides, the scenery, the horses, the weather, the accommodations, EVERYTHING!! I would absolutely recommend the Patio horse lodge to...More

Date of experience: October 2018
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PATIO H, Inhaber at Patio, responded to this reviewResponded 20 February 2019

Hi Go58901306969, Yeehaw! What a good feedback! We are very proud to receive that! Thank you so much and have a good time! All the best from Faial Island Anja, Victor & The PÁTIO Team

Reviewed 20 October 2018

It was my first ride in years, but the guide makes you feel secure. The landscape was breathtaking too, it made you feel free and relaxed, I would do it again!More

Date of experience: August 2018
Thank Julestox
PATIO H, Inhaber at Patio, responded to this reviewResponded 20 February 2019

Hi Gillian O, great that you noticed that! We like to give even re-starters or beginners the feeling that a horse trail ride is a great experience. Our intensive training with our horses supports to make these rides most secure! Thank you so much! All...More

Reviewed 11 August 2018 via mobile

We had such a great experience at Patio Horse back riding. I had such a great time that I booked a second horse back trail ride. The horses are very well taken cared of, the people especially our guide Diogo was so patience with the...More

Date of experience: August 2018
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PATIO H, Inhaber at Patio, responded to this reviewResponded 12 August 2018

Dear Geri A, thank you very much for your very nice feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the patience of our guides especially with beginners sitting the very first time on a horse. We ourselves still remember how it was when we...More

Reviewed 8 August 2018

I was spending a few days on the Faial island and contacted Patio to join a 1 day advanced trail. As an experienced rider, I greatly appreciated the day : I got a very nice horse, Isaac, true lusitanian, and exceptionnally light in his paces....More

Date of experience: August 2018
Thank Brune H
PATIO H, Owner at Patio, responded to this reviewResponded 10 August 2018

Dear Brune, thank you very much for this feedback. The whole team appreciated the time you spent with us. All the best from Mid-Atlantic! Victor

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Dear epsWoonso... i think we phoned today and clarified your questions. If there are anymore five us a call and we love to help. Waiting for your final booking! Victor & The PÁTIO Team
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