Two saddled horses waiting at the old stone gate of Carmella early in the morning

14 · The original entrance

The Old Gate

Morning rides depart from here.

Place 14 · Carmella France

Rides depart 8:30 · Closed after dusk

A hitching rail, a pair of horses, and a path disappearing into the hills.

Guests once arrived through here from the coast road. Some still do. Reception never asks why.

Continue wandering

The grounds are just beyond.

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Departures

Coffee is set out at 8:15. Four guests. Tuesdays and Saturdays.

8:30 means 8:30.

The horses are considerably more punctual than our guests.

Riders leaving Carmella along a stone path into the hills