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Reviews for New Hope Stables & Campgrounds
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Statesville, NC

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We stayed at Mike and Simmone’s campground this past weekend and we had a wonderful time. The campground is very quiet and clean. The horse accommodations were great with large stalls. Muck buckets and water hoses were readily available. The paddocks were perfect for letting the horses stretch out after our rides. The hosts were very helpful with maps and information. It does take about 20 minutes to ride to the trails at the valley but the drivers on the road were very courteous of our horses always moving over and slowing down. This is a nice quiet campground that lets you enjoy the valley’s trails.
Reviewed by: dirtyhorse78 on 3/6/2014 6:59:46 PM
 Experience: Expert Ride Date: 3/1/2014 Hometown: Clover, SC

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Mike and Simone were the best. It was like going to visit family that you have not seen in years. They were right there to help when one of our horses got sick, patient with us trough the trails, and provided an exceptionally clean, and safe place for us and our horses. If you are looking for a family friendly, quiet place to stay while enjoying the wonderful trails of Love Valley, then you definitely need to give Mike & Simone a call. The only sad part was having to leave on Sunday. Thanks Mike & Simone!
Reviewed by: Rebecca on 11/10/2009 7:09:54 AM
 Experience: Beginner Ride Date: 11/7/2009 Hometown: Albemarle, NC

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Went with another couple and we had the place to ourselves. I really like the barn with the corrals around it. You can let your horse munch on grass or not. Bath house was very very clean. Friend and I rode over a yellow jacket nest the first ride out so needless to say, after about 15 stings on each of us...and horses...we didn't ride the next day. Other than that, we had a good time. Mike and Simone are the perfect host. Very nice and informative. Mike told us about an amazing tack store! We are coming back in Nov.
Reviewed by: Kim Stokes on 9/15/2009 5:30:42 AM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 10/4/2009 Hometown: Belmont, NC, NC

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Mike & Simone are the best host's anyone could ask for. There campground is small and private. It is very clean and well kept. We will return to join them on more trail rides.
Reviewed by: Norman & Josh on 7/17/2009 2:30:10 PM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 7/16/2009 Hometown: Lexington, NC

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Mike and Simone are the greatest, very helpful and friendly the facility is clean and safe and peaceful for the horses and ourselves. A class act. We will be retuning. Marie and Gerald
Reviewed by: Marie and Gerald on 1/5/2009 6:44:10 AM
 Experience: Expert Ride Date: 12/26/2008 Hometown: Ontario, OT

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simone and mike are great. They seem to go out of their way to make you feel at home at their campground. Its very clean and quiet. We had to leave early due to bad weather but over all it was a great time for me and my friends. I didnt get to see any of the trails but I will be going back. I will tell everyone i know about New Hope and how nice it is. If you want to stay in a nice quiet place close to the town of love valley without all of the drama of town THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE.
Reviewed by: ANGIE on 3/31/2008 12:06:08 PM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 3/28/2008 Hometown: GAFFNEY, SC

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This was the best campground that we have ever stayed in! It was extra clean, wonderfully equipped and comfortable. Mike and Simone were terrific hosts and made us feel welcome and at-home right off the bat. We cannot wait to go again! If you are looking for a nice, quiet vacation this is the only place around Love Valley you can go.
Reviewed by: Tammy on 9/6/2007 4:34:35 PM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 9/1/2007 Hometown: Hickory, NC

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It's a great, comfortable place to stay for rider and horse. The owners are fabulous and very helpful. Thanks to them, our group of 10 had a great time and great rides. Thanks
Reviewed by: Kitty Muccigrosso on 6/29/2007 6:57:37 AM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 6/22/2007 Hometown: Gastonia, NC

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Mike and Simone are wonderful hosts and trail bosses! We had a group camp trip of about 11. Their place is clean with either stalls or pasture. My horse was really relaxed being away from home. Mike also did a great job as a certified natural trimmer! Thanks!! C U in 8 weeks!! Very ez haul and access. Glad it is separated from Love Valley and can't wait to go back.
Reviewed by: Ginny Hoppe on 6/26/2007 7:19:50 AM
 Experience: Expert Ride Date: 6/22/2007 Hometown: Kings Mountain, NC

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Mike & Simone were the nicest folks. Very friendly and helpful. They rode with us several times, for which we were thankful. Their facility is very clean and the stalls and paddocks were well built and safe for the horses. The ride to Love Valley was fine since the roadsides were wide with plenty of room. This place was only 1 hr north of I-85 (5hrs from Atlanta area) and was a very easy haul. We'll be going back to visit!
Reviewed by: Debbie Crowe on 5/21/2007 3:44:28 AM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: 5/19/2007 Hometown: Loganville, GA

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Mike and Simone were great hosts and have a wonderful place; the best we have even stayed at. It is very clean, peaceful and the facilities for your horse are great. We couldn't have been treated any better or have asked for more. Took time out to ride with us several days and show us some of the different trails; definitely a plus. Love Valley is an experience. We will definely go back and will stay at New Hope Stables. Thanks for a great week. Dan and Mary
Reviewed by: Mary F. Mellin on 10/30/2006 9:06:16 AM
 Experience: Expert Ride Date: 10/4/2006 Hometown: Edinburg, VA

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Mike and Simone were fabulous hosts!! The campground and stables were exceptionally clean, and we enjoyed ourselves in spite of the rain. We will definitely return.
Reviewed by: Carrie on 10/16/2006 5:14:49 PM
 Experience: Expert Ride Date: 10/7/2006 Hometown: Jamestown, NC

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Mike and Simone the hosts made this a wonderful trip! Their facility is soooo user friendly. I think our horses wanted to stay! This would be a PERFECT place for a club or group to go, as there are 4 nice shaded camp sites with water and electricity. It is well worth the twenty minute ride to town. Love Valley is a place every wanta be cowboy should visit, but you may not want to stay, New Hope is like the 5 star hotel in comparison.
Reviewed by: Linda Terrell & Judy Pittman on 7/5/2006 1:44:11 PM
 Experience: Not Specified Ride Date: 7/5/2006 Hometown: Waxhaw, NC

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Mike & Simone are WONDERFUL people and SUPER hosts. Their campground is small and peaceful - sits on 25 beautiful acres with pastures & wooded areas. It is a twenty minute ride to the old western town of Love Valley. We loved staying away from town in the peace & quiet and being able to ride into town for more activity. The trails had lots of hills which was a great workout for the horses. We'll definately go back!
Reviewed by: Terry & Sherri Boatright on 3/30/2006 2:56:13 PM
 Experience: Expert Ride Date: 2/25/2006 Hometown: Riding America - One Trail at a Time, Select State