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Worried about cancelling? Add travel refund protection to your stay

December 4, 2025
December 4, 2025 - Worried about cancelling? Add travel refund protection to your stay
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Flexible cancellation cover for your Peak District holiday

A grey log cabin in the countryside with pink blossoms on the wall in front.

Even the best-laid holiday plans don’t always go to... well, plan.

Whether it’s a last-minute illness, unexpected family circumstances or even extreme weather, the worry of losing your money can take the shine off booking your break. At Hoe Grange Holidays, we know that for many of our guests, especially those with access needs or complex care arrangements, planning a break takes extra thought.

That’s why we offer the option to add travel refund protection to your booking. It’s powered by XCover, a trusted global partner, and means you can book your self-catering stay in the Peak District with added confidence and peace of mind. And the best part? You can add it up until your final balance is due - that’s six weeks before arrival.

If you're ready to plan your countryside break, you can book online today and choose whether to add travel protection at checkout or come back to it later.

Whether you’re a prolific planner or a last-minute booker, it’s a small extra cost for big reassurance!

Real life happens - now your countryside holiday is protected

A glamping pod at dusk with a cosy firepit outside

We know that sometimes, despite your best efforts, things don’t go smoothly!

We’ve had guests call with last-minute changes due to a hospital stay, illness, or even a car breakdown on the way. We understand.

That’s why travel refund protection can make a big difference. It gives you more than just flexibility - it gives you the freedom to book without worrying about what might go wrong.

And if you're simply booking a quiet countryside break to switch off and recharge, it's one less thing to think about.

If you choose not to add XCover, our standard cancellation policy still applies. We aim to be as fair and understanding as possible, offering partial refunds or date changes where we can, but we do have to stick to clear rules to protect the sustainability of our small, family-run business.

Travel refund protection explained: Your questions answered

XCover booking protection is designed to refund you if you need to cancel for reasons outside your control. And their claims process is impressively fast, with 95% of claims processed within 3 days.

It protects you if you need to cancel for any of the following reasons:

  • Injury and illness affecting you or your immediate family
  • Death of an immediate family member
  • Vehicle breakdowns en route
  • Adverse weather conditions where government agencies have issued warnings not to travel
  • Unexpected public transport disruption
  • Jury service or court summons
  • Burglary or fire at your home
  • Work relocation

You’ll need to provide proof (such as a doctor’s note, repair bill or travel delay letter), and submit your claim directly through the XCover online portal. It’s designed to be simple and clear, with helpful status updates along the way.

It doesn’t cover “change of mind” cancellations or issues like work conflicts. You can check the full details of what’s covered on the XCover website, but we’re happy to talk things through if anything’s unclear. Just get in touch.

Protect your UK holiday in just a few clicks

We’ve made it easy to protect your UK staycation, whether you’re staying in one of our accessible cabins, glamping pods, or the vintage gypsy caravan.

Here’s how to add booking refund protection:

At the time of booking online: Just tick the box at checkout.
Already booked? You can still add protection up to 6 weeks before your stay begins:

  • Log in to your guest portal via the link in your booking confirmation email
  • Call us on 01629 540262
  • Or simply drop us an email

It only takes a few minutes, and you’ll get a confirmation straight away. The small extra cost is shown clearly before you pay, so there are no surprises. And if something unexpected happens, you won’t be left footing the bill!

Book your Peak District stay with confidence

A view over farm fields with a small white wind turbine

Our guests tell us they love the peace and quiet of Hoe Grange, and that starts the moment you click “Book Now”.

We’ll always be honest about what we offer, and we want you to feel confident that you’re booking a holiday that works for you. Adding booking protection is entirely optional, but if you’d rather have flexibility and peace of mind, it’s there for you.

So whether you’re booking a romantic getaway, some family fun, or finally carving out time for that countryside escape, booking protection lets you relax and look forward to your holiday.

Book your stay at Hoe Grange Holidays today and give yourself one less thing to worry about.

-Caroline

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Hoe Grange Holidays Tripadvisor Comments...

  • star rating  We've just returned from our second visit to Hoe Grange. The suggested riding routes with stunning scenery were enjoyed by my daughter and I while the menfolk were delighted with... read more

    Jdrichie12
    July 11, 2019

    star rating  We stayed in Rainster cabin for a long weekend 6 th to 9 th September. This was my 5 th visit to the amazing Hoe Grange. I had visited before... read more

    Jan Horsman J
    September 17, 2019

    star rating  Loved every minute of our stay, and so did the family and friends that came to stay. Excellent facilities in our cosy Hipley log cabin. By far the best... read more

    krimpenijssel
    October 25, 2019
  • star rating  Myself and my sister travelled to Costa Rica and Panama via Viva Holidays Ltd. The holiday was exceptional and one to be treasured forever. Andrew at Viva Holidays... read more

    Paula C
    July 4, 2019

    star rating  What a lovely weekend away! We stayed in the lovely gypsy caravan, which was a wonderful and really unique experience. We took along our two horses, who also had a... read more

    rachelthomas2015
    June 18, 2019

    star rating  We have just returned from a short stay in one of the pods on site at Hoe Grange Holidays. We couldn’t recommend them enough. The pod has everything you could... read more

    Catboy86
    August 17, 2019
  • star rating  We stayed in Skylark, one of the two glamping pods available at Hoe Grange in February 2020.

    Felicity & David welcomed us when we arrived to show us around... read more

    HelenLCarter
    February 6, 2020

    star rating  Another great holiday at Hoe Grange - such a great place for us all to holiday as a family - this time with a baby, a 3 yr old, a... read more

    Thesamps
    October 4, 2019

    star rating  Stayed last week, from 6th to 13th September in the log cabin called Hipley. This was amazing, it was our first visit but certainly not our last. Gold standard disability... read more

    548julie
    September 14, 2019
  • star rating  A beautiful place to stay! Amazingly run family business! Everyone were very welcoming, friendly and cozy! The skylark pod we stayed in was very clean, cozy and well equipped! The... read more

    sophiee249
    January 2, 2020

    star rating  We love this place. Very wheelchair friendly, really well equipped and comfortable, with easy access by car to lots of places of interest particularly Crich Tramway Village, Chatsworth, Bakewell and... read more

    dghiggs61
    October 25, 2019

    star rating  Felicity and David made us feel very welcome right from our booking. The pods are well equipped and spotlessly clean. The area is very peaceful with great views and we... read more

    Adventurer_12121
    January 30, 2020
  • star rating  What can I say?
    Absolutely superb!
    We have just returned from a family weekend staying in Daisybank cabin and the Skylark pod.
    It was our first trip away with my... read more

    Wheelieuser
    June 13, 2019

    star rating  Lovely place to holiday near to interesting locations and easy access to the High Peak trail and Carsington Water. Part of a working farm with fresh produce to enjoy during... read more

    Angie B
    August 3, 2019

    star rating  We stayed in Pinder cabin and had a lovely stay, the cabin was spacious and comfortable, nice and warm after cold days out. The children loved meeting the animals and... read more

    Tiggywinkle15
    November 5, 2019
  • star rating  We stayed in the Skylark pod last October (2018) and had a lovely time. There was homemade, rustic goods (bread, biscuits etc) when we arrived. Felicity and David who run... read more

    KBarry
    September 15, 2019

    star rating  We wanted a complete break and some peace and quiet and this was perfect. The caravan was secluded with beautiful views over the countryside. Everything was spotlessly clean and well... read more

    joanne B
    June 4, 2019

    star rating  We had a lovely time staying in one of the incredibly well equipped pods. I bought my pony along and we had some great rides on the high peak trail.... read more

    plopster1
    June 7, 2019
  • star rating  Recently spent a week in "Pinder" and had a lovely time. The location is stunning - the site is nestled in a beautiful valley on the edge of the Peaks... read more

    Peachey167
    July 16, 2019

    star rating  It's been three years since we last visited but once we arrived it certainly didn't feel like it!
    We stayed in Hipley again which had had a refurbished wet... read more

    ElizabethA717
    September 21, 2019

    star rating  On arriving at Hoe Grange in a downpour, we doubted if we’d made the right decision to go glamping, but after the warm welcome from David and a quick tour,... read more

    karenmD4738KD
    June 25, 2019
  • star rating  We love this place. Very wheelchair friendly, really well equipped and comfortable, with easy access by car to lots of places of interest particularly Crich Tramway Village, Chatsworth, Bakewell and... read more

    David H
    October 25, 2019

    star rating  For the second year running, we have had a great family holiday at Hoe Grange. We had one cabin for the week, for two sisters and our elderly wheelchair-using... read more

    EJYork2013
    June 25, 2019

    star rating  lovely surroundings real farm country with chickens paying you a visit nice decking area to chill at the end of the day accommodation very good plenty to do nearby... read more

    vincent s
    July 28, 2019
  • star rating  What a wonderful find. As our first experience of needing accessible accommodation we could not have wished for better. Beautiful well equipped lodges in lovely surroundings. We stayed in both... read more

    L9943KBlesleym
    April 3, 2020

    star rating  Arrived and was shown to our pod, fantastic location and the pod was very good indeed plus we had home made bread and milk and tea and coffee. A... read more

    mickvfr
    July 28, 2019

    star rating  We spent four nights at Hoe Grange and had a lovely time. The location is fantastic and right next to the High Peak Trail. The cabin was very clean and... read more

    Big_Al_0000
    July 16, 2019
  • star rating  We stayed for a night in one of the cabins . The cabin was spotless and very well equipped , lots of extra touches were added like fresh eggs and... read more

    Ajtravels14
    February 3, 2020

    star rating  Second visit to the accessible holiday cabins at Hoe Grange. David and Felicity were as helpful and friendly as ever. We had a welcome pack of freshly baked bread, butter,... read more

    Charlotte M
    August 7, 2019

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