Browse through our blog posts to find out what life is like at Hoe Grange Holidays along with some great ideas for days out in the Peak District.
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Tissington Well Dressings 2017
May 25, 2017
Derbyshire, flowers, Peak District, Tissington, Well Dressings,For Tissington Ascension Tide is an extremely hectic period when the whole village work tirelessly together to create the stunning, and colourful well dressings. The dressing or decorating of water wells as a thanksgiving is an ancient art that goes way back into the mists of time, so far back that no one is entirely sure of the origin. One plausible theory is that the custom began in Tissington village just after the Black Death of 1348. The villagers were spared the ravages of the plague, and their immunity was attributed to the purity of t...
Buxton set to sparkle as a Spa town
May 23, 2017
Building, Derbyshire, History, Pamper, Peak District, Spa treatments,Buxton is built on the river Wye and has an ancient history as a spa town due to its geothermal spring which rises at a constant temperature of 27.5 °C, from 5,000ft below ground. The Romans, who were renowned for their hygiene and love of taking the waters, were quick to take advantage of the geology of the area. In around AD 78 they developed a settlement there known as Aquae Arnemetiae, or “the spa of the goddess of the grove”. In Medieval and Tudor times people continued to travel to Buxton to take the waters, with famous visitors inc...
Porsche tour of the Peak District – Part one
March 31, 2017
#LoveLocal, Cheese, Derbyshire, English Tourism Week, Hartington, Hartington Village, Local, Market, Peak District, porsche, touring,In celebration of English Tourism Week, #etw2017, we wanted to showcase some of our local Peak District area highlights and what better way to do it than touring in a powerful Porsche! The soft purr of the 6 cylinder engine as we gently ease out of the farm yard followed by the deep throated roar as we accelerate down the drive – what a sound! Vroom and we are off in our Peak Performance Hire Porsche Boxster for an exciting tour of the scenic Peak District countryside. Smoothly winding up the snaking hills, the top down, wind blowing throu...
Disabled Access Day 2017 – meet The Bimblers
March 21, 2017
Accessible Holidays, Derbyshire, Disabled Access DAy, Peak District, self catering holiday,Disabled Access Day was initiated in 2015 by Paul Ralph as a day to celebrate good access and create opportunities for people to try something new in an atmosphere of cooperation, safety and fun. Paul wanted everyone to celebrate Disabled Access Day by highlighting the fantastic access that already existed, and encouraging people to experience new places. Now in its third year Disabled Access Day is about #YouAndSomewhereNew and continues to highlight the accessibility of places with touch tours, relaxed performances, sensory experiences, and...
A taste of the Peak District delivered to your door
February 27, 2017
#LoveLocal, Artisan producers, Bakewell, Derbyshire, Eco, Food and drink, Holidays, Local, Peak District, self catering holiday,As from previous blog posts you know that at Hoe Grange we #LoveLocal and support other local businesses where ever we can. David and I relish discovering local artisan producers so that as our guests you can enjoy all the Peak District has to offer whilst on your holiday. Why do we #LoveLocal? #LoveLocal enables our guests to experience the real Peak District traditions, flavours and produce discover artisan producers, who often create unique products save food miles, which reduces your carbon footprint have confidence in field to for...







