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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Top 10 tips for a greener Christmas
December 18, 2011
Animals, Awards, Christmas, Derbyshire, Eco, Family, Farm, Food and drink, Free range hens, General, Peak District, Recycling, Tourism,Being green doesn't have to be costly or mean a huge change in lifestyle. It’s the little things that make a difference. So for a green, greenChristmas simply keep in mind the three R’s – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. 1. Send e-cards They cut your carbon footprint, save trees and are free – we love Jacquie Lawson’s chocolate Labrador Chudleigh. Or give a donation to charity rather than send Christmas cards to people you see frequently – support Friends of the Peak District to help us conserve the spectacular Peak District. 2. Bag a...
Solar Power for Hoe Grange
December 9, 2011
Building, Derbyshire, Eco, Farm, Peak District, Tourism,In our never ending quest to reduce our carbon footprint, the Boys from LorYan renewable engineering have just finished installing our new solar PV panel tracking system. Solar panels at Hoe Grange This clever device follows the sun across the Peak District sky as the day goes on, so that the panels are always at the best possible angle for maximum production of electricity. This should give us a 20% better output from the same panels compared with a south facing static roof system. If all goes to plan and the sun shines as it should do we ...
Draught proofing Pinder
October 15, 2011
Accessible Holidays, Building, Derbyshire, Eco, General, Peak District,Pete fitting new door To keep the winter draughts at bay we have had Pinder fitted with new doors onto the decking, These new doors have multi point locking to make you more secure and to make sure the door is closed tight against the seals, keeping out those Peak District winds this winter. they also feature easy opening handles to make the decking more accessible for our less able guests. The picture shows Brassington’s version of ‘Chippy Minton’ installing the doors he hand made in a workshop only 100 m away. now you can’t get more ...
Beautiful dragonfly takes a rest Hoe Grange plays host to the most amazing and diverse wildlife, from Great Crested Newts splashing in the dew ponds to Little Owls swooping over the meadows. The latest flying beast to arrive is this beautiful dragonfly which appeared in our conservatory this afternoon to take advantage of the September sunshine. The vivid colourful body is in contrast to its delicate gossamer wings. Can anyone identify it? Felicity...
Pedalling in the Peak District
August 25, 2011
Chatsworth, Cycling, Derbyshire, Eco, Electric bikes, Peak District, Tourism,Tourism Minister John Penrose and Derbyshire Dales MP Patrick McLoughlin tested out the new electric bikes to experience first hand the vital role tourism plays in sustaining and stimulating the area's economy. Mr. Penrose began his Derbyshire visit with a tour of Chatsworth, followed by an informal fact-finding lunch there –including an overview of the tourist board’s current and future activities and plans. Afternoon highlights included a visit to thriving cycle hire and café business Hassop Station, part of the Electric Bike Network, ...







