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Stone walling – a real art
November 11, 2010
Animals, Building, Farm, Horse Holidays, Peak District,Dodging the horrendous rain this week David has been busy creating a new gateway into the field next to Rainster cabin, which will be used for a third grazing paddock for guests bringing horses on holida. We aim to provide access for everyone and are constantly improving and upgrading our facilities here at Hoe Grange, not just inside the cabins, but also outdoors. New gateway for third horse paddock With the new gateway completed, Sam has been rebuilding the dry stone wall, which is a real art and requires strength and a good eye for the ri...
There’s GOLD in them there hills!!
September 17, 2010
Accessible Holidays, Awards, Building, Farm, General, Group Holidays, Horse Holidays, Peak District, Tourism,Fantastic news, Our new cabin Rainster has just been awarded 4* Gold by Enjoy England, Quality in Tourism inspector. It was also rated M2 for accessibility under the National Accessability Scheme. It has a superb wetroom shower only missing M3 because of the standard kitchen lay out. With it's extra little touches, such as log effect fire, LCD TVs, entrance porch, 100% cotton bedding and high standard throughout, it is truly a wonderful base for you Peak District holiday. Why not come and give it a try, but don't be to long as bookings are a...
David is once again wheelding the shovel! He has finished rendering the stables for our horse holiday guests, but is now shovelling snow to make sure everyone can reach the front doors of our cosy log cabins ready for their relaxing Christmas holiday. We haven't had as much snow here in Derbyshire as elsewhere, but still plenty for sledging and snow ball fights. It is fabulous with the snow glistening in the glorious sunshine! If you haven't had time to make your Christmas cake yet, don't worry! Try this excellent last minute recipe below:...
David rendering or is he making this weeks Oatie biscuits? Too windy and wet for riding here in the Peak District today, but there's always an up side! David set to this morning and started rendering the internal walls of the stables. Being an old stone building there were huge cracks and crevices in the walls which made them difficult to clean properly inbetween horse guests. When finished they should be easier to pressure wash thoroughly, keep clean and thus save time. David can now hardly move his arms, but at least it saves going to th...







