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.
Electric car charging is the new must have for quality holiday accommodation and the eco-friendly holiday! The popularity of electric and hybrid cars is increasing, and technology has improved in leaps and bounds. However owners of electric cars can understandably be cautious about bringing them on holiday. Electric car charging can be a worry as there aren't many charging stations, particularly in rural areas. People are unsure if they will have the facility to recharge the batteries at their holiday home. As the name suggests, the "Peak Di...
With the world waging war on plastics since that wonderful David Attenborough programme, it made us think of what else we could do. Although we are really hot on the recycling, we are always looking for ways in which we can do more to help save the environment. Looking at the recycling boxes at the end of each week the main culprit is the mountain of plastic milk containers. Reducing plastic We contacted our wonderful suppliers Peak District Dairy and have now arranged to have our milk delivered in old fashioned glass milk bottles, al...
We are both delighted and excited to be finalists in the Visit England Awards for Excellence 2016. Yet again we have been shortlisted in not just one category, but two - Access for All and Sustainable Tourism, so that must mean I will need two new dresses for the awards night! Qualifying for the awards is a rigorous process and time consuming. However it gives you an incentive to stand back and take a good look at the facilities and services you offer and what needs improving. It's so easy to spend all year with your nose to the grindstone w...
As seen on George Clarke's Amazing Spaces, manufactured by our friend James at My Shire Houses Ltd Camping pods like never before... [caption id="attachment_5190" align="aligncenter" width="473"] New Glamping pod[/caption] No more shared bathrooms across a cold muddy field. No more cooking on a gas camp stove. No more half deflated air bed. If you have always fancied the idea of camping and getting closer to nature, but don't cherish the thought of a cold uncomfortable nights sleep, then our cosy mini cabins are just right for you. Open for...