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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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 ...
Cool and crisp This is the first week since early March that we have been without guests in our self catering log cabins - so time for some Spring cleaning and catching up on all those odd little jobs that are difficult to fit in on changeover days! As part of our ongoing renewal programme I have also had fun in Pinder cabin giving the double bedroom a complete makeover. It has gone from dark blue to cool calm pastel green with cream. The new curtains are a gorgeous Laura Ashley print and the luxurious duvet is 100% natural fibres, made fro...
A little Christmas sparkle
December 3, 2011
Chatsworth, Christmas, Derbyshire, Family, Farm, Food and drink, History, Peak District, self catering holiday, Tourism,Hoe Grange Holidays is situated in the spectacular Peak District close to many of the most interesting and impressive visitor attractions on offer. One of the most spectacular is Chatsworth House decorated for the festive season, alight with candles, coloured baubles, stunning swags and with the Great Dining Room glowing and laid up for a stupendous festive feast. A festive feast fit for a King Glittering gold Chatsworth offers many festive activities to keep everyone amused from wreath making workshops, to carol concerts, the house at Twilig...
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, ...
Our horses Oliver, Jessie and Robbie have all had a manicure and new shoes today. They have to have a new set of shoes every 6 to 8 weeks which cost nearly as much as mine! Oliver having his 'dinner plates' filed down by the farrier! There is a real art to being a good Farrier - Not only do they have to be skilled with the hammer to work and shape the metal shoes to the correct size for each hoof, but they also need an excellent knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the horse, so that they can trim the feet correctly enabling the hors...







