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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Saving water in a sizzling summer
July 17, 2018
#UniqueDistrict, Animals, Cows, Derbyshire, Farm, Hay making, Peak District, Sheep, summer, Tractor, Uncategorized, water, water saving tips,Farming always has its ups and downs but this year has been particularly challenging. The winter snows were severe with the Beast from the East which meant a late spring, followed on by the current heatwave which is causing havoc with the harvests. Sunshine and heat is wonderful for our holiday guests staying in our log cabins and glamping pods, but not so great for the farm animals. June 2018 has been the driest on record. I can't recall when I last saw the farm fields so brown and the grass is so dry it scrunches underneath your feet. ...
Introducing Rose Hip, could this Gypsy caravan be our lucky charm?
June 24, 2018
#LoveLocal, #UniqueDistrict, Camping, Derbyshire, Glamping, Gypsy caravan, Holidays, Peak District, Posh camping, Uncategorized, Vintage,At a recent local farm auction our heads ruled our hearts when we purchased this traditional Romany horse drawn caravan, which we have christened Rose hip! This horseshoe top Gypsy caravan is known as an "open lock" which means it has no front door but a detachable canvas cover which zips open like a tent and can be completely removed in seconds. At the time it needed a bit of work to bring it up to the high standards that our guests are used to, so I have been busy landscaping the area where it will sit. Meanwhile Felicity has been very ...
Take a tour of the Peak District
May 30, 2018
#LoveLocal, Accessible Holidays, Bakewell, Chatsworth, Derbyshire, Tissington, touring, Uncategorized,Why not take a tour of our stunning Peak District countryside? One of the best ways to explore our special Peak District is to get out and about on the country lanes. To make life easy we have been working with Ashbourne Community Transport to put together some mini bus tours of Derbyshire, including places of interest. Instead of driving you can have a complete break, relax back, enjoy the view, and let someone else do the hard work for you! Mini bus tours The Derbyshire Connect minibus can seat up to 16 people, has a wheel...
What is it about the sights and sound of a steam train? It is such a romantic image, viewed through rose tinted spectacles, which takes you back in time to a bygone era! I think it's the fact that it's a multi sensory experience; your senses are brought alive as you watch the smoke swirling skywards, hear the sharp hissing of steam escaping and breathe in the unique evocative smells of a real steam engine. A ticket to ride You can experience all this at Peak Rail, watching the engine get up steam, before climbing on board and settling ...
Pamper yourself on holiday
January 18, 2017
Derbyshire, Family, flowers, Holidays, hygge, My Personal Sanctuary, Pamper, Pamper packages, Peak District, self catering holiday, Spa treatments, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day,The winter months with dark evenings and gloomy misty days can leave you feeling tired and in need of a little pampering – why not pamper yourself and book a relaxing beauty treatment or massage whilst on your holiday at Hoe Grange? As mentioned in our last blog such indulgence is a perfect #hygge way to perk you up and help you breeze through the dreary winter months. Pamper Yourself Close your eyes - now imagine you are relaxing in one of our cosy cabins or glamping pods, wrapped in a warm fluffy towel on a heated treatment bed, soft soot...







