20/02/2026
Proud to be part of this story x
You might have spotted that it’s our 20th anniversary! We’ve been celebrating all week, but this post matters most to us 🧡
It’s time to say a huge THANK YOU to all the people who have supported us through the highs and lows of the last two decades, who have helped us grow and challenge ourselves, and who have helped create amazing experiences for you, our wonderful guests. There is a wonderful community behind every magical moment.
Here are our 20 thank yous - if you spot someone you know, please tag them in the comments so they see the love:
💛 The heart of it all
1. David’s dad - for the original idea!
2. Staff (past & present) - for your hard work, care and love
3. All our guests - for your support, feedback and cheering us on!
✨ The experience makers
(The people who make your stay feel special)
4. Island Leisure Lodges and My Shire Houses - for creating beautiful spaces to stay in
5. Charlene at The Wellness Brand - Training, Products, Spa Packages - for creating relaxing experiences
6. Ellen at Peak District Guided Horse Rides - for creating adventures on horseback
7. Our brilliant local suppliers for the thought and care you put into your products! Peak Bean, Derbyshire Tea , Brock & Morten, Coconut Blush, Coldeaton Jersey Ice Cream, Ginger Butchers at New Close Farm, On A Wick & A Prayer, Homespun and artist Roger Allen
💡 The people who made us think bigger
8. Ross Calladine at VisitEngland - for mentorship and guidance around accessibility
9. The whole team at Visit Peak District & Derbyshire - for championing the area and putting opportunities our way
10. Jane Cooper, Gillian Scotford and Carol Sargeant - for generously sharing their accessibility expertise
11. The green champions who have pushed us to keep doing better - Peak District Environmental Quality Mark and Green Tourism
12. Professor Xavier Font - for inspiration and ideas on responsible tourism
📸 The storytellers
Thank you for helping us share Hoe Grange with the world!
13. Accessible bloggers Carrie-Ann Lightley and Life Of Pippa - for sharing your stays and championing what we do
14. Farm Stay UK - for promoting rural tourism (and providing a support network!)
15. Emily at Simply Great Britain and Vic at Touchpoints - for inspiring how we talk about what we do
16. Our amazing photographers - Rural Pictures Photography , ACT Studios, Matthew Owen and Wes Kristopher Photography - for bringing our farm and holidays to life
🤝 The supporters
(The people who have been with us through the big stuff!)
17. Other local holiday businesses - for sharing ideas, inspiration and occasionally even equipment!
18. Paul Cook and the NFU - for supporting our original idea
19. The late Lewis Rose - for championing our planning application
20. All our friends and family! For supporting us through the highs and the lows of running a small business
Thank you for being part of our story, however big or small your role has been. We wouldn’t have made it this far without you!
All our love,
Felicity, David & Caroline 🧡
