Dog Friendly Log Cabins With Enclosed Garden – Award winning log cabins and beautiful glamping pods on a working farm with stunning views over the Peak District countryside – lots of lovely dog walks from the door.
As dog owners, we understand that your dog is part of your family. At Hoe Grange we welcome dogs in our spacious log cabins and luxurious en-suite glamping pods. There are some stunning walks through the farm fields and along the local paths. We provide maps – our favorite walk is up the hill to the village pub in Brassington, which is dog friendly and serves delicious food! We accept more than one dog, and they can be big or small. The log cabin has a covered deck so your dog can sit outside. No need to overload your car as we provide dog beds, towels, bowls, furniture and even ‘Hoe Grange Holiday’ dog tags. We also have an outside hose with hot water to wash off those muddy dog paws!
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Derbyshire is by far one of my favorite counties in England. I might be a little biased living here, but having England’s oldest national park, The Peak District, on my doorstep is amazing. The park was officially gazetted in 1951. When the opportunity arose to spend a few days at the stunning Hoe Grange Farm near Brassington I jumped at the chance as it had been on my radar for the last decade since I moved to Derbyshire.
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My wife Lorna and I, along with our lively but aging Border Collie Drift, piled into the car and made the relatively short 40-minute drive from Chesterfield. Situated between Ashburn, Bakewell, Matlock and Buxton, Hoe Grange Farm is ideally located to use as a base to explore the beautiful countryside and surrounding towns. From the initial inquiry through to the booking process and then arriving at Hoe Grange, communication between myself and the owners Felicity and David Brown was prompt and clear and included helpful instructions and a helpful location map. We opted for one of the luxury glamping pods – the perfect size for two adults and a collie. When we arrived, we were delighted; a well-furnished capsule, the size of which includes everything you could possibly need or think of. My wife Lorna said, “Wow, they’ve really thought of everything!”
The welcome basket was a lovely touch, including a loaf of freshly baked bread, some Peak District milk, eggs, fair trade tea, coffee, sugar and some delicious homemade biscuits. The tea unit includes a kitchenette with all the necessary equipment, a small fridge with a small freezer, central heating and hot water, hanging space and hangers, sun loungers and an outside picnic table, fire pit and barbecue, running water for wash mud feet, king size sofa bed and en suite shower with heated towel rail.
Drift also received a doggy welcome bag filled with some treats. After a proper refueling, Drift set off to explore the grounds of Hoe Grange and soon met up with some of the guests staying in the other cabins, as well as the owner’s Labrador and Jack Russell.
Around the site are four cabins, two glamping sites and a beautiful authentic gypsy caravan, the latest addition to the farm, which was added three years ago. There is also a play area and a small shop where you write down all the things you buy in a book. The store offers extra milk, bread, eggs, cheese, ice cream, butter, coffee, spices, candles and charcoal. In addition, the shop has watercolor prints and maps available courtesy of landscaper Roger Allen, who lives on the Hoe Grange site.
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What really sets Hoe Grange apart from other places I’ve stayed at is its affordable and environmentally friendly pricing. These areas are self-sufficient and have their own sources of electricity, heating and water. They recently installed three new electric vehicle chargers that guests can use for free. The two larger cabins, Pinder and Daisybank, have outdoor hot tubs (additional charge), but unfortunately the latter cabin is not dog friendly.
After unpacking, that evening we headed to Brassington (a six minute drive) and chose the dog-friendly Ie Olde Gate Inn. We couldn’t have found a more authentic country pub and it dates back to the 17th century so it has lots of charm and character. The friendly locals greeted us and kept Drift busy when we entered and immediately offered him a bowl of water. The menu is quite extensive with all the pub classics and plenty of options for vegetarian Lorna. I chose the mixed grill and Lorna had the vegan chili with rice. They both enjoyed their treat, as well as some Cumberland sausage which Drift quickly gobbled up, timing his opportunistic timing perfectly after it left my plate. Considering how delicious and healthy the dishes were, we decided to share the homemade white chocolate cheesecake with ice cream…absolutely delicious.
While we were in the little village we decided to go to another nearby pub, the Miners Arms. When we stopped by earlier, we heard live music so we wanted to enjoy the atmosphere after lunch. Once again Drift was the star of the show when we walked in and were quickly introduced to the locals and their dogs. Although we didn’t have food here, from what we saw, the food looked delicious and they had a great selection of real ales, which definitely satisfied my beer lover’s cravings.
Although we went to Brassington, it is walkable via the High Peak Trail, as is the picturesque village of Parwich, which has another dog-friendly pub, The Sicamore Inn. Conveniently, there is direct access to the High Peak Trail from Hoe Grange Fields. This is a 17 mile traffic free track that runs from Dowlow near Buckton to High Peak Junction near Cromford. This makes it ideal for walking and cycling.
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The next day we got up early to go to Carsington Water, a large reservoir with an 8 mile circular walk, cafe, children’s playground and wildlife centre. We didn’t go the full 8 miles, maybe a quarter of the total, but it was still a good leg stretch for us and a drift. We opted for a caffeine stop at the cafe, which was dog friendly and had the usual selection of snacks and drinks. There is also the possibility of practicing water sports, bicycle rental and fishing, all with prior reservation.
Our next stop for the day was the beautiful area of Tissington, a 20 minute drive from Carsington Water. Tissington is a small, picturesque village with the 17th century Jacobean house, Tissington Hall, its main attraction. Dogs are allowed in the courtyard, but not in the lobby itself. Next door is a charming cafe owned by the same family, Fitzherbert’s, which has indoor and outdoor seating and also serves alcoholic beverages. Drift decided not to enjoy a pint, but was happy with the dog ice cream the cafe had to offer.
After a short walk around Tissington, admiring the pretty cottages, we headed to another famous Peak District gem, Hartington.
Just seven miles from Tissington, Hartington is on the Staffordshire border close to the River Dove. If you cycle, you can travel between the two villages on the Tissington Trail cycle path. Conveniently, electric bikes can be hired at Hoe Grange for a small fee, and manual bikes, including tandems, can be hired for free.
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The village is a busy and lively place and a pleasure to spend a few hours there, with several local souvenir shops to explore. Hartington has no shortage of great places to eat and drink either. We visited the dog pub, Charles Cotton. As it was a warm day we decided to sit in the large beer garden with picnic tables out back. Drift immediately befriended a fellow Scot from a nearby table, sharing a bowl of water. Although we didn’t eat in the pub, we looked at the menu which had a range of typical pub food, with some vegetarian options and the portions seemed generous.
Refreshed and hydrated, we headed to Hartington’s crown jewel, The Old Cheese Shop. Founded in 1870, the company was founded by the Duke of Devonshire of Chatsworth House and produces a number of local cheeses. Dogs are not allowed inside, so Drift waited patiently with me on the bench overlooking the beautiful duck pond outside. Before leaving we saw the beautiful church of St. Giles which was built in the 13th century and is built of local sandstone, which is very unusual in this area. We took turns drifting,
