[AD]. Thank you so much for having us, Hoe Grange Holidays – you can find out more and book your own stay on their website!
If you know me, you’ll know I’m a firm fan of little getaways in unique surroundings – the quirkier the better, in my humble opinion. However, when you add mobility issues and a beast of a power-chair named Janice into the equation, finding suitable but equally as adorable mini-breaks becomes a heck of a lot trickier.
I’m not quite sure where it came from, but for years I’ve dreamed of having a little autumnal getaway in a log cabin – a cosy little escape where I could fully unwind and feel at peace, watching the colours of the surroundings change from green to gold with a good book and a cup of tea in hand.
In my head, though, cute and cosy log cabins just didn’t quite seem synonymous with the practicalities of accessible accommodation. As such, you can only imagine my joy when I discovered Hoe Grange Holidays – in particular, their wheelchair-friendly log cabins.
Located in the rural Brassington area of the Peak District, less than half an hour’s drive away from the historic town of Matlock, Hoe Grange Holidays boasts a range of self-catering, eco-friendly accommodation options. Scattered around the working farm are two glamping pods, a gypsy caravan, and four log cabins – all of which incorporate award-winning accessible elements. Additional access guides for each of the log cabins can be found online, and the fact that this information is provided in both written and audio form makes a statement about the team’s commitment to equality right off the bat.
![[AD] I thought this deserved a post of its own because off-road wheelchairing at @hoegrangeholidays has to have been the highlight of my year 🙊💃🏼
The farm is located in such a beautiful part of the world and on-site there are two models of the Boma 7 off-road wheelchair (one controlled by handlebars and another by joystick) available for hire… and having never tried one before, I can tell you with full confidence that they are worth every penny.
On both of our full days we made our way up to the High Peak Trail that’s just behind the log cabins where we were staying, and for the first time in seven years, I was able to go on a walk for leisure. And my goodness, it was absolutely epic.
In both the blog post and the vlog that’s just gone up, it’s difficult to fully capture just how much pure joy it brought me. The style of the chair (a high back with legs elevated out in front of you) and the ease of driving it (even for me and my concerning lack of spatial awareness) meant that I was out and about for a couple of hours at a time, and I loved every second.
The suspension allows you to travel over all kinds of surfaces without your body having to absorb the impact, meaning I could just ‘walk’ alongside my best friend and fully immerse myself in the surroundings. And perhaps that might sound like just a small thing to some people, but it’s something we never imagined we’d be able to do. Goodness. Even typing this now is making me smile.
Do watch the vlog or read the review on my blog (link in bio!) if you’d like to see more, and there’s plenty of info on @hoegrangeholidays’ website too. Happy happy times! Have you ever tried an off-road wheelchair? 🥰💃🏼
[I’m also planning a *whole* other post about the wheelchair cosy I have on here because it’s an absolute gamechanger and I need ample space to gush about it!]
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