Silver Award for Sustainable Tourism

Congratulations to our members David and Felicity Brown, of Hoe Grange Holidays who scooped Silver in the Sustainable Tourism category at the national Visit England Awards for Excellence 2012, held in Leicester. This follows on from last year’s success winning Gold for ‘Access for All’. 

To be recognised for two consecutive years at the National Tourism Awards is quite exceptional, and shows their outstanding commitment to high standards throughout all aspects of their self-catering holiday business. It is wonderful to have such high quality holiday accommodation within the Peak Disrict Farm Holidays group, who are willing to share ideas and top tips which benefit all our properties, and of course you our guests.

David and Felicity are both passionate about their self-catering holiday business and creating a wonderful holiday experience for all guests, whilst leaving a minimal impact on the special Peak District landscape.

The prestigious awards recognise the high quality, sustainable holiday accommodation offered by the business.  Judges were particularly impressed with the emphasis placed on renewable energy, including ground source and air source heating and photovoltaic solar panels which track the sun.  The business also actively encourages guests to leave a lighter carbon footprint, promotes car free days out, local foods and products, and manages the farm with a view to conservation of the beautiful landscape. Hoe Grange Holidays already hold the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark, and Green Tourism Business Scheme Gold Award.

Look out for other group members who also have these sustainable awards - you can be assurred of a quality experience when you stay with Peak District Farm Holidays!