Buxton Lodge

Country Pubs

• The Royal Oak, Hurdlow – Only a 10 minute drive from Buxton our very own award winning pub offer open fires, hidden corners, local ales and of course ‘great home-made pub food’. Booking advised.

• The Packhorse, Crowdecote - Located at the bottom of the bank just outside Longnor. There are well kept ales which change regularly and traditional home-made pub food. It’s lovely place to visit for the scenery – careful of the hair pin bends on the way!

• The Bull’s Head, Monyash - A traditional pub located in the heart of Monyash, serving good pub food. Popular with families and walkers.

• The Church Inn, Chelmorton - Cosy country pub with roaring fires serving traditional pub food.
  

• The Bull,  Ashford in the Water - Traditional Robinson's small character pub serving great food in a lovely Derbyshire village with the River Wye flowing through the heart of it.

• Devonshire Arms, Hartington - Centrally located in the heart of the village – good stop for lunch.

• Buxton Tap House, Buxton - Not a country pub as such! Buxton’s own brewery pub serving its very own craft ales and bitters. Also serves food and has live music on certain nights.
  

Restaurants

• Simply Thai,  Buxton - Great local Thai restaurants located in the centre of town – booking is definitely recommended.

• Taj Mahal, Buxton - Excellent curry house in Buxton.

• Pizza Express, Buxton -Well known pizza chain in a great location for town and the Opera House – kid friendly.

• Lone Star, Buxton - Mexican/American cuisine, known for their large portions.

Cafes

• No 6 The Square, Buxton - Relax and enjoy morning coffee, light meals or a traditional English afternoon tea in the elegant surroundings of No. 6 The Square.

• Hassop Station Café & Bookshop - A family friendly cafe with outdoor covered seating and play, with a focus on food, family & fresh air. Enjoy brunch, lunch or afternoon tea on the terrace on the renown Monsal Trail or in the newly refurbished station building.
  

Freshly Delivered Meals and Take Aways

• My Peak Event - fantastic selection of home made prepared meals from local chef/cooks -great for large groups.
  

• Scoff - Delicious, home-cooked food, delivered to you in the Peak District

• Simply Thai

• Pizza Express

• Taj Mahal

• The Great Panda Restaurant (Chinese)

• Maazi- Sumptuous Indian meal or buffet delivered to your door. Numerous catering options and can also provide waiting on staff and even take away the washing up.

It is always best to check the websites for any seasonal opening times as some places do shut early  or close over the winter months.

1. Buxton Opera House

Buxton Opera House is one of Britain's leading receiving theatres, presenting around 450 performances each year including dance, comedy, children's shows, drama, musical concerts, pantomime and opera as well as a lively Fringe Theatre and Community and Education Programme. The theatre is also home to the nationally renowned Buxton Festival. Lovingly restored to its former glory in 2001, Buxton Opera House is an exquisitely beautiful Edwardian theatre and one of the country's finest examples of Frank Matcham theatre design.

Click here for further information on Buxton Opera House.

2. Solomon’s Temple,  Go Ape and Poole’s Cavern

Enjoy a stroll up to Solomon’s Temple, a Victorian fortified hill marker through Grinlow Woods.At the top of the temple enjoy amazing views of the spa town of Buxton and the surrounding area. The more adventurous may want to try out Go Ape in Grinlow Woods. This treetop adventure/obstacle course, uses ladders, walkways, bridges and tunnels made of wood, rope and super-strong wire, it also boasts some of the country’s best zip lines. For those without a head for heights a visit to Poole’s Cavern, which is a 2 million year old limestone cave is fascinating, and it’s a great activity especially for kids on a rainy day.

Click here for further information on Go Ape and Poole's Cavern.

3. The Goyt Valley

Located just a few miles outside of Buxton the Goyt Valley combines some of the most picturesque valley, moorland, river and reservoir scenery to be found in the United Kingdom. There is plenty of walking routes in the valley, there are the two man-made reservoirs, Fernilee and Errwood to walk or cycle around and also the ruins of Errwood Hall to explore. For those you want more of a challenging walk, a walk up to the nearby Shining Tor offers great views of the surrounding area.

Click here for further information on the Goyt Valley.

4. Buxton Pavilion Gardens

Pavilion Gardens is a wonderful historic venue situated in the heart of Buxton. Nestled within 23 acres of beautiful gardens, it is a natural hub for the many tourists that visit the town and a popular destination for families. There are a couple of lovely play areas and a miniature train to keep children occupied and it is also host to a variety of fairs and events throughout the year.

Click here for further information on Buxton Pavilion Gardens.

5. Chatsworth House and Park

No visit to the Peak District would be complete without visiting the fabulous Chatsworth Estate. There really is something to do for every member of the family - The Farmyard and Adventure playground, the magnificent house and the gardens which are equally as impressive as the house , with the maze, the garden trails, and the famous water cascade to keep the little ones occupied.

Click here for a link to Chatsworth House and Park.

A basic weekend supply of the following essentials are supplied (as there are no staff on site if you run out you will have to replace):

• Hand Wash

• Loo rolls (1 x on the holder and 1 spare per bathroom)

• Bin bags

• Washing up liquid

• Cling film & kitchen foil

• 5 x dishwasher tablets

• Tea towels

• Dish cloths

• Basic cleaning materials

• Store cupboard essentials – a basic supply of tea, coffee, sugar and salt and pepper.
  

• Utilities - Electric, gas, heating and hot water

• Free Wi-fi

Useful Information

• 2 x high chairs (if requested)

• 2 x Travel Cots- we provide basic travel cot's that comply with BSI. Please note that due to health and safety reasons, you will need to bring cot linen and any extra padding you require over and above the lightly padded standard base that is supplied by the manufacturer, we do not supply a mattress.

• Fresh linen with beds made up upon arrival

• Fresh towels - Bath towel for each guest and hand towels in the bathrooms

• Washing machine and tumble dryer in utility room

• Iron & ironing board indoor clothes airer

• Lounge with TV offering free view

• Snug with TV with free view

• Christmas - throughout December the property has a Christmas Tree decorated with a set of lights

• Should you need a DVD player for your stay we do ask you to please bring your own, along with the relevant cables needed.

• Log Burner - 1 x complimentary basket of logs are available on arrival, we do ask you to then supply your own and to also bring your own lighting equipment as we cannot provide these.

• Blue Tooth Speaker

• For the safety and well-being of all our guests, we kindly ask that you bring any personal first aid supplies you may need, as first aid kits are not provided in our properties
  

• Please note that some rooms may have been updated with new furnishings or decor since the photos or virtual tour were taken

Cooking and Dining

Any kitchen items that are absolutely vital for your stay, please check with us before your visit to ensure that it is at the property (as things do sometimes get broken).

• Pots, pans, roasting tins, crockery, glassware and cutlery

• Double oven with 6 ring gas hob and grill

• 1 x Microwave

• Double toaster

• Cafetieres

• 2 x Kettles

• Kitchen Scales

• Hand blender

• Dishwasher

• Dining table seats up to 14

• 3 small fridges (2 undercounter in the kitchen & 1 tall fridge/freezer in utility)

• Nespresso Coffee Machine -with a handful of pods to get you started - they take the original size.

Parking

• There is space for 3 cars on the driveway

• More on street parking opposite the property

• There is a 7kw Smart electric car charger on site and is located to the front of the property to the far left hand side of the front door. (minimal charges apply). Download the Fuuse app. We suggest doing this before your arrival so you can set up your account in advance.
  

• For reasons of both safety and property insurance, under no circumstances should you use the domestic plug sockets in the property to charge an electric vehicle.  Our domestic supply in the property does not have the capacity or set up to support EV charging. Please use this link that could be helpful for other nearby charging stations.

Outdoor Space

• Enclosed garden to the rear of the property approximately 6m wide x 20m long

• Patio Area

• Outside tap at the back of the property with hose and sprayer head - ideal for hosing down bikes or dogs!

• 3 x Picnic benches

• Lawn area with mature borders

• BBQ’s - charcoal - half oil drum style, 33 inches across and 21 inches wide, and an additional round Weber kettle style available between the 1st April to 31st October, please supply your own charcoal and lighting equipment

• Please do not move the garden furniture around, this is for your own safety, due to them being very heavy and also damage can easily be caused if the items are dragged
  

Property Quirks

• This is a town house with 3 floors so there are quite a few steps so may not be ideal for guests with mobility issues

• Some bedrooms and bathrooms have sloping ceilings so reducing the head height

• Our waste treatment plant is environmentally friendly but cannot cope with nappies, baby hygiene products and ladies toiletries, please dispose of these items in the bins provided in the bathrooms

• Located just off the main road that leads into the centre of town

• The fireplace in the kitchen diner is decorative only

Dogs

• We allow 2 dogs at the property and do charge £30 per dog for the duration of their stay

• We ask for them to be kept off all furniture and out of the bedrooms

• Please clear any dog litter from the grounds or garden

• Please keep your dogs under control at all times

• Please do not leave your dogs unattended in the property or garden at any time

Wi-Fi

• Wi-Fi is provided free of charge, however, as the Peak District is in a beautiful rural location sometimes there may be intermittent signal which is beyond our control.  We also hope you appreciate that we cannot guarantee Wi-Fi if there are technical issues in the area

Cancellation Policy