Highlights......

• 7 comfortable double bedrooms
• 6 sparkling bathrooms or en suites
• Sleeps 14 guests or to up 16 if there are children in your group.  
  
• Stylish Victorian town house, literally less than 5 minutes’ walk from the centre of the popular spa town of Buxton.
• A perfect base for those seeking to explore the Peak District and beyond
  
• The historic town’s attractions of Buxton Opera House, Pavilion Gardens, the Crescent, and Poole’s Cavern are all an easy walk away from the property.
• Within a few minutes’ drive you are in the heart of the Peak District with the ancient market town of Bakewell, the wonderful Chatsworth Estate and picturesque Peak District villages such as Ashford in the Water, Castleton and Hartington to explore.

Buxton Lodge has seven stylish and individually decorated bedroom and to give total flexibility most rooms can either be arranged as king-size or twin beds. 

To the first floor there are four double bedrooms, one of which has been designed as a family room with an additional single bed. Two of the first-floor bedrooms are en-suites and a large shower room serves the other two bedrooms.

The second floor has a further three double bedrooms, another of which is available as a family room. One room has an en-suite and there are two separate private bathrooms, one for each of the other top floor bedrooms.

We provide towels, hand soap and shower gel for added comfort of each guest.

Click here for full details of the bedroom layout.

There is a super stylish designer kitchen in a French grey finish with gleaming granite work surfaces and a central island, creating a wonderful cooking space and social hub. Cleverly planned and split between two levels, you can hide away the pots and pans in the sink area and enjoy your meals in the open plan dining room without sight of the dishes used in creation of your culinary masterpiece.

Buxton is full of quirky cafes, traditional pubs, wine bars and great local restaurants all within leisurely walking distance, so it’s tempting to dine out. However, the attractive dining area with solid oak flooring throughout and a feature fireplace to one end is set up for up to 14 guests.

Click here for the finer details of what to expect in the property

This double fronted town house is surprisingly big and deceptively spacious. With accommodation spread over three floors, there is oodles of room for socialising together. You enter centrally into the main lounge which enjoys a double aspect of the bay windows creating two comfortable seating areas, TV offering free view.

There is a snug and a smaller TV just off the dining room.

Please click here for floor plans.

Buxton Lodge has a good size town garden with lawned area. There is a lovely patio area with outdoor seating and a BBQ which shall be available for use from 01st April through to 31st October, please bring your own charcoal and lighting equipment. 

The property is a perfect retreat for friends and family celebrations, reunions and for breaks that create wonderful lasting memories for all. Please note that the residential location of this property makes it unsuitable for hen and stag groups - we have plenty of other properties we can recommend!

There is off road parking at the front of the property for up to a maximum of 3 cars. Additional road side parking opposite is available.

The property is located conveniently on the main road leading you out to explore the wonderful surrounding Peak District, you may experience a little traffic noise with it being near to a main road.

The main attraction of staying at Buxton Lodge is that fact that you can enjoy walking into Buxton with ease. The renowned spa town is known as the cultural capital of the Peak District and most notable is Buxton's architecture which comprises of The Crescent, modelled on Bath's Royal Crescent. The famous Buxton Opera House, and is the highest Opera House in the country and attracts many top shows along with the annual Buxton Music Festival.

Attached to the Opera House is the stunning Pavilion Gardens covering 23 acres of gardens and ponds. The Pavilion Gardens is a must if you have children as there are several parks and a miniature train running at the weekends. Also within walking distance, are attractions such as Poole's Cavern, Go Ape Treetop Adventure and Solomon's Temple.

With great access to the Peak District within a short drive you will find the Blue John Caverns, Monsal Trial, The Tissington and High Peak Trail, The Goyt Valley, Dovedale, Chatsworth House, Tissington and Haddon Hall and much more beyond.

Click here for our recommendations to help you plan your stay.

Country Pubs

• 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.
• St. Moritz Restaurant, Buxton - Swiss and Italian cuisine, great pasta dishes and also has a excellent pre- theatre menu.
• Indian Palace, Buxton - Great Indian restaurant in the centre of Buxton
• Lone Star, Buxton - Mexican/American cuisine, known for their large portions.
  
• Columbine, Buxton - Small privately run restaurant, perfect for a special occasion.
  
  

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

• Sauced Here- fantastic selection of home made prepared meals from local chef/cooks -great for large groups. They also provide a full basket of groceries from local producers that can replace a supermarket delivery
  
• Scoff - Delicious, home-cooked food, delivered to you in the Peak District
• Simply Thai
• Pizza Express
• Taj Mahal
• Khomkhai Thai Cuisine
• Indian Palace
• 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.

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):

• Anti Bacterial 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
• Utilities - Electric, gas, heating and hot water
• Wifi

Useful Information

• 3 x high chairs (if requested)
• 2 x Travel Cots
• 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 and dvd players
• Snug with TV with free view
• Log burner located in lounge - 1 x complimentary basket of logs supplied upon arrival (due to health and safety we cannot supply fire lighters or matches so please bring your own).
• Ipod docking station
• Christmas - throughout December the property has a Christmas Tree decorated with a set of lights

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
• Dishwasher
• Dining table seats up to 14
• 3 small fridges (2 undercounter in the kitchen & 1 tall fridge/freezer in utility)

Outside

• BBQ – drum style charcoal one – 33 inches across and 21 inches wide - shall be available for use from 01st April through to 31st October - please provide your own charcoal and lighting equipment. 
• 3 x picnic benches
• Space for a maximum 3 cars (more on road parking over the road)
• Enclosed town garden to the rear with BBQ area – approximately 6m wide x 20m long

You Should Know

• Please note that we are dog friendly at this property. For your information, a maximum of two dogs are allowed on site if pre-arranged - you will be expected to keep them out of the bedrooms and off the soft furnishings. We do charge £30 per dog for the duration of your stay. Please see our dog policy for further details.
• Noise Policy - due to the residential location, late night noise must be confined to inside the building by 9pm. Neighbours are in close proximity - this property is not suitable for stag/hen groups or parties.
• Conveniently located on the main road that leads you directly to the wonderful Peak District, you may experience some traffic noise due to the property location.
• No fire works
• No smoking near the property due to noise disturbance
• Wifi – we provide free wifi however as the Peak District is in a beautiful rural location sometimes there can be intermittent wifi signal that is beyond our control, we also hope you appreciate that we cannot guarantee wifi if there are technical issues out of our control.
  

Location

• The postcode is SK17 9NX - further details can be found on our directions page
• On the main road leading into Buxton – only a 3 minute walk to the Market Square
• A maximum of three off road parking spaces (more on road parking close by)
• Nearest pubs, shops and restaurants are all within an easy walk of the property

Booking and Payment Process

• ​We ask for a 25% deposit to confirm a booking
• The balance is due 12 weeks prior to arrival
•  Full payment is due upon booking if it is booked with 12 weeks prior to arrival
•  A cautionary damage deposit of £400 is held and returned after your stay
• Click here for a full description of how to make a booking

Shopping Delivery Information

For ease, lots of our guests pre-ordered a shopping delivery. You are very welcome to organise this however, please do make sure you have arranged the delivery time slot to arrive after you have checked in, as we are unable to accept it on your behalf (as the property is let as exclusive use there are no Peak Venues staff on site).

Local Shopping Delivery From Local Producers - Sauced Here

Keep it local! Our guests often ask for recommendations for local farm shops and butchers for the all-important celebration meals and this is a brilliant and very easy service.  Sauced Here has similar functionality to an on line supermarket but is only stocked by local suppliers in the Peak District - order your wine, meat, vegetables, dairy and so much more with a choice of over a thousand products and at reasonable prices. It's a great service which delivers straight to your holiday cottage or you can click and collect at a local pick up point.

Click here to book a delivery slot.