Buxton is an old market and spa town, nestling amongst the surrounding Derbyshire hills at a height of over 1000ft, making it the highest town in England. Buxton grew in fame as a spa town because of the pale blue water which bubbles up from thermal springs beneath The crescent. These are the outlets from a subterreanean resevoir, where the water lies for many years before coming to the surface at a constant temperature of 82 degrees fahrenheit. Buxton has a mixed economy with tourism playing a major role. The University of Derby is also significant employer. There are 2 main retail areas with higher Buxton holding a market on tues and saturday, whilst lower Buxton has a pedestrianised shopping area with indoor malls.

The Opera House, completed around the turn of the 20th century acts as a focal point for the annual Buxton Festival , founded in 1979, and held in the last week of July and first week of August at various venues including the Opera House. The festival programme includes literary events , concerts, recitals as well as opera. Another popular event is the Buxton Festival Fringe which features films, drama, dance, music and other cultural events along the same lines but on a smaller scale to the Edinburgh Fringe. Read more at the Buxton Town Guide

With so much to offer in terms of culture and by virtue of being surrounded by the Peak District Nationl Park there is plenty of excellent holiday accommodation in Buxton itself and the Peak District area surrounding Buxton. All sorts of accommodation needs are catered for. Large smart hotels, smaller smart hotels, self catering holiday cottages and lodges as well as cosy guest houses offering bed and breakfast.Buxton is an excellent base for walking around the hills and dales of the area.

Holiday Cottage Accommodation in and around Buxton

Buxton Holiday Cottages / Self Catering in Buxton Derbyshire and the Peak District

Victoria Lodge Victoria Lodge is a spacious self catering house in the heart of the picturesque town of Buxton and is ideally situated to explore the delights of both Buxton and the surrounding Derbyshire countryside. Providing plenty of spacious accommodation of a high standard, this charming house has seven bedrooms and can accommodate up to 15 people. The famous opera house is only minutes away and the town's restaurants and facilites are in easy walking distance for a perfect holiday in Derbyshire. View details

Central Cottage Immaculate stone built terraced cottage situated in central Buxton, ideal for all Peak District charms. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms, ideal location in Buxton, Central Cottage, is an ideal base from which to explore the many attractions of the Peak District. Former Spa resort town built by the Romans, Buxton is the northern equivalent of Bath, complete with Crescent (shortly to be re-developed into a prestigious spa and hotel) and, of course, the Opera House. View details

Audreys Holiday Cottage    Situated in the heart of the Peak District, Derbyshire with far reaching views towards Buxton, Audreys Holiday Cottage at Barms Farm offers quality self catering accommodation without compromise. Ideally situated within one mile of Buxton and the famous Buxton Opera House, yet on the doorstep of the Peak District National Park & Derbyshire Dales. Sleeps 4 . Quality B&B accommodation also available at Barms Farm View details

The Cottage    The Cottage is set in the beautiful & peaceful village of Earl Sterndale approx 5 miles South of the Spa Town Buxton and within easy reach of Bakewell, Ashbourne and Hartington as well as the many attractions to be found here , in the Heart of the Peak District. Earl Sterndale is well placed for visiting Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Dove Dale and all the major sights. The Cottage was once the Bakery for the Village, it has now been renovated into a One Bedroom dwelling. It dates back to the 1700's & is built of natural limestone. Relax & Enjoy this tranquil rural retreat. Cyclists, Walkers & Pets Welcome Sleeps 2 View details

Palamara Holiday Cottage    Palamara is a charming, cosy, luxury 4 star rated holiday cottage situated in the beautiful Peak District village of Tideswell. The cottage has two bedrooms, will sleep up to 3 adults and is well equipped to make your holiday complete. Palamara holiday cottage is short walk from all Tideswell village amenities including excellent pubs, local cafes and quaint shops. With its central position in the heart of the Peak District National Park, the cottage is ideal for exploring and enjoying Buxton, Bakewell, Chatsworth House as well as many other local attractions. The cottage is also ideally placed for enjoying the walking, climbing and cycling of the area. View details

Number 6 Litton Mill Number 6 Litton Mill is a superb spacious ground floor apartment situated in an historic mill building in a wonderful location in the heart of the Peak District close to Buxton and Tideswell. This quality apartment offers very well equipped and stylish accommodation, including an enormous master suite with super king-size bed, en-suite corner bath and large TV. The other two bedrooms each benefit from an en-suite, while many rooms in this apartment enjoy views over the river, water wheel pit or waterfall. The open plan living area of this Peak District self catering apartment is perfect for groups, with the kitchen area kept stylishly separate by a glass partition, and a sitting area just made for relaxing after a day spent exploring the area. Sleeps 6 View details

Riverside House Luxury self catering accommodation in heart of Peak District sleeping up to 12. Lovely river views, walks from door, inlcuding Miller's Dale and Monsal Dale, shops 2 miles, pub one mile. Pet and child friendly. Safe garden, off street parking, games room, BBQ, log burning stove, huge lounge, loads of dining space and very well equipped kitchen and separate utility. Nearby Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Buxton and lots more! View details

Number 1 Sunny Bank Holiday Cottage Our holiday home in Chelmorton is an end terraced traditional stone cottage whilch has been fully modernised including loft conversion, so that it now boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and open plan Kitchen/Living area, with a yard to the front and rear. The tranquil village of Chelmorton is located in the White Peak of the Peak District, in an area known as the Derbyshire Dales. The Village is a few miles South of Buxton, in the Heart of the Peak District. Chelmorton is a peaceful, secluded corner of the Peak District situated 1,200 feet above sea level. Known locally for its fantastic pub and renowned internationally for the preservation of its striking ‘Strip Farming’ system which virtually disappeared across the UK in the 16th century. This sleepy old village has many traditional features preserved and has much to offer for lovers of the great outdoors. Sleeps 5 View details

Monksdale Farm    Situated in the beautiful village of Millers Dale, near Tideswell in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District. Spacious, beamed, quiet but not too isolated, lovingly maintained, and overlooking some of the most spectacular scenery in the Peak Park, the cottages are situated where Millers Dale meets Monks Dale - a conservation area of outstanding natural beauty, renowned for its excellent walking with a network of paths leading directly from the door. There are paths of all grades from very easy to more challenging past towering limestone cliffs and along peaceful rivered dales. Our farm trail leads to a ridge walk with views of 7 dales. Three cottages sleeping between 2 and 4+2 children View details

Millers Dale Holiday Cottages    Situated in the beautiful village of Millers Dale, near Tideswell in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District. The singing birds in the tranquil hills welcome you to one of the most beautiful places in the country. Millers Dale is situated on the River Wye in the heart of the Peak District, hugged by breathtaking views and the opportunity to experience nature at its best all year round. Sleeps 2-4 View details

Beech and Birch Cottages    Beech and Birch Cottages are two adjacent cottages, centrally located in the heart of the picturesque village of Hartington,making the cottages an ideal base from which to explore the Peak District National Park. The cottages are approximately 200 yards from the local village shops, Post Office and Inns. Beech Cottage sleeps 7 people in 3 bedrooms and was refurbished in 2008 . Birch Cottage was tastefully renovated in 2011 and sleeps 6 people comfortably, in 3 bedrooms, plus there is an additional pull out bed. View details

Hartington Cottages    Three non-smoking and pet free stone self-catering (vacation rental) cottages, situated in my private courtyard in the picturesque market square of the highly regarded and superbly located Peak District village of Hartington, Derbyshire . One 6 person holiday cottage, over 500 years old sleeps six in three bedrooms (each having its own en suite!) and the other two self catering cottages are one bedroomed sleeping 2/3. View details

Cotterill Farm Cottages    At Cotterill Farm we have five non-smoking and pet-free holiday cottages for rental as self-catering (vacation rental) accommodation, with late availability this month. Three cottages are for four person occupancy, one, a new barn conversion all on the ground floor is for three person occupancy and one, a particularly spacious one is for two person occupancy. One of the four person cottages has two double bedrooms, making it particularly suited for two couples. View details

Wheeldon Trees Holiday Cottages    Wheeldon Trees Farm is a group of eight , 4 star rated of recently restored holiday cottages sleeping up to 28 , situated by the side of High Wheeldon hill near Earl Sterndale, Buxton in Derbyshire's Peak District National Park. Private, self-contained units (including one wheelchair friendly cottage), Games Room with fully fitted kitchen & communal dining facilities – ideal for family and group gatherings. Cyclists, Walkers & Pets Welcome. One of the cottages is on one level with under-floor heating throughout and been awarded M2 grading under the National Accessibility Scheme. View details

Pegg Inn Cottage at Wildboarclough near Buxton    On the edge of the Peak District National Park, this comfortable 17th-century property is surrounded by rugged and spectacular scenery. Converted to a high standard from a former inn ( right of pair in cen... Sleeps: 2-3 - No pets View details

Oxlow End Cottage at Peak Forest near Buxton    This fully restored 18th century farmhouse adjoins the owner’s home in the beautiful ’White Peak’ limestone country, centrally located in the Peak National Park, near Peak Forest, with fi... Sleeps: 4 - pets allowed View details

Queen Street Cottage at Longnor near Buxton    This stone built traditional terraced cottage offers cosy and welcoming holiday accommodation with an open fire in the living room. Situated in the popular peak park village of Longnor, the cottage overlooks the... Sleeps: 2 - pets allowed View details

Copperhill View at Longnor near Buxton    Situated in the picturesque village of Longnor, in the heart of the Peak District National Park, surrounded by open countryside, Copperhill View is a former quarryman’s cottage, renovated to retain Sleeps: 2-3 - pets allowed View details

School Farm Cottage at Chelmorton near Buxton    This pretty 18th century cottage adjoining the owner’s home is situated in the quiet village of Chelmorton, one of the attractive Derbyshire’s White Peak hamlets, deep in the National Park betw... Sleeps: 2-4 - pets allowed View details

Barn End Cottage at Blackwell in the Peak near Buxton    Set in a quiet hamlet this sympathetic end of barn conversion, adjoining owner’s home, is an ideal holiday location for walking direct from the door. Alternatively both Bakewell and the spa town of B... Sleeps: 4 - pets allowed View details

See also :

Alport Holiday Cottages
Alstonefield Holiday Cottages
Ashbourne Holiday Cottages
Bakewell Holiday Cottages
Biggin by Hartington Holiday Cottages
Bradwell Holiday Cottages
Burnaston Holiday Cottages
Buxton Holiday Cottages
Castleton Holiday Cottages
Earl Sterndale Holiday Cottages
Edale Holiday Cottages
Grangemill Holiday Cottages
Glossop Holiday Cottages
Hartington Holiday Cottages
Hope Holiday Cottages
Ilam Holiday Cottages
Litton Mill Holiday Cottages
Macclesfield Holiday Cottages
Matlock / Matlock Bath Holiday Cottages
Millers Dale Holiday Cottages
Monyash Holiday Cottages
Over Haddon Holiday Cottages
Parwich Holiday Cottages
Taddington Holiday Cottages
Tideswell Holiday Cottages
Middleton Holiday Cottages

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