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in the county of Derbyshire
About Buxton
This barely spoilt town offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy a town crammed with beautiful buildings whilst exploring the high upland regions of England's glorious Peak District National Park. Buxton is as enviable for its majestic Georgian Crescents and properties, as it is for its famous Spa water. It is a town surrounded by stunning scenery, graced with amazing architecture, filled with quaint shops, pleasant gardens, has a lovely Opera House and a museum with a fine collection of Blue John ware made from the translucent stone that used to be mined from the famous near-by cavern.Mineral springs first discovered bubbling up from depths of around five thousand feet, by the Romans, have drawn visitors to the town for centuries. Not only is the water pleasant to drink and bathe in, but it also possesses medicinal properties. The word of these was widely spread by the 5th Duke of Devonshire in the 18th century, it is he who built the elegant Crescent facing St.Ann's Well. He also built a huge riding school and stables which were later transformed into the Devonshire Royal Hospital.
At a height of over 1000 feet this one of England's highest towns, it lies within the shadow of high hills that are worth climbing for the stunning views of this delightful limestone resort.
Buxton makes a worthy place to stay for pleasant break, it has a great tradition of welcome with lovely hotels, inns and some charming bed and breakfast establishments. It rivals Bath for beauty, and where better to try the tasty Spa water than the place in which it was first discovered all those centuries ago.
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Hotels & Accommodation in Buxton
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2 Brocklehurst Cottages
Buxton, Derbyshire, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
2 Brocklehurst Cottages is a holiday home with a terrace, situated in Buxton, 500 metres from Buxton Opera House. Guests benefit from patio. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. There is a ...
More info and book online.. Price from £133.00
Dharl House
Buxton, Derbyshire, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
Situated in Buxton, Dharl House offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access throughout. Buxton Football Club is just 8 minutes' walk away....
More info and book online.. Price from £370.00
The Queen's Head Hotel
Buxton, Derbyshire, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
On the High Street in the Derbyshire spa town of Buxton, The Queen's Head Hotel is a lively central pub that offers en suite rooms with satellite TV and free WiFi....
More info and book online.. Price from £85.00
The Old Manse
Buxton, Derbyshire, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
This award-winning Victorian guest house is set in the spa town of Buxton, 5 minutes’ walk from the market square. It offers attractive en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi and freshly cooked breakfasts....
More info and book online.. Price from £65.00
Thorneycroft Coachouse
Buxton, Derbyshire, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
Thorneycroft Coachouse is a holiday home situated in Buxton in the Derbyshire Region and is 400 metres from Buxton Opera House. The unit is 1.2 km from The Octagon Theatre. The unit is equipped with ...
More info and book online.. Price from £210.00
Thorneycroft Cottage
Buxton, Derbyshire, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
Thorneycroft Cottage offers accommodation in Buxton, 400 metres from Buxton Opera House. The holiday home is 1.2 km from The Octagon Theatre. There is a dining area and a kitchen as well as a private...
More info and book online.. Price from £172.00
Thorneycroft Apartment
Buxton, Derbyshire, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
Located 400 metres from Buxton Opera House and 1.2 km from The Octagon Theatre, Thorneycroft Apartment offers accommodation in Buxton. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The kitchen feat...
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Nearby travel help
| Buxton Station | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| Dove Holes Station | (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction N) |
| M60 Junction 26 | (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction NW) |
| M60 Junction 25 | (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction NW) |
| Manchester Airport | (16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction NW) |
| Sheffield City Airport | (24.0 miles, 38.6 km, direction NE) |
| Buxton to London | (142.7 miles, 229.6 km, direction SE) |
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