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Compton Guest House | Sleeps 16 | Central Buxton & Peak District

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A traditional stone building with a gated entrance, large windows, and a well-maintained garden.
A historic stone building with a traditional facade, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with mature trees and flowering plants.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window with curtains, a chandelier, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden dresser, a chair, a television, and a fireplace.
A bathroom with a bathtub, sink, and toilet.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Buxton Opera House
7 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Buxton, England
  • Place, Pavilion Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Buxton Opera House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The Crescent
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1 | Triple Room | En-suite Bathroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2 | Double | En-suite Bathroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4 | Small Double | Shared Bathroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5 | Small Double | Shared Bathroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6 | Triple Room | Shared Bathroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 7 | Double | En-suite Shower Room

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 | Double | En-suite Bathroom

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Compton Guest House | Sleeps 16 | Central Buxton & Peak District

Stay together in the heart of Buxton.

Compton Guest House is a characterful Victorian property with 7 bedrooms and space for up to 16 guests, available exclusively for your group.

What makes Compton special is the combination of space and location. With seven individual bedrooms, a mix of en-suite and shared bathrooms, a kitchen and communal areas, there’s plenty of room for everyone to stay together without feeling on top of each other.

Step outside and you’re within easy walking distance of Buxton town centre, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton Opera House, pubs, cafés and restaurants – so once you’ve arrived, you can leave the car behind and explore on foot.

For days further afield, Compton is also a great base for exploring the Peak District National Park, with some of Derbyshire’s best-known walks, villages and attractions within easy reach.

It’s particularly well suited to family get-togethers, groups of friends, walking weekends, wedding guests and group breaks.

Book the whole house and it’s entirely yours – no other guests will be staying at the property during your stay.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 999 kg per pet (limit 4 pets total)
We charge £20 per pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10053971
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Buxton

Buxton is home to this holiday home. The Crescent and Buxton Opera House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Chapel Leisure Centre and Peak Volumes. Bloomers Original Bakewell Puddings and Virgin Balloon Flights are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling, hiking and mountain biking in the area.
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Buxton, England

What's nearby

  • Pavilion Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Buxton Opera House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Buxton Baths - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Crescent - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Devonshire Dome - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Buxton Station - 13 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ale Stop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Pavilion Coffee Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cheshire Cheese - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪New Inn - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Compton Guest House | Sleeps 16 | Central Buxton & Peak District pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Compton Guest House | Sleeps 16 | Central Buxton & Peak District?

As of 21 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Compton Guest House | Sleeps 16 | Central Buxton & Peak District on 5 Jan 2027 start from £923, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Compton Guest House | Sleeps 16 | Central Buxton & Peak District?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Compton Guest House | Sleeps 16 | Central Buxton & Peak District?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Compton Guest House | Sleeps 16 | Central Buxton & Peak District?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Compton Guest House | Sleeps 16 | Central Buxton & Peak District located?

Situated in Buxton, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Pavilion Gardens and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Peak District National Park. Buxton and Poole's Cavern Country Park and Buxton Museum and Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Buxton Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Easy check-in. Excellent communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house near Buxton

Lovely Victorian style house with plenty of bedrooms and big open living areas and kitchens. Close to Buxton town centre with its many pubs, we had a lovely stay over a weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay with friends

V good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for big groups

Beautiful house. Lots of en suite bathrooms. Great location, easy parking and no more than 15 mins walk from most things. Don't forget to bring your own towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dads 80th

We all had a lovely time as a family for our dad/grandads 80th birthday
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place with good space, but couple of issues

Had a long weekend in Buxton with wider family. Place was in a good location, and well sized for everyone to have their space. Make sure you take the key out the lockbox, we had a couple of people on different days turn up and try to get into the house due to double bookings. If we hadn't been in they would have had access to all our stuff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A good place for large groups

Lots of space for large groups, very conveniently located near to the park, shops and pubs. Kitchen was well stocked and basics like loo roll were provided which aren't always. There was some general maintenance needed though e.g new toilet seat needed on only downstairs toilet, repairs to tiled which were a bit dangerous, access to fire door. It was also frustrating that it said it had an outside space. It did but we couldn't use it. It also had PlayStation which didn't work. Would be worth updating the facilities if they are not aavailable. Despite this we had a great stay, I would recommend to large groups as it was reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not as expected...

We booked this as a place for 5 groups - 3 of which with children - to all get together under 1 roof. We planned who would be in which room based on the details listed of what was in each room and had asked for a Travel Cot to be available. When we arrived, we found that 3 of the rooms were not as listed - 2 only had one bed rather than the 2 that were listed, and one had a double and single, rather than the double listed. we also couldn't find the travel cot we'd requested. On ringing I was told they'd see if they could find an extra bed somewhere, and that they had the travel cot and would pass this through to us. From what we could understand the house runs as a guest house and somewhere you can book as a whole and due to this, someone lives downstairs in the basement who has permanant access to the house - he passed the travel cot through a door that was at the top of the basement stairs. This door locked from his side, but meant he could come in at any time should he wish - something our whole party felt very uncomfortable with given it was never advertised as this. Travel cot sorted however, they then told us they had no extra bed but could offer us an alternative house one of the families could stay in for an extra charge a night - given we'd already paid a good sum for the weekend this wasn't really an option - so we hunted out an air bed. All in all it was not as we expected and meant we started what was meant to be a fun weekend away stressfully resolving bedroom issues.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great house right in the centre of Buxton great time had by all
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house perfect for us. We had a wonderful time and despite awful weather outside the house was warm and roomy so all 13 of us had a great break
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday reunion

A lovely spacious house in an excellent location. A nice big kitchen for everyone to chill after a day’s outing, stocked with plenty of essential implements. Everyone was very pleased with their accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Nice big house in an excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Perfect location great size house for a large family group.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property in great location

Really lovely break with extended family. Property was excellent, really spacious rooms and well appointed. Great kitchen for cooking and sharing family meals. Location brilliant for both access to town and it's restaurants aswell as for walks out into the Peak District country side
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walking holiday

Great place to stay for big group of walkers. Everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location. House clean & tidy. Host Ben very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2022
Thanks Lorraine :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Nice big house, good location, friendly host. Does what it says on the tin.. Would recommend, big well stocked kitchen great house for large groups
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location

Great location for exploring Buxton and the Peak District

A university reunion brought eleven of us together in Buxton. Compton house is a well proportioned house - the kitchen is where we mostly hung out sharing food, wine and laughter around the lovely big table. The bedrooms were ok, some of the bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms were a bit tired looking, ok but not luxurious. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils etc. We paid a lot to rent the house and were disappointed when we had to bring our own towels, a small thing but one that irritated some of the group. Overall, we had a lovely weekend, Compton house accommodated us ok but we wouldn’t rush back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ben

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I’ve been welcoming guests to Compton Guest House for many years and really enjoy meeting people who have come to explore Buxton and the Peak District.

I like to keep things relaxed and straightforward. I’m always happy to help with questions, recommendations or local knowledge, but equally I’ll leave you to enjoy the house and your time away together.

Why they chose this property

Buxton is a great place to live and to visit because you get the best of both worlds. It’s a historic spa town with the Pavilion Gardens, Opera House, independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants, but within a short drive you can be right in the middle of the Peak District.

Compton is particularly well positioned because guests can walk into the centre of Buxton rather than having to drive everywhere. At the same time, places such as Mam Tor, Castleton, Bakewell and the wider Peak District are all within easy reach.

There’s plenty to do whatever the time of year, which is one of the things I like most about the area.

What makes this property unique

For me, what makes Compton special is that it gives larger groups the opportunity to stay together without having to share every bit of their space.

There are seven individual bedrooms across three floors, including several en-suite rooms, so up to 16 guests can stay under one roof while still having their own bedrooms and some privacy.

As a traditional Victorian guest house, it has a different feel from a typical holiday cottage. When booked as a whole house, you have the entire property exclusively for your group, including the kitchen and communal areas.

And the location is a big part of it – you can walk into Buxton town centre, the Pavilion Gardens and Opera House, while having the Peak District within easy reach.
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