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Our home in Buxton is ideal to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life whilst still having the convenience and ease of access from being in a rural market town. Buxton has the Peak District National Park right on it's doorstep giving it a true rural feel. We love walking and cycling in the Peaks, particularly along the dedicated paths like the Monsal and Tissington trails, as well as strolling along the various old industrial canals. We often attend performances at the historic Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre, many of which subsequently go on international tour. During the weekend we enjoy browsing in the Pavilion Garden artisan markets and having a coffee on the terrace whilst listening to local bands playing in the Victorian bandstand. In the summer months Buxton comes alive, hosting its renowned International Festival, annual Well Dressing event (now over 180 years) and Fringe festival. In the winter snowfall gives the town a fairy tale quality.

We enjoy strolling down to the evening quiz night at the local provincial pubs where you can sample regional brews and spirits and dining at the many great restaurants in the town.

Buxton is a delightful and ancient Roman spa town where the world famous natural mineral waters come from. The town was designed by the Duke of Devonshire in the Victorian era when it became a fashionable and well-regarded health resort. With it's many period properties Buxton still has the air of Victorian elegance. The gardens include a boating lake, a bandstand and a Victorian glass hothouse complete with tropical plants and fish pond. At the weekends there is a market in the Pavilion Octagon and on a sunny day it's lovely to sit and watch the world go by at the various outdoor cafes.

Nearby excursions can be easily made to the many regional historic houses such as Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Lyme Park. Having a car is not necessary as only a few minutes walk will take you to the Market Place for buses to a wide range of destinations and if you feel the need for the buzz of a big city Manchester is only an hour by train.

Alternatively a pleasant walk though the Pavilion Gardens takes you to the magnificent Crescent Hotel outside of which you can freely bottle your own Buxton mineral water direct from its source. There are also plenty of options to find an eatery or take cream teas in the many restaurants, cafes and teashops or go shopping at local independent or national retailers. The local pubs, such as The Sun Inn and The Cheshire Cheese, are very welcoming and serve tasty pub grub.

It is, however, the welcoming Derbyshire hospitality that lends Buxton its friendly feel with the locals always ready to stop and chat.

We fell in love at first sight with this beautiful house that had been fully renovated to a high-standard. It was once a Victorian school house for girls and retains many of its original features including two stunning Derbyshire stone fireplaces and cast iron surrounds in all the bedrooms. The dining room still has its original Victorian red and black floor tiles which combined with William Morris wallpaper really has an authentic historic ambience.

The tastefully decorated bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, make the house feel like a top end hotel, but with the comfort of home.

With easy access to Buxton town centre, either by walking through the ancient Market place or through the Victorian landscaped gardens, it is perfectly located for daily amenities. Equally as easy, via a footpath from the back of the house, you can in a few minutes be in the beautiful Grinlow Woods and if you feel energetic it is only a short invigorating walk up to Solomon's Temple with breathtaking views over Buxton and across the Derbyshire dales.

This is predominantly our family holiday home that we are happy to share with like-minded visitors. For further information and to contact us direct please visit our webpage at: https://westroadbuxton.com.