The old spa town of Buxton must surely rate as the cultural capital of the Peak District as here you can find a wonderful Museum brimful with locally sourced artefacts, antiquities and artwork, whilst down near the Crescent – a Georgian masterpiece to rival Bath – sits the Buxton Opera House – a surviving golden gem of a theatre. And to top it all, the streets, parks, church halls and any available function room become packed when the Buxton Festival Fringe comes to town in July! Your stay in one of the b>holiday cottages in Buxton could well be an artistic inspiration.

There have been visitors to Buxton for centuries – the Old Hall Hotel boasts to being the oldest hotel in England, having played mine host to Mary Queen of Scots. Daniel Defoe also stayed here in 1727 and afterwards wrote “this is indeed a very special place”. By staying at a holiday cottage in Buxton you could add your name to the endless list!

Way back in 78AD the Romans came to Buxton to discover liquid gold in the form of thermal waters in which to bath their weary feet after marching for miles along Roman Roads. Aquae Arnametiae was the Roman name they gave to the town. The thermal baths are now dried up but St Anne’s Well is still flowing strong. If you stay at a holiday cottage in Buxton, you will have the chance to sip from the well and see for yourself if it is nectar on tap!

To stay at a holiday cottage in Buxton offers not only comfort and culture, but will put you on the threshold of some fantastic Peak District scenery where you can enjoy walking , cycling , caving and rock climbing .

Holiday cottages in Buxton vary from town houses to traditional cottages. To have easy access to various facilities within the town, you may choose to stay in a holiday cottage in Buxton itself, such as Home Farm Cottage, The Old Stables or Quarryman’s Cottage. Alternatively, if you prefer to be in a more rural location but only a short drive away, High Peak Barns at Topley Head Farm and Wheeldon Trees Holiday Cottages at Earl Sterndale will appeal.

Should you wish in indulge in a spot of luxury, then the holiday cottage in Buxton for you may well be at Moor Grange Farm which has a swimming pool on site or Cressbrook Hall where you could stay in a picturesque lodge.

Rushop Hall must surely be the ultimate for holiday cottages in Buxton as they provide stabling for your horse as well, and there are livestock including alpacas and highland cattle in the fields.

Browse through our selection of Holiday Cottages in Buxton to find the right one for you.