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An Old
Cottage Until the early 1900s it had been the home of the local blacksmith for several hundred years - the forge was next door and is now converted to a house - the cottage still retains much of its old period charm:
Modern Facilities Even though the cottage is several hundred years old it now has all the comforts of modern living which include:-
There
is no garden apart from an "adopted" flower bed - but the
famous Buxton Pavilion Gardens are only a 5 minute walk. The road outside the cottage is low traffic and access
only. There is
off road car parking for one car within 15yds (12m) adjacent to the cottage. If you need to check your email etc there is also an Internet Cafe within 200yds (190m).
A Bit of History The exact date when the house was built is not certain but there are several indicators to the period:-
We know from the deeds that when the
house was handed over to it's tenants No doubt when the house was built it was on the edge of Buxton "village" with views of green fields and hills - which have now been replaced with early Victorian houses built for the wealthy traders that commuted to Manchester on the train. The cottage is located in one of the oldest parts of Buxton. Many features of the original era remain with the old cobblestone footpath that runs around the side and behind the house.
When the cottage was recently
upgraded (not renovated as in a total rebuild) we removed 5 fireplaces
to reach the original charred limestone firewall, a lot of the plaster
(with ash and horsehair) probably originated from an earlier Victorian
"upgrade" and in places covered in nearly an inch thick accumulation of
layers of paint!!
Local Facilities An ideal base for visitors who want to explore the beautiful Peak District during the day and stroll around Buxton in the evenings. It is the highest market town in England, with many restaurants, old pubs, bars and clubs to visit anytime.
It is a Spa Town that has attracted bathers for many hundreds of years (starting with the Romans) to its warm spring waters. You can fill your own bottles from the spring at St Anne's fountain that flows freely 24hrs a day.
The
old thermal baths were extremely popular during Victorian times for
The Buxton summer music festivals and impressive architecture, in particular the Crescent built for the 5th Duke of Devonshire to rival that of Bath, the well known Opera House with regular performances of opera, ballet, drama and comedy. Click here to view a video clip of some fine Buxton architecture
The 23 acre Pavilion Gardens with its Winter Gardens and Octagon Suite home to antiques, crafts and specialist fairs. The Devonshire Royal Hospital originally built as stables for the Duke of Devonshire, the only unsupported dome in the world and until recent times the second largest in the world.
Poole's Cavern and Country Park, set in woodland one mile from the town centre, offering the natural wonders of a limestone cavern. There are many long distance or local walks from Buxton and plenty to see in Buxton itself to make an ideal holiday break. Click here to view a video clip of some of the places to visit around Buxton and the Peak District
Some of the events during the year include the Buxton Festival, the Gilbert & Sullivan Festival and the many celebrated Well Dressings.
How Far To
Some Internet Local Related Links:-
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(from the estate of the Duke of
Devonshire). 
therapeutic healing and well being. Also Queen Mary of Scots was a
regular visitor in the 1500s staying in the Old Hall Hotel until her
cousin Queen
Elizabeth 1 had her head removed..!
