Smithys Cottage to rent Buxton in the Derbyshire Peak District

SMITHY'S COTTAGE

BUXTON

DERBYSHIRE PEAK DISTRICT

Holiday Cottage Rental in Buxton Derbyshire Peak District

Sleeps 3 / 5

Open All Year

Central Heating

Open Log & Coal Fire

Off road parking 15yds

Visit Peak District and stay in our lovely holiday cottage located in Buxton which is an 18th century Spa and Market Town in the centre of the Derbyshire Peak District.
During the day walk the peaks and dales, moors and the beautiful rambling countryside of the peaks - Ideal for walking any time of year.
In the evening explore Buxton's parks and gardens and visit the local pubs and restaurants (without driving) - or help yourself to the famous Buxton Spring Water at St.Annes Well.
Or simply relax in this c350 year old holiday cottage rental - once the home of the local blacksmith and his family which is located in a quiet street close to the main market square.

4 star rating awarded Nov 2004.

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The 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:

large oak beam fireplace with a cast iron open fire.
thick limestone walls with deep recessed windows
walls that slope outwards downstairs and inwards upstairs and hardly a "right angle" in the house to be found!

Modern Facilities

Even though the cottage is several hundred years old it now has all the comforts of modern living which include:-

Gas central heating
1 double bedroom
1 single bedroom
Settee (converts to a double bed) in the Lounge
Rayburn cast iron open hearth fire
Modern kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, washer / dryer & fridge / freezer.
Fully fitted carpets throughout
Colour TV and video
Bath with electric shower.
RCCD electrical safety circuits
Smoke and CO alarms
A library of walks and local interest books

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).

History

The exact date when the house was built is not certain but there are several indicators to the period:-

the method of construction with the inner and outer limestone walls and a cavity in the centre filled with rubble - keeps the house nice and cool in summer and cosy and warm in winter.
the construction is very similar to the local church of St.Anne's which is constructed in a similar way and built in 1625.
references suggests that these are some of the oldest houses in Buxton and may even pre-date St.Anne's church

We know from the deeds that when the house was handed over to it's tenants (from the estate of the Duke of Devonshire).

No doubt when the house was built it was on the edge of Buxton "village" with views of green fields - 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.

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 therapeutic healing and well being. Also Queen Mary of Scotts was a regular visitor in the 1500s staying in the Old Hall Hotel until her cousin Queen Elizabeth 1 had her head removed..!

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.

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.

Some of the events during the year include the Buxton Festival, the Gilbert & Sullivan Festival and the many celebrated Well Dressings.