AirBnB
We have recently joined the airbnb network of holiday lets in Buxton. You can find us on http://www.airbnb.co.uk/h/smithyscottagebuxton. Looking forward … Continue reading AirBnB
Derbyshire town on edge of Peak District with pretty walks and old pubs to host summer festival – Derbyshire Live
Situated on the fringes of the Peak District, one town is adorned with Georgian architecture, inviting traditional pubs and picturesque gardens. In … Continue reading Derbyshire town on edge of Peak District with pretty walks and old pubs to host summer festival – Derbyshire Live
Gate Post Replacement
The gate post has stood firm for nearly 15 years but has started to show signs of wood rot and … Continue reading Gate Post Replacement
Buxton Heritage Weekend
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Church Street in Buxton
You will find some of the oldest houses in Buxton along Church Street including Smithys Cottage. May be old but … Continue reading Church Street in Buxton
Brits flock to ‘divine’ UK town that feels isolated from rest of world | Metro News
The beautiful spa town always named one of UK’s best places to live | UK | News | Express.co.uk
Although the Romans first discovered this, it was really the Georgians that made Buxton famous – bringing with them some … Continue reading The beautiful spa town always named one of UK’s best places to live | UK | News | Express.co.uk
Switherns Bookshop
A great picture of the bookshop I spotted on Facebook …… with Church Street on the right. A great place … Continue reading Switherns Bookshop
4 great walks from Edale: the heart of the Peak District National Park | LFTO
Nestled in the heart of the Peak District National Park, the Derbyshire village of Edale is perfectly placed for exploring … Continue reading 4 great walks from Edale: the heart of the Peak District National Park | LFTO
A History of Buxton online
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery is currently closed to the general public, pending a building inspection. If you’re in need … Continue reading A History of Buxton online
Lea Hurst: Childhood Home of “The Lady with the Lamp”
Collections volunteer, Ian, delves into the history of Lea Hurst’s most famous occupant… At first sight it’s just another Victorian … Continue reading Lea Hurst: Childhood Home of “The Lady with the Lamp”
Great British Car Journey | A tour through British motoring history
Our journey features over 130 Classic cars, and takes you through the golden ages of British car design and manufacturing, … Continue reading Great British Car Journey | A tour through British motoring history
Walk along Bradford Dale – March 2023
One of our favourite walks in any season. Parking must a 20 minute drive from Smithys Cottage …… https://wp.me/p3Mc8I-nT Continue reading Walk along Bradford Dale – March 2023
High Peak Buses
For most high peak bus routes in and around Buxton https://www.highpeakbuses.com/ Continue reading High Peak Buses
Roystone Rocks and Minninglow: route guide – TGO Magazine
Roger Butler discovers hills and history at Roystone Rocks and Minninglow in the pastoral White Peak. Our hills and dales … Continue reading Roystone Rocks and Minninglow: route guide – TGO Magazine
Peak District bucket list: 49 of the most scenic walks, beautiful waterfalls, hidden gems and best places to eat and drink across Derbyshire and the Peak District
Derbyshire and the Peak District offer something for everyone – whether you’re looking for impressive views, unusual attractions or delicious … Continue reading Peak District bucket list: 49 of the most scenic walks, beautiful waterfalls, hidden gems and best places to eat and drink across Derbyshire and the Peak District
Fresh coat of paint
At the end of a long hot day for the painter but a nice job done to freshen up the … Continue reading Fresh coat of paint
The easiest route to the Salt Cellar: the best sunset spot in the Peak District?
The Salt Cellar is one of the Peak District’s best loved photography spots. This unusually shaped rock formation sits high … Continue reading The easiest route to the Salt Cellar: the best sunset spot in the Peak District?
Transpeak TP3 | High Peak Buses
In the Peak District (another blog)
My name is Michelle and I’m a book addict. On our recent 10 day tour of the Peak District and … Continue reading In the Peak District (another blog)
Trainline : Search, Compare & Buy Cheap Train Tickets
Popular train journeys From local trips to cross-country adventures, find info and book train tickets for popular journeys in the … Continue reading Trainline : Search, Compare & Buy Cheap Train Tickets
Buxton Line | Scenic Rail Britain
One of the most popular tourist destinations in the region, Buxton boasts stunning ornamental gardens and famous Georgian and Victorian … Continue reading Buxton Line | Scenic Rail Britain
‘Medieval Derbyshire’ series: the 15th-century finale!
The one problem with writing this final instalment of the ‘Medieval Derbyshire’ was deciding where to end it. Each historian … Continue reading ‘Medieval Derbyshire’ series: the 15th-century finale!
10% Discount Offer
We take most of our booking via TripAdvisor – prices range from £500 to £700 per week depending on the … Continue reading 10% Discount Offer
Back in Business
After a year when I have only been taking bookings from our regular customers – due to having lost my … Continue reading Back in Business
Stagecoach 65: The ‘well-kept secret’ Peak District bus route named one of most scenic in the UK
One way to explore the Peaks which often goes under the radar is a nice, relaxing bus journey. Lucky for … Continue reading Stagecoach 65: The ‘well-kept secret’ Peak District bus route named one of most scenic in the UK
Buxton’s Winter Weather
As we start to experience the winter weather in Buxton, it seems like the ideal opportunity to share a few … Continue reading Buxton’s Winter Weather
Reset fusebox (just in case)
Occasionally if a light bulb blew then the fuse box would trip out leaving you in darkness!! This is normal … Continue reading Reset fusebox (just in case)
Shower Upgrade
The old electric shower worked fine but was not very powerful especially in winter time. So a new thermostatically controlled … Continue reading Shower Upgrade
Smithys Cottage, Buxton, Peak District 