Pavillion Gardens – Buxton
Just a 5 minute walk from Smithys Cottage the Pavillion Gardens makes a pleasant evening walk. Plenty of excellent pubs … Continue reading Pavillion Gardens – Buxton
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Cycle Routes: Peak District National Park
Cycle Routes: Peak District National Park Explore the spectacular countryside of the Peak District by bicycle, on bridleways, quiet lanes … Continue reading Cycle Routes: Peak District National Park
Awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
We are really pleased to have been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019 for our Smithys Cottage – unfortunately … Continue reading Awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Pavillion Gardens
A pleasant walk around Pavillion Gardens this afternoon. They seem to be using a new colour scheme on the buildings … Continue reading Pavillion Gardens
Smithy’s Cottage
You know when you have arrived at Smithy’s Cottage when you see our name plate beside the front door. Continue reading Smithy’s Cottage
Buxton Pump House
Now used as the Buxton tourist information office has on display some of it’s former use as the source of … Continue reading Buxton Pump House
Buxton Water for free!!
Located next to the Crescent is the Buxton spring where you can get your free Buxton Water. Very often quite … Continue reading Buxton Water for free!!
Parking
As you turn in to Church Street look out for this sign immediately on your left pointing towards Smithys Cottage … Continue reading Parking
New brighter kitchen work top lights
Fitted some new brighter under unit lights to provide good work top visibility. They certainly do the job and am … Continue reading New brighter kitchen work top lights
Boiler Pressure (just in case)
We regularly check the boiler pressure (red arrow) and occasionally have to top it up. We usually make sure it … Continue reading Boiler Pressure (just in case)
A busy morning outside
A pleasant morning outside doing a bit of tidying up, finished off adding a new flower bed under the “cliff”, … Continue reading A busy morning outside
New Tourist Info Centre in the old Pumproom
It’s good to be able to put this old building back into use. Well worth a visit just to view … Continue reading New Tourist Info Centre in the old Pumproom
Pavillion Gardens
A busy Sunday afternoon in the Buxton Pavillion Gardens. Continue reading Pavillion Gardens
Pleasant walk around the Goyt Valley Reservoirs
A 2 hour walk with pit stops around the reservoir today. They have been very low this last year but … Continue reading Pleasant walk around the Goyt Valley Reservoirs
First of the Spring Blossom
Cooler day today but the start of the yellow blossom along the garden looks good. Later the pink blossom will … Continue reading First of the Spring Blossom
Fire lit ready for this evening.
Fire lit ready to keep us warm this evening. Changeover day tomorrow to get ready for a guest staying for … Continue reading Fire lit ready for this evening.
Before and After
There was an old tree that has grown in a place it should not have done causing damage and lifting … Continue reading Before and After
1st day of Spring on the Slopes
Lovely day in Buxton on the first day of Spring with temperatures over 15deg. Up here for a few days … Continue reading 1st day of Spring on the Slopes
Our TripAdvisor reviews
Please check out our TripAdvisor reviews at https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/VacationRentalReview-g190756-d4066023-Smithys_Cottage_Buxton-Buxton_Derbyshire_England.html#REVIEWS Continue reading Our TripAdvisor reviews
Sun shining on Buxton.
Great when there’s a gap in the winter weather to get everyone enjoying the sun shine. Some views around Buxton … Continue reading Sun shining on Buxton.
Guest Book Comments
Just a few of the many excellent comments in our guest book. Continue reading Guest Book Comments
Fireplace ready for next visitors
All ready for our next guests due this afternoon. We leave the fireplace all ready – with enough fuel for … Continue reading Fireplace ready for next visitors
A canal walk from Whaley Bridge to Bugsworth Basin
A collection of pictures taken along our walk today. Parked the car at Whaley Bridge beside the canal start of … Continue reading A canal walk from Whaley Bridge to Bugsworth Basin
Bugsworth Basin nr Whaley Bridge
A pleasant stroll on a sunny spring like day. Continue reading Bugsworth Basin nr Whaley Bridge
Smithys Cottage, Buxton, Peak District 