Smithys Cottage

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

"Holiday cottage retaining much of its old period charm. Only 5 minutes walk away from the famous Buxton Pavilion Gardens ."

Location

The famous Buxton Pavilion Gardens are only a 5 minute walk.

If you need to check your email etc there is also an Internet Cafe within 200yds (190m).

Owner's Description

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:

* 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 with freezer compartment.

* 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

Things You Need To Know

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.