Wellwood Lodge

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

"Wellwood Lodge is a substantial detached house with views and easy pedestrian access to town and countryside. It is spacious, warm and well equipped to a high standard."

Things You'll Love

The position of the house enables you to walk into the countryside from the door, and yet be near local restaurants, pubs, coffee shops,swimming pool ... It's ideal for a large family and friends get togethers.A particularly spacious house allowing you to find a quiet space if needed.Very comfortable bedrooms, no bunks or put-u-ups. Garden and games room.

Location

This spacious family home, built in the Victorian era, with an ambience to reflect its period, is situated in a quiet residential area half a mile from the centre of the spa town of Buxton, at the gateway to the Peak District National Park.

There are delightful far reaching views. The house is on a hillside, with a terrace style garden at the rear with a small lawn and an outdoor sitting area. The roof of the double garage doubles as a patio. A path with handrail ascends from the pavement, (no steps). It is the ideal holiday base for the larger party, spacious, comfortable and well equipped.

A particular delight is being able to walk into the countryside from the door, and yet Buxton's Victorian themed Pavillion gardens, spa water swimming pool, Opera house, shops restaurants and pubs are an easy 10 minute walk, making it the ideal location for families with older children seeking a little independence, as well as groups of adults seeking entertainment, without needing to use a car! The train station and bus stops to many peak district locations is a 10 minute walk.

The Opera house hosts many fine shows, concerts and festivals, most notably the Opera and Gilbert and Sullivan festival in July and August.

There are a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs in walking distance catering for the many tourists who come to see the special delights this vibrant town has to offer.

Within half an hours drive you can visit stately homes, caverns, walking and biking trails, museums open countryside and a myriad of other places to suit all ages, whatever the weather there is a huge variety of ways to enjoy oneself.

Owner's Description

The property comprises:

Ground Floor-
Very spacious lounge, with coal effect gas fire, TV and video, and leather lounge seating for 12.
Dining room, with space for everyone to dine together around a 90 inch square table.

The well equipped kitchen, refitted in 2009 has ample work surfaces and storage, 3 ovens and 6 gas burners. It leads through to the newly restored Victorian style conservatory with sitting area, and door to rear garden.

Toilet, with shower cubicle and washbasin; utility room with washer and tumble dryer.

First Floor -
Bathroom with toilet, washbasin, and shower over bath. Shower room with toilet and washbasin.

Double bedroom with 5ft bed, ensuite shower cubicle, toilet and vanity unit, 1 twin bedroom 1 king size double with washbasin, 1 double bedroom, all with fitted wardrobes.

Second Floor -
1 twin bedroom and 1 double bedroom with extra single bed (for twin use).

Basement -
Games room with 6' x 3' Snooker table, dart board and table football.

Services -
Full gas central heating, all bed linen with duvets, 2 cots, 2 highchairs, 2 TVs, video, DVD. washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer microwave oven, range style electric ovens and gas hob, electric Neff oven, payphone, garages for 2 cars with further off road parking for 2 cars.

Things You Need To Know

Our website allows you to check availability and book on line.

Weekly bookings run from Friday to Friday, with short breaks available from Friday to Monday or midweek.We do not take weekend breaks for the main holiday periods except in the preceeding 3 months.

Directions

View Map

From the centre of Buxton take the A5004 road towards Whaley Bridge. In one third mile turn right onto Corbar Road (telephone box on corner). Wellwood Lodge is No. 103, 4 houses from the end on left. Look out for pair double garages.

The nearest Railway Station is Buxton Station