This award-winning Victorian guest house is set in the spa town of Buxton, 5 minutes’ walk from the market square. It offers attractive en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi and freshly cooked breakfasts. Bright rooms at The Old Manse have a modern design with period features. All include a flat-screen TV, a hospitality tray, a desk and seating area and a hairdryer. The Old Manse's award-winning breakfast includes cereals and juices, fresh fruit salad, yoghurt and pastries, followed by a full English breakfast or various cooked options. Special dietary requirements can be catered for and the property offers an early takeaway breakfast, from 07:30. The Old Manse is 10 minutes’ walk from The Pavillion and Opera House and just 15 miles from Chatsworth House in Buxton. Pooles Cavern, a natural limestone cave, is 1 mile away. The property is well located for exploring the Peak District and Derbyshire Dales. The Old Manse has free parking and secure bicycle storage and is 10 minutes’ walk from Buxton Train Station.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.0
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  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Immaculate and comfortable bedroom and bathroom, lovely quality toiletries and excellent selection of tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits in our room. Snacks and fresh milk in the pantry was a nice touch. Samantha and her son were great hosts...
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Accomodation was excellent, had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Breakfast was faultless.
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    When we arrived we where really made welcome lus and Neil couldn't do enough for us,we loved the old manse we where really spoilt room spotless breakfast tasty and plentiful, loved the pantry brilliant touch ,location really good everything within...

Hosted by Lis & Neale

9.6
9.6
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Lis & Neale
The Old Manse Guest House is centrally located in Buxton, Derbyshire offering bed and breakfast accommodation, ideally situated for exploring the Peak District National Park and Derbyshire Dales. This high quality Guesthouse offers great value accommodation. Situated in a quiet tree lined street with free parking and only a 5 minutes walk to the market square where you will find an array of pubs and restaurants. The spa town of Buxton is known for its spring water, Victorian architecture, Opera House and stunning Pavilion Gardens. Both only a short walk from the guest house. Attracting tourists from all over the world, with cultural events throughout the year. A few of which being the Four-Four Time Festival in February, The Buxton Festival and The Fringe in July and Family Festival in August and Walking Festivals from April until October. Located in the beautiful Peak District with stunning walks and bike rides for all ages and abilities. The many natural attractions of the Peak District are within easy reach, and so is Gullivers Kingdom and Alton Towers for those young or young at heart!
When we are not busy in the Guest House we like to go to the theatre, out for lunch or off on a long walk with our black Labrador puppy Nayvee.
The Old Manse Guest House in Buxton is in the middle of The Peak District National Park. England’s most accessible outdoor destination, the Peak District is known and loved by millions for rich experiences offering relaxation, inspiration and adventure. An area of contrasting natural beauty, with moors and dales, rivers, springs and caverns, with at its heart the Peak District National Park. Spanning four English counties in the heart of the country, it’s home to dozens of fascinating market towns & pretty villages, world famous heritage attractions, traditional events and breathtaking landscapes.The spa town of Buxton is known for its spring water, Victorian architecture, Opera House and stunning Pavilion Gardens. Both only a short walk from the guest house. Buxton is one of most popular tourist destinations in the Peak District famed for its natural spring water and Georgian architecture. The town was founded by the Romans, but it was the fifth Duke of Devonshire who put Buxton on the map with development in 1780s – the centrepiece being the Georgian Crescent
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old Manse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • City view
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Old Manse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Old Manse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please let The Old Manse know your expected arrival time in advance.

The above information can be added to the 'Special Requests' box when booking or alternatively, guests can contact the property directly using the information provided on the booking confirmation.

Late check-in is available subject to prior arrangement.

We accept bookings for up to 2 rooms by one guest , all guest names and addresses must be supplied at the time of booking.

Please inform The Old Manse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.