Villas in Buxton
Buxton is a spa town about 300 m up in the western Peak District, with its 18th-century Crescent, an opera house and Poole's Cavern. It is cooler and wetter than the towns below it, and the high roads in can close in snow and ice.
- Villas
- 10
- From, per week
- £749
About Buxton
Buxton is England's highest market town, developed as a spa by the 5th Duke of Devonshire from 1780, with the Grade I listed Crescent of 1780 to 1784, Frank Matcham's Opera House of 1903 and the Pavilion Gardens, opened in 1871. The homes are scattered around Buxton across the hills, mostly sleeping two to six, with a fireplace in most. Poole's Cavern is at the southern edge of town. Buxton lies just outside the national park boundary yet holds most of the park's visitor beds. Out of season expect cool, wet days.
Is Buxton right for you?
- Best for
- Walkers wanting a spa town base on the moors
- Not for you if
- You want mild weather or a pool.
Near Buxton
Poole's Cavern
A show cave at the southern edge of town, with over 300 m open to visitors and Derbyshire's largest stalactite.
Solomon's Temple
A Victorian folly tower on a limestone hill, reached by a free woodland walk from Poole's Cavern, with views over Buxton.
Manchester
Trains from Buxton to Manchester Piccadilly run roughly half-hourly and take just under an hour.
Getting to Buxton
Manchester Airport is the easy option: about 35 minutes and 22 miles by car, or the Skyline 199 bus every half hour during the day. East Midlands Airport is the alternative. A car suits homes scattered in the hills, where high roads are often hit by snow and ice in winter.
When to go to Buxton
Buxton is about 300 m up and cooler and wetter than nearby towns, typically a couple of degrees cooler than Manchester by day. The high roads into town are often hit by snow and ice in winter. The Opera Festival fills the town for about two and a half weeks each July, so book early then.
Villas in Buxton
End Barn at Blackclough Farm
Buxton, East Midlands, England
2
1
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+5 more
The Old Post Office Apartment 3
Buxton, East Midlands, England
6
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+8 more
The Old Post Office Apartment 2
Buxton, East Midlands, England
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+8 more
The Old Post Office Apartment 1
Buxton, East Midlands, England
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+8 more
The Cottages Collection at Blackclough Farm
Buxton, East Midlands, England
12
6
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+6 more
Blackclough Farmhouse at Blackclough Farm
Buxton, East Midlands, England
5
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+5 more
Middle Barn at Blackclough Farm
Buxton, East Midlands, England
5
3
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+6 more
from£107
per night
Buxton villa holidays: questions answered
Is Buxton affected by snow in winter?
Often, on the roads at least. Every main road into Buxton is high-level and frequently affected by snow and ice in winter, sometimes closing. The town stands at about 300 m, England's highest market town, so check conditions before driving.
Can you reach Buxton from Manchester Airport without a car?
Yes. The Skyline 199 bus runs from Manchester Airport to Buxton roughly every half hour. Trains run from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton, the last stop on the line, in just under an hour.
What happens in Buxton in July?
The Buxton Opera Festival runs for about two and a half weeks in July. Rooms within walking distance of the Opera House may be booked well in advance, and several other summer festivals also draw large crowds.
Is Buxton in the Peak District?
Buxton lies just outside the national park boundary, in the western Peak District, and holds most of the park's visitor bed space. Poole's Cavern sits at the southern edge of town, and a free woodland walk leads from there to Solomon's Temple.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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