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Living room
Living room
Kitchen
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Buxton, ENG
  • Pavilion Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Buxton Opera House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • The Crescent
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Finest Retreats | Wye Head Cottage

Wye Head Cottage is a beautifully appointed, cosy cottage in the heart of Buxton and an ideal base from which to explore the Peak District National Park. The cottage perfectly mixes the characterful features with contemporary styling and modern fixtures and fittings in order to create a fabulous home from home.

The cottage sleeps four people in two double bedrooms and there is ample off-road parking for two cars.

Walking in through the handy porch area, guests are greeting by the incredibly inviting, large living room to one side and the dining and kitchen area to the other. The large fireplaces, exposed brick walls and exposed beams help provide a sense of splendour. The log burning stoves are the perfect way to keep warm in the cooler Autumn and Winter months, while in the summer the patio doors off the dining room can be opened wide and guests can enjoy the private, landscaped garden.

The kitchen is well stocked with all the appliances one would require to cook up a feast and even has an integrated wine cooler to keep the bubbly the perfect temperature.

Up the wooden staircase are the two bedrooms and family bathroom. The master bedroom has a king sized bed, exposed beams and garden views. The family bathroom has a separate walk in shower and free-standing bath so guests can enjoy a long soak to unwind while on holiday.

Wye Head Cottage is located in the old market and spa town of Buxton which is surrounded by the Derbyshire hills at a height of over 1000ft, making it the highest town in England. There is plenty of local attractions and things to do, making Buxton a great place to spend a some time away. The cottage is only a six minute pleasant walk into town, through the park and all on the flat.


With its stunning ornamental gardens and world-famous Georgian and Victorian architecture, it provides an impressive backdrop to a rich and vibrant range of music, theatre and festivals which occur regularly throughout the year. Guests can also enjoy wealth of independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, natural wonders such as Poole’s Cavern, relaxing spas, attractions such as Buxton Opera House, Go Ape, Buxton Raceway and two golf courses. There really is something to suit everyone.

The Peak District National Park is one of the finest parts of the UK and popular with tourists and adventure-seekers all the year round. Whether you’re looking for walking routes, seeking adrenaline thrills or want to find a cosy pub serving local ales, the pretty villages, vast hills and pristine lakes offer so many opportunities for memorable days out.

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Pet-friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 16:00-22:00

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Buxton

Located in Buxton, this cottage is in a rural area. Buxton Opera House and Buxton Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cavendish Golf Club and Peak Practice Golf Driving Range. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Church Lane or Moss Rose.
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Buxton, ENG

What's nearby

  • Pavilion Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Poole's Cavern - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Buxton Opera House - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Crescent - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Devonshire Dome - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Buxton Station - 16 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seasons - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cheshire Cheese - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Buxton Tap House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Green Pavillion - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Ale Stop - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Finest Retreats | Wye Head Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Finest Retreats | Wye Head Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finest Retreats | Wye Head Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Finest Retreats | Wye Head Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Pavilion Gardens and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Peak District National Park. Buxton and Poole's Cavern Country Park and Poole's Cavern are also within 10 minutes. Buxton Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robyn J., Bundamba Queensland Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

This is a lovely cottage, that is very well equipped and very comfortable. It is in walking distance to the centre of town and various pubs and restaurants. We would suggest some coat hooks be added near the front door.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a great location

We stayed at Wye Head Cottage for a long weekend in March. The cottage is lovely, plenty of space for 4 adults and two doggies. There is a great enclosed garden for the dogs and walks right on your doorstep. A 15 minute walk into Buxton for all amenities was great. Added bonus was the off road parking for 2 cars. Would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

We enjoyed our wonderful week at the lovely cottage in Buxton.

There was everything we could need. The welcome pack was a lovely unexpected treat. We would be very happy to recommend the holiday home and will consider staying again. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

David

Excellent stay

Really well equipped and super comfy. Great location for exploring the area. Nothing
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

A great stay in a lovely cottage.

Easy access to some picturesque walks and sites. A beautiful cottage to come home to and sit by the log burner in the lounge. Comfy beds, and great to have a bath that was big enough to lay down in.
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8/10 Good

Tamryn

Cute cottage in a great location.

Excellent communication from the host. Very clean.
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10/10 Excellent

Phiona

Excellent cottage in a great location to Buxton

The cottage is lovely with excellent facilities and in a very good location to access Buxton and the pubs etc within. Takes around 5-10 mins to walk into the town. We were delighted to find plenty of fire wood for the log burner and the house is lovely and warm even in the freezing weather we had over new year.
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Great location and perfect with the dog

Very dog friendly property. Fantastic location being able to walk into Buxton with lots to do. Ideal location for walking in the Peaks. More normal sized mugs for tea would be useful. Some bin bags available would have been good as previous people hadn’t used them so I had to clean the inside of the bin out as it was really smelly and horrid. Shame the doors upstairs are really noisy but understand that can’t be helped.
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Great little cottage in a good location in the lovely town of Buxton

We’ll equipped, comfortable furnishings, nice garden & well placed in the Peak District We arrived during an unusually cold spell in June and needed the heating on to take the chill off the place but it was hard to find the instructions and being a weekend emergency only calls were acceptable.
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Amazing cottage, with everything you could wish for - quaint and modern.

Beautiful location, beautiful cottage... Everything you could ever need for an enjoyable stay. Quaint and modern - the garden layout for the summer nights was perfect to relax in. A gem of a find - A great place to relax and unwind in Buxton.

10/10 Excellent

Samuel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cottage in one of the most lovely places in England.

We had an amazing stay for the 2 weeks we were there, has just a wonderful cozy feel.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo C., Liverpool, Merseyside

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

Beautiful cottage, everything you need for a chilled getaway is available. Lovely welcome gift from the owner upon check-in. Town has shops for goods needed but rained mostly so made the most of the cottage. Would recommend and looking to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall an ideal location and services excellent

As advertised if a little close to a busy road. Internally and garden excellent. One slightly negative comment are the internal steps linking kitchen and dining area which present a trip risk.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

nicola rowland

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely well appointed cottage

Had a pleasant stay which was made welcoming with the addition of milk, cava and chocolate. Beds comfortable l, as was the lounge with a great enclosed garden for the dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, bracing Buxton

Lovely cottage, very handy for all we were able & planned to do. The weather was extremely icy and wintery so some salt on the drive would have been helpful but not a major problem. The living area and kitchen was perfect for our weekend and very warm and cosy. I would've reduced the amount of time the CH was on but couldn't/didn't have time to change the programme. Felt very indulgent given the cost of heating but very grateful. Bedrooms perfectly comfortable and pleasant. The bathroom is very well appointed and easy to use. We didn't have time to enjoy the fabulous bath. The shower looked like it might not drain properly as I could see water on the top of the drain but worked fine. Overall a comfortable and well designed home from home with lovely character and charm. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Wye Head Cottage

We had a most enjoyable stay at this will furnished and extremely clean cottage. The accommodation was very comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped with all the utensils and appliances you require. The cottage is well positioned for easy walking access into the centre of Buxton or onto the adjacent hills. We would highly recommend this property for a short or long term stay and would certainly consider coming back in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Excellent holiday cottage

This is a really well equipped holiday cottage, very comfortable and charming. If you like cooking the kitchen has everything you need including oil, seasoning and plenty of cleaning gear. There were enough dishwasher tablets for one wash a day - one of many considerate touches which showed the owners really thought about their guests' needs. The garden is very nice although the sofa set shown in the photos is no longer there. We really appreciated the treats that had been left for us. Plus the full log basket was a real treat which we made full use of. In short this felt like staying in someone's very well appointed home and I would definitely return. Would be helpful to have instructions for the electric "log burner " in the dining room in the information pack. A pair of kitchen tongs was the only bit of equipment I missed but would be handy. Other than that it is perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, nice place

Really nice stay. 10 minutes from town, close to the gardens & nice walk to Solomon's Temple.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

The cottage was beautiful

The cottage was beautiful and as described. Communication before arrival was good. Location was great and as we took our dog it was so handy having two paths right next to the cottage which led to the lovely park and Buxton town centre. The centre had a nice selection of shops and plenty of pubs (most of which were dog friendly). Also visited Bakewell, Chatsworth House and Matlock Bath all within a 35min drive of Buxton and worth a visit. The only negative about the cottage was that the grass in the lovely garden hadn’t been mown but this did not ruin our stay. Would highly recommend this accommodation.

10/10 Excellent

Emma R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage and location for week in the Peak District

The cottage was beautiful and as described. Communication before arrival was good. Location was great and as we took our dog it was so handy having two paths right next to the cottage which led to the lovely park and Buxton town centre. The centre had a nice selection of shops and plenty of pubs (most of which were dog friendly). Also visited Bakewell, Chatsworth House and Matlock Bath all within a 35min drive of Buxton and worth a visit. The only negative about the cottage was that the grass in the lovely garden hadn’t been mown but this did not ruin our stay. Would highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

jayne

Fabulous cottage

Comfy cottage with lovely garden and outside seating areas to maximise the sun. Well decorated with homely touches. Nice to have Netflix. Beds comfy. Well equipped for cooking. Washing machine and dishwasher a bonus. Welcoming touches like milk, coffee, tea etc left. Great walks on the doorstep for dogs.
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Great break in a very pretty cottage

Lovely comfy cottage with a pretty, enclosed garden and just a short walk through the park into Buxton.
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10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Pure luxury

We loved this place the garden the location the cottage it’s self was more than home from home That we had to leave the cottage was excellent & the Peak District was amazing we will be back
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Lovely cottage, great location. Highly recommended.

Self catering, a very well equipped cottage, cosy and comfy. All mod cons. Very spacious and well set out. Lovely enclosed, private garden. Good bedrooms and luxury bathroom with separate shower cubicle. Plenty of car parking. Stairs a bit steep but manageable with care.

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