The Old Hall Hotel

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Wine Bar
“An ancient ivy-clad hotel, reputedly Britain's oldest, in the charming town of Buxton. Traditional rooms feature pretty chintz wall paper, heavy draped curtains, antique furniture and, some, four poster beds. A popular restaurant and bar complete this wonderfully British escape.”

Hotel review

Once dubbed ‘that house of Royal intrigue’, this handsome, ivy clad hotel plum in the centre of Buxton regularly played host to Mary Queen of Scots who came to take the waters. The Opera House which hosts the thriving Buxton Arts Festival each July is just across the road. Friendly staff, resident ghosts and other famous historical guests makes up for the somewhat bland public rooms. Opt if you can for the classic bedrooms or those with four posters. Wine bar menu for pre or post opera dinners or a grander a la carte menu in the restaurant.

Clare Mann
Clare Mann Review published: 01/11/2018

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • Well situtated to explore the historic town of Buxton and the beautiful Peak District.

  • Close to nightlife

    • For those looking for the country town experience there are a great variety of bars and traditional pubs nearby to choose from.

  • Great walks

    • Discover the delights of the Peak District on foot, the hotel provides packed lunches for longer hikes.

  • Museums

    • Watch a peformance at the Buxton Opera House, a wonderful setting just around the corner.

  • Cycling

    • The hotel has secure covered spaces for travelling cyclists to store their bikes.

  • Pet friendly

    • Dogs are welcome to stay in Classic Double rooms.

  • Historic

    • Mary Queen of Scots had appartments here

  • Child friendly

    • Babysitting services are available

  • Disabled access

    • Lift to all floors

  • Conference facilities

  • Charming

  • Less £

  • Wedding license

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Free wifi

  • Intimate

  • Traditional

  • Restaurant

Facilities

  • Rooms

    35 rooms in this hotel

  • Pet friendly

    Dogs are welcome to stay in Classic Double rooms.

  • Child friendly

    Babysitting services are available

  • Parking

    Parking nearby at GBP 3 per day

  • Disabled access

    Lift to all floors

  • Wifi

  • Restaurant

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Meeting Room

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Wedding license

  • Bar

  • Conference facilities

  • Free wifi

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Suites

  • Room service

Activities

  • Close to nightlife

    • For those looking for the country town experience there are a great variety of bars and traditional pubs nearby to choose from.

  • Great walks

    • Discover the delights of the Peak District on foot, the hotel provides packed lunches for longer hikes.

  • Museums

    • Watch a peformance at the Buxton Opera House, a wonderful setting just around the corner.

  • Cycling

    • The hotel has secure covered spaces for travelling cyclists to store their bikes.

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