Rooms from: $97.38

Description

A warm welcome to the Old Hall Hotel, Buxton, reputed to be the oldest hotel in England, one time host to Mary Queen of Scots. The Old Hall's mellowed walls and ancient rooms reflect its rich history yet the hotel provides every comfort, cuisine and high technology expected from the best hotels of today. Idyllically located in the cultural centre of Buxton, the spa town high up in the hills of the High Peak, the highest town in England. As Daniel Defoe wrote in 1727 while staying at the Hotel....'This is indeed a very special place' The present building, built by the Earl of Shrewsbury in 1550, replaced an earlier building and is situated on the site of a natural warm spring. One famous visitor in 1573 was Mary Queen of Scots, held in the present building as a house prisoner by her sister Queen Elizabeth I. She scratched the famous message on a window here 'Buxton, whose warm waters have made the name famous, perchance I shall visit thee no more 'Farewell'. It is believed that these words were etched on the window in what is now Room 26. The ancient building, with many tales to tell, 38 very comfortable and sympathetically furnished bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, satellite TV, hairdryer and radio, direct dial telephone and hospitality tray. For the nostalgic (or brave!) you can stay in Queen Mary's Bower in the oldest part of the hotel. This wondrous room with four poster bed was, we believe, the bedroom of Mary Queen of Scots. There are two residents' lounges as well as our wine bar which is open all day and evening for morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, including pre and post theatre suppers. The Old Hall is situated opposite one of the most exquisite Opera Houses in Britain. The excellent Restaurant offers a wide choice of dishes and fine wines, and there are also rooms available for private dining. The Old Hall Hotel is located in the heart of the Peak District, ideal for walkers and ramblers. Within an hours drive there are many stately homes to visit including Chatsworth House, Haddon and Hardwick Hall.

Features and Facilities

This accommodation is Hotel. We are Situated in the City Centre. We are pet friendly. We have our own Restaurant service. Why not try Breakfast in your room! We welcome Wedding Functions Plus we are within 2 miles of the nearest Golfcourse