Close to Buxton Opera House. Three bedrooms in large Victorian home. (Buxton)
About these Digs
Living with Host
Very conveniently located, just a few minutes stroll from the Opera House. Two large double rooms sharing their own bathroom on the second floor, and with spectacular views over the town including Pavilion Gardens and the Opera House. Also, a single room with its own adjacent shower room on the first floor.
Breakfast provided: help-yourself to cereal, toast, tea and coffee. Reasonable use of family kitchen and washing machine by arrangement. Broadwood piano available to play in sitting room.
Pet-free home. No smoking or vaping in the house, please. Very close to local supermarkets and numerous pubs, bars, restaurants and other amenities in Higher Buxton.
Recent comments written in our visitors’ book by theatre guests over the past 14 years – many of whom have returned several times -- include:
“Very welcoming. A proper home-from-home.”
“Wonderful location, fabulous house, lovely people.”
“Fantastically comfortable stay.”
“The best digs ever."
Guest Parking
Although parking immediately outside the house is restricted to residents only (8.00 am to 8.00 pm), there is plenty of unrestricted parking further along Hartington Road and at the bottom of Fountain Street.
The Area and Transport
Very conveniently located, just a few minutes stroll from the Opera House. Views over the town including Pavilion Gardens and the Opera House from the two double bedrooms.
Features
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Shared and Excluded Facilities
This space is shared with 2 Hosts and 3 other paying Guests.
The two double rooms on the second floor share a bathroom. The single bedroom on the first floor has its own adjacent shower room. Guests are welcome in the living rooms (including playing the piano) and to arrange to use the shared kitchen. EV charger available (extra cost).
House Rules
What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Check-in
08:00 - 23:00
Check-out
12:00
Strictly no smoking or vaping
Strictly no pets
Overnight companions by arrangement
No allergens or intolerances to note
Suitability
What you can expect from these Digs
Strictly smoke-free
Strictly pet-free
No preferred dietary preferences to note
This property does not support accessibility
This property does not offer a child-friendly environment
Health and Safety Measures
The Host indicated the following health and safety measures.
General Sanitary and Hygiene Measures
Soap for each sink provided
Check in/Check out times allow for thorough cleaning between Guests
Separate towels provided
Bins are emptied and cleaned regularly
Rooms cleaned during stay (as agreed with the Guest)
Other
Non-slip mats provided
Bathroom can be ventilated
Fire blanket or extinguisher present and in-date
Smoke detector on every floor and in working order
All water taps have been run if left standing for a significant period of time
Fire evacuation advice provided
Property decluttered where possible
Other measures taken or requirements of Guests
Fire Risk Assessment completed.
Smoke detector in each bedroom.
Emergency lighting on each landing.
Thumb turn locks on external doors.
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Hand sanitiser provided
Laminated house rules/welcome book provided
Contactless key collection
Any electricals are PAT tested (if applicable)
Certificates and Licensing
Letting Compliance Currently there are no licence requirements for these Digs.
Gas Safety
This Host has confirmed they have a valid Gas Safety Certificate. This should be on display at the property as it is a legal requirement.
About the Rooms
Large Double (Green)
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Large Double (Yellow)
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Single Room With Own Adjacent Shower Room
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Where you'll be
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Reviews
17 reviews from verified Guests
A very comfortable place a short distance from the Opera House. Kathryn is a fantastic and friendly host, would definitely stay again. Thank you very much!
22nd Apr 2026
Lovely stay with a lovely couple! Great room and location! I’ll be back! X
4th Apr 2026
Beautiful house!! Big, comfy room with lovely decor! Would highly recommend. I hope to stay again sometime in the future
2nd Apr 2026
Thanks Marc. We think we succeed in our aim of home from home.
A wonderful, wonderful stay. Absolutely perfect in all ways. Thank you so much - would recommend to anyone wanting a comfortable home away from home!
25th Mar 2026
Thank you Hannah. So enjoyed having you stay. Hope to see you again
Just a lovely stay with Kathryn and Philip.
So welcoming and such a lovely house to stay in. It's about a 4 mins walk to opera house and anything else you need. Beautiful home.
Would recommend a thousand times over
21st Mar 2026
Thank you, Katherine. It was a pleasure to have you stay and find out more about Spitfire Girls. We try to be a home from home for however long anyone stays.
Such a beautiful house in an amazing location! Just across from the theatre - lovely hosts who made me feel more than welcome. If all digs hosts were like them touring would be much easier
16th Feb 2026
Thanks for your comments. We have always aimed to create a "home from home" for visiting artistes.
Thank for for a lovely homely stay during a 6 week run at Buxton opera house
5th Jan 2026
A truly breathtaking home in the heart of Buxton. A gentle stroll to the Opera House is ideal, and Kathyrn and Phillips are delightful hosts! A superb stay, thank you both!
4th Nov 2025
Kathryn and Phillip were such wonderful hosts - I cannot thank Phillip enough for picking up myself and another cast member when the trains were cancelled. Their home is incredibly beautiful and comfortable. I would absolutely stay again! Thank you for having me!
11th Sep 2025
Kathryn and Phillip have an absolutely gorgeous home with such an interesting history! Was such a pleasure to meet them and I really enjoyed our conversations. I stayed in the green room it was enormous! Huge bathroom too! There was cereal and toast provided for breakfast and it was genuinely a 3 minute walk to the theatre. Couldn't recommend more!
25th Aug 2025
Kathryn and Philip are the perfect hosts. Fast communication, lovely to talk with, beautiful house with unbeatable location, immaculately clean. Thank you for making my stay such a pleasure!
19th Aug 2025
Lovely stay at Malvern House!
Lovely comfy room, really close and convenient to the theatre and Kathryn is super friendly and accommodating.
Thank you so much!
13th Aug 2025
All round excellent accommodation! Great hosts!
2nd Aug 2025
Kathryn and Philip are wonderful hosts. I couldn’t have asked for a nicer, more comfortable, friendly and well-located place to live for a month. Highly recommend!
29th Jul 2025
Very welcoming, excellent location for theatre, beautiful house and amazing hosts. A real home from home. 10/10, Highly recommended!
27th Apr 2025
Many thanks. We look forward to having you stay next time you are in Buxton.
Kathryn and Philip are so friendly and welcoming. Very short walk to the opera house and would 200% recommend this. Thank you xx
11th Apr 2025
The house was lovely and ever so close to the Opera House. I was made to feel very welcome and comfortable to use all the amenities. Highly recommend for anyone.
31st Mar 2025
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