38 LUXURY TRAVEL
BUXTON CRESCENT
A STYLISH STAY IN THE PEAK DISTRICT , WITH SPA , ROOFTOP SWIMMING AND GLORIOUS VIEWS rooms include traditional features like fireplaces , chandeliers and roll top baths in which to soak and sip Champagne , as well as statement four poster beds for the perfect night ’ s sleep . Guests will find comforts like bathrobe and slippers and King sized beds for the most relaxing stay .
On the edge of the Peak District National Park sits The Crescent in Buxton , originally built in 1789 for William Cavendish - the 5th Duke of Devonshire - as part of his campaign to establish Buxton as a fashionable Georgian spa town .
Decades later , after an £ 80m restoration , the grand hotel reopened in 2020 as five-star Buxton Crescent . It is now one of the most luxurious destinations in the Peak District , and features 81 bedrooms and suites - including dog-friendly and accessible rooms - an exquisite spa and a modern British restaurant .
Located in the pretty spa town of Buxton and next to the beautiful Buxton Opera House , the town ’ s only wellness hotel is the perfect spot for exploring the Peak District National Park - an area of outstanding natural beauty – to enjoy hiking and walking trails , natural landscapes and historic architecture .
Each bedroom at Buxton Crescent is steeped in 200 years of history , offering a unique blend of Georgian architectural beauty and modernday comfort , with beautiful large windows to enjoy the stunning views of the Peak District hills . Rooms have been restored to preserve their traditional features whilst incorporating modern amenities with stylish and elegant décor . The bright and spacious
Guests at Buxton Crescent can truly indulge and unwind in the luxurious wellness spa , which offers extensive spa facilities and benefits from its setting in Buxton , a town renowned for its healing thermal spa waters discovered by the Romans . The spa is stunning ; laid out over three floors and full of natural light , ornate original features , stained glass and art deco tiles . There are 22 treatment rooms offering an array of wellness and health experiences , along with sauna , steam and multiple pools , including an indoorto-outdoor rooftop pool and the original Victorian thermal pool naturally heated to 27.5C , which is drained , cleaned and refilled daily with Buxton mineral water .
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 67 2024