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Tideswell is a large village with
an imposing church (photo left) often described as the "Cathedral
of the Peak", built when Tideswell was an important market
town and lead-mining centre. There
is much to explore and see in the rest of the village - the late
18thC George Hotel, Blake house and Eccles House are especially
interesting. Tideswell received a market charter in 1250 and flourished
in the wool and lead trades in the 14th century, explaining the
lavishness of the church. It is renowned
for the quality of its
well - dressing ceremony which starts
the Wakes Week on the
Saturday nearest John the Baptist's Day - the week's festivities
are concluded with a torchlight procession and a unique Morris Dance. |
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Wye House, Buxton |
...in luxurious, serviced
apartments overlooking the historic spa town of Buxton, offering
distinctive charm and warmth in the heart of the Peak District
and providing the space, convenience and flexibility not afforded
by traditional hotel accommodation. |
....unique and spacious
apartments and penthouses have 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious
lounge/dining area and large, fully-equipped kitchen |
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The imposing church was erected between
1300 and 1370, almost wholly in the Decorated style, with its
unusual eight - pinnacled tower in the Perpendicular style. Inside
the building is a wealth of wood - carving, mainly 19th century,
by local man Advent Hunstone (photo right). |
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