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Church View

(Ref. 1099867)

Buxton, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales Show on map

4.6

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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21 Customer Reviews

  • "Church View is a rather grand looking apartment in an ideal location for exploring Buxton."

    However, for us, a number of things really let it down. The kitchen was poorly equipped with only 2 saucepans, only one of which had a lid. The dishwasher door only partly opened, making it very difficult to load and unload. This had been mentioned by previous guests.There were leftover chips in the oven, and we had to fix the kettle before using it. The plastic liner from inside the lid plus the small screw, which holds it in place were in the bottom of it. There was 1 tea towel which also had to serve as an oven glove as there wasn't one which isn't ideal.The fridge although clean had a strong perfumy smell so we had to clean it again to try and iradicate the smell as it was tainting our food. As there isn't wardrobe we really think some hooks and a few coat hangers would be a good idea.The towels were good quality, but although there were 2 bath towels there was only 1 hand towel between the two of us. There were quite a few cobwebs some of which had obviously been there for some time, especially on the bedroom windows. We received a welcome pack of wine, milk, cakes, plus a few teabags and sachets of coffee, which was a nice touch.

    Reviewed by LynneNov 2023

  • "Fantastic location and very attractive property."

    Was pretty cold when we went in, and I was slightly allergic to something in the bedding. That improved with airing the bedroom well. Would have liked a third saucepan, especially one with a lid. Otherwise, was well equipped and very comfortable. Close to everything in Buxton. Easy access to great walking and cycling.

    Thank you for taking time to leave feedback and so glad you found the apartment attractive and the location fantastic! The temperature normally runs on a program which keeps the apartment at a comfortable temperature but guests are most welcome (within reason!) to set the temperature however they wish. Sorry to learn of your allergy, this is not something we have come across before but we do ensure the bedding is always very clean and also completely replace the whole set for new periodically. Property Owner

    Reviewed by JudyOct 2023

  • "This is a very palatial apartment on the ground floor and was very comfortable and convenient, especially if you have a slight disability."

    It is very close to the town centre and the Pavilion is just a 2 minutes away out the back gate and across the church yard. We would definitely go there again. There was plenty of good quality glasses, crockery and cutlery for 2 people but there was only basic cooking equipment which is ok if you want to eat out all the time. A few more pots and baking trays for example would be useful. Plenty of hanging space for coats etc but no wardrobe. There was also limited cleaning equipment and no vacuum or long handled broom or mop. A rack in the shower would also help especially if you have difficulty bending down in a smallish cubicle. The towels however were probable the best we have ever had even in a 5 star hotel. But to be fair this is an amazing place and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Disappointingly there were a number of problems - but there was a quick response after a call to Sykes Cottages. The shower was extremely dirty and blocked but the “A Team” came out the same day we complained leaving it spotless and complementary wine and cake, and apologised profusely. The dishwasher had a broken door although usable and the freezer was frozen solid and although the cleaners tried to defrost it, left it broken and still rather unusable. I am sure these problems will be resolved by now.

    Reviewed by AnneOct 2023

  • "We stayed at the property for 5 nights 29 Sept - 4 Oct."

    The property is well located and only an 8 minute walk down to the Opera House and town. It is nicely furnished and comfortable. The dishwasher door only opened half way which made use difficult. This was reported on 30th September and we were told the owner was waiting for a gap between bookings to get it repaired or replaced. I'd suggest more lamps in the living room as its not cosy to sit under main ceiling light. I accidentally left clothing behind and reported this on 5th October, the day after we left. I contacted Sykes again on the 10th and was told the owner was waiting for an answer from the cleaning company. I contacted Sykes again on 23rd Oct and the next day was told the cleaners had not found anything. I am certain clothing was left in the bedside drawer. I'm disappointed that I had to chase this query over 2.5 weeks and to have received this answer.

    Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback and it’s great that you found the apartment well furnished and comfortable. The light in the living room is completely dimmable, so you may have it as bright as dim as you wish. There is also a side lamp to use instead or in addition. It is does feel a little unfair to leave negative feedback claiming to have left clothes in a drawer, we arranged for the cleaners to make a special trip to check for you but they confirmed there was nothing there. Property Owner

    Reviewed by JulieSep 2023

  • "Lovley apartment."

    Beautiful setting and so comfy. The bed was the best and slept so well. The apartment was very clean and had all that we could need...apart from no wardrobe..which we knew ..however there was no iron so this made things a bit more difficult. Throughly recommend this apartment.

    Thank you for your feedback, it is wonderful to hear such pleasant comments about Church View and we hope to welcome you are getting back soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by PaulSep 2023

  • "Absolutely first class accomodation."

    Clean comfortable and ideally situated for a stay in Buxton in a quiet residential road 3 minutes stroll from the town centre.It rained every day of our week long stay so it was a pleasure to get back to the warmth of our apartment. Parking was right outside the front door and we have already recommended the property to friends. Faultless..

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such wonderful feedback! We are so happy that you found the apartment faultless and enjoyed the location, convenient parking etc. thanks also for recommending to your friends! We are sorry that it rained every day but hopefully it didn’t impact on your stay too much! Property Owner

    Reviewed by LindsayJul 2023

  • "Quality accommodation with nice fixtures and fittings."

    Perfect location for exploring Buxton. You are just 60 seconds walk from the Pavilion Gardens & Arts Centre if you use the exit at the rear of the property. Just go through the private gate into the churchyard and turn right.

    Thank you for taking the time to leave such positive feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the central location so convenient. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Property Owner

    Reviewed by StephenJun 2023

  • "Couldn't have been more pleased about this appartment."

    Everything was excellent, comfortable bed, great shower, close to town and your own parking space what's not to like. I would have no hesitation in recommending this to anyone.

    Thank you for such wonderful feedback, so glad you found everything excellent and had a great stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Property Owner

    Reviewed by RogerJun 2023

  • "Tastefully decorated,comfortable bed, however there is no wardrobe and apart from hooks in the hall no hanging facility for clothes."

    Suggest a few hangers being supplied would help.Not terribly convenient hanging clothes in the hall!! The bath towels need an upgrade very small and thin. Otherwise nice place great position very convenient for all of Buxton.and we had a very enjoyable few days

    Reviewed by GrahamJun 2023

  • "Very well furnished apartment but, as per other reviews I had read beforehand, was also surprised at lack of washing machine."

    Didn’t find an iron or ironing board either. Otherwise very happy with facilities. Close to town centre which is a great bonus.

    Reviewed by JaneJun 2023

  • "We couldn't have chosen a better property to stay in during our 4 nights in Buxton."

    For location as well as the property itself. A beautiful Georgian building in a peaceful residential area. The apartment is beautiful throughout. The attention to detail is 100% with regard to the sympathetic decor including colour schemes, the finish of the decoration and the finishing touches; paintings, wallpapers, chandeliers. Totally lovely. The bed was so comfortable. The kitchen had everything required (and more). Plenty of information provided about the property (down to the location of sockets!) and an abundance of local attraction information. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this property. Little tip: Take a left out of the front door through the rear garden to the gate, which leads onto a short pathway which then takes you to the entrance of the Pavilion Gardens.

    Reviewed by LyndaMay 2023

  • "Church View has a lovely location, very central in Buxton and a short stroll to the Dome, Opera House, Pavilion Gardens, etc."

    The property itself is exquisite, with sturdy furniture of very high quality. The decorations and furnishings are clearly thought through and appear to speak for the history of the place, we particularly loved the faux grille on the bedroom radiator. It was fun visiting attractions around town and coming back to see paintings of the same. There is evident effort put into upkeep and one could easily mistake it for a set from a film. The heating was efficient and convenient to control through a central panel. The owner was prompt and proactive in arranging a midstay cleaning service when requested. We had an absolutely splendid fortnight at this place and it is one of the more impressive cottages we have stayed in. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Buxton.

    Wonderful to read such positive comments about Church View, we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated how easy it is to walk to everything in Buxton! Great to see you appreciated the various prints and original paintings in the apartment, all by local artists and all of Buxton and the surrounding area! Property Owner

    Reviewed by AdhityaMar 2023

  • "Stunning property with everything you need for a relaxing stay."

    Close to local bars, restaurants and shops and in a quiet residential area of Buxton. Private car park space was an added bonus with parking being at a premium in Buxton. Would definitely book again. Glenn & Caroline. Hull. East Yorkshire.

    Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback and we are so glad that you had a relaxing stay at Church View. Parking is indeed at a premium in Buxton as you quite rightly said, so we’re also glad you made good use of the allocated parking space right next to the entrance door. We hope to welcome you back to Church View before too long! Property Owner

    Reviewed by GlennMar 2023

  • "We had a lovely stay at Churchview."

    The only problem was the boiler started leaking on the first day, a plumber came but couldn't fix it. this meant he had to come again and still couldn't fix. Then it broke completely so we had to leave early. Apart from this it is a lovely apartment and we will recommend to others.

    Thank you for taking time to leave feedback and we are glad that you had a lovely stay at Church View. We are so sorry about the problems with the boiler during your stay, it was completely unavoidable and we worked fast to try and resolve it but do realise it may have impacted on your stay. We have taken this issue so seriously that we have now closed for the next week in order to have a completely new boiler installed, which, along with all new radiators, provides a completely new heating system in Church View. We therefore hope to never have these issues again and very much hope you will come back and visit Church View before too long - you would be most welcome! Property Owner

    Reviewed by BelindaFeb 2023

  • "Firstly, please thank the owners for their kind welcome card and gifts - all very much appreciated."

    This is important because my wife and I love the Church View apartment - as we do Buxton itself. It all feels like home. The decor is exactly to our own taste - classical and stylish - hard to accomplish but beautifully executed. Absolutely exquisite and perfectly located being close to the Opera House and parks.(Note - we left a day early, on the Monday due to a medical appointment in Somerset.)

    Thank you for your feedback and we’re so pleased you loved Church View so much you chose to come back for a second time!. Thank you also for such kind words about the apartment and recognising the effort that has gone into the decor to make it what it is! We hope to be able to welcome you back again before too long! Property Owner

    Reviewed by AntonyFeb 2023

  • "The flat was gracious and charming, in an ideal location for the centre of Buxton."

    We enjoyed our stay, on the whole. Car parking was convenient and easy. However, there were issues with regard to cleaning, access, and comfort.

    Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the apartment gracious and well located with convenient car parking. We are sorry that on this occasion the cleaners arrived late for the change over and it is important to say this is not the usual high standard we strive for. The cleaners have assured us this was a genuine oversight and have since put systems in place to ensure they are not late again. We did learn that you locked yourself out during your stay but pleased that this was quickly resolved without too much issue for you. We hope to welcome you back to Church View again before too long. Property Owner

    Reviewed by JeanSep 2022

  • "Thank you. This is an excellent, comfortable, well-provided, place to stay, conveniently located in central Buxton, with good restaurants nearby."

    I have one simple suggestion for the owners -; The apartment was warm enough. As it wasn't the warmest of weekends and we had two wet days, to give an illusion of added warmth please place a mural of a blazing open fire on the plainly painted old fireplace cover. That would have created the perfect backdrop to a wet day spent watching Her Majesty, the Queen's funeral on the more than adequate television. Thank you.

    Thank you for taking the time to leave such wonderful feedback about the Church View. It is so pleasing to hear that you found the location convenient and that the newly installed heating system kept you warm enough. Your suggestion around the mural of a fireplace has been noted although possibly not one we will promise to do in the short term. Glad to hear you made good use of the large TV. We hope to see you back Church View again before too long, you would be most welcome! Property Owner

    Reviewed by JohnSep 2022

  • "Great apartment, very tastefully decorated."

    The bottle of red was greatly appreciated. Once you found your bearings just a few minutes walk into centre. Supermarkets not much further. Would recommend for a couple.

    Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback and for your positive comments. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back to Church View soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by SimonJul 2022

  • "Very conveniently situated."

    Easy walk to central Buxton. Good facilities. Only criticism is the lack of wardrobe or similar clothes hanging provision.

    Thank you for taking time to leave feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed the facilities and close proximity to Buxton town centre. We note your comments re a wardrobe - we do have a large chest of drawers and a number of hooks to hang coats and other garments but don’t have a wardrobe as such. We really hope to welcome you back to church view again before too long. Property Owner

    Reviewed by JohnJul 2022

  • "This is a beautifully appointed apartment and so very handy for the Opera House, Pavilion gardens and town especially via garden gate !"

    Also very near station . Despite nearness to above it was very quiet here and kept cool too in those record breaking temperatures this week ! It would be nice to have a visitors book as it is always interesting to see where other quests visited and their recommendations for dining out, etc Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Church View - Thank you

    Thank you for taking time to leave feedback and for such wonderful comments. We are so glad you enjoyed Church View and found the location convenient for the town but also quiet. We note your comments about a visitors book and will arrange to leave one in the apartment very soon for other guests to share their thoughts and ideas. We really hope we are able to welcome you back to Church View again before too long. Property Owner

    Reviewed by JudithJul 2022

  • "The apartment at Church View is tasteful, elegant and conveniently situated - to say the least - for Buxton town centre with its array of beautiful parks and fascinating buildings."

    My wife and I would very happily stay there again. We were disappointed, however, to discover the absence of a washing machine as detailed on your inventory. Nevertheless, we enjoyed every moment of our stay and would compliment the owner on his or her taste along with a seemingly shared fascination with architectural history. We have stayed in Sykes's property three times now would recommend your services to anyone. Thank you.

    Thanks for taking time to leave a review, we are really pleased you enjoyed the apartment and the location,and would stay at Church View again. We are sorry you were disappointed there is no washing machine; we have discovered an error in the listing information which has now been rectified, and we hope this wouldn't deter you from coming back! Property Owner

    Reviewed by AntonyJun 2022

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Summary

  • Ground-floor apartment
  • One double bedroom
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room
  • Central heating
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
  • Smart TV and WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Private parking for 1 car outside front door
  • Communal enclosed garden with furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking in the apartment or the grounds
  • Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.3 miles
  • Possible to store two bicycles in apartment

The property

In the heart of historic Buxton in Derbyshire, Church View is a ground-floor apartment set in a large Georgian mansion. Sleeping two guests in one bedroom, this is the ideal location for a romantic or active getaway in Derbyshire and the Peak District, or those wishing to stay close in the centre of Buxton. Church View has sought-after off-road parking for one car right next to the entrance of the house. Kick off your shoes as you enter the beautifully decorated living/dining and relax after a busy day exploring Buxton. The large living room provides the perfect space to relax and dine or use the large wooden dining table while planning your itinerary.

There’s a fully equipped kitchen with microwave, full size fridge freezer and dishwasher, along with a small breakfast bar. If the weather permits, head outside and indulge in a glass of wine while admiring the views of Buxton Park from the enclosed shared garden. When sleep calls, wash off the day in the walk-in shower then retire to the stunning double bedroom with decorative panelling and storage to house your belongings. Church View is situated in the centre of Buxton, a town with a vivid history to explore all the sights of Buxton; Buxton Museum and Art Gallery, the Ruins of Errwood Hall, Soloman’s Temple and Peveril Castle. This outstanding apartment is also closely located to a variety of bars and pubs; 53 Degrees @ Buxton Brewery Tap House, Lubens and Red Willow are all great for an evening out.

There’s also a huge choice of restaurants, all within walking distance. Just a short walk from the property is the idyllic Buxton Park, The Pavillion Gardens and the famous Buxton Opera House an Ornate Edwardian performing arts venue, be sure to see what is showing there during your trip. For a day out take a short drive to the Peak District National Park which is bursting with trails, walks and adventure, here you can also fully appreciate the panoramic views of Derbyshire. Buxton also has direct railway links to the vibrant city of Manchester. Enjoy a idyllic getaway in Buxton and use Church View as your base to explore.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

BUXTON

  • Tideswell 7 miles
  • Bakewell 12 miles
  • Matlock 21 miles

It was the constant 28 degrees centigrade of the bubbling blue waters of Buxton's eight thermal springs that originally attracted the Romans to the town. However it was during the 18th and 19th centuries, under the patronage of successive Dukes of Devonshire, that the Palladian splendour of the Buxton of today was designed and built - including the magnificent semi-circular Crescent, The Great Stable, Hall Bank, The Square, The Pavilion Gardens and The Opera House. Today visitors continue to enjoy these magnificent buildings and gardens, as well as the Opera House's full programme and annual festivals of music and arts. There is good walking close by with rugged peaks to the north and gentle hills and dales to the south and a number of pretty towns and villages are dotted throughout including Bakewell, Ashford-in-the-Water, Castleton and Edale. The stunning properties of Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are within easy driving distance and must be seen while visiting this area. A great base for exploring the Peak District.

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