Church View

Outstanding property !

As my son said on seeing a photo ' Are you staying in a ' Gentleman's Club !?!? ' Would definitely return !

The location, close to the town centre and Opera house, Pavilion gardens, the Crescent was super.

Plenty of ideas for exploring further afield were in the comprehensive information folder. It was on a quiet road encircling the park. It was very comfortable and well equipped with good quality crockery etc and the decor was fabulous and it was a pleasure to return there after our various travels around. It’s now our location of choice in Buxton.

Comfortable flat with everything we needed for our week in Buxton.

We enjoyed the elegant decor, which is in keeping with the age of the building. The flat is a few minutes walk to the town centre but is very quiet, which was a bonus. We'd definitely book it again.

Lovely flat: the decor is very tasteful; I loved the pictures on the walls; the kitchen is well equipped and the shower room is great.

A grab rail would be useful. The walk into town along the footpath to the back of the pavilion is lovely and very convenient. Buxton is an interesting and attractive town with delightful gardens. we look forward to a return visit..

We had a lovely relaxing stay at Church View.

It's a very quiet, peaceful area and a good base for exploring the surrounding area by car. Don't be put off by the unwelcoming communal entrance. We very nearly didn't go into the apartment because of it. The front door was dirty and in need of a paint and the front porch was in desperate need of a clean/hoover. As I have used Sykes before I trusted their information on the apartment so decided to go in. I am glad we did as it was just like the Sykes description. The location is brilliant with off road parking, as long as you don't mind pigeons, as they roost above where the car is parked. If you like wildlife we also saw a couple of rabbits and grey squirrels in the front garden. A couple of minutes walk from the back garden gate takes you into Buxton, just by the Opera House. Plenty of Pubs and restaurants. The apartment itself was clean and had good quality tasteful furniture and decor which complimented the old building. Lovely shower and comfy bed, although no wardrobe. We didn't use the kitchen for cooking but it was ample for our needs. The complimentary basket of tea, coffee, wine and crisps was a nice touch. Good WiFi signal, very limited TV channels although this didn't bother us.

Don't let the shared entrance to the flat put you off!

Once you get into the flat, it's bright and airy with high ceilings and is exactly what you would expect from a property of this era. Lovely big lounge/dining room. Kitchen more than adequate for 2 and a long bathroom with a great walk in shower. We got around the lack of wardrobes or hanging space by buying some clothes hangers and using the hooks on the wall in the passage leading to the kitchen. I found the bed a bit uncomfortable as I am used to a foam mattress, but that is personal preference. Was nice to listen to the local owls while lying in bed! There is a shelf in the bathroom stating that muddy boots are welcome there. Muddy clothes not so much. In a popular walking area, I feel a washing machine would be much more useful than a dishwasher which is why I have only given 4 stars. Having said that, I would be more than happy to stay here again if visiting the area. So much that I haven't seen yet.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Church View.

The location was excellent - just a few minutes’ walk from the town’s restaurants and bars and the parking right outside was a real bonus. We were very impressed by the beautiful decor and attention to detail. It was warm, welcoming, and a wonderfully comfortable place to stay. We would definitely recommend.

Extremely limited apps on the Smart TV, no netflix when information in the accommodation stated otherwise.

Kitchen equipment not the best, chopping boards need replacing & unusable corkscrew. Bathroom lighting not the best and bath towels were disappointing, could have been bath sheets and better quality. Couldn't open one of the windows that was indicated to be able to open.

On first arrival at Church view the outside and entrance hall was very grubby and off putting.

Once inside the apartment all was very good, we have really enjoyed our stay so much this was our second visit. Thank you very much to Chris and Jackie :-) .

A lovely, clean and comfortable appartment in a nice location in Buxton.

Car parking on site a bonus. Thank you

Firstly, on arrival we were greeted with a skip overflowing with rubbish directly in front of the apartment, this was also surrounded by rubbish bins.

The garden was overgrown, unkempt and had rubbish strewn around it, the gate that could be used get to the path leading into town we couldn’t find, this was probably behind some overgrowth. This is advertised as somewhere relaxing to have an evening drink in!! Not a great first impression. The front door was filthy, and this only got worse when you stepped inside the communal area, it was smelly, dirty and very off putting. Once inside the flat we found there were crumbs on the sofa and all around the toilet was filthy. As you can imagine when paying to stay somewhere we expect a lot more, we were really looking forward to staying in Buxton but as soon as we saw the mess at the apartment changed our minds. We were so disappointed we turned around and left. This has ruined our week off work, and we feel highly upset and disappointed. This is not somewhere we would have booked if we had known what it was really like, it is nothing like the pictures.

Hi the outside entrance was a little of putting front door paint pealing front hallway in need of some TLC but opened door to apartment it was lovely decorated in keeping with age very clean bed was comfortable nice bedding bed could do with moving slightly so you could open door better kitchen again was great could do with a cafeteria for real coffee would of been nice if welcome package was there flat was really close to everything had a lovely 3 days in Buxton it definitely would be 5 star if these things where addressed

We enjoyed our stay at Church View.

The apartment is well located to visit the surrounding area & we had lovely days out in Bakewell & at Chatsworth. It was nice to be able to walk around Bakewell & visit the local restaurants etc

Excellently presented keeping in with the style of the property.

Great location for walks in the park and access to the town. We had an issue with the boiler, the response from both Sykes Cottages and the owner was excellent in resolving the issue and communication. Lots of equipment supplied e.g., towels and linen which is rare for self catering holidays.

The most comfortable and wonderfully furnished property we have ever stayed in.

The location was excellent. Only a few minutes from the Pavilion which was really good. A lovely town and easy to get to other parts of the area.

The flat was a pleasure to stay in, the décor was tasteful and added to the ambience; it felt both comfortable and luxurious.

The area around the flat was quiet and very close to the centre of Buxton. I would have no hesitation in recommending the flat for a relaxing break.

A very spacious 1 bed apartment, very well appointed and nicely furnished.

Good for off road parking. Location fantastic, Minutes walking distance from the opera house, gardens, excellent pubs and restaurants. Very comprehensive guide to the flat, its history and local amenities supplied

Church View is the most perfect accommodation that we have ever stayed in for our holidays.

The setting and position of this lovely Georgian property could not be bettered, peaceful yet so close to all the grand amenities that Buxton has to offer. .Inside the property which is furnished in grand style ,well appointed, warm and comfortable [ best nights sleep ever ] we were sorry to leave this lovely place and would most definitely want to spend our holiday right here next time we come to Buxton. Many thanks to the owners of this magnificent property.

Very nice apartment close to Buxton town centre.

Plenty of space and all very clean. Parking space directly outside the front door. My only suggestion would be somewhere to hang clothes as there is no wardrobe or hangers just drawer space. OK for me but my wife had a couple of dresses to hang up.

Lovely apartment and we really enjoyed our stay.

It is in a great location for the Pavilion Gardens and some excellent bars and restaurants. The parking space is very convenient and it was easy walking distance to the train station.

The exterior is is an old property but would benefit from an update i.

e. window frames need cleaning & painting & the hallway smells of damp. The apartment itself is nice but of the windows that had a note on saying "this window opens".. don't! This was a problem as cleaning fluid stored in a cupboard in the living room as soon as you walk in, had leaked & the smell was overpowering. As I'm asthmatic, we had to ring Sykes straightaway to find another property as I couldn't stay there due to the smell. We explained the reasons but weren't able to get even a partial refund even though I had explained about my asthma triggers on booking.

Lovely apartment and we loved the little notice that said muddy boots happy here.

Great way of putting it. We were impressed by the high quality of furnishings and especially the well equipped kitchen. We are keen recyclists and would appreciated recycling bins in kitchen and instructions in the welcome pack. We would also liked to have a cafeteria.

It was our fourth stay at Church View, which says it all really.

The apartment is beautifully decorated in the late Georgian / early Victorian style and lavishly furnished accordingly. If you love Buxton or it's your first visit you will love the apartment because the Pavilion Gardens are a mere 5 minutes walk away and the Opera House within an easy stroll. Perfectly positioned for exploring Buxton and the wider Peak District. Private parking is an added bonus. In essence the apartment is perfect.

Beautiful Georgian apartment , Tastefully decorated of the period .

Situated in a quiet location , which is not too far away from all the amenities that Buxton has to offer . Certainly would book this apartment again when visiting Buxton.

Church View is a lovely property and perfectly equipped for visiting Buxton; it's an easy walk into the centre, and a short drive onto the peaks for walks.

The cottage is comfortable and tastefully decorated, in-keeping with the period of the building. It is also well-equipped; some reviewers before us had commented on the faulty dishwasher, but we were thrilled to find it worked perfectly. We went over New Year, and the only slight disappointment was that the apartment wasn't decorated for Christmas, which would have made it even lovelier. Only slight niggle was that we moved some of the living room furniture around so the sofa was nearer the TV, and found on moving the sofa and rug that it evidently hadn't been hoovered under for quite a while, because there was quite a lot of debris under there... we'd have happily cleaned, but there was no access to a hoover or other cleaning products. Would recommend though - lovely area and accommodation.

A very comfortable apartment with good quality furnishings.

Staying in November the central heating was frequently on and is efficient keeping the whole apartment warm. The location is excellent - through a gate at the back of the house and you are in a park - a short walk through the park and you are at the main entrance of the Pavillion.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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..

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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.

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.

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.

Very conveniently situated.

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

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

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.