Church View

34 Customer Reviews

• "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.

  Reviewed by Gemma5.0★Nov 2024

• "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.

  Reviewed by Terence4.7★Aug 2024

• "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.

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Aug 2024

• "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

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2024

• "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.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave such positive and perfect feedback. We are delighted to hear you had such a comfortable stay and look forward to welcoming you back to Church View again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jun 2024

• "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.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave such positive positive feedback. It’s great that you were fond of the apartment and made good use of the allocated parking space right by the front door. We hope to welcome you back to Church View before long. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nick5.0★Jun 2024

• "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.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave such positive feedback about Church View. It’s great that you made good use of the apartment being so close to the amenities in Buxton and found the allocated parking space useful. We hope to welcome you back soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Adam4.7★May 2024

• "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.

  Thank you for leaving feedback and it is great that you found the apartment nice. You are absolutely correct that the property is and appears old - it is in fact around 180 years old and has many original features, which is the attraction to many people and why you will see so many positive reviews here for Church View. You are the only one of many guests to comment that the hallway smells damp so unsure why that was during your stay. Rest assured the windows do open and are frequently opened to air the property, including often during cleaning. Again, they are original sash windows from the Georgian era and, although serviced, may not open quite as smoothly as modern windows you may be used to. It appears there may have been an unfortunate incident involving a cleaning fluid spillage, which it is understood to have long been dealt with without incident, but the majority of the other points you mention are outside the control of the general running of the apartment and should not detract from the character, beauty and great location of the apartment itself. It seems rather unfair to mention a dispute with Sykes around a potential refund as part of the feedback for this individual property. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Clare2.2★May 2024

• "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.

  Reviewed by Terry4.7★Apr 2024

• "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.

  Reviewed by Antony5.0★Mar 2024

• "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.

  Thank you for such wonderful feedback on Church View. So glad to hear you liked the decor and central location close to the amenities. Hope to welcome you back again before too long. Property Owner

  Reviewed by James5.0★Feb 2024

• "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.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave such positive feedback about Church View. We take feedback very seriously and had already installed a brand-new dishwasher responding to previous feedback, you would’ve been the first to use it in fact. We do pride ourselves on how clean the apartment is made for guests - this includes an even deeper clean periodically where furniture is moved, but had not accounted for you moving the sofa / rug around on this occasion. In any case we hope to welcome you back to church for you again soon and glad you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Felicity4.7★Dec 2023

• "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 Lynne3.1★Nov 2023

• "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.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We are so glad that you found the apartment warm in the cold Buxton winter and well located. We hope to welcome you back to Church View again soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Nov 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 Judy4.4★Oct 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 Anne4.4★Oct 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 Julie3.8★Sep 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 Paul4.7★Sep 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 Lindsay5.0★Jul 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 Stephen5.0★Jun 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 Roger5.0★Jun 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 Graham4.7★Jun 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 Jane4.7★Jun 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 Lynda5.0★May 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 Adhitya5.0★Mar 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 Glenn5.0★Mar 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 Belinda4.4★Feb 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 Antony5.0★Feb 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 Jean2.5★Sep 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 John5.0★Sep 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 Simon5.0★Jul 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 John4.7★Jul 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 Judith5.0★Jul 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 Antony4.4★Jun 2022

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