The Burrows garden flat in central Buxton

The Burrows is a self-contained garden flat tucked away on a quiet back road in the heart of Buxton. It has its own private entrance and garden (5 steps down) with an off-road parking space for a small car. A deceptively spacious bolthole the flat has one large bedroom with a kingsize bed, bathroom with bath and shower, a library and study area, a light and airy living room, and a recently upgraded kitchen. Central heating and WiFi. PLEASE NOTE CHECK IN TIME IS STRICTLY BETWEEN 10:00 - 16:00 The space Since the Burrows is my home and not an otherwise vacant Airbnb property it is filled with unusual and interesting vintage items that have been pre-loved by myself and my family over several generations. A fascinating selection of original 1970s board games and puzzles, vinyl records and record player, vintage 78s and original wind up gramophone, a well stocked personal library of books, another of DVDs and VHS tapes, walls of original art and assorted cabinets of curiosity are all part of a stay at The Burrows. Vintage Farrow & Ball colours and real wood floors throughout the flat create somewhere pleasant and comfortable to truly switch off and relax. Of course many of the benefits of the modern world are present as well should you wish to use them such as a 42" Sony Bravia Freeview HD TV, a Roberts Rambler BT DAB/DAB+/FM bluetooth digital radio, and fast and reliable TalkTalk fibre broadband WiFi strong enough for Zoom and other WFH requirements. ROOM BY ROOM The Victorian styled bedroom has a large dark wood sleigh bed with a supportive and very comfortable pocket sprung mattress made in Yorkshire from natural and organic source materials. Please note that the pillows and duvet are feather and down (in case of allergies) and both the bedding and bathroom towels are 100% cotton. Each bedside table has an Anglepoise reading lamp and plenty of plug sockets. Also at your disposal are a large (empty) double wardrobe, ironing board and iron, hairdryer and a vintage FM Roberts radio. The chrome and white bathroom has a full size double ended bathtub, shower mixer tap, separate overhead rainfall shower, sink, toilet, heated towel rail and underfloor heating. The ceiling is a little low but I’m 6’3” and manage to take a shower easy enough. John Lewis cotton towels are provided but please bring your own swimming towels and pet towels if you think that you are going to need them. An extra wide hallway has been modified to host a library wall of shelves and you’re very welcome to browse my selection of books including plenty of original comic annuals from the 1960s-80s. Over the years I have gathered many factual information books covering everything from British wildlife and Derbyshire walks to local history and interesting places to visit further afield. There is also a charming old desk to set up a laptop or to sit down and write a postcard! The living room has a large double window and is well lit with natural light during the day. There are plenty of home entertainment opportunities from watching TV and DVD/VHS to listening to records and cassettes. I have an amazing range of original board games and jigsaws saved from my childhood plus an acoustic guitar for those who play. For a touch of romantic old-fashioned glamour there is an original wind up gramophone and lots of 78s to discover. The recently upgraded kitchen has an extensive range of appliances including a Stoves range cooker, slimline dishwasher, Indesit washer/dryer, Panasonic microwave, Dualit kettle and toaster, and a new fridge/freezer for a refreshing glass of chilled Buxton spring water. Simply take an empty water bottle to St Ann’s Well at the crescent and fill up - for free - and chill. Plenty of vintage mix & match crockery, cutlery, utensils and glassware (see photos) are available to use during your stay. For most lettings I'll not be emptying the food cupboards so if you need to use a bit of cooking oil or herbs and spices, or add a dollop of ketchup to your meal, then they are available. For all other kitchen cupboard and fridge freezer consumables (rice, pasta, tins, frozen peas, etc) I'll operate an 'honesty bar' whereby if you do run out and need to borrow anything then simply replace it before you leave. The Burrows is pet friendly and therefore not appropriate for those with pet hair allergies. There is a maximum of ONE well-behaved small/medium dog allowed and the standard rental rules of no animals on the furniture or in the bathtub apply. Please remember that this property has personal items in all rooms which might include wires and cables at a low level. It would therefore not be suitable for puppies or energetic dogs. Outside there is a small sunken garden with a patio table and chairs, a selection of sun lounger chairs, a planter of homegrown herbs to use in the kitchen, and an outdoor tap with a hose attached for washing down dirty boots and dogs. Please be aware that there are five slightly uneven steps down to the garden but there is a sturdy handrail to assist you. Although there is PRIVATE PARKING for one small or medium-sized car it does require a fair bit of reverse parking skill. Access to the back road can be a bit tight at certain times of the day and a bit of tact and patience is needed when my neighbours have double parked and you need to ask them to move their cars. If all else fails there is plenty of free street parking for larger vehicles or those who cannot manage navigating the back road a short 5-10 minute walk away. For cyclists I would prefer that bikes were kept outside of the flat. All in all a stay at The Burrows is a true "home from home" experience and is best appreciated over a week or more but it is equally very easy to settle in quickly for even the shortest of stays. A weekly rate discount of 10% is applied automatically and I welcome longer term stays with a 20% discount for stays of a month or more through Airbnb. Please message me for trusted home swaps and longer stays. The flat is not going to be for everyone and if you are looking for a rental that resembles a hotel room or furniture store showroom then I’d suggest that you probably look elsewhere. For the right people. however, The Burrows is a dream come true. Please study the photos carefully and be fully aware of what is on offer as I have tried to be as transparent as possible in this listing. HOUSE RULES are simple : treat my home as you would your own. A maximum of two overnight adult guests is allowed - extra day visitors are more than welcome but strictly no extra overnight guests as it's only a one bedroomed flat. No smoking indoors. No pets on furniture or in the bathtub. No muddy boots or bicycles inside. Many thanks. Guest access Guests have access and private use of the entire flat and garden. Access is at the rear of the building and there are no shared facilities with the rest of the property. Other things to note Please note that access to the back road can be a bit tight at certain times of the day and a bit of tact and patience is needed when my neighbours have double parked and you need to ask them to move their cars. There is private parking for one small or medium-sized car that requires a bit of reverse parking skill and there is plenty of free street parking for larger vehicles a short 5-10 minute walk away. The road has no street lighting and a torch is often needed on dark winter evenings.