The Hive Short Stays is a small family owned business. We are very keen to ensure contact with our guests is prompt from the day of booking, to arriving and during your stay. We respect your privacy but are always at hand should the need arise. We live local so can advise on anything you wish to know for your stay. We always ensure our apartments are ready for your arrival to a high standard that would hopefully exceed your expectations! There are 4 exquisite apartments in this historic Grade II listed 16th Century Jodrell Arms building. Set on the approach to the village train station it is a perfect location for exploring local towns and countryside by train! Entering through the beamed communal entrance hall, the William Suite (named after the Jodrell family) is a superior two bedroom apartment on the entrance level floor, adjacent to the Roger Suite. With an abundance of original beams, stone feature wall, and an old fire place, the charm and history has been brought back to life! From your hallway, is the exclusive and exceptionally spacious French style bedroom with king size rattan style bed, elegant sofa, french style wardrobe and dressing table, and a set of old natural wicker gents and ladies chairs facing the view to the village.street. The original beams are outstanding in this room. A traditional style bathroom has a delightful roll top bath, separate walk in shower with a choice of rainwater or lower level shower heads, toilet and hand basin. Quality shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, hand soap and towels are all provided for you. The second bedroom has 2 single beds with wall reading lights, a bamboo wardrobe and dressing table and boasts a flat TV. To the end of the hall way leads you to the characterful large open plan living kitchen with its huge original stone wall and wooden beams. Comfy seating and a leather armchair invites you to relax in front of the log burning fire and flat TV. The kitchen area has all the mod cons, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, electric oven and hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, washing machine/dryer. Luxury white quartz work tops and high quality units and fittings are a beautiful contrast against the original wooden floor. Dining is at the large breakfast bar with its icon leather bar chairs. We do allow max 2 dogs with an additional charge of £15 per dog per stay. Please note we don't provide child safety equipment.