Whether you are booking for yourself, your family members, visitors, clients or employees, our properties are fully equipped to live just like home from home! Jane or Sarah will be your contact throughout your stay and ensure you have everything you need from the point of enquiry to your departure. 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!

The Hive Apartment is a lovely first floor apartment located in the centre, yet quiet position of Marple with its own private 22kw electric car charger on site (for use at an additional cost payable directly to the owner). It is a walking distance to shops, cafes, restaurants, a micro brewery and two train stations just a 25 minute journey to Manchester City Centre and Manchester Airport. On entering the apartment, there is one flight of stairs to the first floor. The bedroom has a kingsize bed which can also be made into two twin beds and the living space includes a dining area, fully equipped kitchen and a comfy double sofa bed. In the entrance hall there is a washing machine/dryer. The property boasts free private parking for two cars directly in front of the apartment. Free wifi with line speed 70Mb (upload 17-18Mb download 71-72Mb). Please note: for very young children you may feel due to stairs it is not suitable as we don't provide child safety gates or equipment. Behind the apartment is a pedestrianised street where you will find lots of shops and opposite is a fabulous coffee shop, perfect for breakfast! Marple is located on the fringe of the Peak District with walking, cycling and exploring from the front door. Some attractions close by include The Sett Valley Trail, Chatsworth House, Castleton and the Blue John Cavern which are all worth a visit. We do allow 1/2 dogs, on prior arrangement, for a charge of 20 GBP per dog per stay payable directly to Jane, the owner. We ask strictly not to leave dogs alone in the apartment. The Roman Lakes is just a short walk away from the apartment - popular with dog walkers, anglers and cyclists, with archaeological digs where you can experience the history of the area. Suitable for both business and pleasure travellers, the apartment has everything to make you feel at home!

Marple is charming town with a range of amenities to enjoy. The apartment is on a pedestrianised street with local shops, bars, restaurants. Directly opposite is a popular coffee shop, perfect for breakfast! Marple is part of the Peak Forest Canal with wonderful canal side walks. The River Goyt is another gem of Marple with walks to the Roman Lakes which is full of historical industrial heritage. For families with children The Garden House farm homes a variety of animals to see.