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The Hive is a period house located in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire. It has a boutique feel that has undergone the most comprehensive overhaul imaginable to create a luxury holiday home. The property does not accept any children under the age of 12. Inside, there is an open-plan living room, dining area and fitted kitchen with a wood burner effect fireplace. There is one super king-size bedroom with an en suite bathroom and WC, and one kingsize bedroom with an en suite shower room and WC (located on the second floor in the eves, can be a twin on request). Outside has a patio and terrace area with a table and chairs, as well as a picnic bench provided. Parking is available for one small car. The Hive is the ultimate holiday destination for countryside lovers. Note: The external stairs leading up to the property can be slippery in wet weather, and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues. Please take care when using them. Note: This property does NOT accept any children under the age of 12 - including babies. The owner does live on This property requires a good housekeeping bond of amount is automatically shadowed when the booking is madeNote: The parking for this property is tricky and this is why it is only suitable for 1 small WORKING GROUPS PLEASENote: The Stow Horse Fair is held twice a year, on the Thursday closest to 12th May and the Thursday closest to 24th October, this is a traditional fair for people to meet up and trade which dates back to 1476 when its Charter was granted; Stow is very busy for a day or two before and after each fair, and a number of shops, pubs and restaurants are closed.

The highest town in the Cotswolds, Stow-on-the-Wold, originally an Iron Age Fort, epitomises olde worlde England. This ancient market town has played host to many fairs since the 12th century and today holds a biannual Gypsy Horse Fair, craft fairs and monthly Farmers' market. The Stow Horse Fair is held twice a year, on the Thursday closest to 12th May and the Thursday closest to 24th October, this is a traditional fair for people to meet up and trade which dates back to 1476 when its Charter was granted; Stow is very busy for a day or two before and after each fair, and a number of shops, pubs and restaurants are closed. The vast market square boasts an ancient cross at one end and the village stocks at the other, surrounded by an elegant array of Cotswold stone townhouses, antique shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs, award-winning restaurants and its very own cricket museum.