The Snug

Uniquely styled botanically themed boutique apartment, located in the heart of Hucknall. This hidden gem is accessed from a private entrance hidden in the rear courtyard, a cosy retreat situated in a convenient urban setting, yet minutes from lovely surrounding countryside. The space Interior Stairway … Richly vibrant botanical drawings line the green walls of the stairway approaching the Snug. Location, location … The apartment is on the first floor of this lovingly refurbished Victorian building, with the bedroom window overlooking a lively Nottinghamshire high street, peppered with British multicultural street food outlets - from classic fish and chips, to Italian, Indian, Chinese, and more. Sleep Space … In the spacious bedroom, a sumptuous dove-grey velvet king bed nestles beneath a darkly rich floral wall, contrasting with the light airy space. If desired, the sleeping arrangements can easily be restyled prior to your stay into single beds. You’ll find a modern-chic mirrored oak wardrobe with interior shelving and hanging space, complemented by ample drawers in the bedside and dressing tables. A stylish mirrored dressing space by the window, with soft lighting and upholstered seating completes the cosy-chic ambience. If you’ve work to do, there’s surge-protected multi-sockets including USB connections, and full fibre 80- 145Mb download speed WiFi. Living & Dining… Cosy up on the dove-grey sofa with soft fur throw, and creamy velvet leafy cushions to watch your favourite Netflix. The giant dandelion feature wall provides a soothing backdrop and the small oak dining table and chairs nestle beneath. A cosy desk in the light-filled recess by the window provides the perfect calming space for catching up on work or correspondence. All supported by surge-protected multi-sockets including USB connections and full fibre 80- 145Mb download speed WiFi. Sweet & Small & Practical Galley Kitchen… Cook to your heart’s content in the small fully equipped kitchen. Bath & Shower… Finally, relax and take the day off in the deceptively spacious, light and airy bathroom, featuring a bath and electric shower. Guest access Inside the Snug, you’ll have sole access to the whole apartment, including bedroom, lounge-diner, kitchen and bathroom. The TV is set for Netflix, no terrestrial or live TV. The entrance stairway is joint access shared with the second floor apartment above. Other things to note The Snug is in a lovingly restored characterful old Victorian building, with its own little quirks, and sadly, some of those quirks make access to the apartment unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues. There is one interior straight flight of stairs to climb before reaching The Snug on the first floor, however, once inside the apartment, everything is on one level. The Snug apartment front door has strong self-closing fire hinges, so I would advise temporarily wedging the door open with the clear door wedge or small mat to facilitate access with your luggage. For your safety there is an interlinked Fire and Smoke Alarm system. The control unit is in the stairwell near the ground floor entrance, in the white cupboard on the right, just above head height. The larger bedroom and living room windows have opening restrictors which can be easily disengaged to facilitate a secondary means of escape in the unlikely event of a fire. Location The apartment is on the second floor of a lovingly refurbished Victorian building, overlooking a lively Nottinghamshire high street, peppered with British multicultural street food outlets - from classic fish and chips, to Italian, Indian, Chinese and more. Supermarkets 5 minutes walk: Aldi, Ashgate Rd, Hucknall, NG15 7UQ 10 minutes walk: Tesco Extra, Ashgate Rd, Hucknall, NG15 7UQ History Hucknall was once a thriving market town, its focal point the Church of St Mary Magdalene, next to the town's market square. The church was built by the Anglo-Saxons and completed after the Norman Conquest, though its medieval chancel, nave, north aisle and tower were much restored and enlarged in the Victorian period. Countryside The town is surrounded by farmland or parkland. To the north-west lie Misk Hills and Annesley. To the north-east of the town are the villages of Linby and Papplewick, and beyond these two, Newstead Abbey and its grounds, once the residence of Lord Byron. To the west lies Eastwood, birthplace of D. H. Lawrence and an inspiration for many of his novels and short stories. To the east of the town is Bestwood Country Park. Market Hucknall has a Friday Market in the pedestrianised High Street. Mining Hucknall was a colliery town from 1861 to 1986. The sinking of the mines caused Hucknall to grow into a market town in under a century. The Hucknall Colliery Company, formed in 1861, sank two shafts, Hucknall No. 1 colliery (Top Pit) in 1861 off Watnall Road (closed 1943), and Hucknall No. 2 colliery (Bottom Pit) in 1866 off Portland Road (closed 1986). Rolls-Royce Hucknall Airfield, built in 1916, became RAF Hucknall. From 1927, Rolls-Royce began using the airfield for flight tests. In the early 1950s, the Rolls-Royce site at Hucknall developed the world's first vertical-takeoff jet aircraft – actually a test rig, officially called the Thrust Measuring Rig, but soon nicknamed the Flying Bedstead because of its shape. There were pubs in Hucknall called The Flying Bedstead and The Harrier. Rolls-Royce's flight test centre closed in 1971, but engines were tested there until late 2008. Some components are still manufactured at the site. Textiles Framework knitting was once the predominant industry in Hucknall. Famous People Lord Byron (1788–1824), poet, philosopher and revolutionary, was buried in the parish church. Countess Ada Lovelace (1815–1852), daughter of the poet Byron, is buried in the parish church. She is credited with being the first computer programmer, having assisted in realising the potential of Babbage's analytical engine. Eric Coates (1886–1957) composed work that includes the theme music for The Dam Busters movie and the "Sleepy Lagoon" introduction to the radio series Desert Island Discs. Thomas Cecil Howitt (1889–1968), architect, was the designer of Nottingham Council House. Ben Caunt (1815–1861), a bare-knuckle fighter known as "The Torkard Giant", became Champion of England. He possibly gave his name to the Parliament bell Big Ben.