Apartment in Shirley
Reasons to book
About this apartment rental
⭐ Why Guests Love Staying Here
📍 Location: Situated on Longmore Road 📌, this apartment is perfectly located for easy access to local shops 🛍️, restaurants 🍽️, cafés ☕, and public transport 🚉. Ideal for city breaks 🌟, business trips 💼, or weekend getaways 🧳.
🏠 Property Type: Modern, stylish, and cozy apartment 🏡, designed for comfort and convenience with a welcoming atmosphere.
🛏 Bedrooms: 1 bedroom featuring 2 beds 🛌, accommodating up to 4 guests 👤👥 comfortably – perfect for couples 💑, friends 👯, or small families .
🛁 Bathroom: 1 clean and modern bathroom 🚿 with fresh towels 🧴 and essential toiletries included.
🛋 Living Area: Relax in the comfortable lounge 🛋️ with plenty of seating, perfect for watching TV 📺, reading 📖, or planning your adventures 🗺️.
🍳 Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen 🍳 with stove, oven, fridge, microwave, kettle, and utensils 🥄, ideal for preparing meals at home or enjoying a casual breakfast.
📶 WiFi: Fast and free 🌐 – perfect for remote work 💻, streaming, or staying connected with friends and family.
📺 TV: Smart TV 📺 with access to streaming apps for entertainment.
💼 Workspace: Dedicated desk area 🖥️ for working remotely, studying, or planning your day.
🚗 Parking: 1 secure car park available 🅿️, convenient for guests with vehicles.
🔑 Check-in: Self check-in 🗝️ for flexible and stress-free arrivals.
🚭 Smoking: Not permitted 🚫🚬 – enjoy a fresh and clean environment.
🎉 Parties/Events: Not allowed ❌ – perfect for a peaceful and relaxing stay.
🐾 Pet-friendly: Your furry companions 🐶🐱 are welcome (please confirm in advance).
✅ Perfect for: Couples 💑, friends 👯, solo travelers 👤, or small families looking for a modern, cozy, and convenient base 🌆 on Longmore Road.
🔑 Guest Access & Welcome
Guests will have full private access to the entire property for the duration of their stay, ensuring complete comfort and privacy throughout your visit.
📦 Easy Self Check-In
Access is via a secure lockbox, allowing for simple and convenient self check-in at a time that suits you—no waiting around, just arrive and relax.
🏡 Sophie's Homes Welcome
At Sophie's Homes, we love welcoming guests and want you to feel right at home from the moment you arrive. We’re always happy to help if you need anything during your stay and are committed to making your visit comfortable, smooth, and memorable. ✨
Guests are welcome to request early check-in or late check-out for a small additional fee 😊
We’ll always do our best to accommodate, but this does depend on our cleaners’ schedule and availability.
Once you’ve booked, simply send your request through your Sophie’s Homes portal link.
If we’re unable to arrange it, standard check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Please note that late check-out without prior approval may incur additional fees.
Thanks so much for your understanding—we’ll always try to make your stay as comfortable as possible!
💬 Guest Support & Communication
Guests can get in touch with Sophie, your host, or a friendly member of the Sophie's Homes team 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via the Airbnb app. Whether you have a question, need assistance, or are looking for local recommendations, we’re always just a message away and happy to help. 😊
🌳 Outdoor & Nature
🌿 Shirley Park
~5 min drive
Lovely green park with walking paths, play areas and open spaces for picnics.
🌳 Brueton Park
~10 min drive
Large park with lake, wildlife, woodland walks and a children’s play area.
🌼 Malvern and Brueton Park Nature Reserve
Great for relaxing nature walks and bird watching.
🛍 Shopping & Leisure
🛍 Touchwood Solihull
~10 min drive
Popular shopping centre with restaurants, cafés and cinema.
🍽 Shirley High Street
~5 min drive
Shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants.
🎡 Family & Entertainment
🎢 Resorts World Birmingham
~15 min drive
Shopping, dining, cinema, bowling and entertainment complex near the NEC.
🎵 National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
~15 min drive
Major venue for concerts, exhibitions and events.
🏛 Historic & Cultural
🏰 Packwood House
~15 min drive
Beautiful Tudor house with famous gardens (National Trust property).
Nearest Bus Stops
There are multiple bus stops within 1–3 minutes walking distance:
Sutherland Avenue (Solihull Road) – about 70–90 m away
Longmore Road (Stratford Road) – about 150 m away
Saracens Head (Stratford Road) – about 200 m away
These stops provide frequent buses to:
Solihull Town Centre
Birmingham City Centre
Shirley High Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
🚆 Nearest Train Stations
🚆 Shirley Railway Station
📍 About 1.6 km away
🚶 ~18–20 min walk or short taxi ride
Direct trains to Birmingham Moor Street and Stratford-upon-Avon.
🚆 Solihull Railway Station
📍 About 2–2.4 km away
🚗 5–8 minutes by car
Trains to Birmingham city centre, London Marylebone, Warwick, and Leamington Spa.
🚆 Yardley Wood Station
📍 About 2.4–2.7 km away
Another local option for trains into Birmingham.
✈️ Airport Access
Birmingham Airport / Birmingham International Station
Around 7–8 km away (about 15 minutes by car).
✨ What to Expect on Arrival ✨
To help you settle in comfortably and enjoy a relaxing first night, we’ve prepared a complimentary starter pack for your stay, including:
🧻 2 toilet rolls
🫧 Washing-up liquid
🧽 Dish sponge
🧺 Cleaning cloth
🍽️ 2 dishwasher tablets
👕 2 laundry tablets
☕ Tea & coffee-making facilities ready for your arrival
We hope these little touches help you feel at home from the moment you arrive. 💛
✨ Early Check-In & Late Check-Out ✨
Once you’ve booked with us, you’re welcome to request an early check-in or late check-out. These are subject to our cleaner’s schedule on the day, but we will always do everything we can to accommodate your request. 💛
🌐 To access check-in details, we will share a secure portal link after booking, which we are excited to share with you.
✨ The portal will also include recommendations for local attractions and guides to the property amenities.
❓ Please let us know if you have any questions about this.
* Parking is available on a driveway, but this will be on a first-come-first-served basis. Ample parking on the road outside the property.
