Name: The Rovers’ Annexe.
Age: Brand-new.
Status: Available to book.
The Rovers? That’s right, the Rovers Return, the world-famous pub from Coronation Street.
The fictional world-famous pub. Yes, fine, the pub doesn’t actually exist. But the annexe does, and soon you’ll be able to stay there overnight.
How does that work? Listen, it’s a promotional Airbnb thing. They’ve stuck some beds inside a TV studio, OK? Don’t ruin the magic.
And what does this annexe offer, exactly? A spacious living area, a bedroom, a free private set tour and a hotpot tea, of course.
My wife and I love Corrie. A weekend there sounds absolutely amazing! I have some bad news for you, I’m afraid. The annexe will only be open for one night.
Ever? Yes. And only one set of people will ever stay there. It’s a competition.
Oh well, never mind. If we won, we’d still get to snuggle up together in a unique location. Quick question: are you able to snuggle up in a single bed?
Oh. No doubles? No. And there isn’t any wifi, and you have to leave the annexe to go to the toilet. Also, are you over 1.7 metres tall?
Yes. Well, the ceilings aren’t, so be prepared to stoop a lot.
Actually, you know what? This sounds awful. It does, doesn’t it? Nevertheless, it’s a chance to stay on the set of the beloved soap opera, so they’re still going to be inundated with requests. And it could be worse.
Could it? Of course. Imagine if it was EastEnders. You wouldn’t get a wink of sleep, what with all the affairs, arguments and murders going on.
Maybe the Queen Vic will do it if the Rovers’ Annexe is popular. If anything, Corrie is just catching up. Loads of TV locations are available to stay in. Remember Tony Stark’s house from Avengers: Endgame? That’s on Airbnb, although it’s permanently booked up.
That’s a shame. What about Reese Witherspoon’s beautiful beachside mansion from Big Little Lies? Now we’re talking. That was also on Airbnb for a while, and is now listed privately. Except it costs about $5,000 a night.
I’ll take my chances with the Rovers then. That’s a good idea. After all, who wouldn’t want to spend the night in a low-ceilinged, no-internet TV studio that you have to leave to do a wee and in all likelihood is haunted by the ghost of Vera Duckworth?
Do say: “I can’t wait to stay at the Rovers’ Annexe to enjoy the true Corrie experience.”
Don’t say: “The true Corrie experience involves depression, alcoholism and eventually being killed in a tram accident.”
