A popular village pub and boutique hotel is closing temporarily for essential maintenance work.

The Bear's Paw at Warmingham near Sandbach closes later today (Sunday) until Friday, August 25th.

(Photo: Deborah Bowyer/Sandbach Nub News)

A spokesperson said: "The Bear's Paw will be closed for the completion of essential maintenance works from Monday, 14th August until Thursday, 24th August, reopening on Friday, 25th August.

"The last available dining reservations in the restaurant on August 13th will be 5 pm to enable our team to prepare for the commencing maintenance the following day.

"We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused."