Very well built long hive as it says on the box 8x5 frame queen rearing hive can’t wait to get bees into it and start using

The first 4 I bought were used in 2022 and worked well, solid construction, good quality and an easy hive to work with, my bees have got through the winter so far. I have now just bought my 5th on, this is becoming addictive!
Look even better now I have oiled and painted some, they really stand out.
Dean is very helpful and always happy to answer any questions, support also available through the FB group page as well.
I am so please I opted for Hyde hives rather than the cheaper/ poor quality ones.
They also make amazing bird/ bat boxes and solitary bee houses as well
No more hives for now, 5 is enough... or is it?

I wanted to test out the long hive as next year I will be rearing Nucs for re-sale in my local area. I purchased the standard longhive as a means to test out the product and then purchase the slightly more expensive Queen Rearing Hive next year. The product does not disappoint and the customer service is ideal. I did receive two bottom boards that were different lengths to the third but speaking with CS and new ones have been sent out. The roof space fits a large rapid feeder and you can run two feeders at the same time. Also great that every hive that is purchased a tree is planted, a nice touch!

Excellent service, and I absolutely love my hive and the extras I requested, I have a dodgy shoulder so this was and is perfect for me. The Hive itself is impressive, very well made, I would definately recommend Hyde Hives and hope to use them again.

Brilliant service and an amazing hive, very well made and the bees are happy. Thank you so much, would definitely recommend.

The build quality on this hive is great, it's super sturdy and good material. If this type of hive is what you're looking for, you can't go wrong with this one.

Absolutely amazing hive. Amazing quality and with great workmanship. Would definitely buy another!!@

Well made and very strong and safe looks great did my diet shows with it this week and every one loved it

Good quality and good value

As soon as it arrived I new I'd made the right decision to purchase from Dean and Matt at Hyde Hives. The quality and attention to detail is amazing as was the delivery service from their workshop to my apiary so all in all it was a great purchase. Two of my hives have now been installed without a hitch as I followed the videos on the web site made by Laurence Edwards of Black Mountain Honey-No Nonsense Beekeeping who did a series on the Hyde Long-hive. So if your like me and have back problems and find hefting your national hives difficult I'd recommend these hives and I'm just in the process of purchasing my second to move another two of my National hives into long hives. Thanks for everything guys it's been a pleasure... Regards Wendy Perkins

Wonderful service great attention to details I needed to make my beekeeping easier for me. Delivery was smooth and direct to my garden bee enclosure. I’ve added handles so I can hold on and hooks inside to hang my hive tool so I don’t have to bend. Thank you to the team a great job

I am delighted with my new Layens Hive from Hyde Hives. A beautiful looking and sturdy hive which will compliment my Long Hive superbly. The build is excellent, I have no doubt it will give me many many years of great service.

I’m unsure to run it as one or two hives at the moment I’ll see how the new colony takes to it and how they progress. The bees certainly have 5 star accommodation with this hive.

Thanks again Matt & Dean for a lovely bit of kit.

The hive looks amazing, I’ve had lots of comments from passers by about how good it looks. I’m looking forward to installing a colony and working with it at waist height, no leaning over! The gas struts on the roof do a great job.

Bought a cedar long hive as a present for my wife, who had spent 2021 tending to friend's bees and decided she'd like some of her own. I spoke to Dean many times before purchasing, and not once was I met with anything but unbridled enthusiasm and sound advice. Arrival day came, and even that surpassed my already high expectations...the hive is a thing of beauty, and we are now setting about preparations for its new inhabitants...I just hope they appreciate Dean and Matt's efforts to provide them with top class accommodation... I cannot recommend them highly enough...

Really impressed with the design and build quality - stout timber, close-fitting joints, should last for decades. Satisfying to see the whole operation is run sustainably on site from raw logs to finished product. The guys were most helpful loading this very substantial item onto my pickup. Thanks to all.