Guests say
Running Hare is a beautifully decorated and spotless cottage in Windermere, praised for its excellent location close to both the town centre and scenic walking routes. Guests highlight the secure garden with direct access to a park, making it ideal for dog owners. The cottage is well-equipped, comfortable, and features thoughtful touches such as walking guides. Parking is convenient, and the property is within easy reach of local shops, eateries, and attractions. Visitors consistently recommend Running Hare for a relaxing and enjoyable stay in the Lake District.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as spotless, very clean, and well-maintained, indicating a consistently high standard of cleanliness.
Guests repeatedly praise the location, noting its proximity to Windermere town centre, local amenities, and direct access to a park, making it especially convenient for dog owners.
The cottage is described as very comfortable, with quality bedding and a cosy atmosphere, including a log burner for winter evenings. Bedrooms and living spaces are highlighted as comfortable by several guests.
Reviews mention a modern, fully equipped kitchen, handy utility room, secure garden, parking, and useful walking guides. The property is described as well-appointed and equipped with everything needed for a pleasant stay.
Guests appreciate the walking guides and maps provided, as well as the owner's friendly and responsive communication. While thoughtful touches are noted, gifts are not specifically mentioned and cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
A beautiful, traditional, Lakeland stone cottage with a homely range cooker and wonderful views as well!. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Woodburner, French Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Logs for wood burner available locally. Doggy extras.. Small enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car to the rear. No smoking. Please note: There are 2 steps in the garden. This property has security deposit of £150.. Running Hare is a beautifully refurbished and tastefully decorated traditional Lakeland stone terraced cottage with character. It is ideally situated a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Windermere, opening onto parkland, with enticing views of the surrounding fells. The house offers a unique place to relax in comfort all year round and has lovely features, including attractive artworks and decor.
The spacious living room has a wood burner to keep you cosy over winter, a stunning antique sewing machine table which has been refurbished into a desk and USB sockets. On summer evenings you can enjoy a drink on the patio in the courtyard-style garden that is accessed via the French doors. Entertaining in the well-equipped, modern fitted kitchen/dining room is a delight, with a large range-style oven, dishwasher and ample work space for preparing delicious meals. The handy utility room is useful for drying off muddy boots and dogs.
Take the feature staircase to the first floor, where the comfort continues with a twin room that can also be made up as a super kingsize bed on request, and a spacious bathroom with a wide bath and overhead shower. On the top floor, the double bedroom has beamed ceilings and its own en-suite with a large shower space. Both bedrooms are attractively decorated with feature walls and look out onto the open parkland, with stunning views of the surrounding fells. Running Hare looks out onto Queen’s Park, ideal for lawn games or dog walking. A children’s play area is just a few minutes walk across the park.
Within a ½-mile walk is the lovely village of Windermere, with great choices of places to lunch, dine or have coffee and cake, as well as galleries and gift shops to browse. A little further down the road is Bowness, with its lakeside restaurants, wide variety of shops, lake cruises from Bowness Bay, a cinema and The World of Beatrix Potter Museum.
Running Hare is the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area. There is plenty to do for visitors without a car, including walks with stunning views up nearby Orrest Head, School Knott and Brant Fell. Your four-legged friends are welcome, so bring them along and enjoy the endless walks that surround. There is a small corner shop on the same street, with supermarkets, pubs and restaurants a pleasant ½-mile walk away.
Free WiFi
A security deposit of £150 is required at this property. This will be collected automatically 7 days prior to arrival and refunded (unless a damage claim is received) 7 days after the end of your stay. Please note that your refunded security deposit will take 3-5 days to appear in your account. For your convenience, we’ll take this payment from the last card used to make payment to us. If you would prefer to use a different method of payment, please let us know before the security deposit is due.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Laurel and Hardy Museum
Reviews (10)
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John Clary
What a brilliant find, Running Hare is a very well appointed cottage with everything you need in a home from home. Comfortable beds with great local amenities, handily placed for walking into both Windermere and Bowness-On-Windermere. There’s even a wood burner, although with the heatwave in June we didn’t need it. A brilliant place to explore the lakes, we used a combination of our car and public transport with Coniston, Ambleside, Keswick, Kendal and Grasmere all easily reached. We particularly enjoyed Wast Water. Danielle was a wonderful host providing excellent directions and information how everything works as well as being easily contactable. We would definitely return for another break and although we went as a couple it would just as good for two couples or a family.
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Confirmed Guest
House was beautiful, freshly decorated, spotless, great quality kitchen equipment, bedding. Location superb for my dog. The walking guides from the house were brilliant. Danielle’s communication was speedy and friendly. Would highly recommend and will return
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Tony Hopwood
Stayed over New Year. Cottage in a great location. 10 minutes walk into Windermere. Handy for Bus and Train station. Cottage very comfortable. Log burner a bonus on cold winter evenings. Kitchen modern and fully equipped. Handy utility room for boots and coats, etc. Bedrooms comfortable. Direct access to the playing fields, which is ideal if you have a dog. Parking space at the back of the cottage is very handy. Good walks from the cottage