Running Hare

19/06/2024

If you're a Swallows and Amazons' fan, you won't want to miss this special event at the wonderful Windermere Jetty Museum during the weekend of 28 June.
Over a packed spring and summer we do have just this one weekend free.
Book with our agency at https://www.cottages.com/cottages/running-hare-uk1272

Join us for a fun-filled weekend celebrating Swallows and Amazons, with Arthur Ransome inspired activities, music, memorabilia and the original

08/05/2024

Enjoyed restaining the back gate in the sunshine yesterday ☀️🌸🐰

28/03/2024

Did you know that the Lake District National Park offers free guided walks? There's loads to choose from, a great mix of discovering nature and local history. See what you fancy on your next visit and get booked in.

Welcome to the Lake District National Park official Guided Walks booking page! All our walks are free to book. We have a range of easy to moderate level walks, in groups of up to 20 people, all led by our wonderfully cheery and knowledgeable volunteers. Our walks offer a great variety of routes and....

20/03/2024

We've had some lovely doggy guests at Running Hare over the years. It's handy having the field/park straight out of the back, and they enjoy all the walks nearby too. I love it when guests send me pictures of their dogs on holiday in Windermere 🐾

This is Trixie who came to stay with us and some friends. She tolerated posing with me for the photo. It was five years ago, before Covid helpfully let me go grey 😆

25/02/2024

Delighted to get this lovely review from a recent guest at Running Hare.
It's been quite a quiet winter for us, and other cottage owners, so lovely to read this 😍
Check out availability on the agency site or contact me directly for your next wonderful Windermere break 🐰🌿⛰️

https://www.cottages.com/cottages/running-hare-uk1272

27/01/2024

Enjoy all this with a winter holiday break at Running Hare 🌊🏔️🐰
Check in work me on availability and prices for reductions 😎

Just a handful of reasons to come and visit Windermere this weekend!

⛵See the beautiful lake from the comfort of

🍰 Cosy cafes where you can hide from the rain such as or

🍺Dry January who? We have plenty of pubs full of character and local ales like

🚐 Get off the beaten track and discover hidden gems of the Lake District.

🗻 Plenty of walks to take in those glorious views. We love a hike up Orrest Head or Loughrigg or Gummers How! Theres so many to choose from.

23/01/2024

Cumbria has some of the darkest skies in the UK. Living in a light-polluted suburb of Manchester, I am always in awe of the skies when I visit Running Hare. Just standing in the park next to the house looking at the zillions of stars twinkling in the sky is a stunning, life-affirming experience.
Friends of the Lake District have events this February to celebrate and inform about the importance of maintaining dark skies for wildlife, the environment and our own wellbeing.
Check out the links and book yourself a break with us. Outside of school holidays you can stay 3, 4 or 7 nights.
https://www.cottages.com/cottages/running-hare-uk1272
(come to me for a discount or go via the agency).

https://www.friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk/dark-skies-subsite
https://www.friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=4ed0234d-0012-4378-ba34-afc9e08fdd8c

14/01/2024

Catch a bargain break at Running Hare this winter and spring!
Just returned from Windermere last week where we had some beautiful bright, crisp winter weather. It really is beautiful all year round.
We are happy to offer you 10-15% off the agency prices this winter and spring😀.
Check out availability on the agency website https://www.cottages.com/cottages/running-hare-uk1272
Then come to me with dates so that I can give you a direct booking price. Email me at [email protected] to get yourself a cheeky litte winter holiday 😉
A few reminders:
- you can travel by train to Windermere and don't need a car when you're there either as there's so many lovely walks nearby as well as shops, and lovely places to eat and drink
- Running Hare is super-cosy with its wood burning stove and blankets (as well as the central heating at your full disposal)
- the wifi is great so it's perfect for a work-ation with both the kitchen table and sitting desk available
Any questions, ask here, message or email as above!

01/01/2024

As we hang on to the remains of the festive season I thought I'd have a play with AI-generated images for your amusement. I typed in "running hare, mountains countryside" then chose a selection of different styles. Quite the mind boggling experience. What do you think?
Oh and happy new year to you all. Look forward to welcoming new and past guests in 2024 ✨🐰🏔️

03/12/2023

Windermere in the Alps this weekend!!
Love this tribute to their dog that the current guests at Running Hare built today ❄️☃️🐾
Maybe they'll make a snow hare next ...🐰

30/11/2023

Lots of interesting events on offer with Cumbria Wildlife Trust who do great work in the area. Check out their December offerings.

https://mailchi.mp/cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/early-december-events?e=2cbaebcf7b

28/11/2023

Guests at Running Hare this year will have seen the development of the lovely Mission Cafe at the end of the road. What a treat. Not only are we minutes walk from the centre of Windermere without the business of the town, we now have this lovely cafe at the end of the road open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and afternoon tea. It's been really nicely done up, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It's just opposite the play area on the far side of the park.

“In the heart of Windermere” Be Inspired Who The Mission Cafe established by Lakes Christian Centre, church. We serve the whole of our community, young and old, living and working here as well as those visiting this wonderful part of the world on holiday. What We seek to offer great hospitality ...

24/11/2023

What a stunning bright winter's day on School Knott. Such a fab wander from Running Hare if you want an hour's walk. Great views for much less effort than climbing the high fells 😂

17/10/2023

Despite being booked solid from May to now, we somehow have availability that the agency hasn't filled for half-term, both Friday 20 October and Friday 27 October for a week. I am happy to take a direct bookings at lower cost than agency, please message me to discuss.
The Lake District is absolutely beautiful in autumn. You can travel to Running Hare in Windermere by car or by train - no need for a car once you're there as there's everything you need locally: beautiful fell walks straight from the cottage, restaurants, pubs, shops, lake access etc. And of course all your creature comforts at Running Hare itself, with a cosy wood-burning stove and all mod cons.
More info and pricing on agency link below.
https://www.cottages.com/cottages/running-hare-uk1272

06/09/2023

Bruce and I (Danielle) are enjoying a mini mid-week break at Running Hare. Today we both walked up Orrest Head the back way so enjoyed the different woodland options.
Then Bruce ran up Brant Fell and School Knott whilst I made a tagine for dinner with a blue squash - except I used several veg but forgot the actual squash 🙈

21/08/2023

This photo came up in my phone memories from a trip to Windermere and I thought what a lovely sunrise it is. Then I remembered who I am and realised of course it's a sunset 😆

06/07/2023

Most of you probably know that we welcome up to two well behaved dogs at Running Hare 🐾🐾
It's a perfect place with an enclosed back garden bordering on the large park - and with lots of fab fell walks nearby.
Here's a useful guide to walks without stiles.
Check out availability on the agency website https://www.cottages.com/cottages/running-hare-uk1272

https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/things-to-do/walking/mileswithoutstiles

50 easy and accessible walking routes for wheelchairs, pushchairs and those with limited mobility, across the Lake District National Park.

02/07/2023

Two weeks have become available at Running Hare on 7 and/or 14 July if you fancy a last minute holiday in wonderful Windermere. After that we're booked into October ☺️
A beautiful home from home with two bedrooms, two bathrooms facing a large park, less than ten min walk into centre of Windermere, loads of lovely walks straight from the cottage.
Check out the website and follow the link to cottages.com to book with the agency or message me directly for a price

https://www.runningharewindermere.co.uk/

13/06/2023

Tonight Tuesday 13 June at 7pm on BBC 4: The Lakes with Paul Rose is all about Windermere 📺⛰️ 💦🌿

Here in the blistering dry heat of Manchester (yes, really), I can but dream of a cool dip in Lake Windermere

Explorer Paul Rose heads to Windermere.

11/04/2023

Weather's looking good from Friday 🤩🌞🥳. Look at Tuesday and Wednesday at 19 degrees! Warm enough for a dip in Lake Windermere, isn't it 🏝
Bookings are looking really good this spring and summer. Here's what's still available:
- Friday 14 April which can also be split into a long weekend (14-17) or mid week break (17-21 April).
£895 for the week with Cottages.com or message me for a discount.
- Mon 24-Friday 28 April (£695)
- May fully booked
- Fri 16 June for a week (£1129)
- Friday 21 July for a week (£1229)
Then that's it till September with weeks beginning 1st and 15th available.
Go on, you know you deserve a lovely break in the Lakes with all your creature comforts at Running Hare 🐰🐰

01/04/2023

Now there's an idea.... Maybe I could convince them to site a giant running Hare too 🐇⛰️😂

BREAKING NEWS❗

Lake District planners approve ‘Hollywood’ style sign on the Langdales.

26/03/2023

Delighted to receive this message from our agency. Massive thank you to all our guests for writing lovely reviews and your generosity with ratings 💕🙏🏼 Much appreciated 😁
New bookings welcome through cottages.com or direct with me.

"I’m writing to share the fantastic news that, based on guest reviews and feedback gathered throughout 2022, your holiday home has achieved the coveted 2023 Customers' Choice Award.

As you may already know, the award is given to owners whose holiday homes have achieved a consistent score of 9.5 (or above) for the “overall” rating through our Reevoo guest satisfaction feedback, therefore falling into the top 20% of all our listed properties. Consistently high standards keep guests coming back to us year after year and we couldn’t achieve this without your help."

09/02/2023

This looks like a great exhibition at the Windermere Jetty Museum.
It's a lovely walk from Running Hare following the Mill Beck stream to this part of the lake. The museum cafe has fantastic views of the lake.
Well worth a visit.

📣 Forty Farms exhibition is coming to Windermere Jetty Museum this March!

🐏 British Life Photographer of the year Amy Bateman captures the stories from farmers across the Lake District and Cumbria.

📆 Open from Saturday 4 March – Sunday 4 June

📌 Save this post to add in your calendar





🔗 Plan your visit - bit.ly/Forty_Farms

24/01/2023

Absolutely love Windermere and the Lakes in the winter, beautiful from dawn till dusk.
There's two weeks available in February and two in March! Check them out on the agency website or come direct to me so I can give you a discount
https://www.cottages.com/cottages/running-hare-uk1272

21/12/2022

Wishing all our guests a fabulous festive season.
Hope you have lots of fun, relaxation and good food.
Our Christmas and New Year guests are already settling in well.
Look forward to welcoming everyone else in 2023. Do contact me for 'returner' prices.

26/10/2022

For visitors in November, check out Cumbria Wildlife Trust's newsletter for events and activities

24/10/2022

I wondered why our lovely guests weren't writing as many reviews this year so I enquired with the agency whether there were any issues and it turns out the Reevoo team delete any that mention my name! How bonkers is that?! I had to give them permission to mention my name for them to publish them. Why wouldn't I?
It's so nice to have personalised feedback and undoubtedly helps to get further bookings. Here's three recent reviews from lovely guests: thank you sooo much!

21/10/2022

Edit - week Friday 4 November now booked.

Brant Fell is one of the many beautiful walks in Windermere from Running Hare. I'm a big fan of walking in the fells and viewing the mountains (rather than actually climbing the mountains 😆). If you've stayed with us already you'll be familiar with the circular walks straight from the front door. I love adding new ones, for instance Follow the Stream. Check out the full list here https://www.runningharewindermere.co.uk/walks-from-here
We've been virtually fully booked since April and from November you will find more availability. Special late offer for Friday 4 November for a week, £600, or 3 nights for £400.
Message me or email me at [email protected] to book this or to enquire about other dates.

16/10/2022

If you live in a city like me, you'll appreciate the amazing dark skies in Cumbria. As well as stunning to behold, dark skies are so important for wildlife and the environment.
The Darks Skies Festival runs for two weeks and although Running Hare is available the first week, you can book the week 4-11 November - or even the long weekend 4-7 November.
Comment or message me if you're interested in booking 🌄🌚✨

https://www.friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk/dark-skies-subsite