Running Hare
Your holiday cottage in Windermere
Welcome to Running Hare in Windermere
This website is for our guests to help you have a relaxing holiday, making the most of facilities in the cottage and enjoying everything this beautiful area has to offer.
Running Hare is a spacious two bedroom cottage in the heart of Windermere in the beautiful English Lake District.
It was thoughtfully refurbished during 2017/18 with guests' comfort in mind.
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The cottage is owned by Bruce and Danielle; and Danielle is available answer questions before and during your stay. We do not
live locally. However the booking agency, Cumbria Cottages, are based locally and have staff to hand if needed.
Bookings are currently taken through the agency, Cottages.com, also known locally as Cumbria Cottages.
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Running Hare is a spacious two bedroom cottage in the heart of Windermere in the beautiful English Lake District.
It was thoughtfully refurbished during 2017/18 with guests' comfort in mind.
​
The cottage is owned by Bruce and Danielle; and Danielle is available answer questions before and during your stay. We do not
live locally. However the booking agency, Cumbria Cottages, are based locally and have staff to hand if needed.
Bookings are currently taken through the agency, Cottages.com, also known locally as Cumbria Cottages.
[This page links to How thing work which is password protected- may not be the best place?]
Running Hare is a spacious two bedroom cottage in the heart of Windermere in the beautiful English Lake District.
It was thoughtfully refurbished during 2017/18 with guests' comfort in mind.
​
The cottage is owned by Bruce and Danielle; and Danielle is available answer questions before and during your stay. We do not
live locally. However the booking agency, Cumbria Cottages, are based locally and have staff to hand if needed.
Bookings are currently taken through the agency, Cottages.com, also known locally as Cumbria Cottages.
[This page links to How thing work which is password protected- may not be the best place?]
LOCAL ACTIVITIES IN and AROUND WINDERMERE
Windermere Tourist Information, Victoria Street, Windermere LA23 1AD; info@windermereinfo.co.uk
The tourist information centre is near Windermere station (and Booths supermarket). Here you can get information from the helpful staff, pick up information leaflets and buy local/regional books and maps.
Below are just a few attractions nearby. Check out the websites below for access to more fullsome information.
There are a variety of leaflets about indoor and outdoor activities in the sitting room. Also lots of local walks books and maps.
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Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories. Rayrigg Road, Windermere LA23 1BN
Newly built museum celebrating Windermere’s boating history. Café.
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Brockhole on Windermere A591 road to Ambleside Windermere LA23 1LQ.
Outdoor adventures and indoor exhibitions, craft sessions, cafe, shop
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The World of Beatrix Potter, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3BX
Beatrix Potter's tales brought to life.
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Windermere Lakes Cruises. Check online for timetables and varied itineraries.
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Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3JT
Grade 1 listed building, a stunning example of an arts & crafts house. Guided tours, exhibitions, café and shop. Stunning views of Lake Windermere.
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The Lake District Holocaust Project at Windermere Library, Ellerthwaite Road, Windermere LA23 2AJ
Windermere library hosts a permanent exhibition about Jewish survivors given refugee after World War II, a story commemorated in the film, The Windermere Children which you can watch on Amazon Prime on the smart TV.
The Old Laundry Theatre Bowness-on-Windermere
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See also Visiting the Lake - Lake Windermere, of course!
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Useful websites:
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Visit Cumbria: Things to do in Windermere
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Lake District National: Lots of resources and free guided walks