Welcome to Hare Cottage. Nestled on the doorstep of a 400 acre nature reserve with wild ponies roaming on it, our gorgeous little farm cottage is the perfect escape to the countryside.
Treat yourself to extra services like natural spa sessions, farmhouse breakfasts & afternoon teas, delivered straight to your door.
Enjoy walks amongst the wild horses, archery lessons, bonfire evenings and family friendly spa sessions all from the comfort of the same farm.
Info & prices for extras below↓
Hare Cottage is a delightful Victorian semi-detached cottage full of charm and quirks.
Jam packed full of carefully chosen antiques and nature-inspired decor, Hare Cottage has been lovingly designed to share the most wholesome elements of countryside farm life with our guests.
It features: A country-style kitchen, a cosy living room (wood-burner, double & single sofa-bed, netflix TV), 4 double bedrooms & 2 single bedroom with countryside views and large bathroom.
It also includes a large open garden with interrupted views of the countryside, outdoor dining area and BBQ fire pit for lovely evenings star-gazing.
Natural spa:
→ Please note that the wooden hot tub featured on our listing photos is part of our Natural Spa facilities, which are a 1 min walk from Hare Cottage. Access to our Natural Spa is not included in the price of your Airbnb booking.
Hare Cottage guests can book a 2-3 hour pampering spa session, along with other amazing add-ons during their stay.
Please scroll down to 'Extra services & experiences' for more info and prices about our natural hot tub spa, archery lessons, catering and much more... ↓
• Don't worry about a thing •
Hare Cottage comes fully equipped with: bedding & fresh cotton peshtemal towels, yorkshire tea, coffee, biscuits, complimentary firewood and outdoor fire pit for BBQs. Hare Cottage is also dog friendly.
• Little gifts •
We love spoiling our guests with little spontaneous gifts like fresh flowers from the garden, wellies and rain-coats to borrow, fresh cakes/apples/eggs and other seasonal goodies straight from the farm - whatever is in season. Our family is extremely friendly, and love hosting. We'll be on hand to make sure that you feel right at home, no matter how far you've travelled.
• The Nature Reserve •
We're lucky enough to have a 400 acre nature reserve on our doorstep with wild exmoor ponies roaming on it. For those looking to experience the bracing English countryside, this is a fabulous place to disconnect in nature. A short drive from our accommodation, it offers extensive walks and extremely beautiful vistas.
• Booking Extras: Breakfast, Spa, Evening Meals •
Please contact our booking team to enquire for availability.
→ Book 3 extras to receive a 5% overall discount.
Chose from:
- Natural Spa Sessions
- Farmhouse Breakfast Baskets
- Afternoon Teas
- Light Hamper Lunches
- Evening Catering & Table Laying Services
- Archery Lessons
- Axe Throwing & Campfire Evenings
... all from the comfort of the same farm.
Access to these facilities & extras must be booked and paid for separately from your accommodation booking.
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• Our Spa •
Our natural spa has been handcrafted in wood and copper to help guests totally unwind in the beauty of our surrounding natural landscape, enjoying private sessions.
Timings:
Mini spa sessions: 11am-1pm, or, 2pm-4pm
Full spa session, 5pm-8pm
Spa Location:
1 min walk from Rose Cottage, Hare Cottage, the Manor and the Yurt. 1 min drive from Plum Cottage.
Children:
Families with children may book our 'mini spa sessions' which will be adapted to your child's age. Please follow our safety instructions carefully.
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→ Mini Spa Session
Pricing: £45/guest, minimum 2 guests, maximum 8 guests.
Timings: Chose your 2 hour session:
11am-1pm
2pm-4pm
Includes:
- Spa kits: Fresh Turkish cotton hammam towels, Japanese kimonos & flip-flops.
- Cleopatra copper milk and calendula flower bath treatment, (or Turkish rose petal bath if preferred).
- Swedish ice bucket & drench shower experience.
- Natural salted foot-baths, scrubs & massagers.
- Selection of fabulous natural cosmetics from around the world: Natural Greek argila face-masks, Moroccan beldi soaps (made with argan oil), handmade rose-hip hand-soaps, Sukin natural shampoos, conditioners and nourishing moisturisers & Moroccan exfoliation mittens (kessa).
- Freshly picked herbal teas from our gardens & essential oils.
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→ Full Spa Session
Pricing:
£55/guest, minimum 5 guests, maximum 10 guests.
Timings: 3 hour session
5pm-8pm
Includes:
- Spa kits: Fresh Turkish cotton hammam towels, Japanese kimonos & flip-flops.
- 1700 litre larch and spruce wood fresh water hot-tub, heated to 40 degrees (with countryside views).
- Cleopatra copper milk and calendula flower bath (or Turkish rose petal bath if preferred).
- Swedish ice bucket & drench shower experience.
- Natural salted foot-baths, scrubs & wooden massagers.
- Selection of fabulous natural cosmetics from around the world: Natural Greek argila face-masks, Moroccan Beldi soaps (made with argan oil), handmade rose-hip hand-soaps, Sukin natural shampoos, conditioners and nourishing moisturisers & Moroccan exfoliation mittens (kessa).
- Freshly picked herbal teas from our gardens & essential oils.
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• Catering Options •
Delivered straight to your doorstep, our catering uses only the best and most delicious and seasonal ingredients from local farms in the area.
→ Special Occasion farmhouse breakfast basket
Pricing: £25/guest, minimum 2 guests.
Timings: 9.30am doorstep delivery, or evening delivery for early morning start.
- Freshly picked flowers, table cloth, napkins, tea ware and champaign coupes.
- Freshly baked granary loaf breads, danish pastries & traditional scones.
- Free range eggs, danish cured bacon, award winning lincolnshire sausages, black pudding, freshly picked herbs, english mustard.
- Homemade large jam (from our walled garden's apples), local Zero KM honey.
- Large homemade granola, rolled porridge oats, selection of fresh fruit, chia seeds, sesame seeds & dried apricots.
- Local milk, large organic yoghurt, deluxe english butter
- Harrogate roasted french press coffee, loose leaf specialty teas, orange juice (perfect for belinis) & apple juice.
Options:
Vegetarian & vegan options available.
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→ Mini breakfast basket
Pricing: £15/guest, minimum 2 guests.
Timings: 9.30am doorstep delivery, or evening delivery for early morning start.
- Freshly baked granary loaf bread & traditional scones
- Free range eggs, danish cured bacon, mini lincolnshire sausages
- Mini jam & honey selection
, rolled porridge oats
, fresh apples
- Orange juice, local milk, mini butter (tea & coffee bags provided in accommodation)
Options:
Vegetarian & vegan options available.
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→ 3 Course Dinner Hamper & Table Laying Service
Pricing: £35/guest, minimum 2 guests.
Timings: 5.20pm delivery (ready for oven) & table laying service.
Includes: Generous "Great Taste Award" local english cheeses, crackers and compot board, Prize-winning lincolnshire steak & ale or vegetarian pies, fresh salads made with seasonal ingredients, home-made dressings, chocolate fondant puddings, forest fruits, double cream, beautiful table cloth, napkins, candles and freshly picked flowers laid on your table ready for when you want to dine.
Options: Vegetarian available.
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→ Afternoon Tea Hamper & Decorations
Pricing: £30/guest, minimum 2 guests.
Timings: 3pm
Includes: Generous helpings of handmade sponge cakes (decorated with seasonal flowers and fruits), delicious scones, cupcakes, savoury quiches, Lincolnshire speciality sausage rolls, homemade jams, clotted creams, specialty lose leaf teas, roasted coffee, milk, butter and juices. Our hampers include a ‘mad hatters style’ twist, vintage table cloths, quirky tea-pots, napkins, bunting and freshly picked flowers.
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→ Light Lunch Hamper
Pricing: £20/guest, minimum 2 guests.
Timings: 1pm-2.30pm (can be packed up for a picnic on day of departure)
Includes: Homemade quiches, specialty lincolnshire sausage rolls, "Great Taste Award" local english cheeses, fresh salad, seasonal fruit, home-baked bread-rolls, flapjacks, local specialty mustards, locally pressed ginger beer & apple juices, picnic blanket & bunting (for special occasions).
Options: Vegetarian available.
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• Activities •
→ Private archery lesson:
£30/guest, minimum 2 guests.
Location: On Sawcliffe Farm, a short walk from all properties, except Plum Cottage, which is a short 1 min drive from the farm.
A beautiful private archery range is located in our old 17th century dairy. Guests can enjoy 1 hour archery lessons in one of the oldest parts of our farm together with our legendary teacher Reg. Don't worry if you've never tried it before, it's easier than it look.
Timings & Access:
1 hour lesson, chose from 11.15am-12.15pm OR 3.30pm-4.30pm (can be altered)
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→ Bonfire & axe throwing evening:
£35/guest, minimum 2 guests.
Location: On Sawcliffe Farm, a short walk from all properties, except Plum Cottage, which is a short 1 min drive from the farm.
Guests can enjoy an evening of learning how to start a fire with flint, axe throwing and marshmallows by the fire. The perfect way to disconnect from the modern world and immerse yourselves in the countryside.
Timings & Access:
1.5 hour bonfire evening, 5-6.30pm (not flexible).
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• Tea & Pub Recommendations •
We're lucky enough to have an excellent pub restaurant 'The Hope & Anchor' near us in South Ferriby, (13 min drive) which we wholeheartedly recommend not only for it's food but also it's Humberside Views. It has won many national awards. Tea and cakes can be best enjoyed in Barton's Ropewalk Art Gallery and Museum.
If you have any additional queries or requests please do not hesitate to contact us, it would be our pleasure to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
We simply can't wait to host you!
