Countryside Cottage: Spa, Catering & Wild Ponies

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 pampering spa evenings, traditional farmhouse breakfasts & afternoon teas, delivered straight to your door. Enjoy walks amongst the wild horses, archery lessons & bonfire evenings, all from the comfort of the same farm. Info & prices below￬ We can't wait to welcome you! 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: Country-style kitchen: With everything you need for home-cooking and dining together as a group. Cosy living room: Complete with a wood-burner, double sofa-bed, single sofa-bed and netflix TV to cosy up to at night. 2 double bedrooms & 1 single bedroom: Each with their own unique and style, little touches to make your stay as relaxing as possible and extra comfortable beds. Large bathroom: Complete with bath, shower, handmade soap (made by our cosmetics team), shampoo and relaxing bath salts. Large 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 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. • Getting to us • Less than 2 hours from Manchester, and 3.5 hours from London, Hare Cottage is the perfect escape for groups looking for a unique countryside getaway or celebrating a special occasion. Hare Cottage is a 10 min taxi journey from the local train station in Scunthorpe with easy connections across the country. • Booking extra services & experiences • We have a number of unique guest experiences like our natural spa, catering services, bonfire lookout, axe throwing and archery range. Guests can book any these extra experiences as add-ons during their stay. Whether you're looking to kick back, relax and indulge, or you'd like a more active countryside experience, we're here to make your stay extra special. Skip to 'Extra services & experiences' below for more information. ￬ • 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. • About our family • We're a family of farmers, artisans and carpenters. We've spent the last 28 years tirelessly renovating and saving this ancient farm and cottages from abandonment (it dates back to the Middle Ages). We're honoured to be able to share our fabulous home with our guests and can't wait to show you around in person! • Extra services & experiences • We have a number of extra services & experiences available for guests to book. Please note that access to these facilities must be booked and paid for separately from your accommodation and are subject to availability. To book, follow the steps outlined below in the 'How to Book Extras' Section of this listing (just scroll down ￬). We always recommend that guests book their preferred extras as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. _______ ￫ Private Wooden Hot Tub Spa: £200/group, for 1-4 guests £45/guest, for 5-8 guests 1 minute walk from Hare Cottage, our natural spa facilities have been handcrafted in wood to help guests totally unwind in the beauty of the surrounding natural landscape, and to indulge in gorgeous natural cosmetics from spa cultures all over the world. 100% natural (no chemicals), guests can indulge in 3 hours of pampering and relaxation. Our spa takes 7 hours for us to prepare for use, so spa sessions start at 5pm and we can only host one per day. For detailed information & full spa packages skip to 'Hot Tub Spa FAQs' below ￬ What's included in a Natural Spa Session? Perfect for indulgent pamper sessions to really relax. Spa sessions include: - 3 hour candlelit spa session. - Turkish hammam towels. - Japanese kimonos. - Flip-flops. - Moroccan exfoliation mittens (Kessa). - Moroccan Beldi soap (made with Argan oil) - Natural salted foot-bath. - Natural wooden massagers. - Greek Argila face-masks. - Delicious herbal teas. - Essential oils. - Full spa circuit pack. Timings & Access: 3 hour session, 5pm-8pm (start time cannot be altered). _______ ￫ Private Archery Range: £25/guest, minimum 2 guests. A beautiful private archery range is located in our old 18th century dairy. Guests can enjoy 1 hour archery lessons in one of the oldest parts of our farm together with our legendary archery teacher Reg. Don't worry if you've never tried it before, it's easier than it looks. Timings & Access: 1 hour lesson, choose from 11.15am-12.15pm OR 3.30pm-4.30pm (can be altered) _______ ￫ Bonfire & Axe Throwing Evening £250/group. 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. Our bonfire site has a particularly lovely view of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Timings & Access: 1.5 hour bonfire evening, begins 45 mins before sunset on chosen day (not flexible). _______ • Catering Services • ￫ 'Mad Hatters' Pop-up Afternoon Tea Baskets: £29/guest Served to your accommodation in a socially distanced manner, our afternoon tea is provided by our local bakery and can be enjoyed in your accommodation. Our generous tea includes: Teas, coffees, plenty of delicious freshly baked cakes, linens and bunting to give you that extra bit of wow-factor. It also has a delightful little Mad Hatter's Tea Party inspired twist. Options: Vegetarian options available. Vegan, Hallal or Gluten Free not available. Timings: ca. 3.00pm doorstep delivery (not flexible). _______ ￫ Farm House Breakfast Basket: Our delicious breakfast basket includes teas, coffees, a delicious locally baked granary bread, locally cured bacon, free range eggs, fruit and jams made on the farm (with apples & wild red berries from the farm), yoghurt, homemade granola, local honey, milk and butter. Options: Vegetarian options available. Vegan, Hallal or Gluten Free not available. Timings: ca. 9.30am doorstep delivery (not flexible). Breakfast Pricing: £25/guest _______ Please note that all our add-ons are subject to the availability of our service providers and are booked on a first come first serve basis. All of the above facilities and activities must be booked separately from the cottage, just follow the steps below in the 'How to book extras' section below ￬. To avoid disappointment we recommend guests let us know if they'd like to book extras upon reserving accommodation. ----- • How to book Extras • Step 1: Choose the extra services that you want to book... ￫ Wooden Hot Tub Spa Session ￫ Archery Lesson ￫ Bonfire & Axe Throwing Evening ￫ Pop-up Afternoon Tea Basket ￫ Farm House Breakfast Basket Step 2: Book your accommodation Step 3: Message our booking team outlining the extras that you want to book. Step 4: Our team will get back to you during customer service hours to confirm availability and timings, and to send you a payment link for 'Additional Services' via Airbnb's payment centre, the 'Resolution Centre'. Step 5: Once you have made your payment, please confirm your booking with our customer service team via Airbnb's chat. Step 6: Read the information above to answer any questions about access, availability, timings and pricing. (Website hidden by Airbnb) Wooden Hot Tub Spa FAQs What's included in a Natural Spa Session? A 3 hour pamper session in our magical wooden Hot Tub Spa (1700 litres of fresh water) with gorgeous natural Spa Kits combining the best of Spa cultures from around the world. Perfect for indulgent pamper sessions to really relax. Spa sessions include: - 3 hour candlelit Spa Session. - Turkish Hammam towels. - Japanese Kimonos. - Flip-flops. - Moroccan Exfoliation Mittens (Kessa). - Moroccan Beldi Soap (made with Argan Oil) - Natural salted Foot-bath. - Natural wooden massagers. - Greek Argila face-masks. - Delicious herbal teas. - Essential oils. - Full Spa circuit pack. Where is the Hot Tub Spa located? Sheltered inside a beautiful oak structure 1 min walk from Hare Cottage. It is in a private 17th Century walled garden overlooking a small lake full of wildlife. No other guests have access to this space whilst you are using it. What does natural mean? Our Hot Tub spa is 100% oak, pine & larch wood, filled with fresh water, wood-fired and candlelit. So no chemicals or electricity - just fresh water & the incredible antiseptic and healing qualities of wood - it's delightful! Why do we have to book a session? Our spa takes 7 hours to clean, fill with 1700 litres of water and heat up to 38-40 degrees. We follow a strict draining and sanitising regime in line with World Health Organisation recommendations. We start preparations for spa guests at 9am so that sessions can begin at 5-6pm in the evening. As a natural Spa, start times can vary slightly depending on the outdoor temperature and air pressure affecting heating times. Guest are asked to vacate the spa area by 8pm so that our staff can lock the facilities and return to their homes and families for the evening. What else do I need to know? Guests are provided with fresh Turkish towels and changing rooms. Alcohol is strictly not permitted in the Spa area. Children under 12 are not permitted, and over 12 must be accompanied. If you'd like to book, please get in touch with us directly. (Website hidden by Airbnb) Spa rules: - All spa goers must shower before entering the space. - Alcohol is not permitted within the spa space. - Children under 12 are not permitted within the spa space. - Children 12-18 must be accompanied at all times. - Spa guests will be required to sign a safety agreement prior to entry. - Spa guests are asked to not touch the wood burner or lean on the glass in the green house. ----- • 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! Guests will have private access to Hare Cottage. Please note that Hare Cottage is a detached cottage, so it has (very friendly) neighbours. We'll be available throughout your stay in nearby accommodation providing socially distanced assistance when required. • The Surrounding Area • A short drive from a number of country parks (Normanby & Elsham Hall), historic market towns (Brigg & Barton-Upon-Humber), extensive walks (Lincolnshire Wolds & Humberside), and historic cities a little further afield (Beverly, York & Lincoln), there are no end of group friendly activities in the local area. We're more than happy to recommend a schedule. Scunthorpe train station is a 10 min drive from Hare Cottage. Taxis are available in front of the station. You can expect the journey to cost around £10. Please note that Hare Cottage is situated on a working farm so there are occasionally working Farm vehicles near the cottage. It is also a semi-detached cottage with neighbours who both work for the farm and our Airbnb properties and have working vehicles on their property adjacent to Hare Cottage, you will notice this as you drive in. They also have two extremely friendly Labradors, Bella and Molly, who although they'll bark to greet you, are actually angling for a big hug!