Cottage Details

When You Arrive

Turn right through the double gates onto the gravel drive.  There is sufficient parking for 4/5 cars, however we ask that you leave enough access for the owner’s car.  There is also a charging point for electric vehicles.  Running Hare Barn is through the wooden gate on your right and the French doors at the end of the path lead into the kitchen/dining area.

Kitchen/Dining area:

This is an absolutely stunning room which has plenty of room for everyone to get together to spend time in.  There are so many original features and has been decorated and furnished with much love and care.  Along one side of the open plan area is a well equipped, purpose built oak kitchen with plenty of cupboard space, a Rangemaster electric range with double oven, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave oven.  There is also a free standing full sized American style fridge and freezer.  On the other side of the room is a unique wooden dining table, which can seat up to 16 people at two large oak church pews (especially useful if both barns are booked together so that everyone can eat in the same place).

Atrium:

Large glass windows have replaced the original barn threshing doors, letting in plenty of natural light.  The windows at ground floor level are screened with louvred shutters, to maintain privacy for you.  The open plan atrium extends up through the building to the beamed roof at the top.  There are plenty of comfy sofas and arm chairs for you to relax in and a radio/CD player.  French doors open out into the paved yard.

By the French doors is a sectioned off area which can be used for storage, space for coats, boots and dog items or even for soggy dogs themselves whilst they’re drying off.

First Floor Sitting Room:

Again, there are plenty of comfy sofas and chairs and amazing views over the fields.  It has a large 65” curved screen smart TV/DVD and home theatre system.

Bedroom One with En-Suite Bathroom:

Just off the Atrium, this ground floor bedroom has a king size bed, chest of drawers and hanging space.  It looks out onto the yard through a small gothic arched window.  The spacious en-suite bathroom has a double ended roll top bath, newly fitted large shower cubicle with grab bars, wash basin and toilet with a traditional style high line cistern.

Bedroom Two with An En-Suite bathroom:

Also on the ground floor, this bedroom has a king size bed, hanging and cupboard space.  The en-suite bathroom is laid out the same as Bedroom One.

Bedroom Three with An En-Suite Shower Room:

Overlooking the yard, through a small gothic arched window, the large master bedroom on the first floor has a superking zip and link bed (which can be two large single beds if required), wardrobe, chest of drawers and a small sofa.  The en-suite shower room has a spacious shower cubicle with a large rainfall shower head, high line traditional style toilet and wash basin.

Mezzanine Bedroom Four:

With stunning views across the fields from its second floor window, this mezzanine bedroom has a king size bed.  A large curtain can be pulled across the balcony rail to screen the bedroom and give privacy.  The low beams in both mezzanine bedrooms are part of the original fabric of the barn.

Mezzanine Bedroom Five:

This bedroom is also set in the roof space and enjoys amazing views across the countryside.  It has two small double beds and a privacy curtain hanging from one of the beams to screen the bedroom from the rest of the barn.

Bathroom:

The family bathroom on the first floor has a corner bath, large shower cubicle with rainfall shower head, Victorian style toilet and wash basin.

Heating:

There is underfloor heating from a ground source heat pump and a mechanical ventilation and filtration heat recovery system, which continually provides the building with fresh, filtered air. Both are powered by our own on site renewable generation.

Garden/Outside Areas:

There is a fully enclosed grassed garden to the front of the barn, leading through a gate to the large paved courtyard area.  The walled courtyard is also fully enclosed with raised flower beds, plenty of space and can also be accessed through the French doors in the Atrium.  It has a large table and chairs and a gas barbeque.  The covered area under the eaves of the barn has a warm dog shower, cycle racks and an additional fridge and freezer.

What else we provide:

• All bed linen and towels
• All heating
• Gas barbeque
• Doggie supplies – throws, dog towels, beds, bowls etc
• Dog crates – various sizes available on request and stairgate if required
• Information on places to visit/things to do in the local area.  Most of the local beaches, cafes and pubs are dog friendly
• Although completely self contained and private with separate outside areas, if booking with The Old Piggery both properties can be easily opened up to share the space

Please Note:

• Running Hare Barn is a strictly non smoking property.  It is essential that this is adhered to as the building is thatched and guests must be aware of the low thatch when smoking outside
• If you would like your dogs to sleep on the beds please use the throws provided or if you prefer, bring your own bedding
• This property is not very suitable for young children because of the open staircases, high access areas and balconies.  Any children will require very close supervision
• The first floor and mezzanine bedrooms may not be suitable for anyone with limited mobility
• Running Hare Barn will be available any time from 4.30pm on the day of your arrival and we ask that you vacate by 9.30am at the end of your stay to allow us plenty of time to prepare it for the next guests
• All the major supermarkets deliver to East Ruston
• Mobile phone signal in rural Norfolk can be variable