Hare House: An Atmospheric Modern-day Tale of Witchcraft – the Perfect Autumn Read

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There was nothing there, I thought. Nothing but the shadows of the trees, my own imagination. It was only when it moved that I could make it out, the silent hare, turning and loping away into the dark. Although, I'm not seeing the same gap in information that a few other reviewers have stated. I think it was made fairly clear what happened at the narrator's school and why she moved to Scotland. There's clearly something mysterious going on with the narrator, and having more focus on that might have answered some of those questions I was left with. The story is told by an unnamed protagonist who arrives on the remote estate of Hare House in Scotland having left her job at an all-girls school in London in mysterious circumstances. As the story develops it throws up so many questions. Why did the main protagonist leave her job? Why is Janet so strange? What happened to Rory? What is the meaning of the biblical reference? What is the significance of the hares? What is going on with Cass?

Please note there is a step on entry to the property and there are steps from the lounge to the kitchen area as well as stairs to the first floor Thank you for this lovely review and we're so glad you enjoyed your Christmas at Hare House. We're sorry you encountered an issue with parking - Chipping Norton is such a popular village - but we will certainly pass on your suggestion regarding recommendations for parking. Best wishes Manor Cottages Property Owner A group of 5 of us stayed here for a local wedding and we were very comfortable,m. Good wifi and thermostat was easy to adjust (it was very cold the weekend we stayed!). Love the log burner too!Either way, it becomes clear that the dying hare on the road is a metaphor both for what is to come and what has been. Did our narrator control its fate, or was it controlling hers? This question of who’s the victim and who’s the perpetrator pertains to the two intertwined mysteries – one in the past and one in the present – that lie at heart of Hinchcliffe’s dark and absorbing second novel. The outside space is facing out on to the main road , it is enclosed by hedges but there was a lot of traffic noise from the main . Also the garden was starting to get overgrown it had clearly not been attended to recently . Consciously or otherwise, the flame-haired beauty, who has all the loveliness that our narrator believes she has lost, sees through the older woman. “People are always drawn to Maggie’s Pool,” she jokes – or does she? “Especially those with a dark past and a history to hide.” When the ex-teacher loses her rag with the fragile girl over a prank with the stuffed hares in the hallway, we begin seriously to question her reliability as a narrator.

The ancient town of Chipping Norton, steeped in history and culture, is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the shadow of the Rollright Hills in this unspoilt area of Oxfordshire. Chipping Norton boasts a popular weekly market, numerous book and antique shops, many cafes, restaurants and pubs serving excellent food and local ales, art galleries, a museum and a thriving theatre. Chipping Norton is surrounded by the pretty limestone villages of the Cotswolds and offers many walks and cycle trails from the town centre, together with a Lido, perfect for a relaxing swim at the end of a busy day. Blenheim Palace, Rousham House and Gardens and numerous National Trust properties are close by, and a little further afield Stratford Upon Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare, and the magnificent university town of Oxford are a real delight. A wonderful holiday destination, perfect for exploring all this lovely area has to offer. Thank you for the great recommendation for the Swan Inn and for the comments on how we could improve the property. Manor Cottages Property Owner The prose was lovely and there were a few times that I'd pause to think over the choice of words and digest them. Very poetic and descriptive which, again, really came to life through the narrator. Two and a half stars because at least it kept me reading till the end, but I can’t say I really enjoyed this book. It was billed as a modern gothic novel about an unnamed British woman who rents a cottage in Scotland after a mysterious incident causes her to lose her longtime teaching job. She meets the family who owns the grounds and shortly after her arrival, strange things start happening at the cottage and the main estate house. As the story goes on, you learn more about what made the woman lose her job as well as the mysterious past of the people who own the property. Sounds promising, right? This book gave me a real sense of otherworldliness. It is set in the modern day, there are planes and computers but it reads as if it is a long past era. It is well written, very atmospheric, the descriptions of the crumbling old country house, the remote but beautiful location, the freezing weather and of course the spooky goings on in this picturesque corner of Scotland. Beautiful yet unsettling and at times unnerving and claustrophobic.

Heading in the other direction takes you into the heart of the North York Moors. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1987, the lush pastures and woodlands of the western Moors play host to grand country houses, atmospheric ruins and handsome market towns. It is the start of the year, the weather has chilled so far that the car needs de-icing in the morning and I am reliant on my head torch for my morning runs, and I am both driving to work in the dark, and coming home in the dark. And it is on days like these when my mind yearns for a good, dark chilling Gothic yarn. Lovely cottage in a great location 1 minute walk from centre of village and 1 minute from park which with kids and dog was perfect." There are also some good ideas in here, but sadly I feel like they didn't amount to much. The narrator is not particularly likeable, and none of the other characters is either. They are just a bit flat and a bit sad and a bit uninteresting.

This property is in a lovely location, set within open North Yorkshire countryside. Enjoy stunning views of the Cleveland Hills and the Wainstones, part of the famous Cleveland Way walk. was secured to allow the division of their property, (fn. 48) and later the same year both parts of the

Reviews & Ratings

The cottage, which is one of two properties on the same complex, has a wonderful homely feel. The kitchen/diner is sleek and stylish with everything you need to cook up a storm and eat at the reclaimed oak table. Calming, neutral tones in the lounge make it warm and cosy; fire up the wood burner and sink into the sofas, curling up with a good book or watching your favourites on the TV while your canine companions snooze on the rug. Take a relaxing soak in the stylish bathroom after a long day out before heading to bed in the tranquil bedrooms for a peaceful night’s sleep. I was sent an ARC of this creepy, modern gothic novel by Book Break in exchange for an honest review. It’s very clean and well appointed. Well equipped kitchen and large living room. Extra armchair would be useful for 6 people to be more comfortable. And the language! The writing! Crisp as fresh snow, sharp as broken glass, not a sentence wasted, not a word out of place.