Title: Little Running Bear Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Little Running Bear Cottage Cottage in Mangakino with kitchenette ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116303000/116302961/b68f47ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116303000/116302961/c26e9dd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116303000/116302961/fbd94813.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116303000/116302961/9515e61e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116303000/116302961/7dd79b42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Little Running Bear Cottage provides amenities, such as a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi £140 includes taxes & fees 27 Nov - 28 Nov ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Little Running Bear Cottage Welcome to your charming lake Gottage — your cozy escape just a short walk from the water and your favorite local shops. With two snug bedrooms and a warm, welcoming lounge area, your comfort is front and center. Whether you're curling up with a book, sharing stories over a cup of coffee, or unwinding after a day by the lake, this is your space to relax and recharge. Step outside to your own little patio, where you can enjoy your morning coffee or an evening drink under the stars. Your peaceful retreat is waiting, and it's all yours. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 4 accessible parking spaces - No lift - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.36943,175.77875&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zcdiFexzo%60%40%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40Q%40U%40QBU%40QBSBSBQBSBSBQDQDUBODSDQDQFQDSDQFMFQFSFQFMFSFMHQFOHOHMHOHQHOHKHMJOHMJMHMJKJOJKJKJKLMJKJKLIJILMJGLGLMLGLILGLILENILELGLENELGLENENELENANELCNCNALANCNAN%3FNCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%3FN%40NBL%40N%40NBLBNDN%40LDNDLDNDLFNDLDLFLDNHLDLHLFLHLFLLLFJFLLJFLJJJJJLLJJJJJJJNJJHLJLHLJNHLHJHNHPHNHLHNFNHPFLFRFLFPFRFPFLDPDRFPDPDPDRBNDTDPBPBRBRBPBRBR%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%40T%40P%40T%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FPATAPARARARAPCTAPCTCPCPCTCPCPEPETCPEPEREPGPEPEPGNGPGPGPGNGPGNIPGLININILIRILIJINKLINKJINKJKNKJKJKJMJKJKJMJKHMJKHMFMJMHMFMHMHMDOFMDMHMDODMDODMDODMDOBODM%40OBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCMAOEOCMEOEOEMEMEOEMEMIMEOGMEMIMIMGMIMKMGKIMKKKMIKKKKMKKKKKKKKOKKIOKKIOKMIOIKIMISIMIOIOGMIQGOGQGOGQGQGQGOEQEQGQEQESEQCQEUEQCQCQCUCQCQCUAQCUAQASASASAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=k6Umn7xfuayJewxk3NCeW7D6z64=) Mangakino, Waikato Region #### What's nearby - Mangakino Recreation Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Lake Maraetai - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Lake Taupō - 37 min drive - 41.2 miles - Skyline Rotorua - 55 min drive - 56.2 miles - Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 56 min drive - 51.0 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 63 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Dam Cafe & Lodge - ‬7 min drive - ‪Mangakino District Services And Citizens Club - ‬12 min walk - ‪Fred's Pizza Place - ‬7 min drive - ‪Ata’s Bar & Eatery - ‬5 min walk - ‪Bus Stop Cafe - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Little Running Bear Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Little Running Bear Cottage? > As of 18 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Running Bear Cottage on 27 Nov 2025 start from £140.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mangakino-Hotels-Comfy-And-Cozy-At-The-Lake.h116302961.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Little Running Bear Cottage? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Little Running Bear Cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Little Running Bear Cottage? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Little Running Bear Cottage located? > Situated in Mangakino, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Mangakino Golf Club and Mangakino Recreation Reserve. Waikato River and Lake Maraetai are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question