Take a Dip in the Lakes at Cotswold Water Park Spend a day lakeside, taking advantage of the finer weather. Sun worshippers relax on the beach at Cotswold Country Park while those looking for adventure hire kayaks and paddle boards. If it’s your first time, the warmer waters will be much more inviting if you […]
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Spirited Experiences
What’s tonic, coke, ginger beer and cranberry juice without your favourite spirit mixed in? Discover the flavours of the Cotswolds, Forest of Dean, Herefordshire and beyond at one of the local distilleries. You’ll find gins infused with hedgerow berries, vodkas you could never imagine and spicy rums. All of the distilleries included are open for […]
The 10 Best Picnic Spots in the Cotswolds
Pack up your picnic basket and head outside to enjoy the Cotswold sunshine! There are so many tempting spots to lay down your blanket for riverside sandwiches or hilltop pasties. Bring the children and the dogs and leave the trouble of finding a pet friendly pub behind. You can also let the little ones play […]
The Cotswolds of Taylor Swift’s Wildest Dreams
When your life is full of sequins, sparkle and glitterballs, performing to thousands of adoring fans on the tour of a lifetime, you can understand why Taylor Swift has chosen to retreat to the slower pace of the Cotswolds between her shows. With three Swifties in the Bolthole Retreats office, we’re very excited to have […]
Boogie on down at these Cotswold festivals
The sweet combination of live music, sun dappled fields and scrumptious food is a special one, and our line-up of Cotswold festivals pays homage to this in fine fashion. So wait not a moment longer because it’s time to pack up the car, pitch a tent and revel in the glittering magic of these epic […]
Crafty Escapes in the Cotswolds, Herefordshire and Forest of Dean
Getting away from your everyday life and immersing yourself in a new experience at a craft workshop is a fantastic way to relax. Being creative is also known to boost your well-being and can have a great impact on your mental health. Not only do you have the chance to get hands on, flexing your […]
A cultural journey through the Cotswolds
For thousands of years, people have lived, worked and crafted in the Cotswolds, each leaving their unique mark on the area. This has left a rich well for modern artists, musicians and creatives to draw from – and our guide to Cotswold culture pays homage to this. From the melodies of Longborough Festival Opera to […]
Revive & Restore: 5 ways to unwind in the Cotswolds
Modern life can be hectic at the best of times, and that makes it all the more important to take a moment to reset. With its serene landscapes and honey-hued streets, nowhere makes a more beautiful backdrop for a slice of well deserved respite than the Cotswolds. Cue our list of some of the best […]
Perfect Pints and Taproom Tours
There’s nothing quite like taking that first sip of a cold beer on a warm Summer’s day, and a visit to one of these local breweries will see you leaving with your new favourite pint. Get to know the growers and the brewers behind small batch creators and how the bigger companies handle their production. […]