Hygge noun pronounced hue-gah a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture). When hygge first made its way across the treacherous North Sea into British consciousness a few years ago, sceptics predicted it another fad that would disappear with the […]
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The 6 best Cotswold gins and the 7 best spots to try them
Gin has a status and reputation to maintain. It’s the UK’s favourite drink and can easily surpass any seasonal cocktail fad. However, it’s possible that the people behind the scenes of the gin creation process love the product even more than we do. Their dedication and passion for the drink has seen numerous craft gin […]
5 places to shop ’til you drop in the Cotswolds
Most people come to the Cotswolds for a holiday in an idyllic rural location, to get away from it all, absorb the natural beauty of the area and perhaps potter around some tiny boutique stores. At Bolthole Retreats we’re definitely all for some rural R&R, but sometimes a bit of serious indoor mall and outlet […]
12 Cotswold cottages with inspiring interiors
Without question, over the last seven months or so we have all seen far more of the inside of our homes than ever before. Feeling the need to change the décor and, in many cases, having to adapt homes for work and study, has most likely been the driving force behind the jump in sales […]
6 reasons to take a reviving Cotswold workation
Are you desperate to get away to the calm of the British countryside but still have work to do? If you’ve been working from home since the lockdown, there’s every chance you’re fed up with the same four walls and feel a bit restless and even lacklustre. You are not alone. Happily, there’s a way […]
New property: Luxury cottage in Minster Lovell
Take a 3D tour of just-launched, luxury Lovell Cottage in the beautiful village of Old Minster Lovell… Lovell Cottage is a luxury, Cotswold Stone cottage in the picture-perfect village of Old Minster Lovell, with a fantastic pub and spa within two-minutes’ walk, scenic walks directly from the front door and still in easy reach of […]
New property: Fabulous 5-bedroom holiday home in Little Tew, Cotswolds
Introducing the gorgeous Old Manse in Little Tew, near Chipping ‘Chippy’ Norton… From the moment you step through the front door you’ll be amazed by the attention to detail lavished on this holiday home by the owners. From the Farrow & Ball bumblebee wallpaper and paints to the superb kitchen and dining area with its […]
Our holiday rental Covid 19 cleaning protocol explained
Every owner of a property listed with Bolthole Retreats has undertaken to implement a series of cleaning and disinfecting measures in order to minimise the risk of infection between stays. Read on to find out what this means for your future stay with us… At the heart of the Bolthole Retreats Covid 19 cleaning protocol […]
Hop on a magical 3D tour of 3 lovely Ledbury properties
We have just launched three great holiday properties in the heart of historic Ledbury near Malvern. You can view them in these fab and fun 3D tours… Bustling and vibrant, Ledbury is a market town with a unique feel. Its little alleyways off the High Street are crammed full of enticing and distinctive boutiques, independent […]