It’s festival time – no matter what the weather is like! Here’s our pick of the best summer festivals in the Cotswolds, from free community events such as Riverside Festival at Chipping Norton to the massive WOMAD festival in Malmesbury. If you’d rather wander back to the comfort of a lovely Cotswold cottage instead of […]
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Top tips and hints for cycling in the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds is a fantastic area for cycling, offering a mix of quiet country lanes, rolling hills, and charming villages. Whether you’re after a leisurely ride through picturesque landscapes or a challenging route that tests your legs, there are options for all abilities. Lucy, Bolthole Retreats’ resident road and off-road cycling enthusiast, has written this […]
Winchcombe walking festival
What is the Winchcombe Walking Festival? The perfect countryside walking weekend for keen ramblers, Winchcombe Walking Festival is an annual three-day event held in May each year, dedicated to exploring this beautiful corner of the Cotswolds on foot. A firm favourite amongst walkers of all shapes, sizes and abilities, every year the festival welcomes hundreds […]
Treat Mum to a special Mother’s Day Cotswold weekend break
This year, Mother’s Day (or Mothering Sunday) falls on Sunday 31st March (for those who need a reminder!) What better way to treat your mum to the break she deserves than a relaxing spring weekend in the Cotswolds? Here’s where and how to book today… If you’re falling short of ideas, barring the same old […]
12 cottages fit for a Cheltenham Gold Cup winner!
With less than a week to the start of the Cheltenham Festival (12-15 March) there’s no time to lose to secure your accommodation for the four days of the world’s greatest Jump racing event of the year. Read on to find out how and where to book a luxury property in driving (taxi!) distance or […]
Last-minute Valentine Cotswold weekend escapes
If you haven’t yet organised (or booked!) a romantic weekend break away with your Valentine, it’s not too late! We have 8 gorgeous Cotswold cottages still available, from just £330 for the nights of Friday 15th and Saturday 16th February. Ideally located just 2 hours from London by car or 90 minutes by train, the […]
Top 40 annual events in the Cotswolds
If you’re planning a trip to the Cotswolds, you might want to find out what’s going on before you decide on a date. Which is why we’ve listed the Top 40 Annual Events in the Cotswolds to make sure you have plenty to do while you’re here. The Cotswolds events listed below are set within […]