Press
Bolthole Retreats can be found in several sources – from glossy magazines and traveller Instagram posts, to various news outlets. To learn more about the company, the Cotswold cottages we represent, or the holiday you’ve yet to experience, please see our snippets of press coverage below.
If you would like to speak to us about a potential feature, please contact marketing@boltholeretreats.co.uk
June 2022
Bolthole Retreats wins the Best Holiday Cottage Rental Agency award from the discerning LUXLife publication. A full list of winners is to be announced later this year
Bolthole Retreats answers to the travel chaos at airports by showcasing a demand for more holiday cottages as guests look to holiday closer to home
May 2022
The two winners (Annie, Gina) of the Bolthole Retreats Afternoon Tea for the Queen’s Jubilee competition were announced
Bolthole Retreats confirmed as one of the finalists for the Best Leisure Property Management Company 2022
Bolthole Retreats celebrates expansion, having settled into new offices
April 2022
Bolthole Retreats reached the final shortlist for the Best Leisure Property Management Company 2022
Bolthole Retreats awarded Superhost status
Bolthole Retreats featured in Events and PR for being a finalist in the Town & County Business Champion Awards
March 2022
Bolthole Retreats comments on how the past year has brought new levels of success, relocating to new offices as part of a five year growth plan
Bolthole Retreats announces a 60% increase in staff, relocating to new offices
Bolthole Retreats sees a dramatic rise in new staff and relocates from St George’s Road in Cheltenham to Lypiatt Road
New Church Cottage featured in the recent tourist board trip to Tetbury as the dog-friendly accommodation provider
Town & County Business Championship
Bolthole Retreats named as a finalist in the Town & County Business Champion Awards (2022). More details to come following the official ceremony, press release, and named awards
February 2022
Bolthole Retreats was in the hotlist for 10 dog-friendly cottages in the Cotswolds, featuring: Grindstone Mill, Norton Grounds Farm, Monument Cottage, The Gallery at King John’s Barn, Barebones Farm, Suncroft, New Church Cottage, Lily Cottage, Little Coach House and Yew Tree Cottage.
January 2022
Bolthole Retreats featured in The Guardian’s Travel Guide, being the top stylish Cotswold holiday provider. Apple Store Cottage and Dovecote headlined the piece
Bellhouse featured in the Telegraph’s article about hidden places to stay near filming locations, particularly Woodchester Mansion which stood in for Gordonstoun School in The Crown’s first series
Bolthole Retreats awarded Superhost status for the fifth year in a row
Bolthole Retreats was the winner of the Regional Holiday Home Rental Agency of the Year Award (2021/22), by the Prestige Awards. More details to come following the official ceremony and press release. See our Awards page for more information
December 2021
Tom’s Barn, Monument Cottage, Middle Barn, Lovell Cottage, Lily Cottage and Corn Close featured on Cotswold Pure Botanicals blog as one of the top cosy cottages
Dog-fluencer Roo the Cocker visited Monument Cottage and the Cotswolds
October 2021
Castle Gatehouse featured on 19 incredible castles to stay in the UK
September 2021
Spinner’s Cottage, Castle Gatehouse and the Bothy featured as one of the most gorgeous Cotswold properties for 2022
Bolthole Retreats awarded Superhost status
July 2021
Managing Director Rebekah England speaks from personal experience on how you can sell or purchase a property directly, sidestepping estate agents
Grindstone Mill listed as one of the top dreamy cottage rentals in the English countryside
March 2021
Bolthole Retreats awarded Premier Host by Vrbo
February 2021
Avon Farm Cottages featured as one of the filming locations for drama McDonald & Dodds
January 2021
Special feature on Brown’s Cottage and the interior designer, Jo Shore
Bolthole Retreats awarded Superhost status for the fourth year in a row
Bolthole Retreats received awards in the Traveller Review Awards 2021
November 2020
Sudeley Castle Gatehouse and Kingfisher Cottage awarded Trip Advisor’s Traveller’s Choice Award 2020
Beautiful artwork of Old Fox Cottage commissioned
October 2020
Brock Cottage named as one of the top luxe English country cottages to stay in
