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 […]
Tag Archives: Cotswolds
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: 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 […]
We love Ledbury… Here’s why we think you will too!
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 shops, restaurants and cafes, and antique and art galleries. The town is renowned for its cobbled streets and timber-framed buildings, most notably the Grade 1-Listed Market Hall […]
5 romantic boltholes to rekindle your post-lockdown relationship
Here are 5 of our most romantic boltholes where a couple could spend a few days and nights rekindling and reconnecting… Once travel is permitted! The Covid-19 health crisis is such a challenge on so many fronts, not least it has been reported that many partners are struggling to maintain a normal relationship. A romantic, […]
Take an insider’s tour of stunning Grindstone Mill
We are super-excited to announce the launch of Grindstone Mill… A stunning, three-story, 6-bedroom (sleeps 12), 4-bathroom holiday home in a magical setting on the outskirts of the village of Alderley in the southern Cotswolds, close to Wotton-under-Edge. Surrounded by a beautiful garden and untouched Cotswold countryside, with the original mill course running directly in […]
We love wool… do ewe?
The Cotswolds was once one of the greatest centres of the UK’s historic wool trade. The wealth that came from the Cotswold wool can still be seen across the region in some of the great mansion houses and churches and miles of stone walling. Wool and woollen cloth making has been an important trade and […]