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 […]
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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
We love Malmesbury… Here’s why you will too!
Malmesbury’s vibrant history as England’s oldest borough gives this ancient hilltop town bags of character, including plenty of interesting relics, landmarks and buildings. Malmesbury Abbey is a must-see for history buffs and architecture lovers; the town’s iconic 12th Century abbey sits at its heart, and is home to the tomb of Athelstan the Glorious, the […]
48 hours in the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds is the perfect place for a weekend break. Just 90 minutes from London by train, the Cotswolds offers charming villages, historic sites, and stunning scenery for a perfect weekend escape. In this guide, we share how to make the most of 48 hours here. From Broadway and Stow-on-the-Wold to walks along the Cotswold […]
Here’s the perfect place for a Cotswolds staycation
The town of Winchcombe is a year-round destination for a Cotswolds staycation. Summertime is no exception, with lots of events, beautiful countryside and the lovely River Windrush to enjoy, all perfect ingredients for a memorable Cotswolds staycation… Read on to find out why a stay in a luxury holiday cottage in Winchcombe this summer could […]
Top 20 summer festivals in the Cotswolds
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 […]