Serene countryside views are accompanied by songbirds as a refreshing summers breeze brushes by your perfect picnic spot. Your blanket is spread and wicker basket thrown open to reveal the delights that you’re about to dine on. Whoever your picnic partners are, the Cotswolds cater to all with ready-made hampers, overflowing farm shops and independent […]
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Wildlife Safari through the Forest of Dean
At the intersection of England and Wales, The Forest of Dean covers around 26,000 acres of land between the Rivers Severn and Wye. Known for its timeless beauty and untamed nature, the forest is home to a huge diversity of wildlife, with everything from free roaming sheep to wild boar inhabiting its weaving paths and […]
“The best pub in England” and places to stay nearby
It may have only been back open for a few weeks, but The Horse and Groom pub has garnered a glowing review by The Times’ resident food critic, Giles Coren. Situated in the quintessential village of Bourton-on-the-Hill, named by Savills as one of the UK’s “most desirable” villages to live in last year, this 18th […]
Historical Sites and Ruins in the Forest of Dean, Wye Valley and Beyond
The Forest of Dean hides a gold mine of historic treasures amongst its unparalleled landscapes. With an active history and being home to more castles per square mile than anywhere else in the UK you are presented with a rich vein of heritage. Once a Royal Hunting Forest reserved for use by the Tudor kings […]
The Cotswolds of Taylor Swift’s Wildest Dreams
When your life is full of sequins, sparkle and glitterballs, performing to thousands of adoring fans on the tour of a lifetime, you can understand why Taylor Swift has chosen to retreat to the slower pace of the Cotswolds between her shows. With three Swifties in the Bolthole Retreats office, we’re very excited to have […]
Boogie on down at these Cotswold festivals
The sweet combination of live music, sun dappled fields and scrumptious food is a special one, and our line-up of Cotswold festivals pays homage to this in fine fashion. So wait not a moment longer because it’s time to pack up the car, pitch a tent and revel in the glittering magic of these epic […]
A cultural journey through the Cotswolds
For thousands of years, people have lived, worked and crafted in the Cotswolds, each leaving their unique mark on the area. This has left a rich well for modern artists, musicians and creatives to draw from – and our guide to Cotswold culture pays homage to this. From the melodies of Longborough Festival Opera to […]
Revive & Restore: 5 ways to unwind in the Cotswolds
Modern life can be hectic at the best of times, and that makes it all the more important to take a moment to reset. With its serene landscapes and honey-hued streets, nowhere makes a more beautiful backdrop for a slice of well deserved respite than the Cotswolds. Cue our list of some of the best […]
72 Hours in the Forest of Dean
A land of legend and adventure. The Forest of Dean is an exciting playground for those who love to get outdoors. From underground to high up a mountain, on land or on water, who knows where your days will take you. Staying here you feel as if you have entered another world, and you will […]