Bolthole Retreats was founded in 2017 by Martin McWilliam and is based in Cheltenham. We are the leading independent agency for Cotswold holiday rental properties. We work closely with owners and housekeepers to ensure that guests have a truly memorable stay. We pride ourselves on our local knowledge, whether it be of a local farm shop, cycle routes or events. Our aim is to enable guests to have the opportunity to enjoy authentic Cotswold experiences, from the Cotswold experts, in a lovely Cotswold property that suits their needs.

Colebrook Cottage is a stunning 18th Century stone cottage in the village of Blockley that has been delightfully refurbished and retains a wealth of character. The cottage was once the village police station and the former police cells now house the utility room and ground floor wet room. Colebrook Cottage sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms, one of which is a magnificent master suite. The flowing, open plan design creates light and space and makes it the perfect house for family gatherings and celebrations in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds. There’s also a pretty enclosed garden and a table tennis room. The excellent village shop and café are highly regarded and a handy two-minute walk away. The local pub is just up the road. There is a pretty, enclosed garden with planted borders and mature trees, garden furniture and a table tennis room. It is the policy of this property not to take bookings for groups where the majority of guests are under the age of 25, or single-sex group celebrations, including stag/hen parties. Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted. A security deposit is required when booking this property.

Blockley is mentioned in the Domesday Book and rose to prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries, becoming a major centre for the English silk industry with the silk mills using the waters from Blockley Brook, which still runs through the centre of the village. This is one of the larger villages in the Cotswolds with plenty of walks and attractions close by plus a fantastic village shop and café. Moreton-in-Marsh is a 10-minute drive away and has a wide range of independent local shops including The Cotswold Cheese Co. There is also an excellent market every Tuesday (and has been since 1227) with more than 200 stalls. The Great Western Arms pub is a few minutes’ walk from the cottage, serving classic pub food and a range of local ales from the Hook Norton Brewery. The exceptional Churchill Arms pub in Paxford is a five-minute drive and is a beautiful 17th Century Cotswold inn owned by a talented chef. Blockley’s unspoiled location amidst the stunning rolling landscape of the Cotswold hills affords it with a plethora of walks. Head to the Cotswold AONB website’s Self-Guided walks section for a wide choice of local walks.