Established in 2017, Bolthole Retreats markets and lets some of the finest luxury holiday properties throughout the Cotswolds, taking in the counties of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, South Warwickshire and Worcestershire and parts of Wiltshire and Bath and northeast Somerset in the south. We have an ever-growing portfolio of beautiful homes, from cosy cottages that sleep two through to large properties that can accommodate up to 18 guests. We pride ourselves on the quality and location of our properties, offering our guests the perfect home-away-from-home experience in these beautiful areas of the UK.

Tucked away in the northern Cotswolds, where country lanes fringed with cow parsley and buttercups meander through impossibly pretty villages and sheep-filled fields, you’ll find Ebrington and High Pump Cottage. The garden path leads you past the original water pump to the front door and into a cottage that is both stylish and elegant yet still filled with character and charm. A wood-burning stove brings warmth on cooler days, whilst the beautiful, decked terrace is a place for lazy afternoons and outside dining. The interior colour scheme of pale greys, creams and mocha ensures a feeling of light and space. Polished flagstones, exposed stone and beams are the star features of the elegant sitting room, along with a wood-burning stove. This in turn leads you through to the rear of the cottage where you’ll find a ground-floor shower room and a beautiful kitchen and dining area. It’s a gorgeous space and the epitome of a stylish English country cottage. Upstairs is equally delightful, with two bedrooms, a king-size and a double, and a second bathroom with a slipper bath. Behind High Pump Cottage is a pretty cottage garden with a stunning deck and a stylish set of garden furniture, creating a very usable outside space. Relax with your morning coffee in the sunshine or enjoy alfresco dining as the sun sets. Hidden in the garden you’ll also find the garden room, a second living space for the cottage with comfortable seating, a desk and a wood-burning stove. If you can’t leave work behind this is an ideal spot. There is no allocated parking but on-street parking outside the cottage is freely available.

Farm shops, delis, and markets: The excellent Vegetable Matters farm shop is just a mile from High Pump Cottage, selling locally grown fruit and vegetables. The farm shop also incorporates Meat Matters, a superb local butchery and a café selling a range of all-day breakfasts, sandwiches, and homemade lunches plus delicious cakes. Fillet and Bone in nearby Chipping Campden (2.5 miles) is a fabulous farm shop and food emporium, they also offer a click and collect food service. Jeremy Clarkson’s farm shop: Diddly Squat is just under a 30-minute drive. Nearby Chipping Campden holds a market on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month, Moreton-in-Marsh (6 miles) has a weekly Tuesday market, whilst Chipping Norton (15 miles) is on a Wednesday. Cafes, pubs, and restaurants: • Ebrington Arms – fabulous village pub (2-minute walk) • Eight Bells, Chipping Campden – characterful pub with an extensive menu (2.5 miles) • King Arms, Mickleton – superb local pub with excellent food (3 miles) • Blockley Café, Blockley – offering brunch, lunch, afternoon teas daily, and a popular evening dining option Wednesday to Saturday (4 miles) • Dormy House, Broadway – relaxed and formal dining options (5.5 miles) • Grill by James Martin, Broadway – grill restaurant at the Lygon Arms by the chef James Martin. (5.5 miles) There is an excellent choice of cafes, pubs, and restaurants in Chipping Campden (2 miles) and Broadway (5.5 miles) On Your Doorstep: • Little Oak Vineyard – local vineyard open for tours and tastings (2 miles) • National Trust Hidcote Manor Garden – renowned Arts and Crafts garden in a charming village (2 miles) • Dover’s Hill – spectacular views in the Cotswold AONB. Lovely walks, bluebells in spring. Steep slopes (4 miles) • Bourton House Garden – stunning garden filled with rare and exotic plants (6 miles) • Batsford Arboretum – 55-acre arboretum and botanical garden. It’s beautiful all year round but truly magnificent during Autumn (6.5 miles)