Bolthole Retreats Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Considering 170 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Guests frequently mention that the properties are situated in wonderful, peaceful locations close to local amenities, beautiful parks, and scenic walking trails. Visitors deeply appreciate the immaculate cleanliness, comfortable bedrooms, stunning interior decor, and fully equipped kitchens provided throughout their stay. Many people also point out the fantastic extra facilities like hot tubs and lovely outdoor seating areas that make trips exceptionally relaxing. However, some customers also noted minor maintenance issues, mentioning that certain items like kitchen equipment or beds needed replacing. A few reviewers experienced difficulties with heating systems or found that some areas required better cleaning upon arrival.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We found this company after googling a property we found in Booking and Airbnb. They were around 20% cheaper than the others so booked directly. Booking process was really straightforward and t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfectly situated for Chipping Campden High Street. Shops and places to eat just a short stroll away. Added bonus of the cottage having its own parking space off the road. Sheep Street is a fairly... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our family just spent a fabulous 5 days at Kington Grange with the super hosts Susan & Phil. The very spacious property is great with lovely comfortable bedrooms & different rooms to mooch between... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We used Bolthole Retreats to book a fab house @ The Cotzwolds Water Park on Isis Lake! Booking was easy with questions answered promptly beforehand! Premises booked were outstanding! Clean, comfortabl... See more

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Company details

  1. Vacation Home Rental Agency
  2. Cottage Rental
  3. Holiday Accommodation Service
  4. Holiday Home

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We offer thoughtfully curated, hand-picked holiday homes across the UK’s most captivating regions, including the Cotswolds, the Forest of Dean, Herefordshire and Wiltshire. Each property is personally inspected and chosen for its unique charm and character. • GUEST EXPERIENCE • Our passion is connecting you with spaces that not only meet our high standards but feel like a genuine home away from home. Based locally in the heart of the region, our team uses deep insider knowledge and a genuine love for what we do to ensure every stay is effortless – from tailored property recommendations to attentive guest support and exclusive offers on local experiences. • OUR MISSION • To provide our guests with a seamless way to escape the everyday, unwind, and reconnect with the people who matter most. • EXPLORE & BOOK • Visit https//www.boltholeretreats.co.uk to browse our complete collection and live availability. • PROPERTY OWNERS • Discover how our local, hands-on team can help care for and optimise your holiday home.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely old quirky house

Lovely old quirky house. Plenty of room for 8 people not to be ontop of each other. Quiet location with lovely views, good for star gazing. Only mile...slight hill....from interesting Wotton-under-Edge.
Very clean, comfortable beds, nice bathrooms

December 12, 2025
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Hi, thank you for your wonderful five-star review of your recent stay. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the character of the house and found there was plenty of space for everyone to relax comfortably. We hope to welcome you back again in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely clean everything you need

Lovely clean everything you need . Lovely view from your living room . Great location will definitely come back . Only one little thing is need extractor fan when cooking as alarms go off which.

December 11, 2025
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Hi Alison, thank you so much for your five-star review. We’re really pleased to hear that you enjoyed the cleanliness, the views from the living room, and the location, and it’s great to know you’d like to come back. Thank you also for your feedback regarding the extractor fan. We really appreciate you mentioning this and have passed your feedback on to the owner for consideration. We look forward to welcoming you back!

https://www.boltholeretreats.co.uk/property/studio-cottage/

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a wonderful cottage!

The Old Chapel is a wonderful cottage, filled with beautiful furnitures and a cosy atmosphere. The kitchen is fully equipped and everything is made to ensure a perfect stay as a family or group. Beautiful trails around and the famous Woolpack pub at walking distance. We had a wonderful stay!

December 7, 2025
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Hi Patrick, thank you for your five-star review of your recent stay at The Old Chapel. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cosy atmosphere, the beautiful furnishings, and the well-equipped kitchen. It’s great to know the location, nearby trails, and the Woolpack pub added to your stay. We’re so pleased you had a lovely time and would be delighted to welcome you back again in the future.

https://www.boltholeretreats.co.uk/property/the-old-chapel/

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Home from Home

Excellent customer services and quality accommodation. Will definitely book again.

December 8, 2025
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Hi Jan, thank you for your five-star review. We’re delighted to hear you were pleased with the customer service and the quality of the accommodation. We really appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to The Cotswolds again in the future.

https://www.boltholeretreats.co.uk/property/thatch-on-the-green/

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We stayed at Sixpenny Cottage

We stayed at Sixpenny Cottage for a friends holiday and it was a lovely experience! The main, open floor is beautiful and cozy, they had even put up a Christmas tree which was a nice surprise. The views are stunning and the kitchen is well stocked with appliances and anything you’d need for cooking or baking.

The only negatives to our trip were the cleanliness. In one of the closets, we had discovered a lot of mice droppings. And there was a build up of mold around shower and sink seals, which might have led to the odd smell in some of the bathrooms. The main floor and kitchen, however, were spotless.

December 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cosy, Comfy, Lucky Lucknow Terrace

We absolutely loved our stay in Lucknow Terrace. The interior was so beautiful, attention to detail everywhere. It was the perfect cosy, comfy home to return to after a cold walk in the countryside! We all slept so well and enjoyed the sociable living space. Thank you !!

November 28, 2025
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Hi Geanie, thank you for your five-star review of your recent stay at Lucknow Cottage. We're delighted to hear how much you liked the cottage. We hope to welcome you back again in the future!

https://www.boltholeretreats.co.uk/property/lucknow-cottage/

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a lovely spacious house

What a lovely spacious house, well set out, gorgeous views from the back of the house, quite a few steps from the car parking area to enter the back of the house! Well equipped, very clean and very comfortable beds.
It was great to be able to access the village from the front door - restaurants etc only a 2/3 minute walk.
Would definitely recommend

November 28, 2025
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Hi, thank you so much for your lovely five-star review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cottage and the location. We hope to welcome you back again in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We stayed at Gordon Cottage in Chipping…

We stayed at Gordon Cottage in Chipping Campden for 2 nights, lots of information was provided for the stay. The cottage was gorgeous and very clean, would highly recommend using Bolthole Retreats for another stay.

November 28, 2025
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Hi Isabella, thank you for your five-star review of your recent stay. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Gordon Cottage and found it clean and well-prepared. We hope to welcome you back for another stay in the future!

https://www.boltholeretreats.co.uk/property/gordon-cottage/

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not a relaxing stay

Unfortunately there was nothing relaxing about this stay, the house was beautiful but it was so noisy being on a main road, it was louder than the tv. Half the lights didn’t work and having to park on the opposite side of a main road was really dangerous when trying to bring luggage into the property.

November 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing stay

The property was amazing and the host was great. Went above and beyond to sort a parking space when we arrived and stocked the cottage up with everything we needed for the stay.

November 23, 2025
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Hi Eoin, thank you for your wonderful five-star review of your recent stay. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and you had everything you needed. We hope we can welcome you back to The Cotswolds another time!

https://www.boltholeretreats.co.uk/property/crofters-barn/

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Wonderful Stay at Stow House

We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Stow House. Everything was excellent from start to finish — the cleanliness was impeccable, the facilities were top-notch, and the bedding was incredibly comfortable. It’s clear that a lot of care and attention goes into maintaining the property.
What really stood out was how helpful and responsive the support was throughout our stay. Whenever we had a question, assistance was on hand straightaway, which made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable.
Stow House is a perfect choice for anyone looking for a relaxing, well-equipped, and beautifully maintained place to stay in the Cotswolds. We wouldn’t hesitate to return.

November 21, 2025
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Hi, thank you for your fantastic five-star review of your stay at Stow House. We're delighted to here you had such a wonderful stay and everything was excellent from start to finish. We hope we can welcome you back to The Cotswolds another time!

https://www.boltholeretreats.co.uk/property/stow-house/

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cosy comfortable cottage with…

Cosy comfortable cottage with everything we needed for our stay

A short walk to the centre of Tetbury, we didn’t need to use the car for the whole weekend

Highly recommended

November 21, 2025
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Hi Alison, thank you for your five-star review of your recent stay. We’re delighted to hear that you found the cottage cosy and comfortable and that its location made it easy to enjoy Tetbury without needing the car. We hope we can welcome you back for another stay in the future!

https://www.boltholeretreats.co.uk/property/christmas-cottage/

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceeded all expectations

Lamb’s Lawn is a wonderful property set in a beautiful location. The house was immaculate and perfect for our group of five. Everything had been thought of and we felt like we were in a luxurious boutique hotel whilst having all the benefits of being self catered. We did not explore as much as we had planned to but went for a blustery walk in the stunning deer park and had a delicious lunch by the fire at the 3 Daggers. On our first morning it was magical to open the curtains and look out at a herd of deer gazing down at us! The rest of the time was spent chatting and relaxing, watching films, playing games and enjoying the beautiful house. Thank you for everything - we all want to come back in the summer to enjoy the terrace!

November 21, 2025
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Hi Catherine, thank you for your wonderful five-star review of your recent stay at Lamb's Lawn. We’re absolutely delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the property and its beautiful location. We hope to welcome you back another time!

https://www.boltholeretreats.co.uk/property/lambs-lawn/

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kingfisher cottage is set is beautiful open space surrounding

Kingfisher cottage is set in beautiful surrounding which has all the amenities and shops within walking distance. The cottage is very disable, child and family friendly with all the facilities catered for within the cottage.
We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend family break in this spacious cottage.
Would definitely recommend Kingfisher cottage.

November 20, 2025
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Hi Kaushika, thank you for your five-star review of Kingfisher Cottage. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your family break at the Cottage and found the surroundings, location and facilities so convenient. It’s wonderful to know the cottage worked well for everyone and felt spacious, comfortable and family-friendly. We hope we can welcome you back in the future!

https://www.boltholeretreats.co.uk/property/kingfisher-cottage/

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Cotswold cottage

Larel Cottage is a very beautiful cottage in a typical, charming Cotswold village in a brilliant location. Very comfortable and lovely, pristine interiors. Cosy lounge with fireplace, beautiful kitchen looking out onto garden, 3 very sweet bedrooms. Lots of thoughtful books and guides to peruse. The only problem was the heating - we just stayed at the end of November and the heating went off before midnight and the rooms upstairs were absolutely freezing cold all night, so was unable to sleep. I was unable to switch the heating back on - the instructions given did not work, I contacted the housekeeper all day the next day, but no-one responded to my calls or emails, which was very disappointing.

November 21, 2025
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Hi Sara, thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback following your stay at Laurel Cottage. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful location, comfortable interiors and thoughtful touches throughout the cottage. I’m very sorry to hear that the heating situation impacted your stay and that you were left feeling cold overnight. We have spoken with both the property owner and the housekeeper to understand what happened. They’ve confirmed that the heating can be adjusted at any time using the Hive thermostat, and detailed instructions are provided in the cottage and in your guest portal. The owner was also able to review the system remotely and confirmed that the heating was reaching the set temperature during your stay. Following your departure, the system has been checked again and everything is functioning as expected. The housekeeper has advised that they did not receive any calls or messages, so unfortunately they were unaware that you were experiencing difficulties on the day. I’m very sorry that you were unable to reach someone when you needed assistance. We hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back to the Cotswolds another time.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

A cottage on the edge of attractive Winchombe.

Sudeley Guest Cottage is an attractive cottage on the edge of Winchcombe with shops, pubs, local museum and art gallery. It is also opposite the Sudeley estate with footpaths leading to wonderful local walks. The cottage is comfortable but could do with some TLC. The sitting room image is different to the reality with a large, heavy radiator placed across the open fireplace and the room no longer has a rug or the attractive cushions - this is not the lovely room it use to be when we stayed in 2017. Bedroom furniture is a hotch potch with the interior of one wardrobe having broken wood inside - which caught on my clothes, bedside light missing and the other had a broken lampshade, plus the attractive cushions have been removed. The kitchen is the best room and where we often sat! The staff at Bolthole Retreats are great - efficent, helpful and friendly.

November 17, 2025
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Hi Petal, thank you for taking the time to write a review following your stay at Sudeley Guest Cottage. We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the location of the cottage, and we’re also very grateful for your kind words regarding our team. We have shared your valuable feedback with the owners, and they are looking into these areas. We hope that we can welcome you back another time!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stunning location

Stunning location. The cottage is superb, has all you need for a pleasant stay. Five starts from us.

November 17, 2025
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Hi Kasia, thank you for your five-star review of your recent stay. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the location and found the cottage well equipped. We hope to welcome you back another time!

https://www.boltholeretreats.co.uk/property/red-lion-cottage/

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mercia House: An Amazingly Atmospheric & Comfortable Mid 1500's Jewel

Amazingly atmospheric mid 1500's cottage in the centre of Winchcombe. Lavishly extended to blend modern wood and glass with the ancient original structure to comprise a superbly effective and very very comfortable whole. Our family group was blown away by the architectural impact of the living areas. It was warm and cosy with superb views over the Cotswold countryside from the elevated rear. Lots of walks easily accessed. Excellent Italian restaurant in Bishops Cleeve. The housekeeper Samii is friendly, very helpful and responsive. Car parking was private and realistically provided space for two cars, but there is plenty of overflow in nearby car parks. Take care with the steps up from the parking to the rear access when it's wet/frosty

November 14, 2025
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Reply from Bolthole Retreats

Hi David, thank you so much for your wonderful five-star review! We’re delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the uniqueness of the cottage and that the living areas made such an impression. We’re also very pleased to hear that Samii made you feel well looked after — we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words. We hope to welcome you back for another stay soon!

https://www.boltholeretreats.co.uk/property/mercia-house/

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A lovely holiday home with fantastic…

A lovely holiday home with fantastic owners. Everything clean and dusted on arrival. Games room was a lot of fun. The owners go above and beyond to allow to to have a great stay.

November 14, 2025
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Hi Lewis, thank you so much for your wonderful five-star review. We're delighted to hear you found the house beautifully clean on arrival and enjoyed the games room. We will pass your lovely feedback on to the owners. We hope to welcome you back another time!

https://www.boltholeretreats.co.uk/property/the-long-barn/

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We stayed in Betty for 2 nights

We stayed in Betty for 2 nights. What a beautiful shepherds hut. It has everything you could need. From all cooking facilities to complementary tea coffee sugar milk and biscuit’s..Radiator heating and a log burner which we used, it’s got a very comfortable bed and great shower water pressure. It’s in a beautiful peaceful location but close to lots of local amenities. Would highly recommend and definitely stay again.

November 14, 2025
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Hi Claire, thank you so much for your lovely five-star review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Betty Shepherds Hut and found it so well equipped and comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you back another time!

https://www.boltholeretreats.co.uk/property/betty-shepherds-hut/

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