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.

Sitting above the Slad Valley with far-reaching views that will steal your attention, Down Farm Manor is an inspiring place to stay in the heart of Laurie Lee’s ‘Cider with Rosie’ country. Set on a working farm you are surrounded by rural countryside with many picturesque Cotswold towns and villages within easy reach including Stroud and Painswick. As you explore Down Farm Manor you will find spacious rooms with original tiled flooring, comfortable sitting rooms, impressive fireplaces and four charming bedrooms. This is the ideal place to gather family for a special occasion, host feasts in the dining room and enjoy drinks with a backdrop of sweeping valleys. 3 well-behaved dogs are permitted at the cottage for an additional fee. Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted. This property has a strictly no-smoking/no-vaping indoors policy. If you do smoke outside, please extinguish properly and respect future guests by removing cigarette litter. The garden is fully enclosed when all gates are secured. Children and dogs should be supervised as there is livestock in the surrounding fields and areas of the garden are uneven and steep. Please follow the Countryside Code of Conduct when walking dogs in the surrounding area. There is stabling and kennels on the farmyard and at certain times of year there may be more activity from farm vehicles and tractors.

The village of Slad holds an important part of Cotswold history. It is here that the author Laurie Lee grew up, went to school, based his novel Cider with Rosie, and ended his days being buried in the local church. The spectacular valley scenery can be explored on foot, or enjoy a drink or meal at The Woolpack where Lee spent many an hour. There are a number of nature reserves to explore here, and circular routes, including the Laurie Lee Wildlife Way, are fantastic ways to immerse yourself in nature. From Slad you can enjoy the best of both worlds. Rural countryside is on your doorstep and you can discover the picturesque towns and villages of Painswick, Stroud and Nailsworth. Cheltenham, Gloucester and Cirencester can all be reached in around 30-minutes and make lovely day trips.