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.

Lark Rise sits at one end of a charming terrace of Cotswold stone cottages in the peaceful village of Blockley, and in the words of the owner ‘we bought a view, it just happened to have a beautiful cottage attached’. Set over 3 levels this is a welcoming home sleeping up to 5 guests in 3 bedrooms. Lark Rise is dog friendly (1 dog) and has private parking for two cars. There is a pretty, enclosed garden and the most wonderful views over the rolling Cotswold hills beyond. This cosy country escape is perfectly placed for exploring the north Cotswolds with Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on -the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold all within easy reach. Set in an elevated position overlooking the gently rolling hills beyond, it is easy to lose yourself in the views from Lark Rise. There is a garden room on the lower ground floor along with a cosy kitchen, the living room is on the ground floor and the 3 bedrooms are on the first floor. There is off road parking for 1 car and additional on-street parking available. Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences.

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 locally including a footpath almost opposite the cottage and many local attractions close by. There’s also a fantastic community-run village shop and café, and the Great Western Arms pub just a short stroll away. A 5-minute drive away is the highly-regarded Churchill Arms pub in Paxford. This beautiful 17th-century Cotswold inn is owned by a talented chef who trained under legendary chefs such as Marco Pierre White and Gordon Ramsay. Chipping Campden is 5 minutes drive away and has a range of lovely restaurants and cafés to choose from, plus an arts and crafts museum and several galleries. 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.