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.

Archers is a sumptuously decorated, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, luxury holiday cottage, built between the 18th and 19th Century, just minutes from Sudeley Castle and the gorgeous Cotswold town of Winchcombe. The cottage has an elegant and cosy Living Room, with a woodburner, a dining room, comfortably seating 8, a fully equipped kitchen with breakfast table and a delightful garden with views to Winchcombe. The cottage sleeps 8 across 1 ensuite king-size bedroom; 1 ensuite super-king; 1 super-king and 1 twin, sharing a Jack & Jill family bathroom, and has a further downstairs cloakroom. There is free, easily accessible parking for up to 4 cars. 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome for an additional fee of 40 GBP per dog. This fee is not included in the rental price. Please advise us at the time of booking if you are bringing a dog/s and you will be sent a request for the additional fee. Please note, if you would like bedroom two or three to be arranged as a twin, please contact us directly 7 days before arrival.  Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted. 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 a 25% deposit is required at the time of booking. This is fully refundable up to 60 days of arrival when your remaining balance payment is due. Sudeley Castle and Gardens: A booking made for this property entitles you to free admission to Sudeley Castle and Gardens, as many times as you wish during your stay. This includes general admission, during the open season, but does not include entry to special events. To check if the Castle and Gardens are open for your dates, or to book a ticket for a special event, please refer to the Sudeley Castle website.

Winchcombe is an elegant and timeless Cotswold town. Venture down the narrow side streets to find a mix of Cotswold stone cottages and black and white half-timbered buildings. The town is a famous centre for walkers (see ‘Winchcombe Welcomes Walkers’), and also boasts a number of traditional pubs and great cafes, galleries, boutique clothing, interior design and antique shops. During your stay at Sudeley Castle Country Cottages you are entitled to free admission to Sudeley Castle and Gardens during the Castle’s open season (except for separately ticketed events). If you wish to visit the Castle and gardens during your stay, please take your room key or booking receipt with you to the admissions desk. Steeped in a thousand years of history, Sudeley Castle makes for a fascinating day out, not to mention the vast number of events also taking place throughout the year. For a full history of this glorious building, see ‘History of Sudeley Castle’ in this guide. Thanks to your proximity to Winchcombe town centre, you have a host of amenities within walking distance of the cottage to enjoy.