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.

Little Elms is a beautifully restored, Grade II listed, late 1700’s townhouse at the heart of Stow-on-the-Wold, overlooking the green on Market Square. This gorgeous home retains its ancient character while incorporating a clever modernisation, with a fabulous kitchen-dining room as the main entertaining space, a spacious living room with a super-size TV, a master bedroom with an emperor-size bed, a bespoke bunk-bed room, and a gorgeous shower room. Everything that visitors to this quintessentially Cotswold town could want is right on the doorstep, from independent boutiques, art galleries and antique shops to some of the best pubs and restaurants in the area. Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences.

Little Elms is literally a stone’s throw to some of the best-known eateries and watering holes in the Cotswolds, and next door to the Fosse Gallery – considered one of the best art galleries in the country. This handsome town house does not have its own outside space, rather it is a property to return to and relax in after a long day out exploring the town and the Cotswolds. Stow-on-the-Wold is one of the Cotswolds’ most popular, historic wool towns, full of honey-coloured buildings, cosy pubs, tiny tearooms, narrow streets, independent boutiques, art galleries and antique shops as well as an impressive choice of pubs, restaurants and cafes. This is a working market town too, so there are all the general amenity stores and services you need, including food shops, banks, a pharmacy and a Post Office. Nearby Moreton-in-Marsh (4 miles) and Kingham (5 miles) have train services to London Paddington (from 90 minutes).