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.

Mayfly Lodge is an immaculately presented, New England-style, terraced holiday home overlooking beautiful lakes and stunning gardens at the heart of the Cotswold Water Park. Choose from a huge range of activities right on the doorstep, including tennis, kayaking, High Ropes, paddleboarding, fishing, walking, birdwatching and open water swimming or simply relax at the nearby spa. The lodge has a stunning, open plan living area, leading to a private sundeck overlooking Isis Lake. This pretty, terraced lodge sleeps six guests across three bedrooms with two bathrooms. The Cotswold Water Park is six miles from Cirencester, six miles to a mainline train station and just 1.5 hours’ drive from West London. Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences.

Mayfly Lodge is surrounded by beautiful gardens and two of the Cotswold Water Park’s fabulous lakes – Windrush and Isis. There is direct access to Isis Lake from the private sundeck, which is equipped with a dining table, chairs, a parasol and a double rattan snuggle seat. Within a few steps is a table tennis room, tennis courts, children’s play area, cricket and golf practice nets, a football goal, a volleyball net, a boules piste, a croquet lawn and a launch for non-motorised boats of all types. Mayfly Lodge is on the western side of the Cotswold Water Park, positioned on the shore of Isis Lake, with Windrush Lake within a stone’s throw of the front door. The Cotswold Water Park is a fabulous, 42-square-mile outdoor activities mecca, with over 180 lakes all interlinked by footpaths and bridleways, encompassing beautiful countryside, fabulous holiday homes, picturesque villages, nature reserves and a fantastic range of land- and water-based activities for every age, plus a beautiful spa for those who simply want to relax. The Lodge is 0.3 miles from the Cotswold Water Park Gateway Centre where there is a restaurant, café, outdoor shop, information centre, and bike hire.