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.

The Old Chapel is a beautifully restored 19th century chapel, sleeping six guests across three bedrooms, with one ensuite shower room and one family bathroom. This delightful Cotswold holiday let has a charming living room with a woodburner and smart TV and an open-plan dining-kitchen area that’s perfect for entertaining. The Old Chapel has an enclosed patio and a small south-facing garden, overlooking rolling countryside. The property accepts two dogs and has parking available for three cars. The Old Chapel is ideally situated to explore the Cotswold countryside, yet is less than ten miles from the centre of Cheltenham Spa, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cirencester and Stroud. Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences.

The Old Chapel is only a few minutes from the popular Frogmill Country Pub and Restaurant. The Gloucestershire Way long-distance footpath passes through the village, along with a tributary of the River Coln. As well as being in a great location for walks and exploring the village itself, Shipton Oliffe is close to several of the larger Cotswold landmark towns, including Cheltenham, Stroud, Cirencester and the City of Gloucester, giving you the best of both worlds – all the amenities and sights of thriving towns, combined with the tranquillity and character of a sleepy Cotswold village. Walks For a short walk for you (and your dogs) take the footpath across the fields at the rear of the property. For a longer walk, direct from the property, try a circular walk from Shipton to Withington via Foxcote Hill and return following the Coln before climbing out of the valley to reach Shipton, stopping off half way round for refreshments at the Mill Inn at Withington. Other local Pubs that we can highly recommend are: • The Hollow Bottom, Guiting Power • The Plough, Cold Aston • The Wheatsheaf, Northleach • The Langton, Charlton Kings