Established in 2017, Bolthole Retreats markets and lets some of the finest luxury holiday properties throughout the Cotswolds, taking in the counties of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, South Warwickshire and Worcestershire and parts of Wiltshire and Bath and northeast Somerset in the south. We have an ever-growing portfolio of beautiful homes, from cosy cottages that sleep two through to large properties that can accommodate up to 18 guests. We pride ourselves on the quality and location of our properties, offering our guests the perfect home-away-from-home experience in these beautiful areas of the UK.

Owls Nest is a fabulous barn conversion on a small working dairy farm in the beautiful Painswick Valley. Every which way you look there are green fields filled with happy cows grazing on the lush grass. Forming part of the family farm, this lovely barn offers a comfortable countryside escape, with myriad Cotswold and Forest of Dean attractions nearby. With four spacious bedrooms, including two on the ground floor, four bathrooms and a beautiful open-plan kitchen, diner, and cosy living room with a log burner to ward off the chill of a winter evening, Owls Nest is ideal for family gatherings and groups of friends looking to escape to the country. An all-weather covered courtyard provides parking and a charmingly rustic open-air space. There is decking and garden furniture for guests to enjoy in this area, a gas barbecue and a ping pong table. The farm is also home to four coarse fishing lakes, so keen anglers should pack their fishing rods too. Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences. Brook Farm is a small working family farm. 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 This property is ideal for family groups. If you require the beds in the family room to be configured as singles, please request this at the time of booking. Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted. Owls Nest is one of our pet-free properties and therefore dogs and other pets are not permitted. There is easy access to the fishing lakes which are payable locally.

The peaceful village of Harescombe lies in the Painswick Valley, it’s a gloriously rural setting yet only a few miles from junction 12 of the M5, making it easily accessible. There are walks in abundance and the closest pub is just 2 miles away, in the nearby village of Edge. Beautiful Painswick, with its magnificent Rococo gardens and choice of places to eat is just a 3 mile drive. Farm shops, delis, and shopping: There are a couple of excellent farm shops nearby including Pound Farm and Shop (3 miles) they offer a great selection of local produce, meats, and cheese. Eastington Farm Shop (8 miles) has a real focus on locally sourced products (Claire one of the Owls Nest owners makes some of the cakes in their café!). Frocester Fayre (10 miles) offers a brilliant selection of local meat including some of the best sausages around, delivery to Owls Nest is available in advance. Stroud Farmer’s Market (5 miles) is one of the best in the country and a great way to spend a Saturday morning. Gloucester Quays Outlet Shopping is 6 miles away. Cafes, pubs, and restaurants: • The Edgemore Inn, Edge – classic pub food. (2 miles) • The Beacon Hotel, Haresfield – a local pub with a friendly atmosphere and good value meals (2 miles) • St Michaels Bistro, Painswick – popular bistro, pre-booking essential (3 miles) • The Bell, Selsey – 16th century country inn, great pub with excellent food. Pre booking is essential (6 miles) • The Brasserie at Calcot – wonderful for a special occasion and superb Sunday lunches – booking is essential (12 miles) On Your Doorstep: • Painswick and Painswick Rococo Garden – often referred to as the queen of the Cotswolds (3 miles) • Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre – a fun day out for the whole family (4.5 miles) • Gloucester Cathedral – magnificent cathedral and film location for the Harry Potter films (6.5 miles) • Giffords Circus – one of the best loved circuses in the country and their home base is nearby (7 miles)