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.

Teagles Cottage, located in the heart of picturesque Stow-on-the-Wold, has been beautifully renovated to create the perfect retreat for romantic breaks, walking holidays or group get-togethers. This traditional Cotswold stone cottage is ideally located within walking distance of restaurants, shops, galleries and tea rooms. It is also a perfect base for treks into the surrounding countryside. With its stylish interior, Teagles Cottage sleeps 7 guests across 4 bedrooms (2 kings,1 twin and 1 single), with one en-suite bathroom, one family bathroom and a downstairs WC, and features a cosy log fire, private parking, and pretty courtyard. To the rear of the cottage is a patio-garden with a table and seating for 7. Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences. Parking for one vehicle. Please note that the Gypsy Horse Fair week will be taking place in Stow-on-the-Wold each year around the 12th of May and the 24th of October. Shops, restaurants and pubs are closed for the duration.

Why Stow-on-the-Wold? It is a delightful Cotswold market town which, along with Moreton in Marsh, is perhaps the best known of the small Cotswolds towns. This popular town stands exposed on a 700-foot high hill at a junction of seven major roads, including the Roman Fosse Way, perhaps a reason why it was the site of the last battle of the English Civil War in 1646. At the height of the Cotswold wool industry the town was famous for its huge annual fairs where as many as 20,000 sheep were sold at one time. If you look closely when you visit The Square, you will see narrow alleyways between some of the buildings; these are known as ‘chures’ and were designed to channel the sheep into The Square on market day. The vast market square testifies to the town’s former importance. At one end stands the ancient cross, and at the other the town stocks, shaded between an old elm tree. Around the square is an elegant array of beautiful Cotswold town houses. Opposite Teagles Cottage is The Porch House Hotel, which is reputed to be the oldest Inn in England, dating back to 947 AD. Stow has a sophisticated collection of shops and restaurants and is the perfect starting point for walks.