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.

With a thatched roof and walls of Cotswold stone, Moorhens is a beautiful, detached cottage on the popular Lower Mill Estate. Welcoming families and dogs, this is an idyllic spot at the Cotswold Water Park which might become your new favourite holiday location. On-site is an outdoor heated swimming pool, sauna, tennis courts and children’s play areas. That alone would be enough to keep you busy and you’ve yet to explore the lakeside walks, watersports opportunities and cycle tracks. Moorhens has a wrap-around terrace overlooking the Thames Mill Race, a wood burner for cosy evenings in and three comfortable bedrooms making it the ideal base for your lakeside adventure. Please note a 25% deposit is required at the time of booking. This is fully refundable up to 60 days of arrival when your remaining balance payment is due. 2 well-behaved dog/s are welcome for an additional fee of 40 GBP per dog. This fee is not included in the rental price. Please advise us at the time of booking if you are bringing a dog/s and you will be sent a request for the additional fee. 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. Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted. Unfortunately properties on the Lower Mill Estate cannot be booked/used for business or corporate purposes. For the consideration of guests on the estate, there is an 11pm noise curfew. Please keep noise to a minimum after this time. By booking, you agree to adhere to the Lower Mill Estate Code of Conduct which you will find in your guest portal.

The Lower Mill Estate at Cotswold Water Park is a luxurious setting for friends and families to gather and make the most of this unique location. This is nature’s playground where you can take to the water on a kayak, canoe, paddle board or katakanu, or stay on land either on foot or two wheels. There are fantastic opportunities to view the resident wildlife from birds to beavers, and fishing is available (license required). Tennis courts, an outdoor heated swimming pool and sauna are also available to all guests at the Lower Mill Estate. Visit Cotswold Country Park and Beach for a traditional family day out by the water.Spa access is available with some properties (check individual listings for details) where you can relax at the indoor pool or treat yourself to a luxurious massage (additional fee applies). During your stay, Ballihoo is the perfect choice for a meal without having to leave. There is also a range of fresh groceries and everyday essentials available in the shop.