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.

Woodside Cottage is a delightful Cotswold stone house in the charming village of Mickleton. There are wonderful walks on your doorstep and two great village pubs just a short stroll away. Sleeping 6+2 guests across three bedrooms, and a fourth bedroom with a double sofa bed (please request at time of booking), which also doubles up as a snug, this lovely house offers plenty of space. The ground floor has a sociable open-plan layout with a spacious living room, dining room and a fabulous kitchen. The garage has been converted into a fun games room and outside there’s an enclosed garden with rural views. The private gravel drive provides parking for up to three cars, whilst to the rear, the enclosed garden has a lawned area, a patio with a square dining table and rattan-style seating for eight. It’s a peaceful spot to spend lazy afternoons before enjoying an evening of alfresco dining with treats rustled up on the gas barbecue. 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. Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted. 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. 2 well behaved dogs 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 and you will be sent a request for the additional fee.

Mickleton is a little hidden gem in the northern Cotswolds, the village itself has an excellent pub and is home to the renowned ‘Pudding Club’. The location is perfect for exploration and there is much to see and do on the doorstep. From fabulous walks and beautiful countryside to quaint country towns and award-winning attractions. The villages of Broadway and Chipping Campden are within a ten-minute drive, whilst literary lovers can explore William Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, just 8 miles away. There is a village store in Mickleton, just a short walk from the cottage offering a good selection of essentials and weekend papers. David Moore Family Butcher is the superb local butcher and only four doors down from Woodside Cottage. In nearby Chipping Camden (3.4 miles) you’ll find a small Co-op, an excellent bakery and Fillet & Bone, a fabulous food emporium, they also offer a delivery service. Eating Out: • Butchers Arms (0.3 miles) • Kings Arms (1 mile) • Eight Bells (3.3 miles) • Ebrington Arms (3.4 miles) Places to Visit: • Kiftsgate court Gardens (1.9 miles) • National Trust – Hidcote (2.1 miles) • Dover's Hill (3.7 miles) • Broadway (6.6 miles)