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.

Deep in the Oxfordshire countryside, tucked away off a quiet country road that leads into Charlbury, The Fold is a gorgeous barn conversion offering a peaceful escape in a truly lovely setting. The simplicity of the pale stone exterior belies a thoughtful interior design that melds traditional features with a contemporary style, ensuring the most comfortable of stays. The Fold sleeps four guests in two charming bedrooms, boasts a sunny terrace overlooking the adjacent woodland and has a tangle of footpaths from the door, it’s also dog friendly. With the vibrant town of Charlbury just a mile away, this delightful bolthole offers everything you could possibly need for a relaxing stay in the Cotswolds. The Fold is on one level with an open-plan kitchen, dining and living space. To one end, the well-appointed kitchen features everything you need for a self-catering stay, whilst the reverse of the kitchen island doubles as bench seating for the dining area. The other end is given over to the cosy living area with a plump sofa, comfy wingback chair and a Smart TV. Beyond are two pretty bedrooms, one king size and one twin and the bathroom. A gravel path leads around The Fold from the front door to the rear where against a backdrop of the neighbouring woodland, you’ll find a private terrace with rustic outdoor furniture. A wooden table and chairs offer a spot for outside dining and drinks, and the potted olive trees add a hint of the Mediterranean. It’s a very peaceful place to sit and relax. To the front is parking for 1-2 cars. One well-behaved dog is welcome for an additional fee.

Location and Setting Charlbury is a vibrant Cotswold town that has managed to retain a real sense of place, despite its popularity. It also boasts a direct rail link to Oxford and London. Soho Farmhouse is 8 miles away and Cotswold highlights including Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water are within easy reach. There are several walking trails through Charlbury including the Oxfordshire Way, the Salt Way and the Finstock and Evenlode Walk. Farm shops, delis, and shopping: Diddly Squat Farm Shop is just under 5 miles and the renowned Daylesford Organic offering an impressive farm shop, deli, homewares and dining is around a 20-minute drive. There is also a farmer’s market held quarterly on the 2nd Saturday in March, June, September, and December. Cafes, pubs, and restaurants: • The Old Shed, Charlbury – excellent café, great for families (2 miles). • Oxfork, Charlbury – a popular supper club (1 mile). • Rose & Crown, Charlbury – welcoming locals and great beer (1 mile) On Your Doorstep: • Little Wild Things – Outdoor adventures for children (1.5 miles) • Chipping Norton – thriving Cotswold market town (5 miles) • Soho Farmhouse - Cotswold outpost of the elite London members-only club (8 miles) • Chipping Norton - thriving Cotswold market town (8 miles) • Woodstock/Blenheim Palace – pretty market town and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill (8.5 miles) Further Afield: • Rollright Stones - ancient stone circle (10 miles) • Burford – pretty Cotswold town with an iconic high street (10 miles) • Cotswold Wildlife Park – where the wild things are in the Cotswolds (12 miles) • Bourton-on-the-Water – popular village known as the ‘little Venice of the Cotswolds' (17 miles) • Oxford – city of ‘dreaming spires’ and the oldest university city in England (18 miles) • Bicester Village – designer outlet shopping mall (18 miles) • Cotswold Farm Park – Adam Henson’s rare breeds farm park, a local favourite (19 miles)