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.

Barn End is a beautifully converted Cotswold stone barn that is both spacious and stylish. The generous ground-floor accommodation includes a cosy living room, an office, a sociable open-plan kitchen/diner with a conservatory that provides an additional seating area, and a handy cloakroom, while upstairs are three bedrooms, one of which has an ensuite bathroom, and a family shower room. Outside, there is an enclosed courtyard garden to the rear and a large lawned garden to the front, both of which have plenty of well-positioned seating for making the most of the sun when it shines. Book with us to get exclusive discounts to top attractions and experiences.

Picturesque Paxford has lots of lovely walking opportunities for those keen to explore their new surroundings on foot, and there are several more Cotswold gems within a short driving distance. Chipping Campden is a five-minute drive away and boasts a wealth of lovely shops and eateries, while green-fingered guests will delight in visiting the gardens of Hidcote Manor and Kiftsgate. Moreton-in-Marsh, which has a direct rail link to Oxford and London, is only six miles away and has long attracted visitors to its charming high street lined with art galleries, antique shops and tea rooms. Supermarkets and Shopping: There is a village shop in Blockley (2.6 miles) and Vegetable Matters farm shop and café in Ebrington (1.4 miles). Chipping Campden (3 miles) has a Co-Operative Food store. Moreton-in-Marsh (6 miles) has a Tesco, Aldi, Budgens and Spar. Eating Out: • Blockley Café – Serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and afternoon tea during the day, and evening meals from Wednesday to Saturday (2.6 miles) • The Plough Inn – A quaint and quirky, award-winning pub tucked away in the nearby village of Stretton-on-Fosse. Good for lunch, evening meals and Sunday roasts (2.7 miles) • Eight Bells – A 14th-century inn serving homemade food for a range of dietary requirements, with menus changing regularly to reflect the seasons (2.5 miles) • The Ebrington Arms – Previously named the UK’s Best Village Pub by The Times. Serves award-winning seasonal food and a varied wine list (1.4 miles) Walks: There are lots of lovely walks from Paxford including the five-mile ‘Lost Villages of Ditchford’ walk and a five-mile circular route from Paxford via Ebrington. Places to Visit: • Batsford Arboretum (3.3 miles) • Snowshill Manor and Garden (7.5 miles) • Hidcote Manor Garden (4.4 miles) • Broadway Tower (6.3 miles) • Four Shire Stone (7 miles)