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.

Escape to Outshot Barn for a true country getaway on a working farm near Hay-on-Wye. Immersed in rural tranquillity you can make the most of the great outdoors, heading out for walks and bike rides straight from your front door. Summer days are spent splashing in the swimming pool (open Easter-October half term, weather dependant) and cooking on the barbecue, while on cooler evenings you can curl up in front of the woodburner. Ideal for small families, the children will adore meeting the farm animals, while it also makes a romantic retreat for couples who want to get away from it all. Hay-on-Wye, famous for the Hay Festival and its envious collection of bookshops, is nearby and you are surrounded by the delights of Herefordshire and the Welsh Borders. 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. The pool is available from Easter to the end of September (weather dependent). The pool can be used between 8am and 8pm. This property operates with arrivals on Mondays, Thursdays or Fridays. If you would like to check in on a different day please contact us to discuss the availability. 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. Dogs must be kept on a lead when outside the cottage garden. While Outshot Barn is all on the ground floor, it is not suitable for wheelchair users as there is a gravel drive and the doorways are narrow. Outshot Barn is set on a working farm. At certain times of the year there is more activity than others. You can arrange a farm tour with the owners to meet the animals. Please note, if you would like Bedroom 2 to be arranged as a super-king, please contact us directly 7 days before arrival.

Set on a working farm just outside the village of Dorstone between Hay-on-Wye and Hereford you are ideally situated for exploring this rural location. In Dorstone you will find a village pub and the historic Arthur’s Stone and ruined Snodhill Castle can be reached on foot. The delights of Hay-on-Wye can be reached in under 15 minutes where you can attend a range of festivals and browse the bookshops. The Hay Festival is not to be missed and showcases talks from celebrated authors to comedians and historians. Hereford Cathedral is a beautiful day out where the historic Mappa Mundi is on display. For active visitors there are watersports available on the River Wye, hiking in the Brecon Beacons and many forestry tracks for mountain biking.