Inspiration to upgrade your stay
Holidays are all about making special memories and experiences are a huge part of that.
We have curated collection of providers and makers who provide experiences for you to book during your stay.
Our foodie hampers are a perfect way to ease you into your holiday, from pizza kits to grazing platters, breakfast hampers to high tea.
For special occasion stays we have a package of hampers, decorations and extras to make your stay even more memorable.
If you are looking to book for a Hen party or a Mini-moon, check-out our packages from massage to foodie treats, crafty kits to amazing experiences.
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Family Holidays where real life wins
Family holidays that fix everyone Too often family holidays can be billed as wall to wall fun, filled with costly excursions, adrenalin filled, kids a plenty, over stimulation, whilst shared bedrooms promise sleepless nights and little time for adulting. As parents we know this isn't a good fit for all. I remember turning up to …Read more
How we found The Farmhouse its soul
Finding the wow factor I was invited to visit The Farmhouse in autumn 2025. Hannah and Ellie, the sisters who ran and own it, had poured themselves into a redecoration during lockdown — and you could the effort in every room. But somewhere along the way, the house had drifted away from itself. Years of …Read more
Holiday homes need soul too.
Finding The Farmhouse it's soul. because the homes we spend our holiday need soul too. On my first visit to The Farmhouse in autumn 2025 I had mixed feelings. Secret Bolthole was all about little holiday cottages with soul, not big farmhouses, surely! Travelling through the rural rolling hills of North Worcestershire, with remains of …Read more
The Wholesome Hen - For the bride who whispered 'nothing too crazy'
Wholesome hen party - because a sash, stripper and sore head isn't for everyone Be honest. When the maid of honour asked about your hen party, did you utter the words 'Oh, nothing too crazy'? If you are more of a creator, enjoy connection with friends, a good long walk followed by a little pampering. …Read moreprova "The Wholesome Hen - For the bride who whispered 'nothing too crazy'"
New arrival - The Farmhouse
A new place to gather We have been listening. We know we are fully booked for 2026, and this has caused a lot of frustration. So, we have been hunting out some lovely properties to add to our collection. It's taken some time to land on just the right homes to add to Secret Bolthole. …Read more
Autumn news from Secret bolthole
Autumn restyle October has been all about an autumn restyle at Anchor cottage. For some time I;ve wanted to warm up the living space, plus there's been some redecoration needed on peeling walls in the bedrooms. I love a restyle, but i didn't want to change everything. The furniture, blinds & some of the soft …Read more