Thesaurus results for BOLT-HOLE

bolt-hole

noun

ˈbōlt-ˌhōl

Definition of bolt-hole

chiefly British

as in refuge

something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger her cottage in the Lake District served as her bolt-hole whenever the stresses of London became too great

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Recent Examples of bolt-hole This year, bolt-holes from Jackson Hole to Courchevel are imposing the same constraints—the Les Airelles property in the French Alps, for example, has a 14-night requirement—as are some five-star villas. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026 Where to stay By far the smartest place to stay in a town still dominated by bare-bones bolt-holes. — Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026 But other bolt-holes stand out for giving the beds themselves extra attention, distinguishing them in some particularly charming or even surreal way (see beds carved out of literal ice). — Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026 One of the first, exclusive members-only social clubs, Soho House debuted in London in 1995 and quickly became the bolt-hole of choice for celebrities and the deep-pocketed. — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026 Around that time, some smaller properties also debuted — boutique charmers like Castello di Vicarello, Borgo Santo Pietro, Villa Fontelunga, and the Val d'Orcia bolt-hole La Bandita Country Hotel. — Lee Marshall, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2023

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolt-hole

Noun

This secluded outdoor oasis connects seamlessly to multiple entertaining decks, offering a quiet, woodsy refuge and the exact same solitude Reckell sought decades ago.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
The second half was delayed for 20 minutes due to a siren going off in the area alerting them to a possible attack — none materialised — with players and staff having to take refuge in the stadium’s shelter.

— Simon Johnson, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of refuge

Noun

Sylge, who has spent the last 30 years attending and organizing health and wellness retreats around the world, developed this exercise to help people reclaim their time.

— Margaret Cirino, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
Even if oil prices retreat, fares are unlikely to return to pre conflict levels.

— , CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of retreat

Noun

Marxt filmed fires, firefighters, inside a shelter (with a sign highlighting that there was no access for media) and more.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026
In November 2021, crew members took shelter inside their spacecraft after a Russian anti-satellite weapons test created a dangerous cloud of debris.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of shelter

Noun

La Colombe d’Or, Saint-Paul-de-Vence A low-key haven for artists during and after the Second World War, La Colombe d’Or is brimming with artistic artifacts from artists like Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
But the striking of key levels across equity and bond markets could signal a more significant shift into safe-haven assets.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026