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

The church had been our refuge and our launching pad, our sanctuary and our strategy room.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Raney Aronson-Rath A chronicle of one Syrian daughter’s journey in fleeing war and seeking refuge in Germany, and how over ten years, new pressures and opportunities present themselves.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of refuge

Noun

After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.

— Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
An industry in retreat In 2026, hybrids and all-electric vehicles faced the same jump in demand from the oil crisis.

— John Paul Helveston, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of retreat

Noun

Another idea is to create a brush pile shelter in your yard to help native wildlife, including pollinators, according to LoRusso.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Decker said people who are homeless can feel hesitation to come into shelter, but Open Doors has built a rapport in the neighborhood and would want to stay.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of shelter

Noun

Zoo manager Jocelyn Smeltzer said the group wanted to invest in improvements that would benefit the sanctuary for years to come.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
With a foreword by fashion designer Jenna Lyons, the book showcases a variety of distinct residential projects, from city penthouses and lakeside retreats to coastal sanctuaries, culminating in their first luxury yacht project.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of sanctuary

Noun

Built and expanded over centuries, Derinkuyu offered a haven for entire communities to vanish underground during times of war or religious persecution, sealing themselves in behind massive stone doors.

— Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
Within one of those havens, Ellora, lives Pavi, a 10-year-old street kid with no memory of anything beyond the past three years.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026