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
The Broadwick Soho’s Flute James MacDonald Broadwick Soho For 57-room bolt-hole Broadwick Soho, owner Noel Hayden was inspired by his 1980s upbringing in a quirky hotel in Dorset.
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Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2024
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
Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2024
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
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Sabrina Chandler, who manages the wildlife refuge, said at a May meeting of the Upper Mississippi River Basin Association that just 30 Fish and Wildlife staff remain at refuges along the upper river, which cover hundreds of thousands of acres of floodplain.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Hilton offers quiet refuge, with an exceptional view of the slow-churning Nile 30 feet from the swimming pool and desert hills beyond.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 Aug. 2025
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Roy Barth, a veteran of all four Grand Slam tournaments as a singles and doubles player, founded the tennis academy at this South Carolina paradise island retreat.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Cotswolds have a rich association with a vein of upper-class establishment conservatism that is in retreat around the world.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This time, her owner didn’t bring her back to the shelter.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Eastern Market distillery on Friday will launch its Hot Honey Bourbon, crafted with Bees in the D honey, a local spot that places hives across the state and on rooftops, turning them into pollinator sanctuaries.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Spa Atlantis and the Grand Ballroom weren’t major parts of the renovation, but the Four-Star massage sanctuary and event venue didn’t need much tending to begin with.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Beyond it is a three-hectare haven of silvery olive trees, luxuriant Washingtonia palms, and lawns where peacocks wander freely.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Behind her, a cluster of pastel shanties houses Rain Barrel Village, an open-air market and artist haven for more than 40 years.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Bolt-hole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolt-hole. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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