Painswick has to be one of the best towns that the Cotswolds has to offer when it comes to finding somewhere picturesque for a cottage break. With its valley setting, this town is extremely elegant with a number of fine, stone buildings. Set high on the hillside, with the Cotswold Hills all around, this is an excellent place for a walking or sightseeing holiday. There are plenty of tea shops, cafes, restaurants and country pubs to discover in this part of the Cotswolds. Enjoy browsing for rural and country cottages in and near Painswick.
Information on Cottage Holidays in Painswick
Painswick is a great place to spend time with its charming, grey limestone buildings complete with wonderful character features such as mullioned windows and carved decorations. The town is also well placed for exploring the Cotswolds with a number of great places to visit within easy reach. Gloucester is only 7.5 miles away, Cheltenham just 10 miles away, Cirencester 16 miles away and the town of Stroud just 3 miles away.
Just outside of Painswick are the Rococo Gardens which is a Green Tourism award winning and Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction. Here you can immerse yourself in greenery and reap the benefits of spending time amongst nature.
A summer arts festival runs yearly in Painswick with a programme of exhibitions and events. The Cotswolds is simply a stunning part of England to visit and Painswick deservedly has a reputation as one of the area’s finest towns. Whether you opt to rent a romantic retreat near Painswick or a large country house in the town, we trust that you will have a fantastic time in this wonderful place in Gloucestershire.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Painswick, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Gloucestershire.