Vanessa's Guidebook
Family activities
Famous for its abundance of snow drops in the spring time. Why not get lost in the maze and have tea and cake in the tea room after strolling around the beautiful gardens.
107 locals recommend
Painswick Rococo Garden
Gloucester RoadFamous for its abundance of snow drops in the spring time. Why not get lost in the maze and have tea and cake in the tea room after strolling around the beautiful gardens.
Tibbiwell Alpacas
Tibbiwell LaneTake a walk around the lovely streets of Painswick with these cute woolly alpacas
Woodchester Park House
Beautiful place for a stroll or picnic
Has a great outside Lido and lots of other sports facilities. Also has a lake and park, where you can feed the ducks
30 locals recommend
Stratford Park Leisure Centre
Stratford RoadHas a great outside Lido and lots of other sports facilities. Also has a lake and park, where you can feed the ducks
Prinknash Abbey Park
Feed the deer and birds, look out for the beautiful peacocks
Visit the Beatrix potter museum, the tailor of Gloucester
7 locals recommend
The House Of The Tailor Of Gloucester
9 College CtVisit the Beatrix potter museum, the tailor of Gloucester
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Wild Fowl Trust
A trip that all the family will enjoy, especially bird lovers
Sightseeing
Painswick Church
3 New StCan you count all the Yew trees? An historic, beautiful cotswold church
Painswick Beacon
Take a walk up to the top of the Beacon for breathtaking views
Gloucester Cathedral
12 College GrnBeautiful, historic cathedral
Food scene
I haven’t included any chain restaurants in my recommendations, we all know them, so here are some recommendations for really good independent eateries in the Painswick/stroud and Cheltenham area
Stunning venue for lunch, dinner, cocktails or afternoon tea on the lawn. Take in the beautiful views and relax. A couple of minutes walk from the cottage, also offer a delicious Sunday roast.
43 locals recommend
The Painswick Hotel & Restaurant
Kemps LaneStunning venue for lunch, dinner, cocktails or afternoon tea on the lawn. Take in the beautiful views and relax. A couple of minutes walk from the cottage, also offer a delicious Sunday roast.
Just around the corner from the cottage, this lovely bistro offers simple but good food. Lovely dining room, try the beef stroganoff
7 locals recommend
St.Michaels Restaurant and Bed and Breakfast
Victoria StreetJust around the corner from the cottage, this lovely bistro offers simple but good food. Lovely dining room, try the beef stroganoff
Just a stone’s throw from the cottage, the oak serves good pub food, has a lovely courtyard garden and some great local beer and ales. Great roast on Sunday.
83 locals recommend
The Royal Oak
Church RoadJust a stone’s throw from the cottage, the oak serves good pub food, has a lovely courtyard garden and some great local beer and ales. Great roast on Sunday.
Traditional country pub, serves good food, has outdoor seating, offers Sunday roast and is set in the village of sheepscombe. Less than 5 mins by car or about half an hour for a scenic country walk
51 locals recommend
Butchers Arms
Traditional country pub, serves good food, has outdoor seating, offers Sunday roast and is set in the village of sheepscombe. Less than 5 mins by car or about half an hour for a scenic country walk
Nestled in The Slad valley between Painswick and Stroud, this unique country pub is famed for its connection to the Author Laurie Lee, who wrote the acclaimed book, Cider with Rosie. A quirky venue offering good quality food and spontaneous live music. A very unique pub.
Great to walk to for a spot of lunch( about 45 minutes walk)
67 locals recommend
The Woolpack Inn
Slad RoadNestled in The Slad valley between Painswick and Stroud, this unique country pub is famed for its connection to the Author Laurie Lee, who wrote the acclaimed book, Cider with Rosie. A quirky venue offering good quality food and spontaneous live music. A very unique pub.
Great to walk to for a spot of lunch( about 45 minutes walk)
On the outskirts of Stroud in woodchester, this bistro style pub serves really good food and offers a roast on Sunday. Has outside seating
17 locals recommend
The Golden Fleece
Nelson StreetOn the outskirts of Stroud in woodchester, this bistro style pub serves really good food and offers a roast on Sunday. Has outside seating
Has a great covered outdoor eating area, less than 10 minutes drive from Painswick. Good gastro pub food and serves Sunday lunch
19 locals recommend
Fostons Ash Inn
Has a great covered outdoor eating area, less than 10 minutes drive from Painswick. Good gastro pub food and serves Sunday lunch
Great little restaurant in Stroud uses fresh seasonal ingredients to create delicious dishes and sharing platters
18 locals recommend
The Corner House
6 London RdGreat little restaurant in Stroud uses fresh seasonal ingredients to create delicious dishes and sharing platters
Located in Nailsworth, just the other side of Stroud. Has a wonderful fish market and fantastic restaurant. Check out the menu, serving oysters, lobster, variety of fish dishes and even beef Wellington for those meat lovers
42 locals recommend
William's Food Hall & Oyster Bar
3 Fountain StLocated in Nailsworth, just the other side of Stroud. Has a wonderful fish market and fantastic restaurant. Check out the menu, serving oysters, lobster, variety of fish dishes and even beef Wellington for those meat lovers
Sister hotel of the Painswick. Fantastic restaurant and spa. Also on site is the Gumstool inn for more relaxed dining. Why not combine with a trip to the arboretum, both in the Tetbury area, about 30 minutes drive.
42 locals recommend
Calcot Spa
Sister hotel of the Painswick. Fantastic restaurant and spa. Also on site is the Gumstool inn for more relaxed dining. Why not combine with a trip to the arboretum, both in the Tetbury area, about 30 minutes drive.
This little gem is tucked away in Cheltenham. Serves fantastic french style food in a cosy basement dining room. Must try the comte cheese soufflé and the duck.
10 locals recommend
Petit Coco Bistro
2 Bath StThis little gem is tucked away in Cheltenham. Serves fantastic french style food in a cosy basement dining room. Must try the comte cheese soufflé and the duck.
Smart Indian dining in Cheltenham. Try the tasting menu . Absolutely delicious !!
42 locals recommend
Prithvi
38 Evesham RdSmart Indian dining in Cheltenham. Try the tasting menu . Absolutely delicious !!
Set on the promenade in the centre of Cheltenham this great venue houses a very good restaurant and has a lovely, covered outside dining area which is very well heated for chilly evenings. Very good menu, offering a variety of dishes, including Japanese and Asian dishes along with grilled meats and steaks. Try one of the hundreds of gins from the vast gin menu.
30 locals recommend
No. 131
131 PromenadeSet on the promenade in the centre of Cheltenham this great venue houses a very good restaurant and has a lovely, covered outside dining area which is very well heated for chilly evenings. Very good menu, offering a variety of dishes, including Japanese and Asian dishes along with grilled meats and steaks. Try one of the hundreds of gins from the vast gin menu.
Authentic Thai food in Cheltenham. Absolutely delicious, try the squid or beef salad to start, followed by the steamed sea bass in black bean sauce
8 locals recommend
Siam Smile
12 Suffolk RdAuthentic Thai food in Cheltenham. Absolutely delicious, try the squid or beef salad to start, followed by the steamed sea bass in black bean sauce
Has recently moved to a larger premises in Cheltenham. This great restaurant offers fantastic Japanese food and a great bar area
42 locals recommend
Kibou Sushi
Regent StreetHas recently moved to a larger premises in Cheltenham. This great restaurant offers fantastic Japanese food and a great bar area
Purslane Restaurant
16 Rodney RdGreat fish restaurant in central Cheltenham. Excellent food.
With it’s one Michelin star, this restaurant is Cheltenham is perfect for fine dining lovers
32 locals recommend
Le Champignon Sauvage
24-28 Suffolk RdWith it’s one Michelin star, this restaurant is Cheltenham is perfect for fine dining lovers
Stunning food in an intimate restaurant. Try the wonderful tasting menu . 3AA rosette award. Located in the centre of Cheltenham
19 locals recommend
Lumiere
Clarence ParadeStunning food in an intimate restaurant. Try the wonderful tasting menu . 3AA rosette award. Located in the centre of Cheltenham
Great place for drinks and casual food. Band nights offer entertainment and you can do a spot of shopping in the very good farm shop. Just outside Cheltenham
27 locals recommend
Dunkertons Organic Cider
London RoadGreat place for drinks and casual food. Band nights offer entertainment and you can do a spot of shopping in the very good farm shop. Just outside Cheltenham
Great place to visit if you are a wine lover. Maybe buy some wine to enjoy by the fire in the cottage
39 locals recommend
Woodchester Valley Vineyard
Convent LaneGreat place to visit if you are a wine lover. Maybe buy some wine to enjoy by the fire in the cottage
Stroud Brewery
London RoadMaking great tasting, ethical, organic beer 🍺
The Rajdoot in Stroud offer good traditional Indian dishes and will deliver to Painswick
Rajdoot Restaurant
16 Gloucester StThe Rajdoot in Stroud offer good traditional Indian dishes and will deliver to Painswick
Very good Italian style pizza made with sourdough base.
Will deliver to Painswick from Stroud
27 locals recommend
Fat Toni's Pizzeria
Very good Italian style pizza made with sourdough base.
Will deliver to Painswick from Stroud
Part of the Painswick golf club on the Beacon. Serves surprisingly good bar food and great pizza(takeout service available). A more casual dining experience, where you can watch sports events on a large screen. Sunday roast buffet is also on offer. 10 mins walk from the cottage and car parking available.
The Waypoint
Golf Course RoadPart of the Painswick golf club on the Beacon. Serves surprisingly good bar food and great pizza(takeout service available). A more casual dining experience, where you can watch sports events on a large screen. Sunday roast buffet is also on offer. 10 mins walk from the cottage and car parking available.
Shopping
Cheltenham is a fantastic town for shopping, eating out, visiting one of the festivals ( literature, jazz science, food) an evening out at the Everyman theatre or a day out at the races.
The arty market town of Stroud has an abundance of independent shops and eateries. The Saturday Farmers is a must(find the salt house bakery stand for amazing bread) and the newly renovated five valley shopping centre is worth a visit for great fresh produce and street food. About 5 mins by car. There is also a bus service.
130 locals recommend
Stroud
The arty market town of Stroud has an abundance of independent shops and eateries. The Saturday Farmers is a must(find the salt house bakery stand for amazing bread) and the newly renovated five valley shopping centre is worth a visit for great fresh produce and street food. About 5 mins by car. There is also a bus service.
Antiques and a bite to eat !!
What could be better and just a couple of miles away
13 locals recommend
The Malthouse Collective
Painswick RoadAntiques and a bite to eat !!
What could be better and just a couple of miles away
Cheltenham
Historic docks with shopping, eateries, bars, cinema and a Christmas market in November and December
18 locals recommend
Gloucester Docks
Unnamed RoadHistoric docks with shopping, eateries, bars, cinema and a Christmas market in November and December
Very pretty country Market town, offers lots of independent shops as well as good high street shopping. Good variety of restaurants and bars including Cote Brasserie. Has a market on Monday and Friday and is dominated by a beautiful cathedral like church
373 locals recommend
Cirencester
Very pretty country Market town, offers lots of independent shops as well as good high street shopping. Good variety of restaurants and bars including Cote Brasserie. Has a market on Monday and Friday and is dominated by a beautiful cathedral like church
Sports
Painswick Golf Club
Golf Course RoadQuirky 18 hole golf course
Gloucester Ski & Snowboard Centre
Matson LaneGo skiing or snowboarding
Stratford Park Leisure Centre
Stratford RoadEntertainment
Visit the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham for a memorable night out
124 locals recommend
Everyman Theatre
10 Regent StVisit the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham for a memorable night out
Watch the latest films and enjoy some popcorn at the local cinema(under 10 drive)
19 locals recommend
Vue Cinema Stroud
19-20 MerrywalksWatch the latest films and enjoy some popcorn at the local cinema(under 10 drive)