Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Painswick
The historic wool town of Painswick is located in the Cotswolds, in the county of Gloucestershire. Known as the Queen of the Cotswolds, it lies on a hilltop with spectacular views of the region’s green, rolling countryside. Built from the local honey-coloured stone, it is a uniquely picturesque place with some of the Cotswolds’ finest architecture. Self-catering holidays in Painswick are popular among walkers, thanks to the many footpaths on the town’s doorstep, including the trail to the summit of Painswick Beacon, from which you can see the Welsh Mountains and the Severn Valley. Painswick is also an ideal stop for walkers on the Cotswolds Way National Trail, which passes the town. Take a stroll from your holiday cottage in Painswick, and you will discover a tangle of narrow streets with a variety of pubs, cafes, galleries and independent shops. One of the town’s most famous landmarks is the churchyard of St. Mary’s, with its 99 ancient yew trees. Nearby, the extravagantly decorated Rococo garden is not to be missed. It was created in the 18th century and is home to a renowned collection of snowdrops. Gloucester, Cheltenham and many of the Cotswolds’ most beautiful villages can be reached from Painswick in less than an hour.
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The Cotswold Cedar is a sophisticated and romantic 2-bedroom holiday cottage near Painswick set on the grounds of a 16th-century house. The Cotswold stone cottage is gorgeously presented and offers a pleasant sun-trap garden with a furnished deck, bi-fold doors and
open-plan spaces promising total relaxation.
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The 99 Yew Trees is a gorgeous 3-bedroom holiday cottage in Painswick overlooking the church in the heart of The Cotswolds. The 16th-century townhouse boasts a lavish garden full of mature plants and a neutral palette accentuated by traditional features such as the fireplace, wood burner, exposed beams and stone walls.