Independent hotel guide
The Painswick
A walking-and-dining break around Painswick, with interest in a terrace category or a smaller townhouse setting.
The garden and terrace at The Painswick on Kemps Lane.
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At a glance
Quick facts
- Neighbourhood
- Painswick
- Location
- the Cotswolds
Editorial take
Why consider The Painswick?
Best for
A walking-and-dining break around Painswick, with interest in a terrace category or a smaller townhouse setting.
Avoid if
your itinerary centres on the northern villages every day, or you require roomy guaranteed on-site parking.
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Kemps Lane village setting
- Published Terrace and Hideaway room categories
- Seasonal hotel dining for an evening without driving elsewhere
Trade-offs
- Narrow village lanes and limited on-site parking
- A different base from the north-Cotswolds village circuit; transfer plans still matter
Fit check
Who it suits — and who should skip it
Best for: A walking-and-dining break around Painswick, with interest in a terrace category or a smaller townhouse setting.
Skip it if: your itinerary centres on the northern villages every day, or you require roomy guaranteed on-site parking.
Related reading:the Cotswolds hotel guide; Where to stay in the Cotswolds; Luxury Hotels in the Cotswolds.
Stay details
Rooms and spa
These are the room categories for which our current source set contains useful, comparable detail. They are not presented as a complete live inventory.
rooms
Snug, Hideaway and Terrace rooms
Choose the named category for terrace access; no view or outdoor space is assumed for every bedroom.
Facilities in our source set
- Hotel dining
Confirm menu, opening days and table availability for the stay.
On the ground
Location and access
The Painswick is at Kemps Lane, Painswick, GL6 6YB. See our the Cotswolds hotel guide for the wider area context and other places to stay.
Arrange the journey from Stroud before arrival. The hotel advertises a station-transfer offer; check dates, booking conditions and confirmation rather than assuming every rate includes it. Map coordinates represent the postcode, not a surveyed entrance.
Before you book
Good to know
Policy notes
Confirm the named room, dining reservation and any child or pet requirements before booking.
Accessibility
No independent access survey has been made. Ask about Kemps Lane drop-off, gradients, steps, lift availability, bedroom and bathroom layout, and the route to dinner.
Quick answers
Questions travellers ask about The Painswick
What is the main reason to choose The Painswick?
Kemps Lane village setting
Who is The Painswick best for?
A walking-and-dining break around Painswick, with interest in a terrace category or a smaller townhouse setting.
Where is The Painswick?
The hotel is at Kemps Lane, Painswick, GL6 6YB. Arrange the journey from Stroud before arrival. The hotel advertises a station-transfer offer; check dates, booking conditions and confirmation rather than assuming every rate includes it. Map coordinates represent the postcode, not a surveyed entrance.
What should I check before booking The Painswick?
Confirm the named room, dining reservation and any child or pet requirements before booking.