Station House guidebook
Sightseeing
Painswick - The Queen of the Cotswolds - is a beautiful historical village with plenty of wonderful Cotswold stone architecture and features its historic church with towering spire as it's centre-point. A stroll through the village is essential and there are numerous heritage boards around the main streets providing historical information. There is also a seasonal information centre located in the old gravediggers hut in the famous graveyard where you can discover the village's mystical yew trees. The Painswick Centre is also worth a visit, being an arts hub to the area and housing some local artists. A beautiful village with plenty of character!
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Painswick
Painswick - The Queen of the Cotswolds - is a beautiful historical village with plenty of wonderful Cotswold stone architecture and features its historic church with towering spire as it's centre-point. A stroll through the village is essential and there are numerous heritage boards around the main streets providing historical information. There is also a seasonal information centre located in the old gravediggers hut in the famous graveyard where you can discover the village's mystical yew trees. The Painswick Centre is also worth a visit, being an arts hub to the area and housing some local artists. A beautiful village with plenty of character!
A must see visit for all those garden and nature lovers. If you have RAS membership, you could be eligible to free entry. Check out their website for details. Annual highlights include Snowdrops in the early months and bluebells and tulips in Spring. There is a lovely cafe onsite serving hot dishes and afternoon teas. A 10 minute walk from the house.
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Painswick Rococo Garden
Gloucester RoadA must see visit for all those garden and nature lovers. If you have RAS membership, you could be eligible to free entry. Check out their website for details. Annual highlights include Snowdrops in the early months and bluebells and tulips in Spring. There is a lovely cafe onsite serving hot dishes and afternoon teas. A 10 minute walk from the house.
A heavenly walk easily accessible from the house. The Beacon is wonderful with the Cotswold Way cutting its way through this historic space which was home to Iron Age man. The uphill Iron Age fort and topograph at the summit signposting views across to Gloucester Cathedral; Forest of Dean; The Malverns and The Black Mountains in Wales. The Beacon often has wild cattle grazing ( These areas are sectioned off with electric fencing) and the butterflies are wonderful in the warmer months.
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Painswick Beacon
A heavenly walk easily accessible from the house. The Beacon is wonderful with the Cotswold Way cutting its way through this historic space which was home to Iron Age man. The uphill Iron Age fort and topograph at the summit signposting views across to Gloucester Cathedral; Forest of Dean; The Malverns and The Black Mountains in Wales. The Beacon often has wild cattle grazing ( These areas are sectioned off with electric fencing) and the butterflies are wonderful in the warmer months.
A great day out to this unique unfinished mansion set in a hidden valley with grounds designed by Capability Brown. Great bike tracks and also features several lakes for those water loving dogs....
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Woodchester Mansion Trust
B4066A great day out to this unique unfinished mansion set in a hidden valley with grounds designed by Capability Brown. Great bike tracks and also features several lakes for those water loving dogs....
Stunning local Arboretum with visitor centre and cafe. Beautiful, just beautiful! About a 30/40 minute drive. If you go via Nailsworth or Tetbury these towns are also worth a walk around.
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Westonbirt, El Arboreto Nacional
Stunning local Arboretum with visitor centre and cafe. Beautiful, just beautiful! About a 30/40 minute drive. If you go via Nailsworth or Tetbury these towns are also worth a walk around.
Lovely local town with lots to see, shop and eat! A local favourite is Williams Kitchen - the best place to buy and dine for Seafood.
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Nailsworth
Lovely local town with lots to see, shop and eat! A local favourite is Williams Kitchen - the best place to buy and dine for Seafood.
A little bit of a drive (35-40 minutes) but well worth a visit. The castle is literally steeped in history having been the home to Henry VIII's final and surviving wife Katherine Parr. The exhibition displays inside the house are very interesting and the grounds are beautiful. There is plenty to keep the kids occupied and the drive across to Winchcombe - if you go cross country will not disappoint.
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Castillo de Sudeley
A little bit of a drive (35-40 minutes) but well worth a visit. The castle is literally steeped in history having been the home to Henry VIII's final and surviving wife Katherine Parr. The exhibition displays inside the house are very interesting and the grounds are beautiful. There is plenty to keep the kids occupied and the drive across to Winchcombe - if you go cross country will not disappoint.
Cirencester (Corinium) was once one of the biggest Roman hubs in Britain and now features a marvellous museum displaying plenty of artefacts from this period plus some great mosaics.
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Corinium Museum
Park StreetCirencester (Corinium) was once one of the biggest Roman hubs in Britain and now features a marvellous museum displaying plenty of artefacts from this period plus some great mosaics.
One of our local farm shops which is bountiful with local produce. The farms grows much if its own produce including plenty of spring and summer berries. The farm has a great Pick Your Own offering which the kids love. It also has an outdoor cafe in Summer and play park.
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Primrose Vale Farm Shop
Shurdington RoadOne of our local farm shops which is bountiful with local produce. The farms grows much if its own produce including plenty of spring and summer berries. The farm has a great Pick Your Own offering which the kids love. It also has an outdoor cafe in Summer and play park.
Having undergone a huge restoration project you can now walk, run, cycle and enjoy water pursuits on our local canal system. . A good family cycle is to start in Stroud and cycle to Lavender Bakehouse in Chalford for tea and delicious cake! Go to the website to find out more.
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Cotswold Canals Trust
WallbridgeHaving undergone a huge restoration project you can now walk, run, cycle and enjoy water pursuits on our local canal system. . A good family cycle is to start in Stroud and cycle to Lavender Bakehouse in Chalford for tea and delicious cake! Go to the website to find out more.
Food scene
COVID 19 Update - sadly the Falcon is currently closed until further notice. The other local pub, The Royal Oak will be opening on 12 April for outdoor meals in their lovely courtyard.
Our local pub and eatery. The food is good and they feature local ales and an extensive gin menu. There is also seating outside in the courtyard. A lovely spot to wonder down to from the house. You will be there in 5 minutes.
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The Falcon Inn
London RoadCOVID 19 Update - sadly the Falcon is currently closed until further notice. The other local pub, The Royal Oak will be opening on 12 April for outdoor meals in their lovely courtyard.
Our local pub and eatery. The food is good and they feature local ales and an extensive gin menu. There is also seating outside in the courtyard. A lovely spot to wonder down to from the house. You will be there in 5 minutes.
COVID Update - reopening 12 April for alfresco drinks and dining.
Recently completed renovated to a high standard, this lovely spot is perfect on a fair evening for sun downer cocktails and gourmet dinner. The bar/lounge area also has a pool table and also does a good afternoon tea.
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The Painswick Hotel & Restaurant
Kemps LaneCOVID Update - reopening 12 April for alfresco drinks and dining.
Recently completed renovated to a high standard, this lovely spot is perfect on a fair evening for sun downer cocktails and gourmet dinner. The bar/lounge area also has a pool table and also does a good afternoon tea.
COVID 19 update - reopening 12 April for food and drink in their lovely Courtyard.
The Painswickians' local. Great cosy spot for a pint and a bit of pub grub. Also has a courtyard and is very dog friendly.
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The Royal Oak
Church RoadCOVID 19 update - reopening 12 April for food and drink in their lovely Courtyard.
The Painswickians' local. Great cosy spot for a pint and a bit of pub grub. Also has a courtyard and is very dog friendly.
COVID 19 Update - currently serving takeaways and will reopen 12 April for outdoor drinks and dining.
Renowned pub with breathtaking views. Very popular with locals, this was Laurie Lee's local and you can enjoy a pint of cider in the Laurie Lee bar featuring some of his beer collection. Food is great and features lots of local produce. A must visit when staying at Station House. There is plenty of outdoor seating which is covered and heated in the colder months. Muddy boots are not a problem. You can walk from the house and it will take about an hour. The walk is breathtaking but there are a few hills along the way!
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The Woolpack Inn
Slad RoadCOVID 19 Update - currently serving takeaways and will reopen 12 April for outdoor drinks and dining.
Renowned pub with breathtaking views. Very popular with locals, this was Laurie Lee's local and you can enjoy a pint of cider in the Laurie Lee bar featuring some of his beer collection. Food is great and features lots of local produce. A must visit when staying at Station House. There is plenty of outdoor seating which is covered and heated in the colder months. Muddy boots are not a problem. You can walk from the house and it will take about an hour. The walk is breathtaking but there are a few hills along the way!
COVID 19 Update - reopening 12 April for alfresco dining.
Now known as The Polo Pub, this is a wonderful place. Recently taken over by the British Polo Gin Company based in the Cotswolds, this pub has an amazing outdoor area and also restaurant. The food is brilliant, serving local food and drink and of course Gin. A lovely wine list and service is great. They even offer a courtesy bus home if drinkies have been enjoyed too much!
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Fostons Ash Inn
COVID 19 Update - reopening 12 April for alfresco dining.
Now known as The Polo Pub, this is a wonderful place. Recently taken over by the British Polo Gin Company based in the Cotswolds, this pub has an amazing outdoor area and also restaurant. The food is brilliant, serving local food and drink and of course Gin. A lovely wine list and service is great. They even offer a courtesy bus home if drinkies have been enjoyed too much!
Lovely spot for a pint and some lunch with great views. This would be a good spot to stop for refreshments in the way back from Selsey Common, Woodchester Mansion or Coley Peak.
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The Bell Inn
Lovely spot for a pint and some lunch with great views. This would be a good spot to stop for refreshments in the way back from Selsey Common, Woodchester Mansion or Coley Peak.
Great spot for a drink in Stroud. Worth a visit if you in Stroud and visiting the markets.
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The Retreat at Stroud
28 Church StGreat spot for a drink in Stroud. Worth a visit if you in Stroud and visiting the markets.
Worth the 20 minute drive, lovely spot for drinks and a bite to eat.
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The Crown Inn
63 Bristol RdWorth the 20 minute drive, lovely spot for drinks and a bite to eat.
Really special place for a coffee and lunch featuring local organic produce.
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Thistledown Café
Tinkley LaneReally special place for a coffee and lunch featuring local organic produce.
Great spot for shopping for local produce. It also features cafe and outdoor space. Really worth a visit and popular with the local 'ladies who lunch'!
Jolly Nice station
Great spot for shopping for local produce. It also features cafe and outdoor space. Really worth a visit and popular with the local 'ladies who lunch'!
Another brilliant local spot for shopping for local produce and features a great cafe/restaurant. it also has several walks.
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Leaf and Ground
Dursley RoadAnother brilliant local spot for shopping for local produce and features a great cafe/restaurant. it also has several walks.
A popular spot with local Stroudies and Real Ale lovers. This pub often has live entertainment and special themed foodie nights. Lovely pub garden but parking can be a bit tricky so sometimes best to park further down or get a taxi. Especially if trying the pubs beloved Spingo.
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Crown & Sceptre
98 Horns RdA popular spot with local Stroudies and Real Ale lovers. This pub often has live entertainment and special themed foodie nights. Lovely pub garden but parking can be a bit tricky so sometimes best to park further down or get a taxi. Especially if trying the pubs beloved Spingo.
Our local organic boutique brewery serving up some wonderful Real Ale. These guys have just relocated to their new premises and they serve up yummy organic Pizzas and other great bites in their new tap room. There is outside seating as well.
https://www.stroudbrewery.co.uk/
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Stroud Brewery
London RoadOur local organic boutique brewery serving up some wonderful Real Ale. These guys have just relocated to their new premises and they serve up yummy organic Pizzas and other great bites in their new tap room. There is outside seating as well.
https://www.stroudbrewery.co.uk/
Great local restaurant in Stroud which serves a freshly designed and prepared menu daily of excellent quality. My favourite place to eat in Stroud.
http://www.birchrestaurantstroud.co.uk
Birch Restaurant
6 Union StGreat local restaurant in Stroud which serves a freshly designed and prepared menu daily of excellent quality. My favourite place to eat in Stroud.
http://www.birchrestaurantstroud.co.uk
Beautifully done inside what was the town's former Rotunda Ballroom, this is a fantastic spot for brunch, cocktails and dinner.
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The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie Cheltenham
Montpellier StreetBeautifully done inside what was the town's former Rotunda Ballroom, this is a fantastic spot for brunch, cocktails and dinner.
One of the best health food shops around, long established and respected. This is a wonderful place to buy lovely healthy food items. They also serve delicious organic fresh bread and baked items.
Sunshine Health Shop
25 Church StOne of the best health food shops around, long established and respected. This is a wonderful place to buy lovely healthy food items. They also serve delicious organic fresh bread and baked items.
If you need to go and stock up, this is a great Waitrose and sits just on the edge of Stroud.
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Waitrose & Partners
London RoadIf you need to go and stock up, this is a great Waitrose and sits just on the edge of Stroud.
Lovely cafe situated on the main road running through Chalford and adjacent to the canal. This is a local icon for CAKE CAKE CAKE!
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Lavender Bakehouse & Coffee Shop
20 London RdLovely cafe situated on the main road running through Chalford and adjacent to the canal. This is a local icon for CAKE CAKE CAKE!
Lovely cosy Cotswold pub nestling in the lovely village of North Woodchester.
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Royal Oak
High StreetLovely cosy Cotswold pub nestling in the lovely village of North Woodchester.
Tomari-gi
16 George StFabulous new Japanese in Stroud. Yum Yum Yum!
Our wonderful local icecream producer, who had the genius idea to open an icecream factory with cafe - all year round! A great place to visit for little and big kids and the views and walks on to of the common take a lot of beating.
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Winstone's Ice Cream
Our wonderful local icecream producer, who had the genius idea to open an icecream factory with cafe - all year round! A great place to visit for little and big kids and the views and walks on to of the common take a lot of beating.
Local restaurant and cafe serving great food and drink. It has a large outdoor terrace and stunning views across the valley. A short walk from the house. They also do Takeaway.
CVOID Info: Open from 12 April for outdoor meals and takeaways. Contact: 01452 812180.
The Waypoint
Golf Course RoadLocal restaurant and cafe serving great food and drink. It has a large outdoor terrace and stunning views across the valley. A short walk from the house. They also do Takeaway.
CVOID Info: Open from 12 April for outdoor meals and takeaways. Contact: 01452 812180.
Award wining fish and chips located in heart of trout. Parking is available outside and they have a great menu. The deep fried halloumi is a winner!
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Simpsons Fish and Chips Stroud
13 Bedford StAward wining fish and chips located in heart of trout. Parking is available outside and they have a great menu. The deep fried halloumi is a winner!
Sporting Pursuits
A testy course, not for the faint hearted. The Way Point at the Golf Club is great for a post match drink and spot of lunch.
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Painswick Golf Club
Golf Course RoadA testy course, not for the faint hearted. The Way Point at the Golf Club is great for a post match drink and spot of lunch.
Home to the Cherry and Whites, a great day out at the rugby and one of the oldest venues for rugby in the country.
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Kingsholm Stadium
Kingsholm RoadHome to the Cherry and Whites, a great day out at the rugby and one of the oldest venues for rugby in the country.
Go along and cheer on our local football team who have done pretty well.
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Forest Green Rovers Football Club The New Lawn Stadium
Another WayGo along and cheer on our local football team who have done pretty well.
Arts & Crafts
Local arts hubs with local resident artists. Worth a look whilst wondering the village.
The Painswick Centre
Bisley StreetLocal arts hubs with local resident artists. Worth a look whilst wondering the village.
Retail Therapy
Fabulous local market every Friday and Saturday.
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Stroud Shambles Market
High StreetFabulous local market every Friday and Saturday.
A superb spot for some retail therapy. Antiques, collectables, local makers, art, jewellery and more. Often featured on Antiques Road trip this place is an Aladdin’s cave. It also features a new cafe - Brick & Brew.
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The Malthouse Collective
Painswick RoadA superb spot for some retail therapy. Antiques, collectables, local makers, art, jewellery and more. Often featured on Antiques Road trip this place is an Aladdin’s cave. It also features a new cafe - Brick & Brew.
Fabulous emporium featuring local makers of all kinds.
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Made In Stroud Ltd
104 Bath RdFabulous emporium featuring local makers of all kinds.
Lovely Spa town with plenty to discover. Great shopping, restaurants and sightseeing spots. It is also home to many of its renowned festivals including the Literary, Jazz, Science and Music Festivals.
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Cheltenham
Lovely Spa town with plenty to discover. Great shopping, restaurants and sightseeing spots. It is also home to many of its renowned festivals including the Literary, Jazz, Science and Music Festivals.
Having recently undergone a town centre regeneration, the revitalised markets are brilliant, set in the Market Place with the backdrop of the ancient church. A trip to Cirencester is a must with plenty of shopping, restaurants and pubs.
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Cirencester Markets
25 Market PlHaving recently undergone a town centre regeneration, the revitalised markets are brilliant, set in the Market Place with the backdrop of the ancient church. A trip to Cirencester is a must with plenty of shopping, restaurants and pubs.
A great new edition to the town featuring an a brilliant indoor market modelled on a trendy London indoor market with lots of street food and fresh food and produce stalls. The new Sandersens Boutique department store opening in April. Parking is available in the multi-storey car park next dor.
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Five Valleys Shopping Centre
King StreetA great new edition to the town featuring an a brilliant indoor market modelled on a trendy London indoor market with lots of street food and fresh food and produce stalls. The new Sandersens Boutique department store opening in April. Parking is available in the multi-storey car park next dor.
Neighbourhoods
Peaceful Cotswold Village with a strong local community. The villagers are friendly and appreciate a peaceful environment.
There is a local grocery / newsagents shop - Best-One in the centre of the village on St Mary's Street. It is normally well stocked and also has an ATM. The shop is normally open 8am to 8pm Mon - Sat and 8am - 4pm on Sunday.
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Painswick
Peaceful Cotswold Village with a strong local community. The villagers are friendly and appreciate a peaceful environment.
There is a local grocery / newsagents shop - Best-One in the centre of the village on St Mary's Street. It is normally well stocked and also has an ATM. The shop is normally open 8am to 8pm Mon - Sat and 8am - 4pm on Sunday.
City/town information
Superb regency town which hosts the Cheltenham Races is very lively. Upmarket shopping experience awaits you in Montpellier and the Promenade along with lots of restaurants.
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Cheltenham
Superb regency town which hosts the Cheltenham Races is very lively. Upmarket shopping experience awaits you in Montpellier and the Promenade along with lots of restaurants.
Stroud is a great town with plenty of quirky shops and eateries. It really comes to life on Saturdays during market day which is a MUST NOT MISS experience when visiting Painswick
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Stroud
Stroud is a great town with plenty of quirky shops and eateries. It really comes to life on Saturdays during market day which is a MUST NOT MISS experience when visiting Painswick
A great old Cotswold town nearby to Westonbirt and Highgrove. You might spot the odd Royal walking around town as we have a few living locally to the area.
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Tetbury
A great old Cotswold town nearby to Westonbirt and Highgrove. You might spot the odd Royal walking around town as we have a few living locally to the area.
Lovely historic town with a outdoor an indoor markets, plenty of independent shops, pubs and restaurants.
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Cirencester
Lovely historic town with a outdoor an indoor markets, plenty of independent shops, pubs and restaurants.