Top things to see and explore in the Cotswolds

We've teamed up with local bike enthusiast Tim Porter at Cotswold Mountain Biking to offer our guests a fabulous opportunity to explore this gorgeous part of the Cotswolds....head out with Tim on a half day or full day guided/instructed tour of the area taking in stunning scenery of the Stroud Valleys.  It is essential that all riders have good basic cycling skills and that they are, at least, competent and confident riding bikes on roads. However, being a mountain biking beginner isn’t a problem and Tim regularly guides riders who are new to mountain biking and they have great fun!

For more information and to check availability.

They don’t call the Cotswolds an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for nothing and we're lucky at The Painswick being the midpoint of the beautiful Cotswold Way. And with more the 3,000 miles of public footpaths and quaint rural hamlets to explore, the best way to explore this breathtaking landscape is undoubtedly on foot. Very close by, you can ramble through breathtaking tapestries of farmland or discover ancient woodlands. We've teamed up with Ione Woodger, local walk leader and British Nordic Walking instructor- who can take you off exploring with tons of interesting local knowledge to share - 2 weeks notice for booking Ione.  We can help you on your way with our own wellies, walking maps, fleeces and even a delicious picnic to take exploring.

£65 up to 3 people per 1.5 hour walk.

Extra people £15 each.

Larger groups can be negotiable suitable for their needs.

Woodchester Valley is a multi award-winning, single estate vineyard and winery planted on the steep limestone soils of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Based across three sites, covering 58 acres in the Stroud Valleys, Woodchester Valley focus on small production, high quality still and sparkling wines which reflect a sense of time and place. Woodchester Valley welcome visitors to the vineyard throughout the year for fun and informative vineyard tours, wine tastings and other events. As a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice winner for the past 3 years, they have a fantastic team and their tours are highly rated-  For the month of May get a special 15% off discount code from reception for tours at the vineyard Monday- Friday - Cheers to that!

There’s no shortage of local festivals nearby - only a short drive from Painswick is Cheltenham, home to an eclectic calendar of festivals, including the annual literature, jazz and science festivals that draw some of the world’s finest musicians, writers, scientists and performers.

Proudly rural, it’s unsurprising that the Cotswolds serves a delicious array of culinary delights. Foodie markets have popped up in nearby villages and towns that are definitely worth a visit if you’re seeking a flavoursome experience. Our nearby favourites include the Stroud market, held every Saturday from 9am to 2pm and the Tetbury market, held every Wednesday from 9am to 2pm. Gloucestershire is famed for its Gloucester Old Spot sausages, Tewkesbury mustard and Bibury Trout. Oh, and once a year, some of us like to chase a round of Double Gloucester cheese down a hill, but you may have already heard about that!