Painswick Glamping

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Mill Pool Camping Pod
Mill pool camping pod
A view of the mill pod and its very own shower and toilet.
Wooden pod on a raised deck
Sun shining on the mill pool pod.
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A view of the mill pod and its very own shower and toilet.
Wooden pod on a raised deck
Sun shining on the mill pool pod.

  • Peaceful site on a working farm 15 minutes' walk from Painswick
  • Close to the Cotswolds Way and other walking/bike trails
  • Fishing lake and lodge with kitchen and woodburning stove
What a cracking spot for Cotswolds capers – pick a patch at Painswick Glamping and you’ll be in a prime position for pottering around this pretty part of the world. Want a rural retreat? You’ll be right pleased with this peaceful place – it’s on a working farm, surrounded by fields and with its own coarse fishing lake for days of dawdling about by the water. It’s an off-grid kind of place, but there’s a small kitchen with toaster, fridge, freezer and kettle. Campfire cookery is very much encouraged too – made all the more tasty by snaffling some of the farm’s free-range eggs or home-reared beef. Prefer your holiday hideaway to have easy access to townie facilities? That’s all sorted here too, for Painswick Glamping (as the name may possibly suggest) is an easy 15 minutes’ amble from the little town of Painswick, a place of pubs, cafés and independent shops. Further pints for country pub enthusiasts are a few minutes’ drive away in Slad, Sheepscombe and Cranham. Of course, you could always get your boots on and take a hike to a pub instead. Or, if you’re after something a little lengthier, perhaps a few days out on the Cotswolds Way might be more your strolling or cycling style? Either way, rest assured that you can come back to a nice warm shower in the smart wetroom, before trotting over to the communal lodge to feed the woodburning stove and curl up on the sofa with a well-earned drink.

Site type

Tent pitches 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Guests under the age of 12 are not allowed on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 01 Apr to

Open from Mon, 09 Mar to

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, beautiful Cotswolds site near Painswick. Friendly welcome, great facilities (lodge with fire & kitchen), tranquil setting with wildlife. Single shower/toilet can be a squeeze when busy. Minor midge/pitch issues but highly recommended for a relaxing escape.

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Perfect for what we wanted.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Quiet. Small. Good location. Nice facilities.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, quiet and secluded lake cabin for a quiet and relaxing stay

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Anonymous

Mill Pool camping pod

Liked Lovely, quiet and secluded cabin by a lake. Plenty of privacy - perfect for a couple to get away and relax. Nice views from sitting on the deck. Handy BBQ and logs. Breakfast basket was a welcome treat

Disliked No sink/tap in the toilet to wash hands after using the toilet. Had to wash hands in the shower next door, which worked, but not very comfortable. Also, lack of electricity in the cabin provides slight inconvenience, but again, not a huge deal.

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great stay and would return without question!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked A lovely, private and perfectly facilitated quiet spot. Very welcoming hosts and with the village just on your doorstep you have the best of all ways to enjoy the stay.

Disliked Not an adult only site, for those needing that using the website filter. But aside from that a perfect stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It’s a gem!

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Grant F.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The setting is idyllic, it’s peaceful. A place to relax and breathe deeply, to be restored and refreshed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely little gem, very peaceful.…

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Anonymous

Mill Pool camping pod

Liked A lovely little gem, very peaceful. Lots of wildlife bats, owls and of course the fish! Very well thought out although simple had everything needed. Even down to the positioning of the firepit to catch the last of the sun in the evenings. Even the neighbours ( cattle) were friendly. Milk and hot water delivered in morning was a lovely touch also a little treat for me left on morning of my departure. Would highly reccomend for a peaceful few nights.

Disliked Shower was unfortunately not working however this could not be helped and an alternative available so not even really a problem. Just that it looked so lovely to use! Owner tried to fix and did everything she could and kept me informed so no problem.

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Lovely peaceful site, nestled in the…

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Georgie T.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful site, nestled in the hills below Painswick, next to a large fishing pond. There are four pitches with picnic benches and a smaller pitch under the trees which was just perfect for my little tent. There is also a communal indoor space with sofas and kitchen facilities for if it's raining. Shower was hot and was cleaned regularly. I enjoyed a campfire and listening to tawny owls and little owls.

Disliked An additional shower/toilet would have been helpful, but it wasn't too much of a problem to wait.

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Rachel was a lovely host. Beautiful…

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Brittney W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Rachel was a lovely host. Beautiful location in the Cotsworlds. Painswick was a 10 minute walk away. Will be back again.

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From the manager: lovely to meet you Brittney, see you again soon.

Gorgeous stay and great host

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freya m.

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Liked Nice facilities, peaceful quiet campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location.…

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Jon M.

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Liked Beautiful location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely site

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Greg M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Absolutely lovely site. Quite place in the valley. A local pub in short walking distance.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Great photo, thank you

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Painswick Glamping

Beech Farm

Beech Lane

Stroud

Gloucestershire

England

GL6 7QZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.78766°N
2.18145°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.2 km Merrywalks
7.5 km Dark Lane
7.5 km Dark Lane
Rail
5.5 km Stroud (Glos) Rail Station
8.2 km Stonehouse Rail Station
9.5 km Gloucester Rail Station
Ferry
21.9 km Sharpness Old Docks
24 km Lydney Harbour
46.5 km Castle Park Ferry Landing
Airport
11.8 km Gloucestershire Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Start your stay with a wander around Painswick – it’ll all be very painless, as you can get to the gorgeous Painswick Rococo Garden in around 25 minutes on foot, or to Painswick Beacon in 40 for some splendid views. A scenic golf course is a few minutes’ drive north; handily in town are spa days that may appeal to non-golfing partners. And once you’ve pootled around Painswick for a bit… well, there’s plenty more to explore in the rest of the pretty Cotswolds (it didn’t get an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty title for nowt, you know). Long-distance walkers might hit the 100-mile Cotswolds Way, but there are heaps of other strolls around local villages, or you can roam on bikes or horseback (from a stables 20 minutes away). Some of the top spots to set your sights on might include the animal antics at Prinknash Bird and Deer Park (10 minutes’ drive), Cotswold Wildlife Park (45 minutes) or Cotswold Farm Park (45 minutes) and history-tinged rambles at Woodchester Mansion (half an hour) and Chedworth Roman Villa (40 minutes). Foodies may like to stop off in Stroud (15 minutes) to hit the farmers’ market and tour the brewery.

Must see

Painswick Rococo Garden 1.3 km

Gloucester Waterways Museum 9.6 km

Gloucester Quays 9.6 km

Gloucester Cathedral 10 km

WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 16.2 km

National Trust

Woodchester Park 10.9 km

Westbury Court Garden 16.3 km

Ashleworth Tithe Barn 16.3 km

Chedworth Roman Villa 18.3 km

Newark Park 18.9 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

ST MARY'S, PAINSWICK 0.9 km

PAINSWICK HOUSE 1.2 km

Foston's Ash Grove - Sheepscombe 4.1 km

LYPIATT PARK 4.2 km

Bisley - The Camp - Famish Hill - Bisley 4.5 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Painswick Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Painswick Glamping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Painswick Glamping? Start your stay with a wander around Painswick – it’ll all be very painless, as you can get to the gorgeous Painswick Rococo Garden in around 25 minutes on foot, or to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Painswick Glamping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Painswick Glamping? From R571,74 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.