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 9 March
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 Mon, 09 Mar to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 55 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, private campsite provides a serene getaway with a stunning lake and abundant wildlife. Guests loved the quiet vibe, charming communal cabin with a kitchen, and useful picnic spots. Great for exploring Painswick village and the Cotswold Way. A few mentioned limited loos/showers, but management is upgrading. Highly recommended for its natural charm and friendly hosts.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026/06/09

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Daniel F. 9 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Quiet and friendly site in a great location

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small peaceful site; lovely communal cabin…

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Rona W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked small peaceful site; lovely communal cabin overlooking the lake; picnic table in camping area very handy for leaning bike against and when packing.
Liked that there were no cars on the pitches.
Good morning text from site on morning of arrival with information and instructions was nice contact.

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What a wonderful campsite. So peaceful,…

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Annie A. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked What a wonderful campsite. So peaceful, calm and relaxing. Pitches were really smooth, the toilet/shower was clean and hot, the kitchen space was wonderful and such a lovely touch of the owner popping by to say hello. Will definitely be back!

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Fabulous location - had everything that…

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Fiona P. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Fabulous location - had everything that we needed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a great little site. Would happily have stayed all week.

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Tracey R. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Fantastic site. Beautiful surroundings. Level pitches. Pretty fishing lake. Indoor kitchen area with sink, kettle, microwave and fridge. Good sized toilet and shower. Large sofa and tables, indoors. Plenty of picnic benches. Tall trees around the lake giving shade when needed. Very friendly and helpful owner.
Short stroll, up hill into the pretty village of Painswick with shop, cafés, chemist.
Ideal for those like me walking the Cotswold Way.

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Excellent large flat area for pitching…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Excellent large flat area for pitching the tent, easy access to drinking water, building with a kettle, microwave and sofas, chairs and tables from which I could watch the tortential rain falling on the lake whilst charging my phone. Walk to the site was downhill from the Cotswold Way which was good after a long hike (although you obviously have to walk back up it when leaving). Conveniently placed food shop and a cafe half way between the trail and the site.

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Wonderfull Time.

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 Tomasz T. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Spacious space, just before The season starts. I was there for one night only but its was well worth to be. Lots of walk trails around and fresh, morning breeze from the fields.

Disliked No dislikes. I do not know how about The peak season there.

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Good showers, and handy barn rest room and kitchen.

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Andy W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely setting. Quiet and sheltered.
The host made the effort to check I was ok, despite the fact I had communicated/paid remotely, which was a welcome surprise.

Disliked Steep hill back into Painswick 😂😂😂

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A quiet site yet near a…

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Derek M. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked A quiet site yet near a village
Good Shower toilets
Spacious limited pitches

Disliked Nothing

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Basic, but needs signage and maybe a welcome!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location was great, small but enough space for a big 2 man tent.

Disliked Only one toilet/shower for the campsite which isn’t ideal. Nobody to meet us and show us where the facilities were, there is no signage and no indication that we could find and use the main room and kitchen etc. it’s expensive for 2 people and one tent for walk on campers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So sorry I didn’t greet you on your arrival.
There is one separate toilet and one toilet/shower room.
In my description of the site it tells you what is available for campers.
Enjoy the rest of trip.

Features

Adults only

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 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

Local events

  • Cheltenham Festival (Tuesday, 16 March 2027 – Tuesday, 16 March 2027)

    Cheltenham, England 16,5 km

  • Wilderness Festival (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Oxford, England 48 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:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Painswick Glamping? From R612,41 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.