Design-led Cotwolds manor house in chocolate box village with swimming pool and luxury finishes

Set in one of the Cotswolds’ most picturesque villages, this restored 15th-century manor house offers a rare blend of heritage and thoughtful design. Often called the Queen of the Cotswolds, Painswick provides a timeless backdrop of rolling hills, honey-stone buildings and quiet lanes that feel a world away from city life.

Choosing this location is a luxury stay for all guests. Each of the 10 bedrooms are designed to offer comfort worthy of a boutique hotel, with superking beds (available as twins), ensuite bathrooms, 1,000 pocket spring luxury mattresses, Egyptian cotton bedding and LA-EVA organic toiletries as standard. All guests are provided with bespoke welcome jumpers for the duration of their stay.

Shared spaces are designed for both connection and downtime. There’s an outdoor pool for warm-weather afternoons, an alfresco kitchen for communal cooking and long lunches, a cosy cinema snug for relaxed evenings, plus a firepit and bar that encourage conversation once the day winds down.

For meetings and workshops, teams can use the dining room (up to 30 people), with additional breakout space available in the living rooms and cinema snug for smaller group discussions or informal sessions.

Groups can head out on guided history walks, hikes and llama walks through the valley, try clay pigeon shooting, quad biking, lawn bowls or bowling, or cool off with cold-water swimming. Back at the house, the team can help organise cooking lessons, DIY pizza sessions, murder mystery evenings and tailored team-building activities.

If required, this venue has a dedicated concierge to help plan and organise your event, including local activities, team-building exercises and private chefs offering full or part-catering, with options for BBQs, buffets and three-course meals.

✈️ 1 hour drive from Bristol Airport
🚝 10 mins drive from Stroud station (London Paddington-Stoud is 1 hour 25 mins)