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Luxury family friendly holiday cottage in the heart of the Cotswolds - Church Mews

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Internet access
  • Living area
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Stroud, Gloucestershire
  • Place, St Marys Painswick
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Painswick Rococo Garden
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, St Mary’s Church
    ‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Luxury family friendly holiday cottage in the heart of the Cotswolds - Church Mews

Church Mews is a former library built from classic honey coloured Cotswold stone which sleeps four guests (no children aged two or under permitted), in two well-appointed bedrooms, with a family bathroom and cloakroom. On the ground floor you have a beautifully presented open-plan living area which has been elegantly styled to create a contemporary yet cosy home away from home. Character features such as high vaulted ceilings and painted wooden beams beautifully complement the modern design, and there is off-street parking readily available for one car in the private car park at the front of the property.

Accommodation
This grade II listed two bedroom holiday cottage in Painswick is perfectly suited to a small family or a couple who are looking to explore the local countryside and eateries. The accommodation is laid out as follows:

Ground Floor

Kitchen/Dining/Sitting room
Spacious living area with high vaulted ceilings, three-seater leather sofa, leather armchair, Smart TV with Now TV and Sky Movies, plus a soundbar
Electric oven with electric hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, four slice toaster, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine (with initial supply of capsules) and a Roberts radio
Dining table with seating for six
Cupboard off the living area contains a fabric armchair, chest with a selection of books and an ironing board

Bedroom 2 (Sleeps 2)
Cosy room with a double bed (please note the bed is accessible from one side only), chest of drawers, clothes hooks on the wall and a full length mirror

Family bathroom
Walk-in rain shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail

First Floor

Master bedroom with cloakroom (Sleeps 2)
Mezzanine style with a glass panel overlooking the ground floor living area, sloped ceilings, double bed, two bedside tables with drawers beneath, clothes hooks on wall and a wall mirror
Cloakroom with loo and basin

The Finer Details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 4 guests. Regrettably, children aged 2 or under are not permitted at this property due to space restrictions
Bed linen and towels are provided
Off street parking is available for 1 car
Sorry, no pets
Strong WiFi (Download speed 35 Mbps)
Mobile phone reception is poor
Smart TV with Now TV and Sky Movies
Gas central heating system
There are sloped ceilings in the master bedroom and steps leading up to the property
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property

Things to Note...
Hen and Stag parties are not permitted, though other same sex groups can enquire
Events are not permitted without prior consent
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:00

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About the area

Stroud

Located in Stroud, this cottage is in a rural area. Museum in the Park and Gloucester Guildhall are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Gloucester Quays and Gloucester Docks. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Kingsholm Stadium, or consider a night out at Elmore Court.
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Stroud, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • St Marys Painswick - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Painswick Rococo Garden - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St Mary’s Church - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rococo Gardens - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gloucester Quays - 19 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Stroud Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Curio Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Black Horse Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rough Hands - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fat Toni's Pizzeria - ‬5 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice

Well equipped accommodation in great location. A few little "tweaks" would have made it perfect (attention to detail in cleaning etc), but definitely a great stay
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2026
Thank you Peter for your review of Church Mews. We were delighted to hear that you found the property to be well equipped and in a lovely location. We have passed on your feedback to your property manager and hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

Charming Comfort | Perfect Location | Mod Cons | Off Street Parking | Canadian's Perspective

We had a brilliant stay at Church Mews--it was so good to come back to such a lovely spot after a full day of exploring the gorgeous surroundings. Church Mews had everything and more for a comfortable and charming "home away from home". We wanted for nothing (OK admittedly a few more coffee pods but there was a coffee press that we found and made use of). The loft and main floor bedroom was perfect for the two of us to have our "own" space and the open concept was super for relaxing, cooking, and dining. It was brilliant to have off-street parking. Church Mews was both comfortable and clean. We highly recommend that you book through Stay Cotswolds and stay at Church Mews when you travel to the Painswick area. Trust us--you won't regret it!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2026
Thank you Margaret for your review of Church Mews. We were thrilled to hear that you found the property to be well equipped, comfortable and spacious. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Amy S.

Great stay

Loved the property, beds were delightfully comfortable and property was super warm. Reasonably well equipped though was missing enough pods and some basics. Smelt a bit weird in some spaces but overall a lovely stay and looks exactly like the photos. The location was excellent too - so good to be right in the heart of it all.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2025
Thank you Amy for your review of Church Mews. We are delighted to hear that you loved the property and found it to be warm, to have a delightfully comfortable bed and to be in an excellent location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice stay in a lovely village

We hat a very good time at Church Mews. The place is spacious and nice to look at. Kitchen is very well equipped and they even left milk, wine and cookies for us. There was a washing machine though not really a space where you could dry the washing.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay at Church Mews over December. The property was comfortable and had everything we needed. Great location with parking, very welcoming stylish and warm.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2024
Thank you Eleanor for your review of Church Mews. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be comfortable, well equipped and in a great location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Restful stay

Lovely place to stay in a great location - even the weather was kind! Well appointed and comfortable. A few minor maintenance points, which we reported, but nothing which affected our stay. Would highly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2025
Thank you David for your review of Church Mews. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be lovely, comfortable and in a great location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Comfortable, clean & cosy

Property very nice and comfortable and in a great location. Painswick is a lovely village and a great base to explore other areas of the Cotswolds from.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2022
Thank you for your wonderful review of Church Mews. It really is in a great location for exploring Painswick and the beautiful Cotswolds. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time away

We really enjoyed our time in Painswick. The property really worked for us and we had all we needed. The double height sitting room made it feel huge!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2023
Thank you for your review Sam. We are happy to hear the property had everything you needed to enjoy your stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Cottage

Perfect for us, a family of 3 adults. Painswick is so beautiful and quaint with a short bus ride yo Stroud. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2022
Thank you Pamela for your lovely review. We are delighted that yourself and your group had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the beautiful Painswick. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Roger W.

Not for the elderly

If you are elderly or disabled I can’t whole hearted recommend this property. Check the description carefully.”We contacted the agency prior to booking querying the suitability of the property as being ok for a person with mobility issues but were not sufficiently warned of the problems.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2025
Thank you, Roger, for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay at Church Mews. We are sorry to hear that the property did not fully meet your expectations based on your individual needs. Church Mews is presented accurately on our website, with information highlighting features such as the sloped ceilings in the master bedroom and the steps leading up to the entrance. A full virtual tour is also available online to help guests assess the layout and suitability before booking. We always aim to provide as much clear and detailed information as possible so guests can choose the property best suited to their requirements. We appreciate your comments and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to the Cotswolds in the future.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Bedroom Not Usable and Poor Handling of Complaint

We stayed at this property through Stay Cotswolds and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. On arrival, one of the bedrooms had a large number of flies on the floor, making it unusable. We reported this immediately and shared video evidence. While the property manager was polite and apologetic, no effective solution was provided during our stay. As a result, we were unable to use the bedroom as intended and had to sleep on a mattress on the floor. This significantly impacted our stay and meant we could not properly use the property we had paid for. What was particularly frustrating was the handling of the complaint afterwards. It was suggested that we did not communicate during our stay or allow access, which is not accurate and a complete fabrication. We were in contact every single day and were cooperative throughout which we provided further evidence of. Be aware that StayCotswolds will take no responsibility as the contract is with you and the owner of the property. Overall, the property did not meet a reasonable standard, and the way the issue was handled did not reflect the experience we had.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2026
Thank you, Seynab, for your review of Church Mews. We are sorry to hear that parts of your stay did not meet your expectations, particularly the issue raised regarding one of the bedrooms. Following your report, the property manager offered to attend during your stay; however, this was declined. After your departure, a pest control specialist attended and confirmed a small number of fruit flies, which could have been easily treated. Assistance was offered at the time, and the matter was fully investigated once your stay had concluded, so we do not agree that no action was taken. We were pleased to learn that you chose to stay for the full duration of your booking. As outlined in the booking terms, all complaints are handled in accordance with those terms, and the contractual relationship is between you and the property owner. We do hope that overall, that you enjoyed your time exploring the Cotswolds.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A comfortable cottage

The beds were very comfy. Well equipped kitchen. Clean interior, but feel the exterior needs attention
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you Margaret for your review of Church Mews. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be comfy, well equipped and clean. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely short stay

Church mews was hidden away in a corner but great for us. Shop pub restaurants about, clean and welcoming a little cold in November takes a long time to warm up. Nice welcome pack.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2022
Thank you for your review on Church Mews. We are glad to hear the cottage was great for you. We hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely to return

We stayed last year for our wedding week and found the house to be perfect! We were too busy with family to spend much time at the property so returned for our wedding anniversary. Absolutely perfect, and even better than we remembered! Very nice property, everything we needed for cooking, appreciated the treats left on check-in, comfy and cosy, love the mezannine!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2024
Thank you Emma for your review of Church Mews. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be perfect and better than you remembered. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cotswold

We had a lovely time and the apartment was lovely it was in a lovely village with lovely walks and a great pub
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2023
Thank you Karen for your excellent review. We are delighted that you had a lovely stay at Church Mews and enjoyed the great walks and pubs.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karlijn v.

Cosy Cotswolds

We felt very much a home in this cosy historical cottage in a charming village. It was clean and nicely decorated. Comfortable beds with puffy duvets. There are a few good restaurants in the village (we especially loved The oak) and everything we needed for cooking our own meals was there.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2023
Thank you Karlijn for your review of Church Mews. We are so pleased you felt at home, it was clean and comfy. We hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

An excellent weekend retreat

Church Mews is located right in the centre of Painswick and very convenient for walking,resting and simply enjoying a weekend in the country.The accommodation is very well fitted out, well maintained and has everything you need. One of the double-bedrooms is a little small but is very acceptable for a short stay period.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2022
Thank you Mike for your lovely review of Church Mews. It really is in a wonderful location for exploring all that the Cotswolds has to offer, and enjoying the beautiful countryside. We hope to welcome you back with StayCotswold again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Henja B.

Loved our stay

We loved staying in Church Mews, it was a very comfortable house, especially for a somewhat rainy weekend. Shopping is in Stroud, within 10 minutes driving. For Saturday night dining possibilities in Painswick in summer, I would say please make a reservation! Painswick is great for hikes, and also a convenient location for Cotswolds sightseeing!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Thank you Henja for your fabulous review of Church Mews. We are so pleased you found the property to be comfortable and had such a lovely time in the area. We hope you will return to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jann S.

A lovely mews in the heart of a beautiful village

We found our stay at Church Mews to be fabulous . Very cosy cottage with excellent facilities in the heart of Painswick. Great parking and some lovely pubs and restaurant to have dinner .Very close driving to all the beautiful towns in the Cotswalds . Would definitely stay again at this accommodation . Would recommend some shelves in the bathroom to put your toiletries and some hanging rails under the stairs for clothes
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
Thank you for your lovely review. We are happy to hear your stay at Church Mews was fabulous, cosy and had great parking. We hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Brief holiday with friends

We had an enjoyable stay at Church Mews. We found it a bit claustrophobic because the bedrooms had no windows and the heat that week was intense. Otherwise all good
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you had an enjoyable stay at Church Mews. We hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

alexandra b.

Highly recommend this lovely cottage

The cottage is in a perfect location, in a gorgeous village. Perfectly situated for many local walks. The town has a couple of pubs- (we highly recommend The Oak) and a couple of restaurant options. The cottage itself was larger than expected and stylishly designed. Perfect for our Easter stay. The welcome bottle of wine/ biscuits was much appreciated, as was the nice touch of fresh flowers! Only tiny recommendations to improve would be some sort of shelving unit to put washbags on in the main bathroom, and somewhere to hang some clothes- both points that previous reviewers have recommended. The off street parking was appreciated (although the town car park seems to be free of charge at the moment too) Thank you for a great stay- we would definitly return
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2025
Thank you Alexandra for your review of Church Mews. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be larger than expected, stylishly designed and perfect for your stay. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect getaway spot

We had an amazing trip here, perfectly situated and a lovely property. Good amount of cooking equipment and always helpful having a washing machine when walking. Bedrooms are cosy and not much hanging space but really liked the mezzanine style master. Updated information on the bins would be helpful in the welcome pack. We couldn't get the plates to fit in the dishwasher so use the square ones!! We can't wait to come back, hopefully over the winter
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2022
Thank you Ben for your lovely review of Church Mews. We are delighted you found the property to be perfectly situated, well equipped and cosy. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Location, much roomier than pics

We had a lovely time, in a great location, you can see the Painswick church out of the window, and hear the bells. Much bigger than it looks in pictures, with very very high ceilings. The main room is huge. Everything was clean, new and comfortable. We would come here again, great value for money. The mezzanine is a part of the main room, so might be tricky if you are separate people and not a family sharing. Would love a shelf in the bathroom, and a normal French press, as not everyone likes a Nespresso machine.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2024
Thank you Jessica for your review of Church Mews. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be spacious, clean and comfortable. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Central apartment in pretty village

Overall, very pleasant. No outside space, but so close to the beautiful church yard that wasn't an issue. Both bedrooms are very small, and because the upstairs room is a mezzanine, you all need to have similar nocturnal habits- you wouldn't want someone getting up at dawn and clattering about in the kitchen if you're hoping for a lie in. The Woolpack in Slad is great, and the Falcon was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you for your response. We are glad to hear you had a pleasant stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable and modern cottage

We loved our stay. The location of the cottage is very convenient, near to amenities and easy to access other places by car without steep and winding roads! Lots of walks from the cottage locally (though more information on these in the cottage would have been helpful). The cottage itself is spacious, clean and modern with a touch of luxury in the furnishings. The kitchen was well equipped though a grill tray would have been useful. The information folder does need some updating in terms of the bins which are behind a gate with a combination lock - the code would have been useful. Would not hesitate to stay again or recommend to friends and family.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2022
Thank you Andrew for your lovely review of Church Mews. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and found the property to be spacious, well equipped and clean. We do hope you will be back to stay again soon!
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