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ARC Painswick

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A modern kitchen with a central island, stone wall, and large windows.
A courtyard with a glass-enclosed patio, stone walls, and a fire pit.
A kitchen with a large island, stone walls, wooden beams, and a hanging light fixture.
A dining table set with white chairs, a vase with greenery, and wine glasses.
A rectangular swimming pool with a stone deck, surrounded by stone buildings with pitched roofs and a picnic table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Painswick, ENG
  • Place, St Marys Painswick
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Painswick Rococo Garden
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rococo Gardens
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

Bedroom 9

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

10 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Stroud

Stroud is home to this chalet. Museum in the Park and City Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Painswick Golf Club and Stroud Bowl. JDR Karting and Barnwood Arboretum & Park are also worth visiting.
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Map
Painswick, ENG

What's nearby

  • St Marys Painswick - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Painswick Rococo Garden - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St Mary’s Church - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rococo Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 32 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

  • Stroud Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Curio Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Falcon Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Queen Victoria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Butchers Arms - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does ARC Painswick have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is ARC Painswick pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at ARC Painswick?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ARC Painswick?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ARC Painswick?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ARC Painswick located?

Situated in Stroud, this chalet is within a 10-minute walk of St Marys Painswick and St Mary’s Church. Rococo Gardens and Painswick Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

47th Annual gathering

Great house, quirky, fun and quality bedrooms. Location also great. We could walk to pubs and coffee shops. Somehow ensure parking is available. A few times the free car park the other side of the church was full.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2026
Thank you John. We are pleased to hear that you had a great get together and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Painswick

House, location, facilities...
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful stay in ARCs for the summer solstice weekend celebrating my 60th birthday.

Great location and lovely facility. I liked the fact that you were doing your best to reduce the noise levels but found the 10pm curfew outside a bit of a pain - especially as we could here the pub next door (the oak) making noise outside in the beer until 11:30pm!! the bluetooth speakers did not work. the lock on the front door did not work.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay.

Kirsty was an amazing host and was very helpful. The house was so well stocked with everything. So many places to sit in and out.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful stay

Thank you so much for another lovely stay. Everything was perfect.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful

Beautiful - the details & consideration put into the amenities make this 5 Star. Comfy arm chair in the lounge with the fire - the seating looks great but a comfy arm chair would be a great spot by the fire. Let people know the pools on!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb 2026
Thank you Lisa for your review following your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely time and that you enjoyed the finishing touches that change it from a stay to an experience! We hope to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved this property in the quiet town of Painswick.

We traveled as an extended family and found the house had plenty of room for all and was very comfortable. We cooked some big meals in the well equipped kitchen and enjoyed games around the fire in the evenings. Location was great for walking to restaurants, the pub, shops and local provision store. Easy parking was a short walk away and Painswick’s location was convenient to many other Cotswolds’ towns/sites. We had a wonderful time!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved this property in the quiet town of Painswick.

We loved this property in the quiet town of Painswick. We traveled as an extended family and found the house had plenty of room for all and was very comfortable. We cooked some big meals in the well equipped kitchen and enjoyed games around the fire in the evenings. Location was great for walking to restaurants, the pub, shops and local provision store. Easy parking was a short walk away and Painswick’s location was convenient to many other Cotswolds’ towns/sites. We had a wonderful time!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

50th birthday celebration

The house is absolutely amazing, so spacious and beautiful. We all loved the pool, the local pub snd great walks. The perfect place for all of us to get together to celebrate my husband’s 50th birthday.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2025
Hi Charlotte, I am so glad to hear that you believe the house is absolutely amazing and beautiful! You were a pleasure to host, hopefully we see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved it!

We had a fantastic weekend- we absolutely loved the house and it was perfect for a large group. The hosts were incredibly helpful organizing food/ alcohol/ activities. The town is quintessentially English.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

One of the nicest houses I've ever stayed in

Tracey was so helpful and the house was stunning, the jumpers were such a nice touch too. The fact it doesn't have parking was our only stress, but it's pretty easy to park in the village. Love this place!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us - your feedback is greatly appreciated and we will share this with the team!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing property for a large group

Amazing property for a large group. Beautiful interior and fully equipped facilities. Couldn’t have asked for a better property to stay at. All the rooms were beautiful, clean and set up just as we had asked. The ground floor and all the communal areas are perfect for large groupfor quiet downtimes. The central courtyard was super peaceful whilst the pool area was a perfect sun trap for a day by the pool! Would highly recommend this property for a design led, amazing stay for friends and families!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing!

We stayed here as a family with kids. The property is stunningly beautiful. Most the rooms have ensuites so it was perfect for us. Great facilities and the kitchen was well equipped. The pool was our highlight, plenty big enough and the fact it was heated was just a bonus. Both kids and adults loved it. Shout out to Tracey who was so accomadating to us. Would definitely stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thank you for this lovely review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

To find a house that could accommodate 24 of us wasn't easy to do but this house was perfect.

Each bedroom has its own bathroom. The kitchen and Dining room area were both so spacious and with the extra rooms everyone had the chance to feel comfortable. The house was extremely clean. I would highly recommend. The house manager Kirsty was extremely welcoming and helpful with any needs we had.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a place!

Wow. The most beautiful house and the most impeccable service. Utterly faultless. There were 17 of us and a few little ones and we all had the time of our lives! Cannot wait to come back :) Absolutely nothing.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful stay at ARC Painswick

We had the most amazing stay at ARC Painswick. The house is absolutely stunning and has everything you could think of. We hardly left the house over the weekend as we wanted to make the most of it. The check in/out process was really simple. The house is really near a bus stop which takes you straight to Cheltenham which was also really useful. Overall an amazing stay, thanks so much! Checkout at 10am was maybe a little too early, but apart from that, can’t fault it.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2022
Hi Bryony, Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are thrilled to see you found the house stunning, this makes us so happy! We always try to be as flexible as possible with check in/out times but it does depend on the housekeepers schedule & any forward bookings. We are sorry that on this occasion we could not offer you a later check out...maybe next time )
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Birthday treat

The house is beautiful , lovely space inside and out , everything we needed well equipped . I was concerned about the parking but this wasn't an issue . Would defiantly book this house again . The pool was a great bonus . The only thing was a few maintenance issues - door handles lose , window catches some where lose and when opened was a little worried they wouldn’t hold .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family trip of a lifetime.

The accommodations were beautiful and historic. Brought all my grown up children and their spouses. The rooms were clean and beautiful. House was perfect for a large group and any issues we had were dealt with in short order. We had a great time and the people of Painswick were wonderful. Couple of minor issues, the sink faucet was broken but wasn’t to much of a problem. Also, a window in one of the bedrooms was broken. But these were very small issues.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Arc Painswick

Towels Beds Lots of hot water Extras eg pool towels/ sweatshirts Amount of crockery etc etc Tea/ coffee etc Basics eg salt/pepper etc etc Storage in bedrooms- no drawers etc so living out of suitcase Bedside table too small for book, glasses, water etc etc! Didn’t like most of the artwork- thought inappropriate for rental property. We didn’t have children in our group but still all thought no not really!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Hi Helen, thankyou so much for your fabulous 10/10 review! I am so pleased to hear that you thought the property was well equipped. Thankyou so much for your feedback about the storage and the artwork - I guess the beauty of art is that it is subjective! Hopefully we will get the opportunity to host you again soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mature Ladies holiday

We liked the swimming pool, the large kitchen island worked for us and the numerous living rooms. Good sized bedrooms and all have zip links therefore singles if required and have access to private bathrooms. We really enjoyed the house and would like to return. A recycling bin in the kitchen would be useful. Bedrooms could do with more storage i.e. chest of drawers and more hanging space. A towel rail would have been useful. Should be made aware that the village parking is for 23 hours and your car has to be moved out of the car park for at least an hour. Dropping off at the property and picking up is difficult because of the narrowness of the roads. could make people aware of this. More padded cushions and cushions required for the stone seats outside. Also the wooden furniture needs repainting and there is a broken chair. One of the single chairs in the living room the straps underneath were broken. No storage for own food other than fridges. Another fridge in the bar area would have been useful. The entrance door was a problem we couldn't lock it and then we couldn't unlock it, the instructions were not clear how to wake up the key pad. The dining room door with a lock on was not working. It should be made clearer regarding noise restrictions prior to booking.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2026
Thank you Kay. Its wonderful to hear that you all had a great stay and made good use of the swimming pool. We would love you to return too. We look forward to it!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hen do of dreams

The property is incredible, immaculately presented and designed wonderfully. The team were so helpful at all times and couldn’t have done more for us. Sound proofing - we were very conscious of noise because of the close neighbours and area in general. Being a group of 17 women. One neighbour even knocked as we were leaving to thank us for being so respectful. However there’s noise monitors in the house, that kept going off even whilst we were having breakfast so put us on edge about noise in general. We understand the need to control noise however I’d suggest moving the noise monitors or adjusting them. Other than that, it was incredible.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely beautiful property in idyllic Painswick

We stayed here as a company for our corporate summer event and it was the perfect house. It's finished to such a high standard and the property is beautiful throughout! Most of the rooms have en-suites and it is great for social gatherings! The pool was great and it was located right next door to a lovely country pub (which had great food!) I really recommend this property. You could have been a little more relaxed with the property as it felt a bit like we weren't to be trusted and were being babysat a bit - probably as we were a large group and the property is so lovely and new. But we actually really looked after the property and made sure to clean it well before we left so it would've been nice to not have such a worried booking process :) but I appreciate you're just looking out for the property!
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2022
Hi Hollie, Thanks so much for your feedback, we are glad you loved the property. We're very sorry you didn't feel trusted, that was not our intention at all! As it was ARC Painswick's first corporate booking we just wanted to ensure everyone was kept happy but also respected the local community. We're so grateful you respected the property & will take note on relaxing a little.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The most incredible place to relax

The flow of the house was brilliant! We didn’t feel cramped, on top of each other as there were 3 separate staircases. It was the most perfect family reunion. Amazed at the quality of the appliances, fixtures and fittings as these are normally forgotten about in a rental property. The pool was a beautiful addition that kept the children entertained whilst us adults were socialising. If our family didn’t live at the other side of the world we would do the weekend again next week!!!! The most incredible place to relax and feel “at home”. The PIN code lock was very temperamental but the housekeeper was quick to help us understand a backup way to use. 1 pair of scissors in the kitchen that were a little over used.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Hi Emily, Thankyou so much for your fantastic 10/10 review! I am so pleased to hear that you thought the house was brilliant and perfect for your family reunion. Hopefully ARC Painswick will see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ARC Painswick

Amazing house for large parties and the photos don’t do it justice. Tracey the housekeeper is fantastic and the house provides everything you need for a mini getaway with friends / family. No parking so unloading isn’t ideal. The pre-arrival experience is where it can be improved with the Retreats team being more familiar with the house and what it has available. I was told to hire extra glasses which was 100% not needed and could have saved a trip to Stroud. We’d have also used more of their services (chef etc) if we’d have received it earlier.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stunning house in a beautiful village

An outstanding property, kept in a truly immaculate condition with stylish yet simple comforts. Perfect for a large family gathering, with literally every possible thing guests may need in a huge kitchen, and several rooms for relaxing. The bar area and the screen room are a superb touch, with the latter creating a perfect hideaway for kids, when pool fun exhaustion started to kick in. The parking situation is the only major let down for this property. We were assured that the village car park could be used. But we were alarmed to find a large sign saying vehicles could only stay 23 hours, with penalty conditions. Our cars were of course fine, however it caused unnecessary distress at the start of the holiday as our guests were arriving. Clearer communication around parking.
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