Wayside Cottage

11/03/2023

Availability for Cheltenham Races due to cancellation. Cottage, sleeps 5, (2doubles, 1 single), central Painswick. Daily bus to and from the race course, short walk to pub/ restaurants.
Perfect base for Cheltenham Racecourse

23/02/2023

Late availability .wayside for due to a cancellation. Wayside cottage is in the centr of Painswick, sleeps five people and is a great base for race week - daily bus to the race course from bus stop 2 mins walk from your front door. Book direct for best price or pop over to and find us there.

16/08/2022

30/05/2022

Sun setting through the trees over . This ancient woodland stands on the ridge between Painswick and Slad valleys. A stunning place and part of the . Add it to your itinerary when visiting , you won’t be sorry!

26/04/2022

Bluebell woods have arrived, I look forward to these beautiful days every year. Frith woods can be seen on the horizon to the west of Painswick, an ancient woodland where days past are just out of reach, it is timeless and full of wonder.

14/04/2022

Almost full moon behind St Mary’s this Maudy Thursday. Prelude the the Easter weekend which is set to be gorgeous, sunny, clear skied and full mooned. .wayside is right next to the churchyard of@St. Mary’s,famous for its 99 Yew trees and Victorian table top graves. There are lots of secret treasures for the keen eyed wanderer. If you are visiting Painswick this weekend, a walk around the churchyard is a must!

11/04/2022

is a 5 mile walk around the Slad valley, home of writer and poet Laurie Lee. Winding through woodlands, open fields, over ancient styles and along the banks of a stream, this is a stunning walk. Along the way you can find poems etched into glass and bound by oak posts. As you read the poem you can simultaneously look through the glass at the landscape which inspired it. Such a wonderful way to spend the day, perhaps finishing off for well earned refreshments , where Lee was himself a regular. All this just a stones through from .wayside

10/04/2022

is the most beautiful ancient woodland a short walk from the centre of . It is such a magical place, the holder of secrets and whisperings, just beyond hearing@amongst the trees. Walking the woods renewing, a spark to the imagination and a salve to the soul.

01/04/2022

Springtime is everywhere at the minute, and rambling around the lanes near .wayside is a glorious pastime. Days melt away in imagining and time seems eternal as views of years past remain unchanged. In such unstable times as those in which we are living, the reassurance of the seasons, and the timelessness of the Painswick valley is balm for the soul.

30/03/2022

Did you know that guests .wayside can have a 10% reduction in a visit to . A wander round the beautiful village of with our alpacas is magical and highlight of visit to the area.

29/01/2022

Glorious evening light as the sun says AuRevoir and the day draws in. This picture was taken on a walk just outside the village in a short stretch of which rights right by the village. These views are always so uplifting, so beautiful.

01/12/2021

So much happening in this December - swipe for where to eat, where to shop and fun for kids. More reasons to visit this beautiful part of the world!

27/11/2021

A snowy start to slumbering today. A day for a brisk walk, a warning lunch a browse in then home to .wayside to snuggle by the wood burner with a good book! Perfect early winter day in our stunning village!

12/11/2021

Leafy pathways through ancient woodland dipped in autumn light. Walking the lanes and ancient byways around is a wonder of imagination in the shadows of days past. A wealth of beauty awaits you on your wanderings.

30/10/2021

I often find that as the nights draw in and the chilli autumn days arrive my imagination is sparked and stories arrive waiting to be written. Anyone else get that autumn blaze of creativity? .wayside is the perfect ! Cosy, quiet and imbued with a history of tales caught in the stone walls and wonderful walks right from the doorstep. An embrace for your imagination tucked away in the .

06/09/2021

Misty morning over with a promise of sunshine and a gorgeous day ahead. I love my early walks with the dogs, especially on days like this. They really are the best way to start the day. Walking gives me time to think and work through things that are on my mind, to plan and dream. Views like these make it all the more magical.

01/09/2021

So that’s a wrap! have closed the doors on our summer season. It’s been an amazing time, with 23 wonderful local artists and makers showing and selling their beautiful products, to locals and visitors. Strong sales for artists and great feedback from customers. New friendships were forged amongst our makers, an unanticipated but fabulous outcome.

Sandie and Anne-Marie would like to thank everyone who made the Pop-Up so great - our kind hosts, and our sponsors for your early backing of our idea, the talented artists and makers of and all of you who shopped with us and offered your generous support. Special thanks to for continual, joyful support throughout the summer! You guys have been brilliant!
Now… let’s see what’s next 🤔
AuRevoir!

08/08/2021

Wonderful circus performances happening today .
Circus Around and About brought their heart stopping show to Painswick today - you never know what you will find in this extraordinary village - especially now the amazing is in charge events at the Painswick Centre!