1 / 8The Painswick
Painswick, Gloucestershire
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
An 18th-century Palladian house on Kemps Lane in Painswick, where Cotswold Way paths start at the gates and dogs can stay in the Terrace Rooms or the Cottage.
Miles of Cotswold Way paths start at the gates of The Painswick, a grand 18th-century mansion of honey-stone tucked away on Kemps Lane in the heart of the village. Inside, the house keeps its architectural grandeur but fills it with comfy nooks and playful interiors, and this dog friendly hotel pairs walks from the gates with a fireside seat for when you're back.
Dogs stay in the five Terrace Rooms, which look out over the valley, or in the Cottage beside the hotel, which sleeps six across three bedrooms, with a wood-burner, a cottage garden and a courtyard to the side for muddy paws and welly drop off. The Painswick doesn't state a number of dogs per room, so mention yours at the time of reserving.
Dogs are welcome in the bar, on the balcony and terrace, in the garden lounge and in the games room, and they can dine with you in the pantry or the garden lounge, though the hotel asks that they're not taken into the main restaurant. In the dog friendly lounges your dog can keep you company over scones, and a local ale makes a good end to the day while your dog sleeps off the walk. The menus draw on local produce, with Scotch eggs, freshly baked scones, sharing boards and a Sunday roast with huge Yorkshires.
With your dog, Wildpack's Cotswold Way: Painswick to Sheepscombe Loop is 0.2 miles away and Painswick Beacon 0.4 miles.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- The hotel doesn't say
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea
- Rooms
- Roll top baths and suites
- Views
- Countryside views
- Things to do
- Games room
- Parking
- Free parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Painswick dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Painswick's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Painswick?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Painswick?
The hotel doesn't say whether it charges for dogs, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I eat with my dog at The Painswick?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Painswick?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Painswick?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Cotswold Way: Painswick to Sheepscombe Loop (0.2 miles), Painswick Beacon (0.4 miles) and Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons Loop (3.6 miles).
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Walk0.2 mi awayCotswold Way: Painswick to Sheepscombe Loop
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A Cotswold Way loop from the Queen of the Cotswolds through hidden valleys and escarpment views, with Painswick Beacon above.
Walk0.4 mi awayPainswick Beacon
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Genuine off-lead running space on the open grassland summit with excellent dog-friendly pubs in Painswick; a rewarding short walk with Iron Age atmosphere.
Walk3.6 mi awayMinchinhampton and Rodborough Commons Loop
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A Cotswold Commons walk with free-roaming cattle, big views down the Stroud valleys and a proper open feel year round.
Walk4.9 mi awaySelsley Common and the Cotswold Escarpment
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A common and escarpment walk above the Stroud Valleys with the distinctive All Saints Church and wide views across the vale.
Walk5.2 mi awayCotswold Way: Birdlip to Painswick
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A challenging long-distance path section through beech woodland and open ridge with moderate off-lead potential; livestock on the farmland sections require care.
Walk5.5 mi awayCrickley Hill Country Park Loop
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A Cotswold escarpment walk with Iron Age hillfort earthworks and sweeping views over the Severn Vale.
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