Falcon Inn

This is a traditional Cotswold pub with rooms upstairs, so you can easily make it your base while exploring the surrounding area or simply settle in after a good meal. The kitchen focuses on honest pub food made with local ingredients when possible, and they keep a proper selection of real ales and other drinks. It's become something of a landmark for people walking the Cotswold Way, who regularly stop by for lunch or dinner after long stretches on the trail. The inn has centuries of history behind it, making it a genuine fixture in village life rather than a recent addition. Painswick itself is worth spending time in, with its distinctive churchyard and characteristic stone buildings worth a wander. The location is also useful for exploring further afield: Stroud is close by and offers the facilities of a proper market town, while Gloucester and Cheltenham are within easy reach if you want bigger-city attractions. Whether you're passing through for a night or using it as a longer base, this is a reliable spot where you'll feel properly looked after.