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The Little Fleece

The dining table with bench seating in a large bay window at The Little Fleece, Gloucestershire
The dining table with bench seating in a large bay window at The Little Fleece, Gloucestershire | © National Trust/John Miller
The double bedroom on the second floor at The Little Fleece, Gloucestershire
The back garden and exterior of The Little Fleece, Gloucestershire

The Little Fleece

A Grade II listed former bookshop in pretty Painswick with limestone fireplaces and rooftop views.

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The double bedroom on the second floor at The Little Fleece, Gloucestershire
The back garden and exterior of The Little Fleece, Gloucestershire
The dining table with bench seating in a large bay window at The Little Fleece, Gloucestershire
The front exterior of The Little Fleece, Gloucestershire
The sign at The Little Fleece, Gloucestershire
The dining room at The Little Fleece, Painswick, Gloucestershire
The kitchen at The Little Fleece, Painswick, Gloucestershire
The kitchen at The Little Fleece, Gloucestershire
The cosy sitting room at The Little Fleece, Painswick, Gloucestershire
The single bedroom at The Little Fleece, Painswick, Gloucestershire
The bathroom at The Little Fleece, Painswick, Gloucestershire
The super king-size bed at The Little Fleece can be made into a twin on request, Gloucestershire
The shower room at The Little Fleece, Painswick, Gloucestershire
A view from The Little Fleece, Gloucestershire
The outdoor seating and table at The Little Fleece, Gloucestershire
A street in Painswick, Gloucestershire
A signpost in Painswick, Gloucestershire

© National Trust / John Miller

A Grade II listed former bookshop in pretty Painswick with limestone fireplaces and rooftop views.

At a glance

Guests
5
Bedrooms
3
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
006028
Acorn rating
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About The Little Fleece

This traditional Cotswold stone building was once a bookshop. Although its exterior is modest and unadorned, inside reveals a three bedroom house full of original features. Exposed beams, beautiful limestone fireplaces and wooden floors topped with antique rugs are just some of the highlights of this property. The steep winding staircase leads to three bedrooms, one of which has a vaulted ceiling and views over the rooftops towards the fields.

Enjoy your morning coffee in the ‘snug’ room before heading out into Painswick. Wander through its narrow streets, passing quaint old buildings made from local stone as well as boutique shops and traditional tearooms. Just outside the town, you’ll find plenty of countryside for rambling. Loop onto the Cotswold Way long distance footpath for day-long hikes. 

For something a little different, take a 30 minute drive to Cheltenham Race Course. Enjoy a day at the races and head into Cheltenham itself for dinner in one of the spa town’s many restaurants.
 

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, available

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, snug and kitchen.

First floor layout

2 bedrooms (1 single and 1 superking bed which can be a twin on request), bathroom and shower room.

Second floor layout

1 king-size bedroom.

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Please note the stairs are very steep and winding.

Heating: Electric heating.

Parking: This cottage does not have a designated parking space. Parking is available on nearby roads or in the village car park which offers free parking for 23 hours each day, so your vehicle would have to be moved for an hour in every 24.

Garden: Long, fully enclosed garden to the rear of the cottage with a patio area and furniture.

Utilities: The washing machine and tumble dryer are combined.

*WiFi: We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT. Please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage

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