Otis, with Grandpa’s help, has been busy at the post box!
SAVE THE DATE!
Painswick at dawn this winter. We can thank Otis for being up early enough to see it.
WHERE? Painswick, Gloucestershire, England
Nestled deep in the Cotswolds, lies the sleepy village of Painswick.
The nearest towns are Stroud (10 minute drive), Gloucester and Cheltenham (both approx 20 minutes away in a taxi).
By car
London 2.5hrs
Lostwithiel 3.5hrs
Manchester 2.5hrs
By train
From London Paddington the direct train to Stroud takes 90 minutes.
From Manchester Piccadilly it takes 3.5hrs to get to Stroud and you should change at Cheltenham Spa.
You can also travel to Gloucester or Cheltenham and catch a taxi.
WHERE TO STAY
HOTELS
- The Bear at Rodborough, Stroud (20 minute drive to Painswick)
- http://www.cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk/property/the_bear_of_rodborough
- Egypt Mill, Nailsworth (15 minute drive to Painswick)
- http://www.egyptmill.com
- Premier Inn, Little Witcombe (15 minute drive to Painswick)
- http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/GLOTWE/gloucester-little-witcombe
- The Cheltenham Chase, Brockworth (15 minute drive to Painswick)
- http://www.qhotels.co.uk/hotels/the-cheltenham-chase.aspx
- Hatton Court Hotel, Upton St Leonards (15 minute drive to Painswick)
- http://hatton-court.co.uk
- Stonehouse Court, Stonehouse (20 minute drive to Painswick)
- http://www.stonehousecourt.co.uk
- Calcot Manor, near Tetbury (30 minute drive to Painswick)
- http://www.calcotmanor.co.uk
- Cowley Manor, Cowley (25 minute drive to Painswick)
- http://www.cowleymanor.com
BED & BREAKFASTS
- St Michael’s Restaurant, Painswick
- http://www.bookdirectrooms.com/bed-and-breakfast/uk/gloucestershire/painswick/aels_gl66qa-st-michaels-restaurant-and-b-and-b-painswick
- Upper Doreys Mill, near Painswick (5 minute drive to Painswick)
- http://www.doreys.co.uk
There are also a number of self-catering holiday rental cottages in the area.
WHEN? Saturday, 27th October 2012
2pm Ceremony
Depart for Hilles House following the ceremony
3.20pm Champagne & cocktails
5pm Dinner in the marquee
7.30pm Music & dancing
Midnight Carriages
