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Painswick sits on a high ridge in the Cotswolds, overlooking one of the Five Valleys that lead down toward Stroud, just three miles to the south. It is often called the ‘Queen of the Cotswolds’ because of the uniformity of its buildings, almost all of which were constructed from the pale grey limestone quarried at nearby Painswick Beacon. The village layout is a tight network of narrow, winding streets - some of which can be a challenge to navigate by car - climbing steeply away from the central churchyard. This churchyard is famous for its ninety-nine clipped yew trees and impressive collection of 18th-century table tombs, reflecting the historical wealth generated by the local wool trade. While it feels peaceful and somewhat elevated from the busier industrial heritage of the Stroud valley, it remains a practical base for the region; the A46 runs directly through the village, providing a straightforward link to Gloucester and Cheltenham, and the surrounding hills offer immediate access to the Cotswold Way.