We are just back from a three night stay at The Falcon Inn and it was fantastic. We stayed in the suite, which was very generously sized and had brilliant views out over the local church with its magnificent gardens. The suite was well-appointed, cosy and nicely furnished and the very large bed was comfy. The en-suite had a bath/shower which gave nice optionality and had nice toiletries and fully towels. We had breakfast a couple of mornings and it was excellent - there was a small buffet of cereals, parties and juices with a good selection of food to order from the a la carte menu (with the miniature hash browns being a real highlight). Coffee was good too. We dined one evening and the food was top-notch, with the pigeon wellington being the star of the show. Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly throughout our stay, with the manager being a real delight, who couldn't do enough to help. We enjoyed staying in the centra of Painswick which is a very picturesque village. We enjoyed a number of fantastic walks in the local area (the Haresfield Beacon loop which we started at Edge, just a 6 min drive away, was our favourite) and you are only a short drive to Stroud and Cheltenham, if you are looking for more amenities. We will definitely look to return in future for another country getaway.

The pub is focussed more on dining than drinking, so there is more space focussed on that, but it is still possible to have a casual drink. If you are looking for a more casual experience or place to drink, there are other places around.

I hadn't been back to the Falcon for a few months, but it was just as I recall... Dan did the breakfasts himself, this time, and I noticed the tiny cute little pots of Heinz ketchup. I also enjoyed talking to Georgia about women's rugby, even if she wasn't entirely sure which position she plays! I only stayed for one night, but the veggie full English breakfast was worth going all that way for. Dan's doing a fine job. The vibes are very good nowadays. I stayed in Room 2, up on the second floor, with a great view of the church. Angle was still there, as was Danni, and everyone seemed happy. Paul

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It's always a joy to return to the Falcon, and catch up with the ongoing soap opera. The same faces were there: Dan, Ollie, Danni, Hannah, Lorelei, Imogen, and Cameron. Dan seems to be pulling them together. I watched a team meeting in the bar, which they all seemed to enjoy. There were one or two nice touches: I noticed tall candles on the tables, which, now the evenings are drawing in.... Even those who left during all the unpleasantness seem to have forgiven them now, and I had a long chat with Kate and her polyglot boyfriend. But two unanswered questions remain: I cannot understand why I have a mental block about Hannah, and I never got to the bottom of Danni's bad hair day on Monday. Both of these issues bother me greatly, so I suppose I'll have to return soon, to make further enquiries. Paul

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I don't know how they put up with me: I've stayed here many times now, and just as I got over my mental block about Hannah, I've acquired one about Lorelei. Never mind. She'll be off to Exeter Uni quite soon, for her final year, and taking those delicious mannerisms with her. Everything's "amazing" or "perfect" with her, and I can't get enough of it. Anyway, she brought me my veggie full English this morning, but without my sausage, which arrived later, with apologies. So, inevitably, I spent several minutes pondering the hidden meaning behind my sausageless breakfast, and eventually concluded that there wasn't one. Or, at least, if there was, it's between the Dalai Lama and me, and I'm keeping it to myself. But I must be doing something right: they put me in Room 6 this time, which, in my opinion, is easily their best. It really is a very nice room.

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I have written more extensively on TripAdvisor, but I keep coming back to Painswick, which must say it all.

I think I've reached the conclusion now that Balfour have got the business model for the Falcon all wrong. They should go and take a look at the Oak. It's packed ... every night. More specifically, the Falcon is carpeted throughout, when you have walkers coming in with their muddy boots. The carpets are stained, and will always be so. Balfour need to understand that the Falcon is a country pub, and not an upmarket hotel, and then the locals will return. If Balfour don't know how to run a country pub, they will have to bite the bullet, and sell the Falcon.

We had a view looking out the front over St Mary’s church. It was stunning. The decor of our room was lovely as was the bar/restaurant. We had a fantastic evening meal there and staff were very attentive and friendly and offered to take our bags up to our room. Breakfast was full of flavour as well as a good quality local juices etc. Would love to stay again!

It was a very hot night and although they provided a fan, it could have done with air con but understand it’s not often we have weather like this but also would detract from the look of the bedroom (so not a negative review at all)!!

The atmosphere was noticeably more relaxed than before. I have no idea what effect my recent constructive criticism had on top management, but staff turnover seems to have stopped now, and people are much happier. Dan, the new General Manager, is settling in nicely, even if he frieked a bit last night: "I can't handle this. It's Princess this, and President that here tonight. And the place is full of spies. They're using false names, and paying in cash." And I got told off for using indelicate language in a recent article. Apparently I should not talk about willies being "sliced off." They are "surgically removed." Never mind. They put me in Room 11 this time, which is a lovely big room in the Coach House. I must be doing something right. I'll be back soon...

Nothing.

I arrived early, and already there were log fires blazing in the library and restaurant. They upgraded me to Room 11 in the Coach House, which is massive, and has exposed beams and rafters, as well as dado boarding all round, a beautiful Edwardian fireplace, a large walk-in shower, and a megacomfy bed. Lauren's new broom is having an effect, and I noticed the improvements to the menu, especially the veggie options. In previous reviews I have commented on the deafening silence in Painswick. But the Coach House really is something else. I spent much of yesterday sketching in my room, and being just blown away by the tranquility of the place.

Not much. Hence the high rating. But a couple of things really need sorting: 1. That front door closure still isn't fixed, so the menus fly everywhere whenever there's a gust of wind. 2. I really enjoy sitting in those winged armchairs by the bar, but sometimes the disinfectant smell from the gents' toilet is overpowering.

The room while adequate was nothing special and certainly not a £127.00 a night room without breakfast. If breakfast was added it would have pushed the cost to the £155.00 a night which would have overpriced. Staff were very friendly but service for the evening meal we booked for they seemed rushed off their feet without enough staff to cater for the amount of people in the pub. Food was good when it arrived. Overall, nice place, friendly staff,clean rooms, and good breakfast but not what I would call value for money.

Overpriced.

Polite and helpful staff. Good dinner. Good tea/coffee facilities in room.

The only real downside was nolsy plumbing and doors . When we were trying to get off to sleep about 10pm there were intermittent gurgling and dripping noises from the sink. Also the bathroom door catch would make light tinkling noises as it swayed in the breeze (window open). This caused us to get out of bed 3 or 4 times to investigate and kept us awake.