Castle Combe
Castle Combe lies in a valley and is considered one of the loveliest villages in the Cotswolds with a population of about 350. It is renowned for its attractiveness and tranquility and is one of the most visited and frequently finds favour as a backdrop for period television and cinema dramas.
The village houses are all of typical Cotswold type, constructed in stone with thick walls and roofs made from split natural stone tiles. The properties are many hundreds of years old and are listed as ancient monuments. Strict rules apply to preserve the beauty and character of Castle Combe for later generations to admire.
There is a 4-star Manor House Hotel in the village which was built in the fourteenth century and has 48 rooms and 365 acres (1.5 sq km) of gardens. Castle Combe is the home of a motor racing venue, Castle Combe Circuit. The stately homes and gardens of Bowood House, Longleat and Stourhead are also well worth a visit.
