The beautiful village, which has no houses built after the 1600s, is a perfectly preserved snapshot of medieval history and architecture.

Tucked away in a leafy valley in the Cotswolds, Castle Combe is frequently dubbed the “prettiest village in England”.

A visitors guide from The Crown Inn pub, located in the historic village, details why the place is so special. 

The village gets its name from a castle that was constructed on a hill to the north of the village in the 12th century. 

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