Castle Combe is a small village in Wiltshire, England, with a population of about 350. It has been called, for good reason, the 'prettiest village in England'. The village houses are all typical of the Cotswold area being constructed with thick stone walls and with roofs of stone tiles. These properties are listed as ancient monuments. Other fine buildings include the medieval church and a fourteenth century Market Cross. It has also been used as a location for the films and television series. The site of the castle is above today's village, although little other than earthworks now survive. It was once an ancient hill fort which was subsequently occupied by the Romans. Later, the Normans built a castle on the site of the old fort. Castle Combe is situated on the southern-most edge of the Cotswolds and is close to many sites of historical interest such as Avebury, Stonehenge and the Wiltshire White Horses. Nearby are the stately homes and gardens of Bowood House, Longleat and Stourhead. The village is near the town of Chippenham and is approximately 12 miles from the Georgian city of Bath. Castle Combe is the home of Castle Combe Motor Racing Circuit. Plenty of accommodation is available in and around the village including the 4-star, fourteenth century Manor House Hotel which has 48 rooms and 365 acres of gardens.
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Places to Stay near Castle Combe
The Old House At Home (0.33 miles)
This traditional ivy-clad country freehouse, once winners of the National Pub Caterer of the year and now serving food highly commended by AA, has been established over two decades. Close ... More
Castle Inn (The) (0.43 miles)
Set in the market place, the Castle Inn can trace its origins back to the 12th century. Many features of the original construction remain today.
The Inn has undergone careful and considerate ... More
Manor House Hotel & Golf Club (0.53 miles)
For those who choose to enjoy the beauty of the English countryside, The 14th century Manor House Hotel is just perfect. Nestling in 365 acres of secluded parkland, picturesque waterfalls, Italian ... More
Lugbury House Apartment (1.26 miles)
The Garden House (1.48 miles)
Manor Farm Bed & Breakfast (1.63 miles)
Neeld Arms (1.70 miles)
This 17th century stone country inn is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the ancient and unspoiled village of Grittleton. Grittleton is situated a few miles off junction 17 ... More
The White Hart at Ford (1.85 miles)
The White Hart at Ford represents everything you would expect from a rambling 16th Century coaching inn. Situated in the on the outskirts of the beautiful Cotswolds, beside a babbling trout stream, the hotel offers ... More | visit website
Travelodge Chippenham Leigh Delamere M4 Eastbound (2.59 miles)
Travelodge Chippenham Leigh Delamere M4 Eastbound is located on the M4, close to Chippenham, and provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring the Wiltshire countryside. Swindon, Bath and Bristol are all within ... More | visit website
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