If you’re looking for a quaint weekend away, there’s one beautiful village that you should consider. Located just 40 minutes away from Bristol, the village has captured the hearts of its visitors. Castle Combe, in the Cotswolds, is known for its historic streets and scenic set up – it’s even been used as a film set. 

According to reports, the village has been used to film scenes in War Horse, Stardust, The Wolfman, Doctor Dolittle, Robin Hood and Downtown Abbey. Today, visitors enjoy strolling around the small yet fascinating village. On TikTok, one person posting to an account called @julestaylorinlondon said the village is the “prettiest in England” and that visiting was like “stepping back in time in the fairytale village”.

One person who visited on Tripadvisor said: “Castle Combe is tiny but it’s often said to be the prettiest village in England and it was certainly the prettiest village we visited.

“It’s all quaint honey-stone cottages with charming lanes, a 13th century church, a medieval market cross in the centre of the village, and a timelessness that comes from the fact that no new buildings have been constructed here since the 1600s. 

“It’s so perfect that you feel as if you could have stepped back in time.

“We spent about an hour in Castle Combe which was long enough to see everything, and enjoy a gentle stroll across the lawns of the Manor House. 

“However if you only have time to do one thing, make sure you stop by the beautiful old stone bridge that crosses the River Bybrook. It is the most picturesque scene.”

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While you’re there, you should visit the Market Cross which is a notable spot in the village and is an important part of the village’s history.

Another must-see spot is the By Brook which trickles through the village before joining the River Avon by Bath.

If you’re hoping to visit a postcard-perfect village, this could be the perfect place for you.