Often described as the prettiest English village, Castle Combe justly deserves the accolade.
Tucked away in the Wiltshire countryside, this is a place to leave the car in the car parkjust outside the village and walk around. imagining what it must be like to live in one of the picturesque cottages which line the road.
The temptation is to peer in all the windows but villagers who live there appreciate a bit of respect and privacy from visitors, so much better to be nosey from a discreet distance.
There's plenty to admire - the church dating back to 1291, the market cross, the limestone Cotswold cottages by the River Bybrook and the little museum, which is run by villagers.
For those wanting to get a taste of village life there are a few hotels and inns to stay in.
