Castle Combe is one of the most beautiful villages in England. It is impossible to think of the English countryside without an image of this place coming to mind. That’s why Castle Combe is a must on any tour of the Cotswolds.
📍How to get to Castle Combe
If you are travelling to the Cotswolds I recommend hiring a car.
For parking, Castle Combe has a free car park available for tourists. Search for Castle Combe Free Visitor Car Park on Google or your GPS.
If you decide to visit the Cotswolds by public transport, the only direct connection to Castle Combe is at Chippenham. There aren’t too many daily buses though. But for a day trip from Bath it’s ideal.
🗺 Places to visit in Castle Combe
Castle Combe is located in the south, a little away from the agglomeration of pretty villages that congregate in the northern part of the English countryside.
It is a village of less than 400 inhabitants, and is made up of little more than a couple of streets. The most curious thing about this village is that its inhabitants have small stalls with drinks and sweets to buy. You take whatever you want to take with you and leave the money in the jar provided.
Here is a list of the most important places to see in Castle Combe 👇.
The St
This is the most photographed street in Castle Combe, the Cotswolds – along with Arlington Row in Bibury – and, I would venture to say, one of the most photographed in England.
It looks like something out of a postcard, it’s beautiful no matter where you look at it. That’s why no one can resist leaving a record of having been there.
Iglesia de St Andrew
St Andrew is a small church, whose first references date back to the 13th century.
The White Hart
This historic pub has been open for over five centuries.
The Market Cross
Located in the market square, it is one of the main landmarks of Castle Combe.
The Manor House Hotel
An impressive five star hotel located in a 14th century building. It has a Michelin-starred restaurant and huge gardens covering over 140 hectares.
🍴Where to eat in Castle Combe
Castle Combe doesn’t have a great gastronomic offer, it’s a small village. We didn’t stop for a coffee or a meal there either, but if I were to return I think I’d opt for its historic pub The White Hart or The Manor House. It has the aforementioned restaurant and a pub that also serves food.
🛌 Where to stay in Castle Combe
Castle Combe is a very small village, so if you want to stay in the heart of it, I suggest you opt for one of these accommodations: Stable Cottage, Castle Combe Cottage, The Castle Inn o The Manor House Hotel.