A quaint medieval village has been dubbed one of the UK's best places to visit for its quaint and fairytale-like scenery. Many of us will be scouring Skyscanner for a summer getaway but Brits don't have to leave the country to find somewhere extraordinary to visit. Wiltshire's Castle Combe is often listed as one of the most beautiful villages, not just in Britain, but in the world .
It's the perfect place to stop for a day or two for anyone travelling to the Cotswolds. The stunning village is lined with medieval stone brick cottages and quaint winding streets. It has been unspoiled by modern developments, meaning that it feels like a glimpse of the past and makes it a perfect place to sightsee.
Castle Combe is surrounded on all sides by the gorgeous scenery and natural beauty that is expected in the Cotswolds. It's right next to woodlands, rolling hills and lush countryside, which only add to the charm. Country Living has described the "ancient, honey-hued" cottages as "so pretty they should be on a postcard".
Condé Nast Traveller named it one of the "most beautiful villages in the world". CN Traveller wrote: “Castle Combe is a quintessentially English village located in the southwest county of Wiltshire. No new houses have been built here since the 1600s, so the town is a well-preserved stretch of Cotswold stone cottages and old pubs and churches.
” The village is particularly popular among photographers looking for a picture-perfect snap. The most iconic place to take .
