This picturesque English gem boasts rich history, stunning stone houses and scenic nature walks that keep drawing visitors from around the globe16:08, 30 Jun 2026When it comes to getting away, sometimes a staycation is the ideal choice. Not only do you avoid the hassle of travelling to and from the airport, sidestep delays and save a small fortune on parking fees, but the UK really is quite remarkable.‌One English village has previously been named among the finest in the world. In 2021, FBM Holidays named Castle Combe in Wiltshire as the prettiest place in the UK.‌Meanwhile, property experts handpicked the location as part of The Daily Mail’s list of 24 villages to live in 2025.‌Castle Combe boasts a fascinating history and is utterly charming thanks to its stone cottages and scenic countryside walks.The village itself sits on the borders of Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Dorset to the south and Somerset, so you can expect to be immersed in breathtaking scenery.Castle Combe is not only beautiful but has also appeared in numerous films, including The Wolf Man, Stardust and War Horse. Not to mention it featured in the original Dr Doolittle film and featured in popular TV show Downton Abbey.‌Things to do in Castle Combe, WiltshireSt Andrew's church is among the must-see attractions, with the building dating back to the 13th century.It features a faceless clock which ranks as one of the oldest functioning clocks in Britain. The church holds a Google rating of 4.6 online, with one visitor commenting: "Very picturesque church from the outside. We had a wander around inside.‌"It's free to get in but with a suggested £1 donation which is reasonable. There's a faceless clock inside which I've never seen before!"Another wrote: "Was not able to go inside but nice to walk around outside. A typical English village church in a very nice setting."A third simply commented: "St Andrews Church is set in the beautiful village of Castle Combe."‌Another historic landmark in Castle Combe is The Market Cross, which dates back to the 14th century.Visitors flocking to the site have awarded it an impressive 4.4 Google rating, with one traveller writing: "Nice historical place. Really preserved well and very scenic."Article continues belowAnother commented: "Great when you finally get to take a photo with no people sitting all around it."A third said: "Scenic, dreamy, beautiful place, almost hidden away. We had a great experience, visited on a weekday, it was decently crowded. It could be difficult to find a parking spot especially, on weekends. Nevertheless, I recommend this place."