England’s Most Beautiful Village In The Snow - Castle Combe
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ม.ค. 2025
- Come with us for a peaceful snowy drive and a stroll around the quintessentially English village of Castle Combe, often named the 'prettiest village in England.
Here's a few things you may or may not know about this quaint little village:
Castle Combe is a small Cotswold village in Wiltshire, England, with a population of about 350.
The village lies about 5 miles northwest of the town of Chippenham and 14 miles away from Bath.
It was built in the 14th century from stones of a Norman castle.
Within Castle Combe you'll find a Market Cross and St Andrew's Church which dates from the 13th century.
As you can imagine, it is perfect for picturesque filming locations. The original 1967 Dr Doolittle was filmed here, and in recent years major Hollywood films have been shot here such as Stardust (2008), The Wolfman (2009) and in 2010
Steven Spielberg shot scenes for the film adaptation of War Horse.
Music by Edgar Hopp 'In Abundance' & Erasmus Talbot 'The Sanctuary Within'
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There is so much beauty on this planet Earth isn't there? being English I treasure the gorgeous countryside and villages that we have all over Britain. Walking is free and if you're fortunate to be able to walk, get out there, it's more therapeutic than any medicine. Thank you for this lovely dip into the Cotswolds, an area I've walked in many times in past years with my husband. Unfortunately he cannot walk far now but I still go walking on my own sometimes or with a friend. The world is a troubled place, but at least we can appreciate nature's beauty around us.
Thank you so much for your kind comment, we completely agree. We’re so sorry to hear about your husband, and are wishing you all the best for 2023 ❤
Lovely comment, it is therapeutic. Nature heals.
You're so right. England's countryside is wonderful - culturally and historically rich. 🇬🇧 💕
I wish the true British people all the best...The world our grandparent left us we allowed to be screwed up......I remember going to the Henley regatta back in the 80's it was magnificent. All the best from across the pond.
The only sad thing about the uk is the lack of distant countryside away from artificial sounds…
I am so proud to be English we have a so much beauty on our small British island.
True
The English countryside is like a beautiful dream.
Была в этой деревне весной, потрясающее место. Надеюсь англичане и дальше будут хранить свой образ жизни и свою историю как в этой деревне.
I live in Germany, this being said, we have as well many beautiful places...but not quite what the British countryside can offer. I fell in love with everything that is British. Teatime, countryside, cottages, traditions. Thank you so much for this wonderful video!
Well, to avoid nowadays high costs of heating in Germany this and the next winter, you can get to such a UK countryside and get a job as a janitor (snow-cleaner) to admire this beauty daily... Next time you would not vote for the social democrats and the greens who killed all the Germany's nuclear electricity plants🤭
I’m a Brit. I have to say, I love Germany. So much beauty and traditions in your country too.
@@quercus21 I am a half-German half-Russian Moscowite. Glory to Ukraine! No matter which country you've just praised
I have as well. I live in Goodland, Kansas
@@Art.von.Thiessen Are Y normal ?Moscovite, I dont Вelieve Y are a real one.Dont deceive!!Glory to ????
That's the kind of enchanting village you can imagine populated by elves and fairies.
Very beautiful, and it’s probably even more beautiful at Christmas.
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But it’s these beautiful places with all the amazing English gardens ( so very different from American gardens) and the cobbled stone streets and the places that have an atmosphere of having been there for 100s or a thousand years that call to me! I feel I could loose myself in England forever❤🇺🇸
How stunning!!! Dont know why anyone likes modern buildings when you can have these gorgeous, full of history, well built homes/ buildings❤❤❤❤❤
Mais ce qui saute aux yeux, c'est la pauvreté... ou alors je me trompe beaucoup...
Heidihuiss 1173. As much as I love old house, I live in a 2003 house. I prefer old houses, we moved from an old house, but more modern ones are better insulated. It's like a classic car, I love old cars, but a modern one for modern times is reliable, safer, warmer. I agree with you, old houses are beautiful.
I agree
Poverty! You see the cost of buying one of these houses.
Looks amazing guys! Feel like I’m in a Christmas film ❤
Aww that’s so kind of you, it felt pretty magical/Christmassy 🥰 Thank you lovely 🤍
I am from Russia. There are so many gorgeous places in my country. But l love travelling, making friends with people all over the world. All countries have something peculiar, interesting, beautiful, especially people of any country. The more we know each other, the less is the wish to fight.
These village views fill my heart with love, happiness, warmth and tranquility. It looks amazing in white winter. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Ukraine.
Oh we’re so pleased to hear that! Thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching! Sending love to you in Ukraine 🤍
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This is exactly why I feel drawn to visit England. The unique buildings, houses and villages are so attractive. Yes even in the rain or snow.The country lanes, castles and the ruins just add to the magic. Thank you for this fairly tale glimpse into England's winter wonderland. 💖🙏🇳🇿🙋♀️🇳🇱
The reality is not like that tho!
@@moirapettifr7127 thanks for the comment. I’m totally aware of that fact. I live in a country that too is praised into the heavens by tourists who barely scratch the surface of our country and think is Paradise. So I see see what I see and enjoy each moment. Many French(who)men won’t see France like we did last spring. We thoroughly enjoyed our experiences. The videos have been well received. I guess it’s what holidays are all about. Have a wonderful day 💖🇳🇿🙋♀️🇳🇱
@@IamaDutch-Kiwi I think the earlier comment was a "glass half full" comment! It is natural when visiting any country to visit the most attractive areas, like those shown in this beautiful video. I live in London (a short distance from Greenwich) and, on a good day, I feel so grateful for the parks, the concert halls, museums, galleries, good public transport etc. On a bad day, I complain about the traffic jams and weather, like everyone!
Happy travelling wherever you go!
@@sarac.3259 I totally understand. I avoid Amsterdam 🤣 🤣 🤣! 🇳🇿🇳🇱🙋♀💖
@moirapettifr7127 I've always to spend 2 weeks in the English countryside bu_ from what I've read your FRIENDS have destroyed everything?
What a beautiful village. Beautifully filmed too, and the music fits perfectly. Greetings from Norway.
Thank you so much 🥰 There’s definitely something so special about Castle Combe 🤍
This video makes me homesick for a place I never even visited, let alone called home.
Gosh it's so beautiful! Magical.
It really was, thanks so much for watching 😊
@@beanandbearuk my pleasure 😊. Happy holidays and a marvellous new year to you!
@@SebastienFortin07 oh thank you so much! Happy holidays to you also and wishing you a wonderful new year! ✨🤍
@@beanandbearuk Thank you!
Oh my gosh, this place is STUNNING!! I wonder if the people who live here know how fortunate they are!?!
I'm always wondering, what kind of lives are behind all the windows in each and every living room.
@@LarryFleetwood8675 Me too!🇺🇸
I can 100%agree its one of the most beautiful places around.I was there in Winter of 2017 and fell in love with its tranquil beauty.I really could live there, U.K. is just full of these gorgeous villates.Makes me proud to be a Scot and able to easily visit and enjoy.🏴🏴👍❤
Each county in England is different and unique as is much of Britain with its four seasons. Have seen a bit of the world but still consider Britain to be one of the most beautiful
Although my ancestors jumped the pond in 1625, I have such affection and affinity for my Welsh-English heritage. If I could, I'd visit and take my time. This is such a lovely place. So calming at the end of a long day. The music was just right. Well done. Thanks from North Carolina. 😊
you need to pay a visit to my country,theres history,more or less,along every road and city in these islands
My classmate lives in North Carolina. For 30 years. We are from Russia. She reserches the problems of cancer there. She and her husband. I teach English here, in Russia. Like to watch video about English speaking countries.
@@skvorets-g1x I think I may know where your friend works. I have a lovely friend near Moscow who teaches English to Chinese children. He's a dear soul.
Thanks for saying hello. Hope you're well and content. 🙂
@@angelbulldog4934 l am grateful for your warm words. Good luck. And interesting journeys. You are welcome to my place, Siberia. It's beautiful.
Its beautiful the residents are very lucky to live there my towns a dump
I'm now completely in love with Castle Combe England everytime I see pics of Castle Combe I feel like I'm looking at a beautiful woman I live in Stowe, Vermont right now but I want to live in Castle Combe or anywhere in the English countryside or in London if I show pictures of Castle Combe village he would want to live there too I'm getting my dad interested he is talking about living there hopefully I mean it's like a fairytale village from the middle ages paradise on earth.
England is beautiful love the villages old and so much beauty
Beautiful village and countryside. 🥰
Thanks so much for watching!
I've worked in construction for years and always loved getting to see ways old structures where built. Unfortunately I'm American and we don't have anything here as old as some of the building in Europ that's always made me want to travel there
I’m from Wiltshire I know this village very well, it’s truly stunning. Thankyou for this
It's still nice or have your visiting friends ruined it like they did london?
I hope this village forever stays as beautiful as it obviously is 🏘❣
That's the perfect amount of snow. No more, no less.
Thank you Bear and Bean for your film, showing us the beauty of Castle Combe in winter, decked in snow. The music chosen was cinemascopic, swirling and melancholic. The melancholy is poignant. I lived in Castle Combe from 1959 until 1979 - the Malt House and the Weavers House. The story of this village is the story and parable of the fate of many places that come to the attention of prying and inquisitive experience seekers - tourists. Castle Combe was voted the "Prettiest Village in England" - there many other prettier villages and their inhabitants breathed a sigh of relief that they were not the ones chosen. Then came "Doctor Dolittle" ...and people came to see the dammed up River Bybrook, replete with fishing vessels and fresh fish from Billingsgate covering fake rubber fish.
I was a ten year old boy living on film set for a year (1966) with live llamas, parrots and circus tent and Hollywood stars, it was a dream. The year that England won the World Cup, too ! My family had the only colour TV set and all the extras replete in their costumes, the film crew too, watched the final sitting on the lawn in our garden.. then Ranulph Fiennes (yes, it was he) tried, and failed, to blow up the dam holding the water that had turned Castle Combe (which is 60 miles from nearest coastline) into a fishing village. He was protesting that a place of natural beauty was being destroyed by an American film company. We got cable TV from 20th Century Fox which was unique for a village..oh! no. no TV aerials were to spoil the uniqueness of our ancient village !
I will leave my stories here lest you get bored. Just to say remember that all this useless beauty has a price. Communities die if the people who hold it's fabric together..the baker (Mr Hammond) the Grocer (Miss Eels) the dairy (also Eels) Mr Hamilton (village school teacher) Miss Smith in the Post Office ...puf, all gone ! Like so many places.
No one knows the residents of High Street row of cottages...they don't see to live there, except at weekends. The village is a shell, it's become a film set..."Slow Horses" is the latest. Enjoy it's beauty, when no one there, as you tried. Leave your car. All of you !! Walk. Walk down the river valley. No one is supposed to park on the hill. (The car also killed the village when the M4 was built) And think of the people that once made Castle Combe a living, working community...now long gone..you can but carry on in a fantasy (film?) world. It IS beautiful though. Except the golf course which is ....don't let me going.
Absolutely Stunning !
The easy pace of driving helped the viewer to saviour the scenery with ease.
Much Appreciated.
Too many foreigners stating they are British when in reality this video depicts the real English/British heritage and culture.
No mosques, turbans, hijabs or anything else relating to other Nationalities...just pure organic English Heritage. 🙏
Stunning little village, indeed! Happy new year
Thanks so much 🥰 A very Happy New Year to you also! ✨
I live not too far from this beautiful village. You really did it justice, a lovely video
What a treat this was today! I'm on the other side of the world, roastingly hot today, and yet here I am, via your wonderful upload, having a gorgeous trip through the lovely English countryside: enchantingly pretty covered in a white blanket of snow! Thank you!
I grew up near here many years ago, brought a tear, thank you.
One area I missed visiting while living in England for 10 years. Oh how I wish I had traveled to this beautiful village. My kind of place. I can see myself living there. Thank you for sharing your video. It's wonderful. 🤗 💕
SUZIE WE SHOULD SELL EVERYTHING AND GO
SUZIE we should everything and go.
В этой деревне танго, наверное, популярный танец...)
A fairytale ❤️ much love from the Netherlands 🙂🌷
Thank you. A balm for the soul and feast for the eyes.
This brought back beautiful memories of when I worked at the Manor House Hotel. I never got tired of the drive through, even at 5.30 in the morning. It’s just a magical beautiful village! Thank you for sharing your video. 😘
Яка краса, тихо, хатинки такі казкові !
Snow is good and fun.
What a storybook landscape and village! Beautiful! Nice to see so many folk out walking and enjoying the winter day. Cheers!
Breathtaking! I love the snow dusted trees. I would love to see inside some of those beautiful buildings. I prefer these type of architectural surroundings over cold, hard modern cities any day! With appreciation from New York, USA.
I live in the cotswolds, near this area. The small cottages are so pretty, but were meant for farm workers. They are, of course, expensive now, but they are usually quite dark and small inside. The video shows cars parked in the road, because the cottages have no parking space. Yes they have character and pretty countryside around, but as a disabled person I prefer living in a warm and light modern house (not that I could afford to buy one of those cottages).
@@emilydavison2053 That’s because there wasn’t any cars when these majestic cottages were built, and l’m pretty sure they weren’t thinking about who might be living in these places hundreds of years from now and how they must Consider disabled people to appear “inclusive” beyond the grave lol.
Do you not think that all these things would’ve been considered before buying a place like this.
@@lolalouise9503 do you think I didn't know those things? The cottages certainly aren't 'majestic '. I know very well from experience that people in the past didn't think of inclusion. I don't expect that.
@@emilydavison2053 Majestic can be very subjective, something l might find to be Beutiful/magical might mean something completely different to someone else?
Anyhow it wasn’t really the point.
Beautiful village. I bet its gorgeous in the Autumn too. Wish I could have visited there when I was young.
May and June are most lovely in my opinion. Blossom and flowers everywhere.
What a beautiful English village.
Thank you so much! 😊
Какая красота,старина,как будто в сказку попали.❄️☃️❄️🎄
It's like a fairy story; lovely..
Aww it’s beautiful look at that snow ❤
Thanks so much for watching Lucy, it was just magic! So beautiful in the snow 🥰🤍
Can just about give lreland a run for it too, beautiful
STUNNING............
I can picture living here, loving this gorgeous architecture, enjoying an afternoon stroll to a coffee or tea house to savor the simple things in life. This village exemplifies what that means to me. Thanks so much for posting it.
I’m American but love England.
Это невероятная красота хочется чтобы она не кончилась ! Сказка душа замирает !♥️
lovely place, beautiful scenery 👍
Thanks so much for watching 🥰
Absolutely beautiful...I remember staying in the pub/hotel with my late husband and exploring the village, we both loved it.
Oh thanks so much and for sharing. How lovely you got to stay here together, it’s such a magical village ✨
This was like a beautiful dream with magical music... best wishes as you create more beautiful videos ... just wonderful! A subscriber from California ❤️
I remember Castle Combe very well I used to race cars there back in the 1970s it was a wonderful racing circuit , there is a lovely very old pub that did great food.
Thanks so much for watching, it’s amazing that you used to race cars here - there are plenty of lovely old pubs still here, but we bet the food is more expensive these days!
Sicuramente bello anche d'estate.
Que bellezaaa. Por donde se mire Inglaterra es hermosa gracias Sonia G Nielsen
Die Musik ist zauberhaft und so passend🥰🥰
ช่างสวยงามเหลือเกิน ค่ะ ขอบคุณสำหรับวิดีโอ 🙏
The Village is so beautiful.
Full of life.
Thank you
Beautiful and enchanting like a fairytale, hope it is preserved and never changes thank you
Shockingly stunning
Beautiful….awesomely beautiful 😲😲 God bless the English heritage and its countryside…better….than heaven! 😊🇬🇧
Our most favourite of places. Every year we go to the Manor on New Years Day and plan out the year a head. Beautiful
This is so so beautiful, loved listening and watching a beautiful winter wonderland! Thanks for sharing, hoping to get a chance to visit Castle Combe this year, looks amazing
Been there hundreds of years... Imagine what they've seen!
I have a feeling that I was there, in this wonderful fairy tale place, when I watched your video. Thank you so much! I follow you and look forward to new videos.
Oh that’s so lovely to hear! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing 🥰 We look forward to sharing more videos like this (hopefully less wobbly too! 😂)
@@beanandbearuk My pleasure! There is probably nothing more beautiful, calm and peaceful in the world than the English countryside. Greetings from Ukraine!
@@olegkolbasenko sending lots of love to you in Ukraine! 💛🇺🇦We’re so happy to have you apart of this lovely online community, thank you 🥰
@@beanandbearuk Very many thanks, my dear friend!
So wunderschön Ich kann es kaum glauben!!!!!!!!!!!
Danke! Es it sehr Schön hier ☺️
So Beautiful. I was born in England, but now live in Canada. I have never visited the Cotswolds.
That is very beautiful. If we had pedestrians & buildings that close to the road, let alone allowed to drive those roads, there would be too many accidents here in the US. People here have no respect for no shoulder roads, for pedestrians, even drivers in a parking lot plows through the walls and doors weekly and that's not always for destruction on purpose or burglary. But your countryside is absolutely gorgeous.
I've seen Americans on TH-cam in Britain surprised by people walking a lot. I guess cos our country is smaller! We are used to going slowly when necessary, and a lot of give and take is needed! I believe we also have one of the toughest driving tests in the world and must always remember that pedestrians have priority.
@@emilydavison2053 yes, our laws for pedestrians is the same but it sure has lost value. And everything is very fast...so you really got to move your tail feather when the "walk" light says GO..heaven forbid you're an elderly or use a wheel chair, better grab on tight. I've noticed the increase of drivers on our roads don't adhere to many road laws. Its terrible. I love to walk but I've cut back greatly due to that and safety from weirdos roaming freely. It doesn't bother me to have walked 2 miles to work and 2 miles back daily or ride a bike (unless its 3rd shift) for work, run errands & such. Its sad that in my area there isn't pedestrian safe walk ways to and from all stores, only down town. Sometimes I feel I was born in the wrong era and wrong state. Lol
@@autumnfeldpausch5539 that's a shame. Walking around your area is something that keeps a good community feeling. Too many cars everywhere these days. I know what you mean about feeling born in the wrong era!
Looks absolutely magical in the snow 😍
Thanks so much Stacy, it was such a treat to see it in the snow!🥰
This is why I love England, so much beauty and character, going abroad just doesn’t do it for me. Thanks. 🚴♂️🚂👣🇺🇦
What a beautiful place. How lucky are the people that live there
..... and wealthy.
Дуже приємно бачити український прапор у вікні.❤❤❤❤❤
I was fortunate enough to see this lovely place on 16 th December.
Thanks to my daughter and her friend.
It was the most beautiful thing I ever saw in my life.
Thank you so much for this wonderful video.
Too pretty ❤
We are Blessed
lovely Ma sha Allah
This is most lovely! I’m across the pond & am in the heart of a big city, but about a mile away is a lovely park & forest reserve created by those who came from Britain & banded together to be sure it would be enjoyed forever & it’s lovely, though I’ve not yet seen it when it snows. This is a real treat & I greatly thank you for sharing your ride through this beauty with us all! 🙏🏼💙❄️ Shared with friends who moved to a warmer state, who might miss the beauty of the snow.
We ( us English / British ) often go over there to seek the new, whilst you often come over here visiting the old. I think it will remain the same for a couple of thousand years or so. I have been to North America / the `States and am so glad I went. I saw things there I have never seen here.
But there are things here I can see which I could never see in North America.
@@dogwithwigwamz.7320 that is so true! My ancestors are from across the pond & I would love to visit Britain & see its beauty! All the very best to you.
@@cynthiaennis3107 You must come along, then - and enjoy England. At least for a while. You`ll struggle to drive ten miles without going through one ancient hamlet or village or other.
Since I was a child I always wanted to visit the United States and made it one of my first priorities before purchasing a house.
I know it`s not easy. But England is not so far away as one might think.
Travel far - and enjoy your sojourns.
stunning picturesque site indeed
this whole area is very often overlooked, the Sidmouth valley walks are amazing, used to live at the Hare and Hounds
Wow, that is a beautiful video. It looks like a fairytale. Thank you.
Wow!! How beautiful. ❤
It’s was one of the most beautiful days out I’ve been on, it was sunny but not that busy we had such a lovely walk around and a stunning meal in one of the old pubs there! Absolutely recommend to anyone who has the chance to go there do it.. It’s been used as a few different films ie.. Stardust, The Wolfman, Parts of War Horse among others, also just down the road is Castle Combe Racetrack where you can just sit back and watch the racing cars or experience driving one first hand.. The whole of the Cotswolds is with worth visiting great for a few days away 😊
Beautiful. I think I'd love living there. Oh well, I can dream.
Absolutely gorgeous thank you for sharing
What a beautiful place. Watching this winter wonderland was so relaxing and the music was amazing. Thank you so much.
I live in Seacoast New Hampshire where currently there are people of influence trying to make one of our local charming towns, Portsmouth in fact, ‘better’ through ‘ improvements’ to the historical center of town. I ALWAYS shudder with trepidation when people come up with so called forward thinking plans ultimately destroying what makes the place so loved and oft visited by others. I’m praying it NEVER happens!
Thank you for posting. What a lovely virtual stroll. It's the next best thing to being there! I hope to visit some day.
I would love to see the inside of the homes. Thank you 🙏🏽. It was a fun trip.
Would like to see this little village in the Summer time.
Simply magical- thank you so much for creating this and sharing! Hope to see more! Cheers from across the Pond in Massachusetts
Here in the middle of average southern American mud, I depend on your content to lift me out of the mediocrity, to dare to dream that a place of cosy beauty exists in the world. I plan on living in the Cotswolds one day, maybe in 10 years. A place with 4 seasons. The cosy nature of village living, with centuries old stone homes, wood fire burning, dogs by the fire, hot tea in my hands as I plan the garden to come in the spring and summer... ah yes, I will live there one day, thanks for the #goals reminder...! 💚
I do hope you get realise your dream,need a bit of cash though,
Hope that happens for you but there are rumbles about wood burning stoves so that may not happen ,which means many of us will freeze
It's like a painting.Very beautiful indeed
Thank you so much 🥰🤍
Beautiful, thank you for sharing.
Merci pour ce beau parcours et de partager ce merveilleux village. 👀👏👏❄️⛄️👏👏👏
What a lovely 😍 video ❤️ 📹... Thank you for sharing. Greetings 🫶 and love from Houston, Texas.
To create something so beautiful and perfect requires a healthy society, this place is not only worth visiting. This place is place you want to grow up and die in. For a perfectly lived life.
so beautiful, I think England i so fasinating ☺(greetings from Italy )
This is relative,because to me (in my eyes) the most beautiful village in England is Folkestone,in Kent. I love that place more than any where in the world,and I've traveled a good larger chunk of it
Lovely video guys,this is on my list to visit next year.
Thanks so much! Hope you have a wonderful visit next year 🤍