The Royal Caldelian Mark: Castle Combe

Monday, September 14, 2020

Castle Combe

Castle Combe had been recommended to me as one of the prettiest places in the Cotswolds. My expectations have been fulfilled and even succeded. It really is amazingly pretty and if there was an award for coziness, Castle Combe's chances would be very high.

Maybe that's why it is on top of my list of places where I would happily spent a possibly white Christmas. What do you say?

A suitable Inn there is.. 🤔

Only the Union Jack didn't give me the pleasure to blow at least a little bit.

But, once again, the outstanding private gardens with their beauty made all up for it.

I am so grateful for your effort to make your gardens so beautiful. You make passers-by simply happy at the view of them. ❤

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