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Welcome back to my Cotswolds adventure! If you missed the first installment about Bibury—where the fog hung low and every corner looked like it came straight out of a fairy tale—make sure to check it out. Our first day was nothing short of magical, and we were just getting started! After soaking in the breathtaking […]

From Savannah to the Cotswolds, Part 2: Castle Combe

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Welcome back to my Cotswolds adventure! If you missed the first installment about Bibury—where the fog hung low and every corner looked like it came straight out of a fairy tale—make sure to check it out. Our first day was nothing short of magical, and we were just getting started!

After soaking in the breathtaking sights of Bibury, we set off for our second stop: Castle Combe, also known as “the prettiest village in England.” Now, listen, I’ve never been to The Cotswolds, much less Castle Combe, so the name had me thinking we were headed to an actual castle. You can imagine my surprise when we rolled into what turned out to be a quaint little town instead! I mean, where’s the grand moat and drawbridge? I may have been a tad disappointed not to be crossing a castle threshold, but Castle Combe more than made up for it with its undeniable charm.

A street in Castle Combe

Later, curiosity got the best of me, and I looked up the history behind Castle Combe’s name. As it turns out, “castle” refers to a castle that once stood nearby, while “combe” means “valley” in Old English. So, rather than being a castle itself, it’s a “castle valley.” Mystery solved! But with buildings dating back to the 17th century or earlier—and not a single new home built since 1600—Castle Combe felt like a true time capsule. Every street and structure feels like a window into a beautifully preserved past.

And if this little town looks familiar, there’s a good reason for that! Castle Combe’s timeless beauty has made it the perfect backdrop for several movies and TV shows. Among them? Downton Abbey—one of my personal favorites! It was such a thrill to walk those streets, knowing I was seeing the same setting where some of the village scenes took place.

Gray door with hanging basket on the right side
Street view of Castle Combe
Castle Combe

Castle Combe is absolutely worth a visit if you’re exploring the Cotswolds. Whether you’re drawn to its picturesque streets, stunning buildings, or the sense of stepping back in time, this little town lives up to its title as “the prettiest village in England.” So, if you’re planning a trip to the Cotswolds, make sure to add Castle Combe to your itinerary—you won’t regret it!

The top of a building in Castle Combe, England.
Flowers in front of a concrete stair case in Castle Combe.

Stay tuned for more posts from my adventure in England, where I’ll share more cute towns and beautiful sights! For now, enjoy viewing some more pictures of Castle Combe. If you see one you’d like to have, go HERE to order a fine art print of your favorite picture straight through my gallery.

The doorway of a building in Castle Combe, England.
Flowers growing in the cracks of concrete steps in Castle Combe.
Buildings along a street in Castle Combe
A window with fall colored leaves around it.
A building with greenery along the front
A doorway with ivy and other plants surrounding it.
Fall colored leaves on a brick wall
Fall colored leaves and a building's window
Red berries
Looking down the street in Castle Combe.
A pink flowers with a green door in the background.
The old post office in Castle Combe
Castle Combe street and bridge area
A stream running through Castle Combe
Building with water in front
The tops of houses appear in the background with a stream in the foreground.
An old building with greenery on it
Old buildings in Castle Combe
A tan doorway with greenery framing it.
Red ivy along a building
Greenery and flowers on the front of an old building in Castle Combe.
Cottage in Castle Combe
The side of an old door
Old building with greenery and flowers
The door pull on an old entrance door.
A monument with a cross, surrounded by red colored hydrangeas.
A monument with a cross in the background, hydrangeas in the foreground.
An old white building with a cut through for cars.
A view of a meadow between two trees
Old stone building in Castle Combe
Vines going up the chimney of an old building.
An iron gate surrounded by greenery and ivy.
Stone walls on either side of a road.
Manor Home covered in ivy with fall colors.
Garden by Manor House
Side view of Manor House
Purple flowers
White flower
Orange and yellow flowers
Yellow stone building with green door
A driveway with fall colored leaves
The back view of the top of St. Andrew's Church in Castle Combe, England.
Purple flowers
Stone wall with flowers and ivy
White flowers
Green door on the front of an old white stone building
Hanging baskets along a stone wall
White house with an ivy colored brick wall.
Old stone house with a gray door
Close up of red ivy and berries
Looking down an alley way of old stone building
An old stone building with an upstairs window open.
An old stone building with smoke coming out of the chimney.
Red berries
Looking down the street in Castle Combe.
An old wooden door with a stone wall surrounded by greenery.

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Tiffany Bradley is a motherhood, family, and heirloom portrait photographer in Savannah, Georgia. Tiffany offers studio and lifestyle maternity and newborn sessions, family photo sessions, as well as traditional heirloom children’s portraits. A former educator, Tiffany understands and values education and has invested in courses and workshops throughout her 13 years as a photographer to continue to perfect her craft. Tiffany has also trained in newborn photography safety, and has two boys of her own, so her clients can rest assured that their precious babies are safe in her hands. Tiffany’s clients love her classic and bright style, her friendly and welcoming demeanor, and her patience with children (both toddlers and teenagers). Tiffany’s heart’s desire is to ensure that her clients memories are captured and preserved in tangible artwork that can be passed down through generations—whether that’s through framed fine art prints, albums, or other heirloom quality artwork. She loves to serve her clients by helping them design custom pieces for their home, so they can enjoy their portraits every day. 

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