Tourists from as far afield as Japan are flocking to one of England's most picturesque villages, just a half-hour drive from Bristol. This idyllic spot is often described as 'quintessentially English'. Nestled in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Castle Combe has earned the title of 'prettiest village in England'.
It boasts a race circuit and has served as a filming location for movies such as War Horse and Stardust, as well as episodes of Downton Abbey. The village's charming architecture, crafted from Cotswold stone, has remained unchanged for centuries. With no new homes built for hundreds of years, it offers a tranquil escape from city life, perfect for country walks and a step back in time.
Among its traditional features are a 13th-century church and a 14th-century manor turned hotel. However, it's a unique B&B that's drawing visitors from Japan, according to My London. Fosse Farmhouse and its owner, Caron Cooper, 60, who has run the place for over three decades, were featured in the Kinmoza anime series.
The fame has reached such heights that Caron has attended a red-carpet premiere in Japan and hosted members of the Japanese Royal family, reports The Mirror, reports . The connection began when Caron met a Japanese couple, Shozo and Yasuko Mitani, at a market stall in 1989. The couple revealed to Caron their plans to establish a British-themed B&B in Japan, prompting her to invite them to experience her farmhouse.
Their stay was so enjoyable that they mo.