Visitors from as far as Japan are heading to one of the most beautiful villages in England. Located just half an hour away from Bristol, the spot has also been dubbed 'quintessentially English'. Located in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just half an hour from Bristol, Castle Combe has been named the 'prettiest village in England'.
Among others, it is known for its race circuit, as well as for being a filming location for films like War Horse, Stardust and even a series of Downton Abbe. It has the characteristic and historic architecture made from Cotswold stone and, in fact no new homes have been built here for hundreds of years. A perfect spot for escaping the hustle and bustle of city life, embarking on some country walks and transporting yourself to a different place and time, it's no wonder it attracts many a visitor.
Read more: It has key village staples like a 13th century church and a 14th century manor-turned-hotel, but it's one unique quirky B&B that is bringing in visitors from Japan, My London reports . Fosse Farmhouse and its owner of more than 30 years, Caron Cooper, 60, were featured in the Kinmoza anime series and have become so famous that she has even attended a red-carpet premiere in Japan and hosted the Japanese royal family , The Mirror reports . The story goes that Caron met a Japanese couple, Shozo and Yasuko Mitani, at a market stall in 1989.
The couple told Caron that they were planning to open a British-themed B&B in Japan and so Car.