Castle Combe, Wiltshire

You feel as though you've been transported back in time or into a book as you enter Castle Combe. Its reputation as "the prettiest town in England" cannot be questioned.

Castle Combe is the greatest village in the Cotswolds, brimming with beauty in the form of immaculately kept homes constructed of honey-colored Cotswold stone and narrow alleys bordered with blooming flowers. In this old village, there is beauty everywhere you look. There is always something lovely to photograph, from the historic water pump in the town center hidden behind blooming flowers to the stone market cross and the renowned walls of St. Andrew's Church. The faceless, working medieval Castle Combe Clock can be found inside the church. In this picture-perfect setting, don't expect to encounter big-box stores, billboards, or tourist attractions. Its beauty mostly stems from the absence of overt commercialism, making it one of the best small towns in England. Be sure to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, or baked goods from the makeshift markets put up outside people's houses while you stroll around this little paradise.