Let the Steeem out at Castle Combe UKsteemCreated with Sketch.

in #travel7 years ago

The 5 star Manor House Hotel is looking gorgeous
But its the whole place what makes this little village unique.

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So what's the story behind those walls ????

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This was built back in the 17th century and it has 48 rooms and a very big garden as you expect . It has the Norman architecture marks and characterised in style by the Romanesque.In other words rounded and rounded arches particularly over doorways and windows .

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Hosted a number of Lords over the years but the most famous was Sir John Oldcastle.Shakespeare based his character of Sir John Falstaff upon on his play Henry IV.

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During World War II it was a headquarters of the New Zealand Forestry Office .

Now let's see that garden .......

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Fancy to play a chess game????

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It is a very good place to steem out , indeed

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More to follow ....

History source :wikipedia

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wow what an awesome trip that must have been!

We are very lucky because this place is not even far from my home 😀

Totally looks like in a horror movie, but can be interesting

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