Hotel History
As part of the Barony of Combe, The Manor
House was very much the heart of the breathtaking medieval village
of Castle Combe. As one of the finest country house hotels in
Wiltshire, we're proud of our hotel's historical significance.
Time has stood still in Castle Combe
For 500 years, the village one sees today has been the
same- 15th century- full of golden Cotswold Stone and complete with
Manor, Market, Constable, Court, Church, Inns and Tradesman.
It more than qualifies for it’s ‘prettiest village in England’
award.
Norman Castle
Originally built in the 14th century to replace a Norman
Castle that had fallen into a state beyond repair, The Manor House
had many Lords of the Manor. The most influential of which, is
believed to be Sir John Falstaff who was immortalised by
Shakespeare in Henry IV.
The Barony of Combe continued for some 850 years until
1947 when The Manor House was sold and has sympathetically evolved
to become a beautiful hotel.