Challacombe

Challacombe is a small village on the edge of the Exmoor National Park, in Devon, England. The village has a small general shop/Post Office and a single pub, the Black Venus. The whole village is set upon one road and is close to Simonsbath.

The Pub

Believed to be the only inn in England bearing this name, The Black Venus Inn is a splendid old stone-built pub that enjoys a wonderful situation in the Exmoor National Park.

Inside, this historic 16th century building is full of Devon character and charm with low ceiling and original beams.

There are many circular walks that start from the pub and take in the beautiful village. The lovely little river Bray is crossed by a footbridge and a ford. Many walks take in the historic Packhorse Bridge and Challacombe Church.

Etymology

The name 'Challacombe' literally means 'cold valley'. The name is from Old English, composed of the words ceald ('cold') and cumb ('valley'). The village was recorded as Celdecomba in the Domesday Book.

References

• http://www.challacombe.org.uk/
• http://www.blackvenusinn.co.uk/

External links

Media related to Challacombe at Wikimedia Commons

Coordinates: 51°09′11″N 3°52′08″W / 51.153°N 3.869°W / 51.153; -3.869