The Telegraph<\/a> ranked\u00a0Hambleden among England’s most beautiful villages.\n<\/p>\n\n Hambledon is easy to reach, with it being reachable in 2 hours via a train from Clapham Junction, or you can drive to the village in just under an hour and a half.\n<\/p>\n
Hambleden, one of England’s most beautiful villages<\/p>\n
\n Home to the Culden Faw Estate that spans 3,500 acres of woods, parkland and a sweeping chalk valley, the estate is a mighty view from the village.\n<\/p>\n
\n The estate also offers views from the\u00a0Oxfordshire Way and rolling water meadows with frontage onto the River Thames.\n<\/p>\n
\n With its traditional brick and flint cottages, church and natural surroundings,\u00a0Hambleden has appeared in films such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, 101 Dalmatians, Sleepy Hollow, and Into the Woods.\n<\/p>\n
\n Nearby to the village is the\u00a0Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery, an award-winning establishment that offers tours of its vineyards and allows visitors to enjoy samples of its wine.\u00a0\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
\n<\/blockquote>\n\n National Trust site, Cliveden, is nearby, set above the River Thames; the estate has\u00a0magnificent gardens and breathtaking views.\n<\/p>\n
\n With acres of woodlands to explore, Cliveden has\u00a0floral displays and an outstanding sculpture collection.\n<\/p>\n
\n Hambleden has plenty of places to enjoy a meal, with pubs, The Stag & Huntsman, and The Bull & Butcher, both popular among locals.\n<\/p>\n
\n One of the most popular eateries in the village is The Farm Kitchen, a local cafe serving traditional meals from a roast dinner to a full English.\n<\/p>\n
\n Recommended Reading<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n Hambleden has also seen several famous residents through its time, including Deep Purple singer Jon Lord and 2003 Rugby World Cup champion Phil Vickery.\n<\/p>\n
\n Despite its picturesque view, the village has a dark history, as in 1912,\u00a0archaeologists discovered 97 skeletal remains at Yewden Villa.\n<\/p>\n
\n Over the years, researchers have shared theories about who the bones may belong to, but the answers remain a mystery.\n<\/p>\n