Stone cottages, endless views... the hidden Mancunian gem so gorgeous no one wants to leave
27.03.2022 - 10:05
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Nestled on the slopes of Holcombe Moor, just west of Ramsbottom lies the stunning village of Holcombe. Stone cottages, endless moors and hills, a local pub dating back to 1751 - Holcombe has bags of Great British charm.
The village is surrounded by land preserved by the National Trust and the whole village is largely unspoiled. It's home to the Shoulder of Mutton pub as well as stunning views of the countryside.
Enveloped in green land against the backdrop of the seemingly endless moors and hills, it's hard to believe this little settlement is in Greater Manchester.
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Most of the buildings in the village were built between 1600 and 1900 - the earliest house, Hey House, was built in 1616. Holcombe is popular with walkers, cyclists and bird watchers and it's landscape is dotted with cottages and farms.
Above the village, where Holcombe Moor begins, stands one of the region’s most recognisable landmarks. Peel Tower was built in 1852 as a memorial to the Bury-born politician Sir Robert Peel.
Along with a pub, the village also boasts a restaurant, a church and a primary school. At one time, it also had a shop, a post office, a lock-up cell and a bus service. But how do residents find living in the quaint Greater Manchester village?
“I’ve been living here for 25 years and I just love it. I love the whole landscape and the community is amazingly helpful and nice,” retired Falmai Youngman, 77, says.
“When we had a death in the family from Covid, everyone came together. The only thing is, we’re threatened by developers because they buy the odd bit of land and ruin it.
“We’ve been trying to fight it. It’s one of the highest conservation