One of 16 country houses or 'flak homes' which catered for approximately 25 airmen at a time to come for Rest and Recuperation away from the stress of flying missions. Run by the American Red Cross, each serviceman was entitled to at least one rest period during their 25-30 mission tour.



Coombe House was built as a secondary residence for the family of Mark Hanbury Beaufoy during the 1890s at Higher Coombe.