Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers) and Midge Ure lived (or used to live) in Box, just down the road from Colerne. Box Tunnel was a massive arms depot in WW2. RAF Box later became RAF Rudloe Manor if I remember correctly.
Colerne was a great village to live in (1970s), The Fox & Hounds was a lively local, The Six Bells not quite so... Yes, winters could be a bit tough, no easy access when Bannerdown Hill was blocked by snow.