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The Stable at Manor Farm Courtyard Cottages

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 337 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Thatcham, Berkshire
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Living Rainforest
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Highclere Castle
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Farnborough (FAB)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 01

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Stable at Manor Farm Courtyard Cottages

A charming studio cottage for two, it’s the perfect rural getaway. Access to the communal walled garden and paved area with garden furniture for sitting and eating outside. Generously equipped for people with level 3 physical mobility issues, the Stable Cottage offers:

Convenient level access throughout with wide stable door, opening onto courtyard
Bright and sunny thoughtfully designed cottage with comfortable open plan living with a sofa bed (additional charges apply for sofa bed)
Generous sized wet-room with non-slip flooring
Wonderful 6’/ Super king double/twin bed
Sleek stoned bathroom
High specification 32″; television
High speed Wi-Fi access free of charge
Dog Friendly. Charges apply
Space for extra fold away bed (extra charge)
Manor Farm Courtyard Holiday Cottages in Hampstead Norreys; a picturesque farming village in Berkshire, with easy access to Newbury, Oxford, Highclere Castle (the location for ITV’s ‘Downton Abbey’), Didcot, Swindon, the M4 and A34. Lovely walks close by, excellent playground, great village pub. Close to The Living Rainforest. Visit England 4 star rating. Silver award Green Tourism.

Our luxuriously-appointed self-catering cottages are ideal for large groups, sleeping up to 16 people across four cottages. These 17th century former barns and stables, renovated by the Betts family farm, provide everything you need for a luxurious stay in glorious Berkshire countryside.

All cottages have dishwashers, washing machines, fully equipped kitchens and free high speed wifi.
Cots and highchairs can be provided.

There is free parking outside the properties. Pets allowed for an extra charge.

We offer a specially adapted accessible studio cottage, generously equipped and graded to M3i standard. The kitchen can be adapted for a wheelchair user if necessary.

The village community shop cafe; café next to the Cottages offers fresh food and provisions to cater for all your needs.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets welcome, Pets by arrangement
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Latest check in is at 22:30

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Stable at Manor Farm Courtyard Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Stable at Manor Farm Courtyard Cottages?

As of 2 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Stable at Manor Farm Courtyard Cottages on 26 April 2026 start from NZ$296, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Stable at Manor Farm Courtyard Cottages?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Stable at Manor Farm Courtyard Cottages?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Stable at Manor Farm Courtyard Cottages?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Stable at Manor Farm Courtyard Cottages located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from The Living Rainforest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Newbury Showground and East Ilsley. Downe House School and Lardon Chase - the Holies and Lough Down are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Very enjoyable stay

Lovely accommodation for our needs
Response from VrboOwner on 13 December 2024
I am pleased to hear you found everything you needed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

A great place to stay to see places or visit friends in the area.

Great, friendly owners, attentive service.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2023
I am pleased you enjoyed staying in The Stable and the comfy bed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Great stay

We were visiting my father in Newbury and wanted somewhere to stay near the town which is why we booked Manor Farm.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
I am pleased you got to see your father.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James

Perfect setting, great location and amazing accommodation

Loved everything- cottages were superbly equipped and beautifully laid out. We had everything we needed and Jess was very welcoming and friendly.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2023
Good to see you all having a lovely time here
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Roy

A very relaxing, comfortable place to stay with good facilities.

The Stables was comfortable and well equipped with a very good community shop just across the courtyard.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2023
Lovely to meet you and pleased you had a comfortable stay
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Excellent stay

We stayed in The Stable for 4 nights while visiting family. Everything was perfect.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Sorry for delay in response. It was lovely to meet you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Excellent all inclusive comfortable one bedroom unit

Quiet, convenient and safe location with the added benefit of the village shop across the yard.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 December 2024
Thank you for your lovely review of The Stable. Good to meet you
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Great location and amenities, well equipped cottage, the perfect place to stay.

walking across the courtyard to get a latte and bacon roll
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2023
Pleased you enjoyed the Community shop across the courtyard - the breakfasts are great.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Philip

A very quiet, relaxing weekend stay.

We decided to come here to relax for a couple of days and did just that. The facilities were good in the room and what we expected.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Lovely to meet you
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Clean, comfortable , spacious and easy enough for us to visit our friends & for them to visit us.

Thoroughly enjoyable!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2023
Lovely you could meet friends here.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lutgarde

Perfect!!!!

Wonderful place to stay, we had a great holiday!! Thank you so much!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
It was lovely to meet you both and so pleased you had a comfortable stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Absolutely fabulous!

Jessica was a super helpful and welcoming host. The properties were all beautiful, well equipped, clean and in a perfect location.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 January 2024
It was great to meet you and lovely to hear you enjoyed the accommodation
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jemima

We felt very lucky to have found such a perfect place for all the family to stay.

The design is perfect for large grouos, with luxurious bedrooms, well provided for kitchens round a beautiful coutryard, with a garden connecting everyone, with privacy, but with the fantastic community shop next door. Jessica was a lovely host .
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
It was great to meet you all for your stay here and I am delighted it worked for your group.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jane

A wonderful time!!

I was with a party of seven and everyone was very complimentary about the set-up and comfort, with which I agree. Being in a wheelchair, I really appreciated the accessibility of The Stable and downstairs at Orchard Cottage. The one issue was that I could not get into the shop without crossing the gravel which was hard work on the wheels - extra concrete from the foot of the Orchard Cottage ramp to the shop door would solve that.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2025
Thank you for your feedback. I am so pleased you had a lovely time and the accessible features.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christine

A lovely birthday weekend in beautiful cottages.

We booked 3 cottages. All are furnished to a very high standard with everything you can possibly need. Exceptionally clean.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
I am so pleased you all had a good time here.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Comfortable accommodation in lovely surroundings

We combined a work trip with catching up with a relative and The Stables was great for the 3 nights (2 nights for our daughter)If we have the chance to stay again I think that I would ideally choose one of the larger units. We made good use of the handy laundry room and communal garden area. We had never been to this area of the UK before but work gave us the opportunity to explore it and I thought it was very friendly and picturesque.Would like to return.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We always appreciate it and endeavour to make changes where necessary.

About the host

Hosted by Host

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The family have owned the farm in the centre of the village for several generations and it continues today to be a working arable and beef cattle farm. We are live next door to the self-catering cottages so are on hand to answer any questions and to meet our guests. There is lots to do close by for walkers, families, groups, couples and singles. We can cater for everyone including single people on business in the area or looking for a short-term house in between houses or if you need to move out for building work. Orchard cottage is popular with large groups as you can all eat together but sleep in different cottages next door, suitable for birthdays, baptisms, wedding parties, stag & hen parties, family reunions etc. The Living Rainforest is a great place to visit in the village with a sloth, monkeys, butterflies to see. We are a popular base to visit Oxford, London, Windsor, Legoland, Goring and the Ridgeway for walking. The heating for the self-catering cottages has is run on a wood-pellet boiler so very environmentally friendly.

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