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Pear Tree Cottage at Manor Farm Courtyard Cottage

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A bedroom with a large bed, a skylight, a chair, and a small table.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, and a wheelchair-accessible table.
A courtyard with a gravel ground, brick buildings, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.
A two-story brick building with a green lawn in front, a greenhouse on the right, and a tree with white blossoms in the foreground.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a mirror, a television, a floor lamp, and a cabinet.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to North Wessex Downs
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Thatcham, Berkshire
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Living Rainforest
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Windsor Castle
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Farnborough (FAB)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 01

1 Queen Bed

Living Room / Lounge 01

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pear Tree Cottage at Manor Farm Courtyard Cottage

A luxuriously appointed retreat for up to three people. Pear Tree guests love the romantic and special ambience of this cottage, Whether is is stepping out onto their own delightful terrace for morning coffee or indulging oneself in a palatial bathroom. There are French doors from the kitchen opening onto the sunny terrace and Victorian walled garden. With:

Master bedroom with wonderful 5’ Queen sized bed embraced by old timber posts

Separate comfortable sitting room with sofa bed (additional fee applies).

Luxurious bathroom with bath and large walk-in shower

Additional convenient downstairs WC

High speed Wi-Fi access free of charge

Dog Friendly. Charges apply.

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 by arrangement
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Latest check-in time: 22:30

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11180833
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 indicated that there is no 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
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

About the area

Thatcham

Thatcham is home to this cottage. Pickavance Lecture Theatre and West Berkshire Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Highclere Castle and Shaw House. The Living Rainforest and Newbury Showground are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling and other activities like birdwatching.
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Thatcham, Berkshire

What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Living Rainforest - 6 min drive - 2.0 km
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor - 44 min drive - 57.5 km
  • University of Oxford - 44 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Windsor Castle - 47 min drive - 65.6 km

Getting around

  • Newbury Racecourse Station - 15 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Red Lion - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Miller of Mansfield - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coppa Club, Streatley - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bull Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pear Tree Cottage at Manor Farm Courtyard Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pear Tree Cottage at Manor Farm Courtyard Cottage?

As of 28 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pear Tree Cottage at Manor Farm Courtyard Cottage on 21 Feb 2027 start from AU$547, 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 Pear Tree Cottage at Manor Farm Courtyard Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pear Tree Cottage at Manor Farm Courtyard Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pear Tree Cottage at Manor Farm Courtyard Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pear Tree Cottage at Manor Farm Courtyard Cottage located?

Situated in Thatcham, this cottage 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

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place and excellent hosts.

Everything.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2026
Great to meet your family and to see you having such a good time together, creating memories. See you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Always enjoy returning to stay in the cottages, this was our 4th visit.

Fantastic accommodation, friendly community feeling in the courtyard, convenient farm shop, superb hosts.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2024
Lovely to see you again Graham and pleased you had a good stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Idyllic family break

Beautiful barns, set in a picturesque village. We booked all the barns and thus had a private garden to ourselves which the kids loved. The owner, Jessica is amazing and friendly too. Nothing was too much bother for her
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2026
I am so pleased you all had a great stay with your family. You were such a friendly group and it was great to meet you all. See you again maybe.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Place to Stay for a Visit to Highclere

Stayed for 3 nights for short holiday.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
A very popular place to stay to visit Highclere Castle. Glad you enjoyed your stay
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location. Fabulous Community Shop and Cafe next door.

Superb accommodation and beautifully spacious. Loved the outdoor orchard area too.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
So pleased you came back. Lovely to catch up again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage, beautiful surrounding area

Private and comfortable accommodation. Excellent for dog walking
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
I am delighted you enjoyed the cottage and the dog loved the woods and surrounding area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place to relax and enjoy the beautiful area.

We really enjoyed our stay in the cottage. It’s a special place with lots to see and do in the area. The community shop is very handy and the cafe serves delicious foods. Overall it’s perfect for a relaxing holiday .
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2025
I am so pleased you had a great holiday here and explored the area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We where very happy to stay at Pear Tree cottage again.

All of it, the cottage is always clean,warm in the winter, and the dog loves the Orchard at the rear.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2025
Glad you enjoying staying here with your dog!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautifuly appointed accommodation the units contain everything you need. This was our 3rd stay .

This was 3rd stay. We will be staying again.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
See you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ideal, high standard, comfortable accommodation set in a rural setting.

We used the accommodation as a base for a family wedding.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
Glad you enjoyed the wedding and lovely to meet youl
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pear Tree cottage was very comfortable, spacious and well equipped.

A good location within easy reach of Highclere castle which is well worth a visit. Lovely outdoor space in the orchard
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2025
I am glad to hear you enjoyed the space of the walled garden.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable cottage

Well appointed, comfortable cottage. Friendly and helpful host
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
Very pleased you enjoyed your stay here in Pear Tree cottage
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Happy Anniversary

Excellent accommodation, finished to a high standard. Very friendly& helpful owners. Community shop and cafe a bonus
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2025
Delighted you appreciated the quality of the cottages.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our stay in Pear Cottage was absolutely delightful and we & the dog felt very much at home.

We loved the quiet location, the beautiful surroundings, the convenient & well-equipped Community Shop on our doorstep, the warm and friendly welcome, the beautifully designed interior, comfortable beds, homely feel and dog-friendliness. It was everything we'd hoped for and we'd certainly come back again.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
I did enjoy meeting you here and so pleased you had a good holiday with your dog.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing. So relaxing. So welcoming

From the moment we walked in the door we felt at home. (Well home away from home) Jessica has done an amazing job.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
Lovely to meet you Jade. Glad you relaxed in Pear Tree cottage
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

My wife and I stayed with our two cockapoos. The cottage was beautifully presented and spotless for our stay. The rural location is peaceful with plenty of dog friendly walks from the door - a lovely find which we’ll use again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Five comfortable nights in Hampstead Norreys reconnecting with family and enjoying village life.

Ours was a repeat visit as the location continues to be perfect for our purposes. The cottage was comfortable and well appointed and the adjacent village shop meant that we never ran short of essentials. The management were friendly and helpful.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2024
Always good to welcome back repeat guests. Glad you enjoyed your stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable clean accommodation in a lovely setting.

Mix of business and pleasure. Very comfortable in Pear tree Cottage once we'd figured out how to switch the heating off ;)
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
I am glad you had a good stay here. Thank you for the feedback. We always like to know where we can improve. Sorry to hear the window was stuck - it had been painted recently and must have swelled in the weather. All fixed. Each cottage does have full cooking equipment but the casserole dish may have been borrowed by the previous guests for a large group. Very sorry
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a very lovely 2 nights stay. Massive bathroom and well furnished living space, comfortable be

As above
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
Glad you enjoyed the luxury bathroom of Pear Tree cottage
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Luxurious and well appointed

Cottage is very well presented, very comfortable access to the garden wonderful for dogs. Jessica and her family are wonderful hosts and nothing was too much trouble. Having the community shop opposite which also offers breakfast is an added benefit.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2025
Great to meet you and glad your dogs enjoyed the walled garden.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful week in this gorgeous cottage

Located 5 minutes from the village pub and with a wonderful community shop in the Courtyard. The building has been beautifully converted to a very high standard and has everything you need for your stay. There is so much to do in the surrounding area and local footpaths literally on your doorstep.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2025
Thank you for a positive review.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had the most magical stay at Manor Farm Cottages with our nearest and dearest for our wedding!!

Everything at manor farm courtyard cottages was amazing, we can’t fault it! We booked all the cottages as well as some of the rooms in the manor house with all our family and friends for 2 nights for our wedding which was held nearby. Everything from booking to the stay was fantastic. Jessica was super friendly & helpful. Having the community shop on site was very useful! The cottages were quiet and private and spacious and clean, thank you for a great stay where we made memories for a lifetime!
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2025
What a delightful review Annie. Thank you so much. I am so pleased you had such a fun time together, creating memories.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Good accommodation in a lovely setting

Peaceful village with the added bonus of an onsite community shop and cafe. Jessica was very welcoming and helpful. Dog friendly accommodation with a lovely orchard for our dog to play in and outdoor furniture which allowed us to enjoy the views and quiet. Pear Tree cottage was very spacious for a one bedroom cottage with an amazing bathroom.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2025
Delighted to hear you enjoyed the luxury of Pear Tree cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Village perfection

This lovely barn conversion is beautiful inside and out. So many great features with the added bonus of an amazing community feel, including a community shop. The hosts were very helpful and the local area was great for walks. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb 2025
Thank you
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

So comfortable and convenient

The barn is just lovely, being well-equipped and in a beautiful setting. We enjoyed the convenience of the community shop in the complex and the proximity to Newbury and Wantage. There were great walks nearby and a good pub. I just wish we’d had the time to stay longer.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2025
It was lovely to meet you both. I am delighted to hear you appreciated the quality barn conversion and the local woods/walks.

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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