The Manor Cottage
Residential care home in Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Operated by Manor Cottage Care
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
The Manor Cottage is a residential care home in Bristol providing care for older people aged 65 and over. The home has 27 registered beds and is part of the Kew Care Group, which operates four care homes across the South West.
The Manor Cottage was rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission in 2020, with Outstanding grades in the Caring and Well-led key questions, and Good grades in Safe, Effective and Responsive.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 29 May 2020 · Last inspected 22 January 2020
Inspectors found that people living at this home for up to 27 older people receive warm, respectful and person-centred care from staff who know residents' backgrounds well. Residents appeared relaxed and at ease, and the report describes a well-led service that keeps working to improve. The home was rated outstanding overall.
- Risks are managed well, and staff are trained in safeguarding and in how to protect people from harm.
- There are enough staff, safe recruitment checks, and systems for managing medicines and preventing infection.
- Staff receive regular supervision and training, and people can see a GP or other health professionals when needed.
- People have a healthy, balanced diet, their food preferences are respected, and they are supported to make their own choices.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
1,942 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what South Gloucestershire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,253 |
| 2025 | £1,326 |
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Local health safety net
The Manor Cottage is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southmead Hospital, 3.1 miles away. The local GP practice is THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP, 1.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Manor Cottage Care
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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