Comments from guests: Very spoilt with the breakfast. Thank you for a very comfortable stay. Dave, Prestatyn, United Kingdom, January 2004. Grazie per la gentile ospitalita. Peccato solo per un giorno!. Cristiana, Rimini, Italy, January 2004. Fantastic house, great room with a wonderful jacuzzi. Quiet and restful surroundings.. Mark, Macclesfield, United Kingdom, December 2003. Wonderful house old world charm coupled with the amenities of a five star hotel. You haven't seen the last of us!. Ray and Daisy, London, United Kingdom, September 2003. Wonderful peaceful atmosphere here, beautiful setting, refreshing genuine warm hospitality! Great breakfast and LOADS of towels!. Ian and Lucy, Liverpool, United Kingdom, September 2003. Thoroughly enjoyable stay made possible by lovely surroundings and welcoming hosts. Will recommend to friends when venturing to this corner of the UK.. Cath and Vincent, St Helens, United Kingdom, August 2003. Delightful place and hosts with high standards.. John, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom, July 2003. The prettiest village we have stayed in and by far the most interesting house. Such a pleasure to stay here.. Michael and Linda, Corfe Mullen, United Kingdom, July 2003. Feeling a little tired and homesick when we found you. Thank you for refreshing us. The Manor Farm is fabulous.. Andrew and Kate, Melbourne, Australia, June 2003. What a find! A beautiful house in a lovely setting and wonderful hospitality.. Denny and John, Wilstead, United Kingdom, May 2003

English Tourism Council.;;;; Richard and Pamela Betts enjoy welcoming guests to their Grade II listed farmhouse in the pretty Berkshire village of Hampstead Norreys. 21st-century comforts include a splendid ensuite with whirlpool bath, and a luxurious annexe apartment, also suitable for guests with limited mobility. from the M4 or A34, Manor Farm House offers a very high standard of accommodation in a ground floor in the main house, ranging in from £47 to £76 (inc. VAT). Phone 01635 201276 for bookings. Evening meals are available in the locality, or at the White Hart pub, two minutes walk down the road. Copyright © Pamela Richard Betts 2003 2008

Named after a relative who lived here in the 19th century, this room overlooks the garden and churchyard and is decorated with a gentle oriental touch in restful blues. Deeply comfortable 6' double/twin bed for a great night;s sleep, and a luxurious whirlpool bath/shower for your relaxation and enjoyment.

From A34/M4 Junction 13 (Chieveley). Follow the brown Living Rainforest signs north to Hermitage. Turn left onto the B4009 road and follow the road to Hampstead Norreys. Take the B4009 road north at the Robin Hood roundabout, through Hermitage to Hampstead Norreys. When in Hampstead Norreys. Turn right into Church Street at the mini-roundabout. Travel 150 yards, passing the church on your right, and then turn right into the drive in front of the Manor House. Entrance to Bed and Breakfast accommodation is through the gate in the yew hedge (. From London/Reading, M4 Junction 12. Follow signs for Pangbourne. Just after the roundabout at the junction of the A4 and A340, turn left and follow the road to Bradfield and Yattendon. At the Royal Oak in Yattendon fork right, following the signs for Hampstead Norreys. At the next T-junction turn right and continue on this road into the village. At the 'Give Way' sign turn left down the hill, joining the B4009. Pass the White Hart pub on your right then follow the high brick wall on your left, past the farm entrance and into the drive in front of the Manor House. Entrance to Bed and Breakfast accommodation is through the gate in the yew hedge. By aeroplane or ferry... We are only 50 minutes from Heathrow and easily accessible from Portsmouth.

The house has been in the family since 1817, handed down through both maternal and paternal forbears, the Lowsleys and the Betts. Recent improvements have created warm and comfortable guest rooms, offering spacious single, double or twin accommodation with period character and charm. Richard, the chef, will serve a full English or continental breakfast, between 7.30 and 9.00am, in the beautiful oak-panelled dining room. Choices available include locally produced bacon and sausages, and eggs laid by our free-ranging farmyard hens. You are welcome to enjoy the garden and explore the farmyard with its historic barns and granary.

The annexe is an immaculate apartment with its own front door, which is accessible to the infirm or partially disabled. There is a spacious double bedroom, super-king double or twin, with. which is suitable for disabled use. The large sitting room, with its shuttered windows, can accommodate up to two more people on a luxurious day bed with separate mattresses. Tea and coffee making facilities are available in the fully equipped. The apartment can also be used on a self-catering basis price on application.

Due to amalgamation with the farm business we now have to add VAT to our rates, which do include breakfast. These are now revised as follows: £47.00 (£40 + £7.00 VAT). £76.37 (£65 + £11.37 VAT). Occupancy of Annexe for 3-4 people. £94.00 (£80 + £14 VAT) to £117.40 (£100 + £17.50 VAT). We offer a reduction on stays of 4 nights or more. £88.12 £111.62. Self-catering prices on application.

We can be contacted by post at: Pamela and Richard Betts. Alternatively, telephone us on 01635 201276, fax on 01635 201035, or use

Named after a family friend / 'uncle' who came from London to stay for a week during the Second World War. He remained here happily for the rest of his life 20 more years! You will sleep comfortably in the generous 5; double bed and enjoy the ensuite shower and facilities in the 'powder room', originally used for powdering wigs in the Georgian era.

Local attractions include: The Living Rainforest. Slightly farther afield: We are also well placed for day visits to Oxford, Reading, Windsor, Legoland, the Cotswolds, Stonehenge and Avebury. Scenic walks include the Berkshire Downs and the ancient Ridgeway path. More information concerning accommodation, attractions and places to eat can be found at the. West Berkshire tourism site. Closer to home you can ramble over our farmland or wander through the adjoining woods that offer primroses, bluebells, raspberries, blackberries and sweet chestnuts in season friendly Labrador dogs always ready to accompany you!

 Disabled guests are welcome
 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Ironing facilities
 Jacuzzi tub
 Kitchen
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Fridge
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms