England

Rated:OutstandingResidential

The Manor Cottage

Beckspool Road, Frenchay, Bristol, BS16 1NT

01179560161

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

22 January 2020

Provider

Manor Cottage Care Limited

Beds

27 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 58 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 6 are the same and 52 are lower.

37 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodApr 2015
GoodJul 2017
OutstandingMay 2020

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2020.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Manor Cottage Care Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About The Manor Cottage

The Manor Cottage is a residential care home in South Gloucestershire, providing personal care for older people. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

The Manor Cottage provides personal care for up to 27 older people across three floors, with 24 residents at the time of inspection. The service prioritises safety, with staff trained in safeguarding and equipped to protect residents from harm. Staffing levels are sufficient to meet residents' needs and keep people safe, with robust recruitment practices in place.

A relative praised the staff, saying "The staff are amazing and should be proud of what they do to make residents and family feel so well looked after and safe," reflecting the care and attention residents experience at the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 May 2020

Specialist Care

Older people

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

All 27 bedrooms have en-suite facilities, and most overlook the gardens.
Shared spaces include two living rooms and a dining area.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 27 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BS16 1NT

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Outstanding.

Rating report published 28 May 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 January 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Outstanding
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Outstanding

Read The Manor Cottage's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Manor Cottage, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Manor Cottage, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund The Manor Cottage's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees