Title: Country cottage with beautiful views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Country cottage with beautiful views ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83830000/83824400/83824347/b8b6a477.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, video library, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83830000/83824400/83824347/22232f39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83830000/83824400/83824347/ade985e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83830000/83824400/83824347/6d86b6d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83830000/83824400/83824347/bda9364d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the rolling countryside of Yattendon village at Manstone Cottage. With private parking and elegant furnishings, this cottage is perfect for families or couples looking to unwind in a picturesque setting. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Country cottage with beautiful views Situated just outside the picturesque village of Yattendon, Manstone Cottage is surrounded by beautiful views of rolling country side. Spacious and elegantly furnished, with private parking the cottage is the ideal get away for couples, families or small groups. Within walking distance of the village with it's fantastic pub, shop, cafe, brewery and beauty salon you won't have much need to go far but it's also well situated for access to Newbury, Hungerford, Goring, Pangbourne and Henley. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Thatcham, this cottage is in a rural area. Oracle and Broad Street Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Thames River and Chiltern Hills. Travelling with kids? Consider The Living Rainforest and Newbury Showground. [Visit our Thatcham travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thatcham.dx6053716) [View more Cottages in Thatcham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thatcham-Cottages.d6053716-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.47256%2C-1.21830&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9oDzbut3tpij51QxDsHgNqcdPho=) Thatcham, BERKSHIRE ### What's nearby - The Living Rainforest - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Newbury Showground - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles - Bucklebury Farm Park - 12 min drive - 5.0 miles - Newbury Racecourse - 14 min drive - 11.0 miles - Basildon Park - 15 min drive - 6.0 miles ### Getting around - Reading Pangbourne Station - 14 min drive - Farnborough (FAB) - 73 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min drive - ‪Greggs - ‬11 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Catherine Wheel - ‬14 min drive - ‪Hampstead Norreys Community Shop & Cafe - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Country cottage with beautiful views pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Country cottage with beautiful views? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Country cottage with beautiful views? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Country cottage with beautiful views located? > This family-friendly Thatcham cottage is located in a rural location, 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from The Living Rainforest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Newbury Showground and Bucklebury Farm Park. Basildon Park and East Ilsley are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Country cottage with beautiful views Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Yvonne D. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay We loved the area and facilities in the cottage . A great few days ##### Yvonne D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juliene F. 25 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical Pretty, comfortable, immaculate, welcoming, restorative, delightful ##### Juliene F. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ingrid H. 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A fantastic few days A perfect 3 night stay. Very clean and everything you needed, a home from home stay. Georgie was a great host and very accommodating. ##### Ingrid H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise C. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely quiet location. Pretty cottage. On one side you look out across trees and farm fields, the other backs onto the owners spacious garden.There is a small semi private patio/grassed area to the front of the cottage. Welcoming, clean, light, and comfy accommodation.Short walk to a very nice pub.Georgie popped over to welcome us which was lovely to say hello.Easy to unwind in such surroundings. We enjoyed our relaxing stay very much. Thank you. ##### Louise C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mulki H. 18 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short break Lovely cottage lovelier host ##### Mulki H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna P. 25 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous cottage, idyllic location Gorgeous country cottage with lovely decor, surrounded by beautiful countryside. Also very helpful and friendly hosts. Perfect for a country getaway. Highly recommend! ##### Anna P. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann B. 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### July 2024 stay A lovely cottage, nicely decorated and very well equipped. Surrounded by countryside so peaceful. Georgie was very easy to communicate with. The weather was terrible, but that didn’t matter as we were all cosy inside. Thanks for a relaxing stay. ##### Ann B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynne D. 15 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb cottage. Fabulous cottage with everything a family might need for a wonderful holiday. Lovely attention to detail, tasteful, cosy and welcoming. Even toys for our 8 month old granddaughter. In beautiful countryside this cottage is a home from home. ##### Lynne D. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian H. 25 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Better than described in every way This was the last leg of a long European vacation. We wanted to unwind and use the time as the proverbial vacation after vacation. It could not have been better! The location is sublime, the house gorgeous and the owners friendly and welcoming. Thankyou so much for the use of your incredible space and facilities. ##### Brian H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Glen E. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little underwhelming for the price Great location… Wasn’t as clean in places as could have been… Main thing was owners were away for the 4 days and internet only worked for a few minutes here and there…no way to resolve and nothing offered some form of compensation as I missed some work commitments …reliable fast WiFi is not a luxury like 20 years ago it should be standard …honesty in listing…I’d rather someone say “we are in the countryside and might be….” Rather than promising super fast or other…maybe sites need to list upload and download speeds which are easily attainable…as said nice location but not if you are wanting to stream or work or rely heavily on a decent wifi… ##### Glen E. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wilma v. 9 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Prachtig sfeervolle cottage op een unieke plek Geweldig ! De host was heel vriendelijk en gastvrij, cottage bijzonder schoon en gezellig ingericht, en van alle gemakken voorzien. De ligging is bijzonder mooi. ##### Wilma v. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frauke V. 27 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ein wundervoller Urlaub in der englischen Countryside Wir haben zwei herrliche Wochen in dem süßen, ruhigen und geschmackvoll eingerichteten Cottage verbracht! Man kann von dort aus schöne Spaziergänge machen und viel unternehmen. Wir haben es sehr genossen!! Alles sehr unkompliziert und entspannt! ##### Frauke V. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frank 2 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We have had a very good time there. ##### Frank Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Willem v. 2 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage Beautiful cottage, wonderfully situated. ##### Willem v. 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