Nestled in the peaceful village of Great Shelford approximately four miles outside of Cambridge, Barley Manor Care Home is situated on Station Road, less than five minutes from Shelford station. Great Shelford and its surrounding areas include notable sites such as the River Cam and King’s College Chapel.
This quaint location was home to children’s author Philippa Pearce OBE for a number of years, who based her books in a fictional version of the village renamed ‘Great Barley’, which is where our home’s name originates from. On its own, Great Shelford has all the amenities one could wish for, including a weekly farmers’ market, however, it’s close proximity to the city of Cambridge makes it the ideal location for those looking for the best of both worlds.
Barley Manor Care Home offers 24-hour residential, nursing, dementia and respite care within an environment purpose-built for the practical delivery of high-quality care whilst still being stylish, comfortable and incorporating many thoughtful features that are always tailored towards the satisfaction and safety of our residents.
Experienced and empathetic care comes as standard at every Porthaven care home, and at Barley Manor our team of hand-selected individuals are available to support not only the physical needs of our residents but their emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs too. We place a particular emphasis on encouraging independence and promoting wellbeing through good nutrition, hydration and engagement.
Every resident at Barley Manor Care Home benefits from a generously sized bedroom with an en suite wetroom, as well as numerous communal living areas for socialising with loved ones, engaging in their hobbies and dining. Our residents also have access to our state-of-the-art gym, cinema, café and hair and nail salon. A dedicated activities and wellbeing room and a private dining room for special family occasions completes the array of first-class facilities on offer at Barley Manor.
Barley Manor Care Home is a place to live well in our care in style. We would be delighted to speak to you and show you around our home so you can see for yourself what makes a Porthaven home so special.
To arrange a visit please call our Home Manager Narcis Militaru, our Client Services Manager Denise Gilchrist or, if you prefer, simply send us a message.
Activities - Join us!
Below are a selection of upcoming activities at Barley Manor.
For the full listing, please click here.
October 2025
Safari stu
THURSDAY 2ND OCTOBER at 2.30pm
Scrabble club
FRIDAY 3RD OCTOBER at 2.00pm
Saturday connect club
SATURDAY 4TH OCTOBER at 2.00pm
Gym class
MONDAY 6TH OCTOBER at 11.00am
Trivia Tuesday
TUESDAY 7TH OCTOBER at 2.00pm
Live entertainment: KJ and the Catt
SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBER at 2.00pm
Live entertainment: Jess
WEDNESDAY 15TH OCTOBER at 2.30pm
Walk down memory lane
TUESDAY 21ST OCTOBER at 11.00am
Walk down memory lane
TUESDAY 28TH OCTOBER at 11.00am
Pumpkin decorating
WEDNESDAY 29TH OCTOBER at 11.00am
Book club
THURSDAY 30TH OCTOBER at 2.30pm
Throughout the month, we will also be hosting the following regular activities:
Quiz club
EVERY TUESDAY at 2.00 pm
Gardening club
EVERY SUNDAY at 11.00 am
Scrabble club
EVERY FRIDAY at 2.00pm
Gym
EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY at 11.00am
Art club with Lucy
EVERY OTHER SATURDAY at 10.30am
Contact us today on 01223 918 100 to find out more about these upcoming events and activities, or why not suggest an activity yourself!
View the full Barley Manor activities listing